The Future of Pinisi in the Age of Fibreglass and Steel
Whether Sulawesi’s timber boatbuilding tradition can survive competition from steel and composites, and what is actually changing in the industry.
Build Quality & Design
Construction method, hull materials and how Sulawesi building compares with other traditions.
Wooden vs Fibreglass Boats for Sulawesi Charter Routes
Choosing between a timber hull and a fibreglass or alloy hull for Indonesian charter operation: maintenance, repairability, guest appeal, cost and operating profile compared.
Phinisi vs Turkish Wooden Yachts: Build Quality and Experience
An even-handed comparison of Sulawesi phinisi construction and Turkish wooden yacht building: method, regulation, cost structure and what each tradition does best.