diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bamboo/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bamboo/mod.conf
index 18bfc79f8..d4b93a7d9 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bamboo/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bamboo/mod.conf
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 name = mcl_bamboo
 depends = mcl_core, mcl_sounds, mcl_tools
-optional_depends = mcl_flowerpots, mclx_stairs, mcl_doors, mcl_signs, mesecons_pressureplates, mcl_fences, mesecons_button, mcl_boats
+optional_depends = mcl_flowerpots, mclx_stairs, mcl_doors, mcl_signs, mesecons_pressureplates, mcl_fences, mesecons_button
 author = Michieal
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diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/mod.conf b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/mod.conf
index bd31e7cfe..3cb8dd006 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/mod.conf
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_dye/mod.conf
@@ -1,2 +1,3 @@
 name = mcl_dye
-depends = mcl_core, mcl_flowers, mcl_mobitems, mcl_cocoas, mcl_bamboo
+depends = mcl_core, mcl_flowers, mcl_mobitems, mcl_cocoas
+optional = mcl_bamboo