Journal archive
Field notes, comparisons and guides from the editorial desk — every estimate flagged, information not advice.
Buy · June 3, 2026 · 15 min read
30-point owner's checklist covering hull, machinery, paperwork, and business claims — what to check before buying a used liveaboard in Indonesia.
Build · June 3, 2026 · 14 min read
DP pembuatan kapal phinisi: termin berbasis milestone, klausul kontrak kritis, kepemilikan lambung selama build, dan pelajaran dari sengketa proyek nyata.
Operate · June 2, 2026 · 15 min read
Komodo National Park fees for liveaboards: entrance, diving, ranger, vessel charges explained — plus the IDR 3.75M saga and why tariff volatility matters.
Buy · June 1, 2026 · 9 min read
Grosse akta kapal: akta kepemilikan resmi di registri Ditjen Hubla. Cara membaca rantai kepemilikan, cek hipotek, dan red flag sebelum membeli kapal.
Buy · May 31, 2026 · 11 min read
Phinisi refit cost brackets for 20–60m hulls: light, medium, and heavy scopes with honest estimates, venue tradeoffs, and purchase budgeting advice.
Operate · May 30, 2026 · 12 min read
How much can a phinisi earn per week? Rate tiers from USD 1,050 to $140,000 — occupancy reality, distribution drag, and what owners actually…
Build · May 29, 2026 · 13 min read
Proses pembuatan kapal phinisi: pemilihan kayu ulin/bitti/jati, ritual peletakan lunas, teknik papan-dulu, annyorong lopi, dan tow ke Bali untuk fit-out.
Operate · May 29, 2026 · 10 min read
Biaya operasional kapal phinisi per bulan: gaji kru, docking, antifouling, pakal, asuransi, tambat, dan fee Komodo — rincian jujur, semua angka berflag.
Build · May 28, 2026 · 10 min read
Ironwood vs teak phinisi hull: why builders use ulin for keel and frames, teak for decks — strength, scarcity, cost brackets and surveyor checkpoints.
Build · May 27, 2026 · 8 min read
What is a phinisi? The two-masted Sulawesi rig, the wooden ship it became, the 2017 UNESCO craft inscription, and the pinisi vs phinisi spelling…
Buy · May 27, 2026 · 11 min read
Checklist dokumen kapal phinisi: grosse akta, surat ukur, pas besar, sertifikat keselamatan, dan red flag kepemilikan yang sering tersembunyi.
Buy · May 26, 2026 · 14 min read
Buying a Komodo liveaboard for sale means acquiring a business tied to a hull — learn what transfers: permits, bookings, moorings, and what does…
Build · May 25, 2026 · 13 min read
Panduan independen galangan kapal Bulukumba: peran Tana Beru, Ara & Bira, cara vetting panrita lopi, kontrak termin, dan akses surveyor selama build.
Build · May 24, 2026 · 11 min read
Phinisi interior fit-out cost: joinery, plumbing, AC, electrical, galley, safety — why fit-out matches or exceeds the hull price. Honest brackets.
Build · May 23, 2026 · 10 min read
Perbandingan harga kapal phinisi kayu ulin vs jati: premi biaya, kelangkaan, legalitas dokumen, dan risiko kayu basah yang sering diabaikan builder.
Law & Exit · May 22, 2026 · 13 min read
Panduan izin kapal wisata komersial Indonesia: KBLI 50113, SIUPAL, grosse akta, sertifikat keselamatan tahunan, ANT/ATT, BST, dan izin kawasan TNK.
Operate · May 22, 2026 · 11 min read
Phinisi yacht insurance is obtainable in Indonesia. BKI class and survey history are the gatekeepers. Estimated H&M and P&I cost ranges explained candidly.
Build · May 22, 2026 · 11 min read
Berapa lama membuat kapal phinisi? Estimasi: ~20m 8–12 bulan, ~30m 12–18 bulan, 40m+ bisa 3 tahun. Kenapa sering molor dan cara mitigasinya.
Operate · May 21, 2026 · 14 min read
Panduan jujur investasi kapal phinisi: estimasi modal beli vs bangun, biaya operasional, skenario balik modal, dan risiko yang jarang dibahas terbuka.
Operate · May 20, 2026 · 12 min read
Skema bagi hasil kapal phinisi: titip kelola, JV, sewa jangka panjang — persentase pasar, klausul kontrak penting, dan biaya distribusi yang sering luput.
Build · May 20, 2026 · 16 min read
Charter-grade 30m phinisi builds run USD 400–900k turnkey — here's why, with every hull, engine, fit-out, and cert line item flagged verified or estimated.
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