Komodo Boat Sales FAQ

No fixed list. We cover traditional phinisi, luxury new builds, speedboats and charter liveaboards, and share current availability with indicative price ranges on enquiry, by WhatsApp or at [email protected].

Enquire for current listings and indicative pricing, then commission a pre-purchase survey of the vessel's condition before you commit. Foreign buyers need a PT PMA to own and flag the boat in Indonesia.

An inspection by a qualified marine surveyor of a vessel's condition and value. It is highly recommended: it surfaces problems before you commit to a purchase.

Yes, through a PT PMA (a foreign-owned limited company). The vessel must be Indonesian-flagged to operate legally in domestic waters, including Komodo National Park.

Indicatively USD 250k–450k for a small or used traditional phinisi, and USD 1.2M–3.5M for a luxury new build. Size, materials, timber quality and interior finish set the price; figures are confirmed on enquiry.

Indicatively USD 80k–180k, depending on specification and features. Speedboats suit day trips around the archipelago.

Maintenance such as sealing and anti-fouling, upkeep of engines and HVAC, and day-to-day operating costs. Keep a contingency buffer for the unexpected; charter-management income can offset part of the bill.

Yes. We work with shipyards in South Sulawesi on custom builds made with traditional methods.

About 12–24 months from the start of construction, depending on size and specification. Drying the timber adds roughly a year before building begins.

Phinisi are traditionally built at Tana Beru, Bira and Lemo-Lemo in South Sulawesi, by skilled craftsmen using traditional methods.

By hand, under a master builder working from oral tradition, as a communal effort marked by keel-laying and mast-raising rituals. Ironwood and teak are used, with bitti wood for the hull.

Yes. Results depend on vessel quality, seasonality and market positioning; a charter-management partner can improve bookings and revenue.

A manager handles bookings, crew, maintenance and marketing, typically for 20–30% of revenue. Income depends on season, occupancy and vessel quality.

It can be, combining charter income with personal use. But returns move with tourism trends and weather, and maintenance and operating costs are significant.

Yes. We broker the sale, market the vessel and put it in front of serious buyers and investors. Start the conversation on WhatsApp or at [email protected].

The fleet and brokerage arm of Komodo Luxury, a specialist maritime brand under Juara Holding Group, covering phinisi brokerage, new builds and charter-management in Labuan Bajo and Komodo.