# Lombok Boat Builder > New-build boat construction in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Custom hulls, passenger fast boats for the Gili crossing, dive and day boats, and liveaboards for Komodo and eastern Indonesia routes. A specialist maritime brand under Juara Holding Group. Contracts for construction, repair, refit and vessel sale are issued by PT Komodo Galangan Nusantara. Boat-management contracts are issued by PT Komodo Vessel Management. Brokerage, central agency and charter marketing contracts are issued by PT Komodo Bahari Nusantara. All commercial figures are stated in USD. Enquiries: WhatsApp +628113823875, sales@komodoluxury.com. ## Build programmes - [Custom Boat Build in Lombok — Concept to Handover](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/custom-boat-build/): A Lombok custom boat build runs from concept brief, through naval architecture and specification freeze, into structured construction milestones and sea… - [Fast Boat and Passenger Speedboat Build for the Gili Crossing](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/fast-boat-build/): A compliant, economic Gili fast boat typically uses a medium-deadrise planing hull in GRP or aluminium, seats 40–100 passengers under Kemenhub approval, runs… - [Wooden Boat Build in Lombok — Ulin, Bengkirai and Teak](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/wooden-boat-build/): A Lombok wooden boat builder typically uses ulin for keel and backbone, bengkirai for frames and structure, and teak for decks and house, with other tropical… - [Liveaboard New Build in Lombok for Komodo and Eastern Routes](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/liveaboard-build/): A lombok built liveaboard for Komodo and eastern routes must start from stable hull lines, adequate tankage and machinery for long-range operation, and a… - [Dive Boat and Day Boat Build for Gili and Lombok Operators](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/dive-boat-build/): As a dive boat builder in Lombok we design and construct day boats for Gili and Lombok operations around tank flow, diver safety and fast turnarounds: stable… ## Planning, cost and compliance - [Hull Material Options — Timber, Fibreglass, Aluminium and Steel](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/hull-materials/): The right Lombok boat hull material depends on how you will use the vessel, your maintenance appetite and where the boat will be based. For island-hopping… - [Build Process and Timeline — Lofting to Sea Trial](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/build-process-timeline/): A typical boat build timeline in Lombok runs from about 7–10 months for a 15–20 m vessel, 10–14 months for a 20–30 m vessel, and 14–20 months for larger… - [Boat Building Cost in Lombok — Price Bands and How a Quotation Is Built](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/price-and-quote/): For planning purposes, boat building cost in Lombok typically ranges from about USD 12,000–18,000 per metre for simple open workboats up to around USD… - [BKI Class, Kemenhub Approval and New-Vessel Documents](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/class-certification/): BKI class is generally required in Lombok for commercial vessels over 35 GT, steel or aluminium hulls, higher passenger capacities and for financiers or… - [Build Contract, Milestone Payments and Owner Supervision](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/contract-payment-supervision/): A safe boat build contract in Lombok ties each payment to clear, verifiable construction milestones, keeps a retention until delivery, allows funds to sit in… - [Guide: Building a Boat in Lombok — An Owner’s Handbook](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/guide-building-a-boat-in-lombok/): To build a boat in Lombok, start by defining the vessel’s mission and budget, then select a yard with relevant hull, material and regulatory experience. Lock… - [Lombok Boat Building FAQ](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/faq/): This Lombok boat builder FAQ answers typical questions on costs, build duration, materials, class options, documentation, payment security, delivery, and… ## Build desk journal - [Mandatory Safety Equipment for a New Passenger Boat in NTB](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/safety-equipment-new-passenger-boat-ntb/): For a new passenger boat in NTB, mandatory safety equipment is driven by Kemenhub and Syahbandar requirements: correctly sized lifejackets for every person… - [Gili Tourist Boat Economics: Capacity, Fuel and the Break-Even Point](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/gili-tourist-boat-economics/): The economics of a Gili tourist boat business hinge on how many paying seats you move per day at a sustainable fuel, crew and maintenance cost per crossing.… - [Build in Lombok or in Bira? An Honest Comparison for Owners](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/lombok-vs-bira-where-to-build/): Both Lombok and Bira are serious wooden boat-building centres, but they suit different owners. Lombok favours owners needing easier supervision… - [Maintaining a Wooden Hull in Tropical Water: The Annual Cost Owners Forget](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/wooden-hull-maintenance-tropical-water-costs/): Owners of wooden boats operating in Lombok’s warm, fouling-prone waters should plan for annual maintenance in the region of 5–10% of an indicative new-build… - [The Build Contract Clauses That Actually Protect an Owner](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/boat-building-contract-clauses-that-protect-owners/): The clauses that actually protect an owner in a boat build contract Lombok context are those that remove ambiguity: a precise technical specification annex… - [Ten Mistakes First-Time Owners Make When Ordering a Boat in Indonesia](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/first-time-owner-mistakes-ordering-a-boat/): First-time owners in Indonesia most often run into vague specifications, verbal-only variations, unsafe payment schedules, missing surveyor input, unclear… - [Sea Trial: What to Test Before You Release the Final Payment](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/sea-trial-checklist-before-final-payment/): Before releasing the final payment on a new build or major refit in Lombok, insist on a structured sea trial that captures hard numbers: rpm vs speed vs fuel… - [Build in Lombok, Cruise to Komodo: Planning the Delivery Passage](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/build-in-lombok-deliver-to-komodo/): For a Lombok built liveaboard bound to Komodo, plan a staged delivery: final yard works and bunkering in Lombok, a controlled shakedown through the Alas… - [Designing a Dive Boat for Gili Operators: Tanks, Compressor and Ladder Placement](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/dive-boat-layout-gili-air-operators/): A practical Gili dive boat layout starts with clear guest flow: cylinders racked on centreline or gunwale benches, compressor isolated from the passenger… - [Outboards or Inboards for a Gili Passenger Boat? Comparing Running Costs](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/outboard-vs-inboard-gili-passenger-boat/): For most Gili passenger operators running short, frequent hops with high daily hours, inboard diesels usually give lower lifetime running cost than multiple… - [Hiring an Independent Marine Surveyor Before You Accept the Boat](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/independent-marine-surveyor-before-handover/): Hiring an independent marine surveyor in Lombok before you accept a new boat protects your final payment, your future operating costs and your compliance… - [Surat Ukur, Gross Akte and Pas Besar: The New-Vessel Paperwork You Must Arrange](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/pas-besar-gross-akte-surat-ukur-new-vessel/): For a new vessel in Lombok, the core statutory chain is: hull survey and measurement leading to Surat Ukur , then registration and issuance of Gross Akte … - [BKI Class for a New Passenger Vessel: When It Is Required and What It Changes](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/bki-class-for-new-passenger-vessels/): BKI class becomes functionally mandatory for a new commercial passenger vessel in Indonesia once you target higher passenger numbers, higher speeds… - [How to Pay an Indonesian Boatyard Safely: Milestones, Escrow and Proof of Progress](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/how-to-pay-an-indonesian-boatyard-safely/): To pay an Indonesian boatyard safely, break the contract price into clear build milestones tied to physical inspections, channel funds through escrow or a… - [The Nine Stages of a Lombok Boat Build, from Lofting to Launch](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/nine-stages-of-a-lombok-boat-build/): The nine stages of a Lombok boat build run from design and lofting, through keel and framing, hull and superstructure, machinery and systems, interior… - [How Long Does a 20-Metre Boat Take to Build in Lombok?](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/how-long-to-build-20-metre-boat-lombok/): A 20-metre commercial or private vessel built in Lombok typically needs around 9–14 months from contract signature to delivery, depending on material… - [Ulin, Bengkirai or Teak? Choosing Hull Timber in Lombok](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/ulin-bengkirai-teak-hull-timber-lombok/): For kayu kapal Lombok, ulin and teak suit keels, frames and planking where long-term rot and borer resistance matter most, while bengkirai is a harder, more… - [Building a Fast Boat for the Bangsal–Gili Run: The Specifications That Actually Matter](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/bangsal-gili-fast-boat-specification/): For the Bangsal–Gili run, the specifications that matter are: a hull optimised for 0.5–1.5 m Lombok Strait chop, correct deadrise and weight to stay dry but… - [Timber vs Fibreglass vs Aluminium for a Lombok-Built Boat](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/timber-vs-fibreglass-vs-aluminium-lombok/): For a Lombok boat hull material, timber suits traditional liveaboard phinisi and slow-speed dive or charter yachts, fibreglass fits small-to-mid speed… - [What Does It Cost to Build a Boat in Lombok in 2026? A Per-Metre Breakdown](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/blog/boat-building-cost-lombok-2026/): For 2026 planning, a professionally built commercial- or charter-grade boat in Lombok typically falls in the range of about USD 4,500–9,000 per metre for… ## About - [About Lombok Boat Builder](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/about/) - [Contact the Lombok Boat Builder Build Desk](https://lombokboatbuilder.com/contact/)