Boat Repair Services
Hull repair, engine overhaul and maintenance for commercial and private vessels.
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Slip · Repair · Refit
Phinisi Shipyard in Labuan Bajo
Where the Komodo charter fleet is slipped, recaulked and refitted — coordinated so your phinisi is back on charter with minimal lay days.
- Wooden hulls up to ~40 m LOA
- Hull & engine in one lay period
- Quotes within 1 business day
What a Visit Covers
The classic wooden boat list.
Most phinisi come ashore for antifouling, recaulking and plank work, with engine and generator service running in parallel — so the vessel leaves the slip with hull and machinery done in one lay period.
- Antifouling scraped and renewed
- Seam recaulking and plank replacement
- Keel bolts, shaft, propeller and rudder gear
- Deck recaulking, bulwarks and joinery
How Slipping Works
From cradle to relaunch.
Rail-and-cradle slipways sized for the local fleet, planned around a spring-tide window.
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01
Confirm the scope
We confirm LOA, displacement and work list, then match the right slipway and crew.
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02
Set the cradle
The cradle is set to the hull's shape ahead of the spring-tide window.
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03
Float on, winch up
The vessel is floated on at high water and winched up the rails.
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04
Hull & machinery together
Shipwrights work the hull while mechanics service engines, gearboxes and shaft seals.
Indicative Costs
Budgeting a routine slip (USD).
Every quote is confirmed after inspection; these bands help owners plan.
Item
Indicative range
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Haul-out and relaunch
Depending on tonnage
USD 1,500–4,000
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Hardstand lay day
Per day
USD 40–150
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Antifouling labour and materials
Per square metre
USD 15–35 / m²
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Seam recaulking
Priced by the metre after the surveyor's hammer test
Per metre
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Individual plank replacement
Depending on timber and access
USD 150–600
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Full between-seasons slip
Mid-size charter phinisi; structural refits scoped separately
USD 8,000–25,000
Indicative bands only — every quote is confirmed after inspection.
Labuan Bajo Shipyard
Repair & Refit
Repair & Refit
Keeping the fleet in class and on charter.
Labuan Bajo's yards maintain the operating fleet; new phinisi are still built by the master builders of South Sulawesi. We are a coordination network — one point of contact for the yard, the shipwrights and any survey your insurer requires.
- 01 Seasoned local shipwrights
- 02 Fastenings, caulking cotton and coatings sourced
- 03 Single point of contact during the works
- 04 Major refits handed over to larger yards
FAQ
Phinisi questions.
How often should a charter phinisi be slipped in Labuan Bajo?
Most operators slip every 12 months, timed to the October–December shoulder before peak season. Stretching beyond 18 months is a false economy for wooden hulls working Komodo waters year-round.
What size phinisi can be hauled locally?
As a working rule, hulls up to roughly 40 m LOA and moderate displacement, subject to cradle fit and the tide window. Larger vessels are routed to Bali or Surabaya — we arrange that passage too.
Can hull work and engine work happen in the same lay period?
Yes. Shipwrights work the hull on the hardstand while mechanics service the machinery, so the vessel returns to charter in one lay period instead of two.
Do you supervise the work for absentee owners?
We do. We photograph each stage, hold the daily punch list with the yard foreman and release stage payments only when the agreed scope is verified.
Book your phinisi slip.
Send your vessel's LOA, build year and work list — we come back with a slot and an itemised estimate, usually within one business day.