Haul-Out & Slipway · Labuan Bajo

Haul-Out & Slipway in Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo has no travel-lift. Vessels come ashore on rail slipways and tidal grids worked on spring tides — priced per haul, not per foot.

Hulls up to ~40 m LOA
Spring-tide windows
Itemised estimate in 1 business day

Book a Slipway Slot How It Works

At a Glance

Capacity and lead times.

~40 m

Wooden and displacement hulls on local rail slipways
4–6 wks

Booking lead time in the June–October dry season
3–5 days

Typical antifoul-and-anodes visit, including cure time
1 day

Slot, tide window and itemised estimate confirmed

On the Day

What happens during a haul-out.

A haul begins on the tide, not the clock.

01
Float on at high water

The crew positions the vessel over the submerged cradle and divers check the bearing points.
02
Winch up the rails

The winch takes the load and brings the vessel up the slipway.
03
Wash & survey walk-round

A pressure wash and the surveyor's inspection — the moment hidden problems surface.
04
Planned work list

Antifouling, anodes, propeller and shaft, seacocks, rudder bearings and any repairs found.
05
Relaunch on a later tide

Booked once the punch list is verified and coatings have cured.

Tide Windows & Booking

Book around the spring tides.

Hauls are scheduled when high water gives the cradle enough depth, so realistic dates cluster in a few days each fortnight. Fin-keel yachts and catamarans are assessed case by case; vessels beyond local capacity are routed to Bali or Surabaya.

Dry season (Jun–Oct): book 4–6 weeks ahead
Wet season: around 2 weeks is often enough
Hardstand lay days: USD 40–150 per day
Trades work in parallel to keep lay days short

Indicative Costs

Haul-out and yard costs (USD).

Two price structures apply: local slipways are priced per haul; full-service yards with travel-lifts are priced per foot. Planning ranges, not a quotation.

Line item Indicative range

Pre-haul or pre-purchase marine survey

Labuan Bajo · per survey, afloat or hauled

USD 200–500
Tidal slipway or careening haul, hull to ~40 m LOA

Labuan Bajo & Flores grids · per haul, incl. positioning, refloat and pressure wash

USD 600–2,500
Hardstand lay day

Labuan Bajo · per day, by vessel size and ground space

USD 40–150
Antifouling package, 15–24 m

Either route · haul-out, antifoul and anodes

USD 4,000–15,000
Antifouling plus running gear, ~20 m

Either route · coating plus shaft, propeller and rudder

USD 3,000–8,000
Cosmetic refresh incl. topside paint, 15–24 m

Away yard preferred · needs covered workspace

USD 15,000–40,000
Travel-lift haul at a full-service yard, 30–100 ft

Bali (Benoa), Bima, Surabaya · per round trip; passage extra

USD 8–15 / ft LOA

Ranges last reviewed 19 August 2026; the price of any haul is set at pre-haul inspection. Paint, consumables, repair labour, anodes, parts, surveyor's fees and passage to an away yard are not included. Indonesian port and statutory fees are quoted separately in IDR.

FAQ

Haul-out questions.

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How far ahead should I book a haul-out in Labuan Bajo?

Four to six weeks in the June–October dry season, when the charter fleet queues for slips; around two weeks in the wet season. Late requests often wait a full tide cycle.

Can my crew live aboard on the hardstand?

Usually yes for working crew, with ladder access, shore power by arrangement and water available. Overnight arrangements are confirmed with the yard at booking.

What if the surveyor finds problems once the boat is out?

This is common and planned for. We re-scope on the hardstand and issue a revised itemised estimate before extra work starts.

Do you haul steel or fibreglass vessels, or only wooden boats?

All three, provided the hull sits safely on a rail cradle. Light fin-keel yachts and multihulls are assessed individually — and we will say plainly when a Bali or Surabaya lift is the safer choice.

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