As you play through Dredge, taking on the life of a fisherman whose sole job is to sustain an eerie town, you'll quickly realize that your vessel isn't amazing. It's slow, can't carry much, and has little space for rods or a better engine. Luckily, you can upgrade it to become something more. Here are all the boat upgrades in Dredge and how to get them.
All boat upgrades in Dredge
There are 19 boat upgrades in Dredge, each requiring a set of materials to craft. They are as follows:
| Upgrade | Effect | Cost and materials Need |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Spaces +2 | Modifies two cargo spaces to also hold Rods. | $95, 2x Lumber, 1x Metal Scraps, 1x Bolt of Cloth |
| Net Spaces +4 | Modifies four cargo spaces to also hold Nets. | $125, 1x Lumber, 2x Bolt of Cloth |
| Engine Space +2 | Modifies two cargo spaces to also hold Engines. | $100, 1x Lumber, 2x Metal Scraps |
| Light Space +1 | Modifies one cargo space to also hold Lights. | $50, 2x Lumber, 1x Metal Scraps |
| New Hull +5 | Upgrades your vessel to a Tier 2 Hull and adds five new cargo spaces. Hull can sustain one additional impact. | $500, 4x Lumber, 3x Bolt of Cloth, 2x Metal Scrap, 1x Refined Metal |
| Rod Spaces +3 | Modifies three cargo spaces to also hold Rods. | $100, 1x Lumber, 2x Metal Scraps, 2x Bolt of Cloth |
| Cargo Spaces +4 | Adds four new cargo spaces to the Hull. | $300, 2x Lumber, 2x Metal Scraps, 1x Bolt of Cloth |
| Engine Space +1 | Modifies one cargo space to also hold Engines. | $75, 2x Lumber, 2x Metal Scraps |
| New Hull +9 | Upgrades your vessel to a Tier 3 Hull and adds eight new cargo spaces. Hull can sustain one additional impact. | $800, 4x Lumber, 3x Bolt of Cloth, 1x Metal Scraps, 2x Refined Metal |
| Rod Spaces +2 | Modifies two cargo spaces to also hold Rods. | $120, 3x Lumber, 1x Metal Scraps, 1x Bolt of Cloth |
| Net Spaces +2 | Modifies two cargo spaces to also hold Nets. | $200, 2x Lumber, 2x Bolt of Cloth |
| Cargo Spaces +4 | Adds four new cargo spaces to the Hull. | $300, 3x Lumber, 3x Metal Scraps, 2x Bolt of Cloth |
| Engine Space +1 | Modifies one cargo space to also hold Engines. | $80, 2x Lumber, 3x Metal Scraps |
| Light Space +1 | Modifies one cargo space to also hold Lights. | $75, 2x Lumber, 2x Metal Scraps |
| New Hull +15 | Upgrades your vessel to a Tier 4 Hull and adds 15 new cargo spaces. Hull can sustain one additional impact. | $1,500, 4x Lumber, 4x Bolt of Cloth, 3x Metal Scraps, 3x Sheet Metal |
| Rod Spaces +2 | Modifies two cargo spaces to also hold Rods. | $300, 3x Lumber, 2x Metal Scraps, 2x Bolt of Cloth |
| Cargo Spaces +4 | Adds four new cargo spaces to the Hull. | $600, 5x Lumber, 4x Metal Scraps, 3x Bolt of Cloth |
| Engine Space +2 | Modifies two cargo spaces to also hold Engines. | $350, 2x Lumber, 4x Metal Scraps |
| Light Space +1 | Modifies one cargo space to also hold Lights. | $200, 3x Lumber, 2x Metal Scraps |
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How to upgrade your boat in Dredge
To upgrade your boat in Dredge, you'll need to collect money and the necessary materials. Most use Lumber and Scrap, while others use harder-to-find resources like Refined Metal and Metal Scraps. We recommend using your Storage and stashing away any materials you pick up because you never know when you need them.
With resources and cash in hand, head to any dock with a Shipwright to open the Upgrades menu. Then click on your desired upgrade, hand over your materials, and the Shipwright will craft it for you, automatically adding it to your boat.
For more information on Dredge, check out How to get Research Parts in Dredge on Pro Game Guides.
Published: Mar 30, 2023 08:52 pm