New Member currently in Indonesia

[Ocean 11]

Hi all, I finally got around to joining the forum, been checking in occasionally for the last few years.

I live onboard my 42ft Grand Banks (1985) - and i'm retired now and cruising Indonesia after several years cruising Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Be interesting to compare costs of upkeep and general fees if anyone is interested.
FYI good quality diesel here is around $4.50 per gallon, not cheap when you're filling up with 500 gals.
On the up side i've just had new fuel and water tanks fabricated and installed at a cost of around $10K - in the US that would likely be $40K so no complaints there.
I'll be checking in now and then to see if there's any feedback.
Thanks for the add.
Ocean 11

 

[fgarriso]

Welcome Aboard !

 

[Wdeertz]

I lived in Indonesia from 1996 to 2014 and travelled extensively throughout the archipelago. Did many dive Liveaboards in the eastern part of the country where the diving is excellent. I still have friends in the country so if you need assistance I may be able to offer assistance. What part of the country are you currently cruising?

Bill Deertz
MV Bagus

 

[PeterMcK]

Hi all, I finally got around to joining the forum, been checking in occasionally for the last few years.
I live onboard my 42ft Grand Banks (1985) - and i'm retired now and cruising Indonesia after several years cruising Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Be interesting to compare costs of upkeep and general fees if anyone is interested.
FYI good quality diesel here is around $4.50 per gallon, not cheap when you're filling up with 500 gals.
On the up side i've just had new fuel and water tanks fabricated and installed at a cost of around $10K - in the US that would likely be $40K so no complaints there.
I'll be checking in now and then to see if there's any feedback.
Thanks for the add.
Ocean 11

Am also in Indonesia with a 10m express cruiser powered by twin 6BTAs.
It's currently on the hardstand at Banyuwangi in East Java and am trying to find time to finish engine alignments after engine and gearbox rebuilds.
Brought the boat east from Port Klang so familiar with getting along eastern Sumatra and north Java.
Am based in Bali and intend to use the boat in eastern Indonesia.

Feel free to contact me if you need assistance.