A phinisi build takes roughly 8 to 24 months depending on length and fit-out. Planking is the long, patient phase; framing moves faster; engineering and interior can take as long as the hull itself on a complex liveaboard.
The Honest Range
A simple 20 m owner phinisi can be built in well under a year; a fully classified 40 m liveaboard can take two years or more. Most builds land somewhere between, at 8–24 months.
Where the Time Goes
Keel-laying and planking are the long, patient months — you cannot rush a hull read fair by eye. Framing and structure move more quickly. Then engineering and interior often take as long again on a complex boat, because systems and joinery are detailed work.
Why Weather and Milestones Matter
Because the boat is built in the open air, weather is part of the schedule, which is one reason honest builders quote months rather than promising weeks. Each stage is a milestone with photos and payment, so you always know where your boat stands. Plan alongside the cost bands.
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