How do I use a dark oak boat with chest?

Place it on water like a regular boat, then right-click to get in and right-click again to open the chest storage while floating. You can access your items while exploring without leaving the boat.

Can I make chest boats from other types of wood?

Yes. You can combine a chest with any wooden boat (birch, spruce, jungle, acacia, mangrove, oak, or dark oak) to create a matching chest boat.

How many items can a dark oak boat with chest hold?

The chest part holds 27 stacks of items, just like a regular chest. It won't give you more storage, just lets you keep it with you on water.

What version was the dark oak boat with chest added?

The dark oak boat with chest was introduced in Minecraft 1.19, part of the Wild Update. It's available in all versions 1.19 and newer.

Can I use a chest boat in Bedrock Edition?

Yes, chest boats are available in Minecraft Bedrock Edition. The crafting recipe and mechanics are the same as Java Edition.

Dark Oak Boat with Chest Crafting Guide (1.19+)

The dark oak boat with chest is a transportation item you can make in Minecraft to haul more stuff while traveling on water. It combines the storage of a chest with the mobility of a boat, so you don’t have to choose between exploring and carrying loot.

What You Need

To make a dark oak boat with chest, grab these two items:

1 Dark Oak Boat
1 Chest

How to Craft It

Step 1: Open Your Crafting Table

Open a crafting table to get the 3×3 grid. You need both items placed in a specific pattern.

Step 2: Place Items in the Grid

Put the chest in the first slot of the top row and the dark oak boat in the second slot. That’s it. The dark oak boat with chest appears on the right side when you place them correctly.

Step 3: Grab Your Boat

Click the result and move it to your inventory. Now you’re ready to travel and store items at the same time.

Finding It in Creative Mode

If you’re in Creative Mode, you can find the dark oak boat with chest in different places depending on your Minecraft version:

Minecraft 1.19: Transportation tab
Minecraft 1.19.3 to 1.20: Tools & Utilities tab

Item Details

Item Name: Dark Oak Boat with Chest
Minecraft ID: dark_oak_chest_boat
Versions: 1.19, 1.20
Stack Size: 1

Command

If you want to give yourself one directly, use this command:

/give @p dark_oak_chest_boat 1

Tips

Dark oak boats with chests are perfect for long water journeys where you need to store resources. The chest holds up to 27 stacks of items, same as a regular chest. You can also make chest boats from other wood types like birch, spruce, jungle, acacia, and mangrove.