Timber – typically a combination of ulin, bengkirai and other selected hardwoods, with scantlings planned for your displacement, rig and load pattern. Frames, keel and planking are sized to support Kemenhub passenger approval where required.
Route-based new-build programmes · Lombok & the Gilis
Boat Building in Lombok, Managed From Keel to Handover
Lombok Boat Builder is a technical new-build yard in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, constructing custom commercial and private vessels for Gili crossing operators, Komodo liveaboard programmes, dive centres and private owners. We design and build to your route, passenger count and survey requirements, from fast aluminium ferries to wooden phinisi-style liveaboards and composite dive boats, with full support through Kemenhub and Syahbandar paperwork.
Indicative planning bands under normal conditions — not quotations.
- LOA
- 8–45 m
- Build window
- 5–26 months
- Planning bands
- USD 120k – 3.0Mindicative, not a quotation
- Contracts
- PT Komodo Galangan Nusantara
Fast Boat Build
12–25 m · Alu / GRP
7–14 month window
Gili crossing programme →Liveaboard Build
24–45 m · Timber
14–26 month window
Komodo route programme →Dive Boat Build
10–18 m · GRP / Alu
6–11 month window
Resort operations →Custom Boat Build
Scoped from your route
within 5–26 month windows
Concept to handover →The route sheet
Route-Fit: Gili, Lombok and Komodo
Operating area heavily influences the right design. A lombok custom boat built for Gili shuttle work is different from a Komodo liveaboard:
Gili crossings – short, sometimes rough legs with exposed boarding. Priority on quick embarkation/disembarkation, robust fendering, good low-speed control and resilient interior finishes.
Lombok–Bali fast routes – longer legs across open straits. Hull efficiency, fuel planning, seakeeping and safe passenger seating become critical.
Komodo liveaboards – slower passages but continuous operation. Ventilation, tankage, cold storage, crew workflow and service access are as important as guest cabins.
Resort and dive operations – frequent stops, multiple in-water entries, and heavy wet gear. Deck layout, shade, rinse areas and compressor placement need careful planning.
When we scope a hull, we look at your route map, fuel availability, typical sea state, anchoring depths, and how you will actually load and offload passengers or gear.
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Capabilities at a Glance
The table below outlines typical planning bands for common vessel types we build. All numbers are indicative and depend on final specification, survey, engine choice and seasonality of the build slot.
| Vessel type | Typical LOA (m) | Hull material | Indicative build window (months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast passenger boat for Gili crossings | 12–25 m | Aluminium / GRP | 7–14 months |
| Day charter & snorkelling boat | 10–20 m | Timber / GRP | 6–12 months |
| Phinisi-style liveaboard (Komodo route) | 24–45 m | Timber (ulin, bengkirai core) | 14–26 months |
| Dive boat for resort operations | 10–18 m | GRP / Aluminium | 6–11 months |
| Utility / resort support vessel | 8–18 m | Aluminium / Timber | 5–10 months |
If you already know you need a custom hull and layout, start with the overview on custom boat build options in Lombok and then come back to the build desk with your shortlist.
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USD cost bands by vessel class
Indicative planning bands — not quotations. Engines are often the single largest swing.
Budgeting, Quotes and Planning
New-build cost is driven by length, material, machinery, interior standard, and regulatory scope. We do not quote off a single message asking “how much”, but we can give planning ranges once we have a simple but structured brief.
Use the framework on our price and quote guidance page to prepare the commercial side: target ticket prices or charter rates, utilisation assumptions, running-cost expectations and your desired payback window. This allows us to show where hull size, speed and finish can move to keep the project viable.
If you are new to Indonesian shipyard practice, local timber supply, and dealing with Surat Ukur, Gross Akte and Pas Besar, the guide to building a boat in Lombok will give you the regulatory and practical background before you enter a build contract.
| Vessel type (new build) | Typical LOA | Indicative cost band | Indicative cost per metre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open workboat / utility (wood or FRP) | 8–14 m | USD 120,000–250,000 | ~USD 12,000–18,000/m |
| Day-trip passenger / snorkelling boat | 12–20 m | USD 250,000–750,000 | ~USD 16,000–30,000/m |
| Traditional phinisi-style liveaboard (wood) | 24–40 m | USD 900,000–2,800,000 | ~USD 22,000–40,000/m |
| Modern motor yacht / explorer style (wood / composite) | 20–35 m | USD 1,000,000–3,000,000 | ~USD 30,000–60,000/m |
| Fast FRP passenger / dive catamaran | 14–26 m | USD 700,000–2,200,000 | ~USD 26,000–50,000/m |
Hull material lanes
Materials, Structure and Regulatory Context
As one of the technical boat builders in Lombok, we work within Indonesian regulations and local material availability:
Aluminium – marine-grade plate and profiles, welded to a structural plan that balances stiffness, weight and ease of inspection. Longitudinal framing and bulkhead spacing are set to suit the slamming environment of the Lombok Strait.
GRP/composite – laminate schedules are set for local impact conditions, ramp loading and tropical UV exposure, with core choices based on weight versus durability.
We build with an eye on what BKI surveyors and local Syahbandar will look for at inspection: watertight bulkheads, escape routes, stability documentation, machinery access, and fire-safety provisions for passenger vessels.
From route to sea trial
How a New Build Starts
The starting point with this lombok boat builder is a clear route and business case, not a finished drawing. We help you convert that into a buildable brief:
01
Define the operation – route legs, maximum passenger or guest numbers, cargo profile, and whether you target Kemenhub passenger certification or private use.
02
Choose an indicative hull type – fast monohull, catamaran, phinisi, open dive boat, etc. The overview on our fast boat build programmes is useful if you are planning scheduled routes.
03
Outline the specification – engine power range, fuel type, preferred generators, cabin count, galley and cold storage, diving facilities, tenders and toys.
04
Set budget bands – a first-pass USD range and priority list (capacity, speed, finish level, redundancy) so we can trade features sensibly.
From there, the build desk assembles a draft specification and indicative Gantt chart. To understand the typical sequencing, review the outline on our build process timeline page before we call.
What We Build: Core Vessel Types
We are a lombok boat yard focused on practical, work-capable new builds rather than small tenders or beach toys. Typical projects include:
- Aluminium fast boats for 20–120 passengers, suitable for Kemenhub-approved routes Bali–Gili–Lombok, Gili–Nusa Penida and similar.
- Timber charter boats using local hardwoods for Gili snorkelling trips, day charters and short liveaboard routes.
- Phinisi-style liveaboards with traditional lines and modern interiors, configured for Komodo and wider eastern Indonesia voyages.
- GRP/composite dive boats with open or canopy-covered decks, optimised for repeated wet load cycles and equipment handling.
- Utility and work boats for resort logistics, fuel and water transport, and support duties around marinas and anchorages.
Each project is scoped from scratch. Beam, draft, freeboard, deadrise and propulsion are set against your operating area, fuel plan, boarding conditions and the surveyor’s requirements.
Who We Build For
We are a lombok boat builder geared to operators and owners who need boats that actually work on these routes, not brochure concepts. Typical clients include:
- Fast boat operators running scheduled passenger services between Bali, Lombok and the Gilis, needing predictable turnarounds, comfortable passenger layouts and fuel-aware hulls.
- Dive centres and resorts around Gili, Sekotong and Komodo, needing shaded decks, compressor integration, dive ladders and equipment storage.
- Liveaboard owners operating in Komodo, Sumbawa and Alor, requiring cabins, cold storage, tenders and crew accommodation in a safe, maintainable platform.
- Private owners wanting a lombok custom boat for family cruising, sportfishing or charter-capable builds with private-use comfort.
PT Komodo Vessel Management and PT Komodo Bahari Nusantara can separately support management, central agency and charter marketing once the vessel is afloat, but the build itself is contracted through PT Komodo Galangan Nusantara.
Who stands behind the build
What Lombok Boat Builder Is and Where We Operate
Lombok Boat Builder is the in-house build desk and project office for PT Komodo Galangan Nusantara, a galangan kapal Lombok focused on modern, surveyable vessels for local waters. The yard sits in West Nusa Tenggara, serving operators running:
As a specialist boat builder Lombok, we work around local monsoon windows, haul-out options, and the practical realities of fuelling, provisioning and crewing in these islands. You speak directly with the build desk, not an agent or broker.
- Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air crossings from Bangsal, Teluk Nara and Senggigi
- Lombok to Bali and Nusa Penida fast boat routes
- Lombok–Sumbawa–Labuan Bajo and wider Komodo itineraries
- Day-trip snorkelling, diving and island-hopping charters
Owner questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have a boat built in Lombok if I live overseas?
Yes. Most desk clients commission remotely: every build stage produces milestone photo reports to an evidence standard, independent inspection at each gate, and a video sea trial before handover. Owner visits at lofting and at handover are recommended because they add the most value, but they are not required — the supervision cadence is designed for owners who cannot stand in the shed.
How much does it cost to build a boat in Lombok?
Indicative bands run from about USD 12,000–18,000 per metre for simple open workboats up to USD 30,000–60,000 per metre for fully finished liveaboard and passenger vessels, with engines often the single largest swing. The full per-metre table by material and boat type, plus what moves the number, is on the USD price-band page. Statutory government fees are quoted factually in IDR.
How long does a new build take in Lombok?
Typical ranges: an open dive or day boat runs several months; a Gili fast boat somewhat longer once engine lead times are counted; a 20 m wooden hull is a multi-season project. The monsoon calendar shifts lamination, painting and launch windows, so the schedule is planned around it — stage-by-stage durations are on the build process and timeline page.
Who signs the build contract?
Construction contracts are issued by PT Komodo Galangan Nusantara, the group's construction entity. The contract carries the specification schedule, a milestone payment table tied to inspected progress, and supervision terms in writing — no verbal scope, no majority payment upfront.
Which routes are Lombok-built boats commissioned for?
Most commissions serve the Gili Trawangan–Gili Air–Bangsal crossings and Lombok's south coast, with a steady share built for delivery passages onward to Komodo waters. The operating route is fixed at the brief stage because it drives fuel capacity, freeboard, safety fit and certification scope.
Start here: owner questions answered — the questions every first-time commissioner asks. about the build desk — who signs the contract and who stands behind the supervision. notes from the yards — the running build log from Lombok.
Start the route sheet
What to Send the Build Desk First
To get a scoped reply from Lombok Boat Builder Build Desk, send on WhatsApp +6281139414563 or email bd@juaraholding.com the following:
- Intended routes (ports, typical legs and sea conditions)
- Intended use (scheduled fast boat, dive boat, liveaboard, private, mixed charter)
- Target passenger/guest capacity and crew size
- Preferred hull material and approximate LOA range
- Any survey requirement (Kemenhub passenger, private flag, other)
- Indicative USD budget band and timing window for delivery
With that, the build desk can respond with suitable hull options, an indicative build window, and the next steps for drawings, specification and contracting with PT Komodo Galangan Nusantara.