The right questions expose in ten minutes what a brochure hides for two years. Ask a Bira boatbuilder about timber origin, the payment ladder, the class path, who owns change-orders, and what happens when the schedule slips. Clear answers to all five mark a builder worth contracting.
On timber
- Which species go where – and can you document sourcing and seasoning?
- How is the timber stored and dried before cutting?
On money and time
- What milestone triggers each stage payment?
- What is the realistic build window for my size and fit-out?
- How are change-orders priced once we start?
On class and delivery
- Will the hull be built to BKI scantlings, and who coordinates survey?
- What is included in delivery, and what is not?
If any answer is vague, treat it as a red flag – the full vetting method is on the builder-vetting guide. When you are ready, the commissioning desk answers all of these in the contract, and the cost page frames the numbers.
Bring your questions to the desk or email sales@komodoluxury.com
Frequently asked questions
What should I ask a phinisi builder before signing?
Ask about timber species and sourcing evidence, the stage-payment milestones, the realistic build window, change-order pricing, and the BKI class and delivery scope. Vague answers on any of these are a warning sign.