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Consultation
We define your vision, intended use and budget, then shape a clear specification.
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Where phinisi legends are born
Bespoke phinisi yachts, handcrafted by the master shipwrights of South Sulawesi.
Custom phinisi yacht construction
Boat Builder Indonesia
On the shores of South Sulawesi, Bugis shipwrights have shaped ironwood and teak for centuries. We give discerning owners a managed path to their own phinisi — traditional soul, modern standards of safety and comfort, from first sketch to launch.
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Our process
From vision to maiden voyage
A build takes 18 to 30 months. We manage every stage on your behalf.
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Design & plans
Naval architects draw the General Arrangement and the full technical plans.
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Shipyard & keel
We match you with a vetted Bulukumba yard and lay the keel in a traditional ceremony.
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Construction
Our managers on site oversee framing, planking and engineering, with regular reports.
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Fit-out & rigging
Interiors, systems and sails are installed to your exact specification.
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Launch & sea trials
A beach launch, sea trials, then classification and registration.
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The art of phinisi
Recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Bugis two-masted schooner once carried the spice trade — and is still built from memory, without paper blueprints.
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Ironwood and teak
Keels and frames in Borneo ironwood that resists shipworm; planking, decks and interiors in teak from managed forests in Java and Sulawesi.
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Keepers of a tradition
Konjo and Bugis master builders from Tana Beru and Ara shape every hull by hand, with skills passed down through generations.
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Why Indonesia
Why commission your yacht here
A phinisi from Sulawesi carries a provenance no production yard can match — and far more hand-finished craft for the same budget.
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Our shipyards
The beaches of Bira and Bulukumba
At the southern tip of Sulawesi, phinisi rise from the white sand of Tana Beru and Ara — often half a dozen at once. Long ties with artisan families put your build in trusted hands.
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Project showcase
Built for the world’s waters
From 30-metre dive vessels for Komodo and Raja Ampat to 50-metre private expedition yachts.
30 – 35 m
Dive & charter vessels
Purpose-built for Komodo and Raja Ampat, with integrated dive centres and commercial galleys.
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From 35 m
Luxury charter yachts
Guest-led layouts with climate control, AV systems and refined teak interiors.
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45 m · Case study
Global explorer
Three decks, extended-range tanks, a hydraulic tender crane and a full SOLAS safety package.
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Up to 50 m
Private expedition yachts
Long-range private yachts, finished to the owner’s own design brief.
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Life aboard a phinisi
From Komodo to Raja Ampat — the journeys our craft makes possible.
How long does a phinisi take to build?
Typically 18 to 30 months, depending on size and complexity. The hull alone takes 8 to 12 months.
What does a custom phinisi cost?
A 35-metre luxury charter phinisi starts from around USD 1.5 million; 45 to 50-metre yachts from USD 3 million.
Will my yacht be classified?
Yes. Builds target Indonesian BKI classification, and components can be surveyed to RINA or Bureau Veritas requirements.
What is your role in the project?
We act as your owner’s representative and project manager — contracts, quality control, technical supervision, budgets and reporting.
Can I visit the shipyard?
You are encouraged to, typically at keel laying, hull completion and launch. We arrange all the logistics.
Begin your journey
Commission your phinisi
Tell us about the yacht you have in mind. Our project team will guide you from concept to launch.