The BEST Small Oil Boat Base After the Update? | Rust 2026 Rig Meta
maro
36 subs · 2 bases on site
Maro makes cheap, strong boat bases that work for solo players and small groups. His builds focus on raiding costs and real wipe gameplay.
Active 6 months ago
What maro says about this base
Overview
This is a boat base designed for small groups to hold and control small oil rig. It trades speed for tankiness and strong defensive angles.
Key Features
- Two underwater entry points for flexibility
- Upward peaks in captain's room for angles against ladder campers
- Symmetrical design — both sides function identically
- Ramp to L1 skips the dock entirely
- Two rear-facing cannons on top deck
- 10 sails for coverage while boarding
- Main combat compartment with protected cannons and respawn beds
- Captain's room with engine jump-ups and steering wheel
- Multiple doorways and window peeks throughout
Build Details
- Cost: ~1,000 low grade fuel and 20,000 wood
- Health: ~4,000 (takes 8 C4, ~20 rockets, or ~79 cannonballs to sink)
- Capacity: Tier 2 workbench, 6 boxes storage, multiple beds, furnaces for cooking
Creator's Take
Maro built this for groups wanting to dominate small oil, not chase boats. The boat sits tanky and holds position. It's intentionally slower — speed doesn't matter when you're holding the rig. The upward peaks and pixel peeks create strong defensive angles against rig campers and other boats.
Best For
Duo and trio groups pushing small oil on wipe day and holding it down through the week.
