At the heart of our operations in the Mentawai Islands we've always believed that better boats equal better waves. Liverpool is the latest expression of that belief — a custom-built fiberglass surf craft designed from scratch by Diego and the local team.
"Replacing older dugout canoes and imported hulls — we design it, we build it, we service it ourselves. That's the only way to guarantee it runs every day."
The fiberglass hull is lightweight yet strong, providing quicker acceleration, cleaner handling through reef passages, and a smoother ride to the lineup. Two large outboard motors, shallow draft so we can pull up near reefs safely, and a wide beam for stability — less sea-sickness, more surfing.
The deck layout is built for surf missions: ample space for boards, gear, and photographers; a shaded cabin area for rest and meals on long days; integrated mounts for videography. Liverpool is where our 4K filming operation runs from.
Why fiberglass — and why it matters
Traditional dugout canoes require cutting old-growth rainforest trees. Imported hulls come with no local service knowledge and no local jobs. Liverpool is neither.
Every part of the build uses local materials and a local workforce. Diego trained the team himself. When something needs fixing — and at 38 knots in the Mentawai Strait, things will eventually need fixing — we fix it ourselves, from our own dock and service station, without waiting weeks for parts or expertise from the mainland.
Lower fuel consumption than traditional canoes, less wake near delicate reef zones, and a hull we can maintain sustainably. This is what responsible surf travel looks like in practice, not in a brochure.
