Construction & Engineering
Tank Capacities on New Phinisi: Planning Water, Fuel and Waste
Size phinisi tanks from the itinerary, not the hull: budget roughly 200 litres of fresh water per person per day…
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Notes from the yard
How a phinisi is costed, contracted, built and delivered. Written by the people who do it.
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Construction & Engineering
Engine Selection for a New Phinisi: Power Bands That Fit the Hull
A displacement phinisi needs far less power than owners assume: roughly 150–250 hp serves a 25–30 m hull, 300–500 hp a 35–45 m vessel,…
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Construction & Engineering
Masts and Rigging for New Phinisi: Makers, Materials, Loads
A new phinisi carries a gaff-ketch rig of two masts and typically seven sails. Spars are built either from laminated…
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Construction & Engineering
Fiberglass-Sheathed Phinisi Hulls: Hybrid Construction Explained
A fiberglass-sheathed phinisi is a traditionally planked wooden hull wrapped below and around the waterline in epoxy-set glass cloth. Done…
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Construction & Engineering
The Aluminium Phinisi Question: Feasibility Beyond Tradition
An aluminium phinisi is feasible as a naval-architecture exercise — a metal hull carrying phinisi lines and rig — but…
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Planning & Supervision
SVLK and Legal Timber: Verifying the Wood in Your Phinisi
SVLK (Sistem Verifikasi Legalitas Kayu) is Indonesia's mandatory timber legality assurance system. For a phinisi build it means every consignment…
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Planning & Supervision
Hiring an Owner’s Representative for Your Phinisi Build
An owner's representative is your paid eyes at the yard: a marine professional who verifies milestones, checks materials against the…
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Contracts & Payments
Milestone Payments to Indonesian Yards: A Safe Disbursement Map
The safe way to pay an Indonesian yard is in six to eight tranches of 10%–20%, each released only after…
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Contracts & Payments
Phinisi Build Contracts: Milestones, Penalties and Escrow Terms
A sound phinisi build contract ties every payment to a verifiable physical milestone, caps delay damages at a stated percentage…
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Sailing & Charters
Is a Labuan Bajo Liveaboard Worth It in 2026? (Part 3)
As the allure of Komodo National Park continues to capture the hearts of travelers, the question remains: is a Labuan…
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Sailing & Charters
Komodo National Park 2026: Complete Visitor Guide
Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a breathtaking destination that attracts adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.…
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Luxury Yacht Charters
Phinisi Builder Indonesia: 2027 Komodo Expedition Insider Checklist
For those planning a Komodo expedition in 2027, understanding the nuances of booking and logistics is crucial. This insider checklist…
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