Boating

Boat Decay System

Boats in UO Phoenix slowly deteriorate over time if they are not used or refreshed. This system ensures that abandoned ships do not remain indefinitely in the world.

Overview

Every newly launched boat begins with a 9-day lifespan. The timer starts when the boat is placed in the world. If a boat is used or refreshed during that time, its full 9-day timer resets.

When the timer expires, the boat begins to sink and decay over a short period before being permanently deleted.

Decay Timeline

Condition	Time Remaining	Description
Like New	9+ days	Freshly placed or recently refreshed.
Slightly Worn	7–9 days	The ship shows light wear from time and weather.
Somewhat Worn	5–7 days	The wood begins to dull and creak.
Fairly Worn	3–5 days	Noticeable aging — keep an eye on it.
Greatly Worn	1–3 days	The hull is weakening; it needs attention soon!
In Danger of Collapsing	≤1 day	The boat will sink within 24 hours.

Total Lifetime: 9 days

Checking Boat Condition

• Single-click the Tiller Man to see the boat’s current decay stage.
• The tillerman’s label will display one of the following messages:
  • Slightly Worn
  • Somewhat Worn
  • Fairly Worn
  • Greatly Worn
  • In Danger of Collapsing

Preventing Decay

You can refresh your boat at any time to reset its decay timer:

• Simply open or close the boats plank.
• Dry-docking will refresh the boat inherently.
• Each refresh restores the full 9-day lifespan.

When a Boat Decays

When a boat reaches the end of its decay timer:

1. The tillerman will announce that the ship is sinking.
2. The hull will gradually lower beneath the waves.
3. After several seconds, the boat and its components are deleted.

All unsecured items on deck will be lost permanently when this happens.

Tips

• Always anchor and refresh your boat regularly.
• Avoid leaving valuables or pets on board.
• If you plan to take a break from sailing, dry dock your boat to store it safely.