diff --git a/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/Automation.kt b/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/Automation.kt
index dcdd38b9c6..573b551c00 100644
--- a/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/Automation.kt
+++ b/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/Automation.kt
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ class Automation {
 
             //Work boat
             if (needWorkboat) {
-                relativeCostEffectiveness.add(ConstructionChoice("Work Boats",1.5f))
+                relativeCostEffectiveness.add(ConstructionChoice("Work Boats",0.6f))
             }
 
             //Army