I was wondering if anybody has experienced or planned to complete a
yacht's interior in a third world country such as the Phillipines or
Viet Nam? I've been building my 35' steel Robert's for the last 4
years in Australia, and obviously want to get it in the water; this
sounds affordable (i.e. a day's wages for a skilled tradesman in the
Phillipines is about $10), both of theses countries have a boat
building tradition, and even materials, especially marine timbers will
be cheaper. The alternative is do it myself, but it will take an
extra 1-1.5 years.

I could rough-out the interior with bulkheads and temporary
accomdations, and have the work completed elsewhere after sailing
there.

Cheers, jimthom