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Notes on building, refitting and operating vessels in Indonesian waters.

82 articles

Cost & Decisions

Luxury Phinisi Builders Indonesia: A 2024 Pricing and Value Guide

Luxury phinisi builders in Indonesia are specialized shipwrights, primarily from the Konjo tribe in South Sulawesi, who construct traditional two-masted…

12 May 2026 9 min Read

Cost & Decisions

How Much Does Building a Custom Phinisi Yacht in Bali Cost?

The cost to build a custom phinisi yacht in Bali typically ranges from $500,000 to over $5 million USD. The…

12 May 2026 8 min Read

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