Vehicles refers to rafts and the gyrocopter in Stranded Deep.
Rafts
The Raft can be used to traverse water easily and safely. While the Raft is less stable then the Life Boat, it is approximately 1.5x faster (2x with a Boat Motor)[1]. It is rumoured the stability of the raft is increased when flipping it.
As of 0.09, the building system is split into bases, floors and vehicles (propulsion). The base can be crafted from Barrels, Buoy Balls, or Tires found aboard Derelict Vessels. A floor constructed from Sticks or scrap materials can then be placed on top, and a propulsion system such as the Boat Motor or Sail can then be attached.
On a raft built with a tire base, the shorter sides of the raft are the front and back. When built on a barrel or buoy ball base, the front and back are the longer sides.
Storage crates can be transported by dragging them onto the surface of the raft. They will not slide off while the raft is in motion and the character will not collide with them when controlling the raft. However, they raise the center of mass, which can easily cause the raft to flip on waves.
Raft Movement
Boat Motor
The Boat Motor is a craftable Raft extension, providing the fastest Raft propulsion.
The craftable components required for the Boat Motor can be found in Loot containers.
Motor |
Tape |
Part |
Part |
Part |
Part |
Sail
The Sail is a craftable Raft extension designed to accompany the Rudder. It's primary function is to provide propulsion in the direction its placed.
Rudder
The Rudder is a craftable Raft extension designed to accompany the Sail. It's primary function is to steer the raft.
Anchor
The Anchor is a craftable Raft extension designed to prevent movement from currents and tides.
When the Anchor is deployed the raft is fixed into its position.
The Anchor can only be deployed if there is ocean floor beneath it. Unlike the Life Boat Sea Anchor which can be deployed anywhere.
Raft Buoyancy
Raft Bases are like building foundations for rafts, they are required for Floors and Raft extensions to be placed.
Their primary purpose is to provide buoyancy. However, different materials do not effect the buoyancy.
Wood Raft Base
Raft Base |
Buoy Raft Base
Raft Base |
Scrap |
Tyre Raft Base
Raft Base |
Barrel Raft Base
Raft Base |
Raft Floors
Raft Floors are the foundation for Raft extensions such as the Sail. They require a Raft Base to be placed on top.
Driftwood Raft Floor
Raft Floor |
Wood Raft Floor
Raft Floor |
Plank Raft Floor
Raft Floor |
Corrugated Raft Floor
Raft Floor |
Steel |
Clay Raft Floor
Raft Floor |
Brick |
Gyrocopter
The gyrocopter is a flying machine, similar to a helicopter. It allows the players to fly around, to and from Islands. It does use a substantial amount of fuel.
Cockpit |
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Frame |
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Motor |
Part |
Part |
Part |
Rotors |
Part |
Part |
Seat |
Part |
Life Boat
The Life Boat is used to traverse the waters of Stranded Deep in a stylish manner. It cannot be crafted or found in shipwrecks, which makes it essentially a unique item that can only be obtained in the start of the game. It is better than the Raft in the aspect that it is more stable and less likely to flip when sharks headbutt it.