Design
Hull shape, dimensions, interior layout and finishes.
The region
Flores Boat Builders and East Nusa Tenggara Yacht Construction
Timber, craftsmen and cruising ground in the same place. That is the whole argument for building here.
Start Your Project- Typical build programme
- 10-18mo
- Between yard and cruising ground
- 0km
- Generations of local shipwrights
- 4
- Timber sourced in eastern Indonesia
- 100%
In short
Building in Flores puts the hardwood, the shipwrights and the water your vessel will work in within reach of the same slipway, which is why hulls here often cost less and fit their job better.
- Teak and ironwood sourced locally rather than shipped across Indonesia.
- Craftsmen who sail these waters draw for these waters.
- Sea trials happen on the cruising ground, not somewhere else.
What you control
Complete Customisation
Clients work directly with the design team. Every line below is specified by you before anything is cut.
Materials
Teak, ironwood and other hardwoods, selected with you.
Technical
Engines, navigation and safety equipment.
Permitting
Assistance with Indonesian maritime regulation and certification.
Why the Location Matters
Four advantages that come from where the yard sits rather than from anything we do differently.
01
Timber Access
Direct access to sustainably sourced local hardwood, often at better prices.
02
Craft Density
A concentrated pool of experienced wooden vessel builders.
03
Proximity
Komodo National Park is the cruising ground, not a delivery voyage away.
04
Cost Base
Lower overheads than Bali or Jakarta on comparable work.
Project management runs on transparent communication and regular progress reports, which matters more when the yard is not somewhere you can drop into on a weekend.
Construction typically runs 10 to 18 months. Timber procurement is usually faster here than at yards that have to import it.
Longevity and Sustainability
Premium hardwoods like teak and ironwood are naturally resistant to marine conditions, which is why traditional hulls last as long as they do.
Sourcing them here means shorter supply chains and suppliers we can actually inspect.
Construction methods follow the tradition, with structural calculation and current safety standards behind them.
Building at a Distance
Most of our clients are not in Flores. The process is built around that.
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Progress reports
Regular written updates against the agreed schedule.
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Stage sign-off
Each phase approved before the next begins.
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One contact
A single point of contact rather than a chain of trades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Compare Building Here
If you are weighing Flores against Bali or Jakarta, send us the vessel you have in mind and we will give you a straight comparison.