Minecraft wiki entry for Development_versions, associated text: Boats
Version exclusive: Emits smoke when destroyed.
Version exclusive: Crafting recipe is 5 wood planks and a wooden shovel.
Larger in size.
Color is dependent on the planks used.
Sprite color is always the same; it doesn't change based on actual boat color.
When in a boat, two buttons for steering appear. The right button steers to the left, the left button steers to the right. Pressing both buttons moves the boat forward.
Are more resistant to damage - when colliding with another block, the boat will not break.
Can support two riders, including passive and hostile mobs.
Passive and hostile mobs can ride in a boat without the player.
Fishing Rod.
Rotten Flesh.
Fish
Raw Cod
Cooked Cod
Raw Salmon
Cooked Salmon
Pufferfish
Tropical Fish.