# M



# MRI

### Scanner IRM de Tahiti

Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.542029, Lon -149.567677 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.542029,-149.567677) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.542029&mlon=-149.567677&zoom=19)*

Scanner IRM de Tahiti31-25, 98714 Rue Georges Lagarde, Papeete 98714, French Polynesia +68940821708

# Machine shops

### Raiatea Usinage

Island: **Raiatea**

Raiatea Usinage 87361778 [📧 raiatea.usinage@gmail.com](mailto:raiatea.usinage@gmail.com)

vers la carrière, pk3.3 est Facebook: Raiatea Usinage raiatea machining (tahiti E30344) offers you its services for turning, milling, precision mechanics, repair / refurbishment of mechanical elements, machinery, tooling... materials: aluminum, steel, stainless steel, plastic (delrin / POM up to 105 mm diameter) your machined parts available in 24/48 hours, rush-service possible (evening / night / weekend) davier roll, various axes, threads, saffron rings, hydrolub rings, rea, bar sector, cake, bushing, axis for case / shovel jobs..... etc....

### Atelier de tournage

Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.558586, Lon -149.57002 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.558586,-149.57002) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.558586&mlon=-149.57002&zoom=19)*

Small machine shop on Tipaerui hill (Valley) at corner just past Polybois. Thomas' son speak english. Very reasonable rates can generally do small jobs while you wait. [📞 +68940425549](tel:+68940425549)

9-2019 Coral Trekker It is a Chinese father with his son Robi. The have a big lathe with about 2 m tip lengths and about 350mm tip height and a small lathe. A milling machine and a solid drilling machine. I needed a INOX(SS) part to fix my rudder in the emergency tiller space to mount a back up autopilot. Reasonably priced for a non-standard part to make.

### Centre d'usinage de Taravao

Island: **Tahiti**

Centre d'usinage de Taravao [🌐 www.facebook.com/centreusinagetaravao/](https://www.facebook.com/centreusinagetaravao/)

### Javier Marmol

Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53286, Lon -149.543551 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.53286,-149.543551) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.53286&mlon=-149.543551&zoom=19)*

[📞 +68987274931](tel:+68987274931)

Machined my new SS prop shaft taper from 1:10 (metric) to 1:16 SAE. Had to remove 8 cm from length. Cost $30K francs. Done next day. Fit perfectly. Look for the machine shop lathes down the alleyway full of car repair shops just beside Laboratoire de Nahoata on Ave Pomare about 1 km past Mairie Pirae on the right towards Arue. From Coastal Drifter Jun 2018. Note: Javier on vacation 17 Jun- 17 Aug 2018

### Poly Industrie

Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.52917, Lon -149.575811 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.52917,-149.575811) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.52917&mlon=-149.575811&zoom=19)*

Poly Industrie Motu Uta Eric Sanford - Speaks Excellent English 40-43-28-40 Note: Mismarked on the marina map. They are located on the first left once over the bridge in Motu Ute. Then turn left once in the yard and backtrack towards the bridge. Last opening before you get to end of building The biggest machine shop which services the large commercial enterprises is Poly Industries which is on Motu Uta in the first building on the harbor side of the road after the bridge from Fare Ute. Excellent work. Expect to wait several days. 9-23 SV Elvira Poly industries in Motu Uta. They can provide any making of any PVC form you need, for example new rudder bearings. Cheap, high quality and very nice people 7-23 SV Auntie Had Poly Industries do several small jobs: make several brass bushings, re- thread several aluminum bits, and make a plastic crossover for tricolor. Often times small jobs are not of interest to companies, but that is not what I found here. All jobs done well and quickly. Eric, manager or owner, speaks good English and is very helpful

### Tahiti Mécanique et Maintenance

Island: **Tahiti**

Tahiti Mécanique et Maintenance's [📞 +68940505765](tel:+68940505765)

contact@tahiti-mecanique-maintenance.comhttps://www.tahiti-mecanique-maintenance.com/ Well equipped machine shop, also does hydraulic repair. Located on Motu Uta just across the bridge.

### VGI - VertGreen Industries

Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532492, Lon -149.570748 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.532492,-149.570748) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.532492&mlon=-149.570748&zoom=19)*

VGI 40-82-34-35 Muto Uta next ti the Total plant. They hourly rate(5000xpf) is one half of Poly Industries and reported deliver much fast turn around. Both times they did work for me they stopped what they were doing and did my stuff while I waited! Supplies pipe fitting in Stainless (Inox), aluminium and [🌐 galvanized.Can](https://galvanized.Can) provide hoses and clamps

# Mail / freight

###  

Island: **Tahiti**

Main Couriers: DHL Express BP 62255 Faa'a 98702 Tahiti FP [📞 +68940837373](tel:+68940837373)

near airport Global Air Cargo (Fedex Agents) BP 6796 Faa'a 98703 Tahiti 98703 FP also near airport Bollore Logistics Polynésie Island: TahitiJean-Pierre Combescure AMATRANSIT - Bollore Logistics Polynésie BP 20359 - 98713 PAPEETE Tahiti - Polynésie Française

[📞 +68940548470](tel:+68940548470)

Fax : [📞 +68940431870](tel:+68940431870)

[📞 +68987770357](tel:+68987770357)

[📧 jpcombescure@amatransit.pf](mailto:jpcombescure@amatransit.pf)

Used for shipping items via ship down to Tahiti from vanguard in LA

### Generalities

Island: **Tahiti**

Replacement of broken parts for a foreign "yachts in transit" is duty free but two customs applications are required: one when the item arrives and another when the yacht leave FP. This “duty free” exemption does not apply to any new items on your vessel only replacement parts, therefore you need to be ready to prove “replacement” when you leave FP although by keeping the old part (I doubt this is rigorously enforced.) This double customs applications also double the charges of the customs brokerage. We have heard of yatchs having to pay a customs agent to come to the boat and observe replaced sails being destroyed. On the other the other hand we personally know two yatchs who recieved new sails without any hassles. You are allowed to receive goods valued up to $200, including the shipping cost, duty free without requiring any duty or application to customs. Putting your yatch name on the parcel will insure you will not recieve the item without expensive customs agent fees. Using an address which is not a marina may also help avoid having to pay for an agent. We have recieved two parcels this way without requiring an agent.

### Gondrand Transit & Voyages

Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.541653, Lon -149.56863 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.541653,-149.56863) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.541653&mlon=-149.56863&zoom=19)*

Michael Lichon at Gondrand 68940543164 was very efficient, speaks good English and works closely with UPS. They are just behind the Mc Donalds near Marina Papeete. We received a package from Defender in the USA weighing approximately 10lb value $760, shipping cost with UPS was $82, shipping time just prior to Christmas was about eight days including customs time here and the customs agent fee was $120 (2x $60 which include clearance out of FP when the time comes.) He also allowed us to receive a new passport there at no charge. 10-2022 SV Auntie AVOID!! Complete fail on Gondrand, largely because of their US partners, [🌐 I.L.S.](https://I.L.S.) Bottom paint I use not available here any longer so bought 8 gallons in Miami and had Gondrand handle all shipping. In the US, [🌐 I.L.S.](https://I.L.S.) lost 4 gallons, and damaged the remaining 4 gallons beyond use. They did not communicate this, had I not repeatedly asked for updates I would still not know. Gondrand’s insurance would not cover because it never reached the dock. AVOID!!

### For more information, see Agents Main Couriers Companies

Island: **Tahiti**

DHL Express BP 62255 Faa'a 98702 Tahiti 98702 FP 689 40 83 73 73 Global Air Cargo (Fedex Agents) Faa'a BP 6796 Tahiti 98703 FP 689 40 45 36 45

### Postal Service

Island: **Tahiti**

We have shipped several packages to the UK with OPT which arrived in approx. 10 days; cost for t-shirt sized packages was around $14. After getting several quotes in the $400 range to courier our radio to a repair centre in the USA we decided to ship via OPT, FP mail system. The cost was $63, it was tracked and signed for but only up to the US border. The package took about 4 weeks to arrive in Florida. We also received a very small mailbag from the UK which took 5 weeks to arrive in Papeete. We used Marina Tahina as our receiving address invariably you must pick up packages from the OPT office after receiving notice of their arrival there was no fee for part which came free of customs charges but might have had a value of perhaps $100. If recieving parcels to Marinas best to put your name without the vessel name.

# Makita tools

### Ace Hardware

Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531449, Lon -149.571269 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.531449,-149.571269) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.531449&mlon=-149.571269&zoom=19)*

Ace in Fare Ute has a very large selection of Makita tools For more information, see Hardware Stores

# Maps / Yellow pages

### Openstreetmaps
Island: **Tahiti**


[🌐 www.openstreetmap.org](https://www.openstreetmap.org)
is the best open source and offline maps available. It's like Google Maps but then without big brother watching you. For all systems available, all phones, all computers (in the browser or as app). Use for free, reliable open source. 


### MapsMe

Island: **Tahiti**

[🌐 Maps.me](https://Maps.me)
is another mapping app for French Polynesia. Much better than google maps.
Especially useful to use offline while trying to track parts down in Papeete. You can download MapMe for Android or Iphone. Then download waypoints for Tahiti from this site.
Then bring the waypoints into
[🌐 maps.me](https://maps.me)
You will not require an internet connection to have a GPS based
road map.


### Odyssey Books
Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540498, Lon -149.566142 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.540498,-149.566142) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.540498&mlon=-149.566142&zoom=19)*


Odyssey BookStore
16 Rue Mgr Tepano Jaussen, Papeete
Better maps in book store near cathedral for 1000 XPF
For more information, see Books, English

### Tourist Office
Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536541, Lon -149.568535 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.536541,-149.568535) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.536541&mlon=-149.568535&zoom=19)*


Tourist Office: Located between Ferry terminal and Marina Papeete
Free Maps

# Marinas & Anchorages

### Vaiare Marina
Island: Mo'orea
Vaiare Marina
[🌐 www.portdepapeete.pf/fr/marina-de-vaiare-4](https://www.portdepapeete.pf/fr/marina-de-vaiare-4)

Small marina that is home to many local French Sailors. Marina office is next to the ferry terminal. Wait
list can run many months
Apooti Marina

Island: **RaiateaApooti Marina**
[📞 +68940661220](tel:+68940661220)

[📧 marinaapooiti@gmail.com](mailto:marinaapooiti@gmail.com)

[🌐 tahititourisme.com/en-us/business/marina-dapooiti/](https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/business/marina-dapooiti/)

Apooti Marina is a small enclosed marina mostly full of charter boats. There is one wall that
sailboats(mostly local resident’s) .There is a guest dock which depending on size can side tie up to 3
vessels. Water and power are available. There is also moorings that are used by the charter fleet but we
used for a couple weeks. Same price as the marina side tie berth.

### Marina d’Uturoa
Island: **Raiatea**

Marina d’Uturoa
[📞 +68987305502](tel:+68987305502)

This marina is closer to town and also partial full of charter boats. In addition it contains permanent
resident sailboats. Almost impossible to get into unless you know someone or you want a long term
berth

### Marina Taina
Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585525, Lon -149.61611 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.585525,-149.61611) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.585525&mlon=-149.61611&zoom=19)*


Marina Taina
Philippe Olite - CEO
Constance Boosie
BP 13003
Punaauia - Tahiti 98718
Fransk Polynesia
VHF kanal 9
Tlf.
[📞 +689410225](tel:+689410225)
Mobiltelefon:
[📞 +689789246](tel:+689789246)

Faks.
[📞 +689](tel:+689)
45,27,58
[📧 marinataina@mail.pf](mailto:marinataina@mail.pf)

Modern well equipped marina, 10 miles out of town. It is close to a large Carrefour and has both coin
operated laundry and free showers. Michel’s Chandlery is in the compound. Friendly staff, diesel and
water available for those on moorings. as of 2017 For us pedestrian class yachts under 60 feet the high
season (1st March to 30th Sept) rate in the marina is $1.00 per foot per day and one half that in the low
season. Mooring are $1.84 per foot per month year round for monohulls and $2.76 for multihulls. Better
protection than Marina Papeete in a north-westerly.
In the low season leaving your yacht for the "cyclone" season generally requires a reserveation for you
by June/July. The manager noted that during the only cyclone to ever come close to Tahiti, the marina
lost two cleats with little damage to boats. Beware that agents have been known to claim that onlythey can secure a reservation, which the manager insisted is not true. The area does not usually require
dehumidifier in the rainy season generally.

9-2019 Coral Trekker It is a good spot to be reaching all suppliers in Papeete town. Be careful they have
dirty power !! Though European 220V they run on American 60 Cs. So many electric motors on European
machines won't work.

9-2018 
Hello all,
Just so that Papeete Marina is not singled out as the sole source of
crime on Tahiti, be aware that my Hans Christian 43 ketch was broken
into and robbed while in the anchorage off Marina Taina. The suspicion
is that young people swam out from the beach next to the
Intercontinental and broke in. Stupid things were stolen, including the
ships papers, while other more valuable things were ignored or missed.
A very old Raytheon VHF hand held, prior to the creation of Raymarine,
was stolen and yet a new Standard Horizon hand held was skipped. A
portable Olympus camera was taken while a more expensive Nikon SLR was
left. The old Asus Atom laptop being used as the navigation computer
was taken and a newer, more valuable Lenovo laptop was left.
I have heard from Philippe, the manager at Marina Taina, that there have
been other break-ins in the anchorage as well, some with much more
damage than was done to my boat.
So beware.
Mark

### Papeete Marina
Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540003, Lon -149.570272 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.540003,-149.570272) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.540003&mlon=-149.570272&zoom=19)*


[📞 +68940474854](tel:+68940474854)
office
[📧 marinadepapeete@portppt.pf](mailto:marinadepapeete@portppt.pf)

VHF is NOT usually monitored.
There are no reservations except for the ARC.
Just come in and pick and empty slip and then walk up to the office to register
This modern marina with floating docks is very affordable in the, summer months 1st November to 31st
March. The cost for a 10 meter vessel ( they use your registered length so bowsprits don’t count) is $81
a week. A 12 meter boat is 9763xpf in 2017. Winter rates 1 April to 1 Nov are 2.4 times higher ( 10 meter
boat $195 a week.) Slips in the winter are not always available. The electric and water are metered with
modern prepaid card (240 volt only.) In the heart of the city it has security and of course hot showers
and laundry. Best of all in the summer months an air-conditioned lounge with free Wifi. Staff are very
friendly and helpful. In a strong westerly the swell through the marina requires vigilance with fendersand dock lines. In El Nino year one would need to have a well considered backup plan to stay here in
FP summer. Some pluses include the food trucks a very short stroll away and Monday night half priced
beer at the microbrewery. Champion supermarket is a ten minute walk and there are English movies on
Thursday night.

4-23 see accompanying picture of rate schedule.

5-19 S/V Nehenehe
Papeete Marina: We were here fore two weeks. We have an over 26 foot wide trimaran that is usually
hard to find a space for at any other marina. We were easily accommodated here. They have numerous
multi-hull width slips. The staff is fantastic, they were unreal... We love them. Unfortunately the marina
is currently under major construction that will last at least another six months. They had very little in
the way of facilities because everything is torn up or fenced off for construction. There was NO Internet;
the airconditioned lounge does not exist, one small washing machine (1,000 francs) that 55 boats were
lined up to use (two machines were broken the entire time we were there), one dryer. The docks are very
high quality. The marina is less than 60 feet from the downtown activity and was a lot of fun to be in.
However, I found it slightly awkward that there is a 300 foot walk outside the marina - along the main
boulevard in town - to reach the showers and bathrooms. We saw no evidence of theft while we were
there but just previously....our liveaboard neighbor had parts on his bike stolen while locked up at the
bicycle parking area just inside the locked entry gate. The old night time guards were all fired and they
recently have a new guard agency that is doing a much better job. Really enjoyed ourselves here and
highly recommend them, especially once the construction is completed. (we are glad that Marina Taina
would not accommodate trimarans). It looks like things will be amazing after construction is finished. I
would currently rate them a 7 out of 10.

**WARNINGS**

9-18 
Be sure to lock yourself in your boat at night. We were boarded and robbed of cash, cell phones and
other smaller items on September 27, 2018 while we were sleeping. Only after this happened were we
made aware of several other boarding's and robberies as the owners slept. The police and marina staff
are not helpful in this regard. The security guard does NOT have a radio so there is no way of contacting
them in an emergency. If you have an emergency on board I suggest you call the Port Authority on
channel 12 for assistance, it is their Marina after all.
SV HEDONISM


9-18 
Add us to the list. We were boarded and robbed in the same manner at Papeete marina 2 weeks ago.
We were on the semi circular dock in front of the office.
I am a very light sleeper but didn’t wake up. I am shocked a the bravery and apparent skill of this
criminal.
After looking at how run-down marina Taina is and how far away it is from all the real chandleries and
shopping we will still be using the Papeete Marina when we need a marina. We will be more careful
though.
The criminal took a GoPro, cash, and an iPhone. He left two iPads and three computers that were sitting
there.
Jon
SV Caesura


10-1-2018
FYI, yet another boat was robbed last night. That makes 3 in two weeks. All three were not locked. The
robbery last night happened before 10:30
[🌐 p.m.](https://p.m.)
when the owner was at dinner. In the case of the other
two, the owners were asleep on board when the robbery took place. Yet another boat reported hearing
a person on deck in the middle of the night, but was not robbed. Rick on Airborne found a guy crouching
behind the pilling at the end of his finger dock at about 10:00
[🌐 p.m.](https://p.m.)
one night who claimed he was fishing.
He had no fishing gear with him and took off immediately. Tall, slim, in his 30s or 40s. Maybe not Poly,
Rick wasn’t sure. The stuff that was taken was limited to cash and electronics (cell phones, portablespeakers, laptops, etc.). All three boats were monos moored bow to the dock. We are always locked and
have had no problems. The marina staff basically say it’s not their problem. The “security guard” does
not carry a VHF. The police say there is not much they can do.
SV Panache

11-18 
Another robbery where the vessels main door was closed but the adjacent window was open for air.
Thief reached thru the window and unlocked the door. Items stolen: unkown

12-18 
Reported a vessel was boarded while a young couple with 2 childern were sleeping and a number of
items were taken. The boat was NOT locked up while the family was sleeping.

This seems to be a common occurrence with this marina. Fenced and guarded does not mean safe.
Multiple thefts over the past 3 years. Please always lock up when leaving the boat and while sleeping.

### Tahiti Nautic Center - Taravoa
Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.731042, Lon -149.331034 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.731042,-149.331034) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.731042&mlon=-149.331034&zoom=19)*


Tahiti Nautic Center
Located Taravoa (between Tahiti Nui and Tahiti Iti)
[📧 tnc@mail.pf](mailto:tnc@mail.pf)

[🌐 www.nautisport.pf/index.php/marinas/marina-taravao#](https://www.nautisport.pf/index.php/marinas/marina-taravao#)
[📞 +689940547616](tel:+689940547616)

Yvan - 87 74 85 60
20 berths in the marina for sailboats, with a maximum draft of 2.00m
For more information, see Haulout

### Yacht Club de Tahiti (Arue)
Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.524569, Lon -149.534573 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.524569,-149.534573) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.524569&mlon=-149.534573&zoom=19)*



09-19 SV CAPALL MARA
We anchored close to the yacht club on arrival from the Tuomotos, but in the bay out side the channel.
We dinghied in and tied up to their dinghy dock and found the office to pay for the dinghy. The manager,
Jessee Besson, politely told us that this is no longer possible. We were able to take a mooring for 5 days
which gave us the dinghy access and security. There is no anchoring in the yacht club environs as thearea is very busy with small boats and canoes. The other area where there is a skate park is not secure
to leave your dinghy - a "black spot" Jessee said.
Berths maybe available if a member is away. There are no visitors berths or moorings.
The anchorage around Tahiti Yacht club is generally in the twenty meter range. The club charges
1500xpf a week for the dingy dock and access to their hot water showers. They also have good clothes
washing facilities. Carrefour is close and several food trucks come every night. Their moorings are rarely
available and cost is high. You can take diesel but not water there but the maveuvoring room is very
tight (wouldn’t recommend for a full keel boat for sure.) You can occasionally get an end tie for a day or
two on one of their docks. WiFi is available from adjacent cafe from the WDG pay-as-you-go cards.

# Marine supplies

### Dive Shop/Marine Store

Island: **Bora Bora**

Dive shop across from Super U has a number of marine related items.
If you know the name please let me know
Nauti Sport Mo'orea
Island: Mo'orea
Nautisport Vaiare

4-21 Reported Nautisport recently opened a small shop in the Champion shopping center near the
Vaiare Marina

### Nuku Tai Nui Marine
Island: **Nuku Hiva**

Nuku Tai Nui Marine
Situé entre la banque Socredo et la bibliothèque
BP 161 98 742 Taiohae Nuku Hiva Marquises Nord
Cécile Hémé
Directrice magasin
[📧 cecile.heme@maintenancemarquises.com](mailto:cecile.heme@maintenancemarquises.com)

Tel
[📞 +68987309912](tel:+68987309912)

[🌐 www.maintenancemarquises.com](https://www.maintenancemarquises.com)

The owner of the yard in Hiva Oa has opened a chandlery here in Nuku Hiva.
The local french couple that ran charters for years on their catamaran, gentleman with tattooed side of face, are running the Taiohae end for him.

### NautiSport

Island: **Raiatea**

Rue Super Marché LIAUT, Uturoa,
[📞 +68940663583](tel:+68940663583)

[🌐 www.nautisport.pf](https://www.nautisport.pf)

Located next to
Across the street from the Phamaracy
the large ball field near the roundabout in Uturoa.
Can order items from their Papeete store and have it shipped in

### Raiatea Marine
Island: **Raiatea**

Raiatea Marine Ship chandler
[🌐 Ph.:40600045](https://Ph.:40600045)

[📧 secretaire.rm@mail.pf](mailto:secretaire.rm@mail.pf)

[🌐 www.raiateamarine.com](https://www.raiateamarine.com)


### Addendum for Marquises and Tuamotus
Island: **Tahiti**

Check out the Tahiti Cruisers Guide for who might carry what boat part you need. Remember Papeete
shops supply the whole of French Polynesia so shipping to other Archipelagos is everyday business for
them. So if you need something and don’t what to pay extra to an agent then: 1) get a prepaid land
phone card from OPT, 2) phone one of the shops in Papeete if they have your item, 3) give them your
name, boat name and harbor you’ll be at, 4) they can either email you their payment info or give it to you
on the phone. A small item cost us 1000xpf ($10) for the shipping, 4) go to post office with the email and
pay (in cash) the invoice into their account, 5) they give the package to the freighter company and you
go to the dock and retrieve it when it arrives. Be sure to bring your identification although you probably
won’t need it.

### Ets Emile Vongue & Fils (Mariner)
Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530687, Lon -149.557241 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.530687,-149.557241) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.530687&mlon=-149.557241&zoom=19)*


Ets Emile Vongue & Fils
103 Cours de L'union Sacrée
[📞 +68940509300](tel:+68940509300)

[📧 etsvongue@gmail.com](mailto:etsvongue@gmail.com)

[🌐 etsemilevongue.com](https://etsemilevongue.com)

Large selection of Imperial SS Nuts & Bolts. Also Mariner Outboard partsThis furthest chandler from town. Dealers for Mariner Outboards. Sourced an impeller for small Jabsco
pump. Main focus is trailer-able boat market. English speaking helpful staff.
Polynesian Marine Dealer for Tohatsu Outboards. 40584747.

### IE MARINE
Island: **Tahiti**

David MOUTOUH
Gérant/Manager
‘IE MARINE SARL
FACEBOOK :
[🌐 m.facebook.com/IEMarine/?ref=tn_tnmn¬if_t=group_activity](https://m.facebook.com/IEMarine/?ref=tn_tnmn¬if_t=group_activity)

BP

20573-98713 Papeete Tahiti
Polynésie Française
Tél/Ph :
[📞 +68987284246](tel:+68987284246)

[📧 iemarinepolynesie@gmail.com](mailto:iemarinepolynesie@gmail.com)

We have a shop at my home in the mountain in Punaauia but I can give you the prices for each item that
you need from our local catalog ‘IE Marine. Mainly the items in our local catalog are in stock in Tahiti. It
requires shipping delay for the items from the Accastillage Diffusion catalog. The price list on-line is not
yet available but will be soon.
List me all references of items you need and I send you the prices, otherwise if you are interested to
have a look in our store, we can pick up you freely.
Also we deliver freely the items on your sailboat.
Have a good day.
Cordialement/Best Regards
David MOUTOUH
Gérant/Manager

10-2020 SV Cream Puff
This company came by yesterday to hand out brochures. I think it might be a start-up but I am not sure.
Have you heard of them? I am not making a recommendation as we have not used them but they do
offer some services I thought you might want to add to your guide. They offer express delivery anywhere
within French Polynesia and will deliver to the boat in Tahiti. He has in stock items and can order items
from a catalog. They offer a free ride to their store as well. The catalog is on their FaceBook page. Info
below.

### Marine Supplies
Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.54159, Lon -149.57171 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.54159,-149.57171) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.54159&mlon=-149.57171&zoom=19)*


Marine Supplies
[📞 +68988848470](tel:+68988848470)
Whats App
[📧 magasin@marinesupplies.fr](mailto:magasin@marinesupplies.fr)

[🌐 www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000874233989065](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000874233989065)
minutes from Marina Papeete. Previously Marine Elec
Co-Owned by Thomas and Alex.
Alex services Simrad, Lowrance, B&G, Garmin, Raymarine.
He can also work on sat phone issues.
Alex is the Raymarine warranty service / dealer for French Polynesia
SWR meter to check vhf and vhf antenna.
Very quick to answer emails in English
Catalog here >>>
[🌐 marinesupplies.fr/catalogue/](https://marinesupplies.fr/catalogue/)


11-2023 SV Flyer I have a great recommendation for an electrician(s) in Tahiti. Thomas Dumont and
Alex Bono of Marine Supplies in Papeete just completed the installation of a Victron lithium battery
upgrade on our 2007 Outbound 46, “Flyer.” It was an extensive electrical refit and they discovered
several problems with the factory wiring which explains why we were having so many problems in
charging our 600 ah array of AGMs on the crossing from Mexico to French Polynesia.
Not only does the new system charge more efficiently, but now with the installation of a Victron isolation
transformer, we can connect to the 230 v shore power system which is a great convenience.
Most importantly, Thomas took the time to explain to me the details of the job every step of the way and
he will be providing me a detailed diagram of the new system.

10-2023 SV Elvira We had work done by Marine supplies through both Thomas L and Alex. They are
close by the Marina and did a professionals and fast work. They seem to be heavily booked, so try to
make a reservation two weeks ahead. The shop has some really good stuff and are professionals in
testing your marine electronics, such as Raymarine. We also found some good sheets to a good price
there. They can also order Mastervolt parts

3-22 SV Swan In March of 2022, while I was at Papeete Marina, I noticed my neighbour was having a
RADAR installed. Out of curiosity and need, I approached the electrician, Thomas, tentatively as he was
obviously busy. He was very helpful and responsive to my request providing good advice.
Weeks later, I returned from sailing and asked Thomas for help with trouble-shooting. Even though he
was busy, he still made time to answer my questions and then recommended his colleague Alex from
MarinElec (phone number
[📞 +68987374715](tel:+68987374715)
I was very pleased with this help, and I would recommend
Thomas DuMont, although be aware he is quite popular, so he might not be available immediately.

01-21 SV Cyrolia I bought Cyrolia, a 2010 Jeanneau 53 in December 2020. Starting in January, 2021,
I have been working with Thomas who has been an excellent installer, upgrader and has been able
to fix just about any electrical problem I have encountered. He has installed a new GEL battery bank,
replaced my charger and inverter with a Victron system, is gradually replacing all my Raymarine with
B&G electronics, installed my AIS, GPS and Iridium systems. And we are redesigning and creating a new
electrical panel. Because he is good, professional, reliable and fair, he is busy and should be scheduled so
that you can design the systems from a bigger picture perspective as much as possible vs being reactive
with fixes and installs. I highly recommend Thomas and he will continue to be my electrician so long as I
am in French Polynesia.

4-23 SV Freydis we found them to be very helpful giving good advice about new nav lights.
Unfortunately the trilight we purchased was faulty but they refunded our money as they didn't have
another in stock.

12-2022 SV Reva Reva
Had trouble with our watermaker in Tuamotos, and we contacted Alex. He was very helpfull, and knew
what he was talking about. He helped us solve the problem over Whatsapp. For remote guidance onelectronics, this is the guy to call.

10-22 SV ProfAsea Knowledgeable, Reliable, and there when you need him!
Recomended and installed charging system after trouble shooting charging issues. (Solar, batteries,
charger, etc.).
Raymarine expert: bench tested and repaired our wind transducer saving us replacement costs.
On call: our autopilot quit functioning while crossing from Moorea to Taiatea. We called Alex and he
diagnosed the problem over the phone ( short in Linear drive clutch wiring), and explained to us, step
by step, how to repair. With Alex’s help, our auto pilot was again working and we were able to return to
Tahiti with a fully functioning auto pilot!
Thank you Alex for all you do!!!

2-2022 SV Isis First time at leaving a review for someone but felt compelled to inform people of
my experience. I contacted Marine Electric to install our additional solar panels and victron controller.
Alex was both efficient and tidy in his work manner and exceeded expectations. We then had an issue
with our engine, we contacted Marine Electric again and Alex was immediately on hand to help out.
When after an hour he informed us that the starter motor needed replacement there was no charge
and he gave us great advice on who to contact to help with the issue. Marine Electric supply a great
service and are highly knowledgeable Re yachts. I can highly recommend them if you have any electrical
requirements.

2-22 SV CAPALL MARA After much deliberation and with a heavy heart, I must revise my entry on Alex
of Marine Elec
He did a major Lithium Installation for us in October 2020. We went to
the Tuomotos shortly after. Alex answered various questions of mine
happily.
Early in 2021 I was ordering items from the US, I asked Alex to help
me and offered to pay him for his time.
When it came time to install the electronics, it was like a different
Alex. He was curt and distracted. His new trainee made several errors.
The upshot was that his actions damaged our vhf. I managed to get
replacement from the manufacturers but Alex became uncommunicative. He
started only answering my texts in French.
There were ongoing questions I had about the Lithium installation so
we employed another person who found several wiring mistakes ,that
could have damaged the lithium batteries.
I can no longer endorse Alex of Marinelec,.

9-21 SV Nuwam2
I would recommend Alex Marine Elec. Alex is currently installing a range of electronics on our boat. Alex
is professional and his work is very good.

9-2021 SV Ipanema Very please with Marine Elec!

12-2020 SV September AM
Alex was able to attend to our navigation electronics problem at short notice, after another appointment
was postponed.
He diagnosed quickly and was able to communicate in English. Professional.

11-2020 SV Sea BearWe recently decided to change from our AGM/generator set up to solar panels and lithium batteries such
that we could be totally off the grid and rarely rely on our generator. Alex from Marine Electric installed
5 x 330w solar panels, 3 x 200Ah lithium batteries and all of the monitoring equipment that goes with it.
His work was carried out with utmost care to detail, and very professionally. We were so impressed with
his work ethic and the quality of installation. When we have had a few questions after the installation
was complete, he's always been very responsive and helpful. We love our new set up and would highly
recommend Alex if anyone is considering upgrading as we did!

5-20 SV Notorious
Very competent, meeting stable, speaks good English and is mega fair.

5-20 SV Capall Mara
Alex is excellent

10-19 SV Counting Stars
Alexandre at Marine Elec in PPT fixed my generator wiring. He shows up on time, makes everything
perfect and extremely fair with pricing.

### Nautic Systems
Island: **Tahiti**

Nautic Systems
Émilien BARRÉ
Marina Taina Tahiti
[📞 +68987259057](tel:+68987259057)

[🌐 nautic.systems/](https://nautic.systems/)

Large selection of bottom paint, marine hardware, etc.

### Nautisport
Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.530357,-149.571822) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.530357&mlon=-149.571822&zoom=19)*


[🌐 www.nautisport.pf/index.php/magasins/nautisport-tahiti](https://www.nautisport.pf/index.php/magasins/nautisport-tahiti)
 
[📞 +68940505959](tel:+68940505959)

Fax:
[📞 +68940421775](tel:+68940421775)

BP 62
98713 Papeete - TAHITI
[📧 Seller@nautisport.pfThey](mailto:Seller@nautisport.pfThey)
are dealers for Volvo, carry inflatable boats, sizable stock of scuba equipment, carry Liros line,
international paint and epoxies, very limited on sail boat hardware, some electric supplies such as
switches, breakers. They stock some marine stove parts including the elusive (when you need one)
thermo-coupling. A small range of marine electronics. Several staff speak English but they are not really
knowledgeable.
Nautisport has a dedicated team for life rafts. Not cheap..
Nautisport has a large selection of fishing gear and lures
They stock Lofran horizontal and vertical windlasses. Not sure if they repair.

9-2019 Coral Trekker They have a good selection of parts also small items on the engine and Z- drive

5-19 S/V Nehenehe
TahitiSport (NautiSport): Good store but for the size... they don't carry much marine chandlery as Ocean
2000. Great SCUBA selection and service. Almost no English spoken here. Rated a 8 out of 10

### Ocean 2000
Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.529987,-149.560249) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.529987&mlon=-149.560249&zoom=19)*


Adresse: 67 Av Pomare
Papeete, TAHITI
 
[📞 +68940838393](tel:+68940838393)

Fax:
[📞 +68940838394](tel:+68940838394)

[📧 oc2jeune@mail.pf](mailto:oc2jeune@mail.pf)

Horaires d'ouverture:
Lundi-Jeudi :
Matin - 7:30-11:30
Après-midi - 13:00-16:30
Vendredi :
Matin - 7:30-11:30
Après-midi - 13:30-15:00
Samedi : 8:00-11:00
Dimanche : Fermé
Far and away best general chandlery for sailing boats. Stocks engines, mounts, some shafts, couplings,
engine instruments, exhaust parts, hoses, lighting, electric parts, line, plumbing parts. Most staff speak
English. Be aware the free French Polynesia Guide has the shop in the correct street but it is approx.
500 meters further east on Chef Vairaatoa. Owner Is somewhat reticent about placing special orders
which may be due to his not being able to compete with duty-free prices. ( Yacht guide to FP map of
location is off 500 meters)
Parts for Perkins, Hyundai, Isuzu, Sweden Marine Diesel, Kohler, Cummings.
The store owner was able to find a fitting hollow screw for my Volvo engine whereas Nautisport (the
official Volvo distributor) was unable to find the part
Have a reasonable stock of electrical cable, fittings, breakers and
[🌐 lights.Some](https://lights.Some)
SS fasteners on the side wall.
Ocean 2000 carries Racor filters and housing. They also carry Dahl Filters

6-2020 reported they had Inox BBQ's for sale

5-19 S/V Nehenehe
Very well stocked, helpful owner with a wife that is less so. Very good English is spoken. It seems like
they had the most varied selection of general chandlery items of all four marine stores that I went to.
Note that they have a 24 hour return policy that if exceeded becomes difficult to use; they tried to
deducted 50% of the cost after 24 hours. Apparently.... It is all in French at the bottom of their invoice. I
would rate this store a 8 out of 10.

### Polynésie Marine
Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534491, Lon -149.561894 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.534491,-149.561894) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.534491&mlon=-149.561894&zoom=19)*


Polynésie Marine
Avenue Prince Hinoï
40 58 47 47
Polynesie Marine has moved. There are now on Prince Hinoi past the Shell gas station on the right.

### Sin Tung Hing (STH)
Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.528096,-149.567219) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.528096&mlon=-149.567219&zoom=19)*


Sales Dept
Sin Tung Hing Marine
Sin Tung Hing (STH)
Po Box 1605- 98713 Papeete-Tahiti
French Polynesia
[📞 +689](tel:+689)

40-549 458
Fax:+689- 40-m454 837
Carry assortment of line, lots of general boating equipment needed for fishing boat, dealer for Mercury
outboards, Yanmar and Northern Lights. carry reasonably stock of paints, West System epoxy plus
various additives (powders), some marine engines bits, flares, a few toilet parts and asmall stock of
Marine electronics. Several staff speak
[🌐 English.Yanmar](https://English.Yanmar)
Distributor
Updated contact info

6-18 
Service - Arnaud
[📧 direction.sav@sthmarine.com](mailto:direction.sav@sthmarine.com)

Ph 40549454 / 87281235
Stock Varta batteries
Dealer for Highfield Inflatables
STH has a large assortment of fishing supplies and lures.
Sin Tung Hing Marine is the official Lowrance, Simrad & Raymarine distributor.
STH Marine carries Lowrance radios (Lowrance, Simrad and B&G radios are mostly the same models sold
under different brands)
STH has some chain in stock and is able to order chain for you that will take a few months to arrive.
Sin Tung Hing has a limited stock of resins but a good supply of the west system powders.
For Yanmar and Mercury parts
Mahea TEMATAUA-TERIITI
SIN TUNG HING MARINE
Services Pièces Détachées
YANMAR et MERCURY
BP:1605 PAPEETE-TAHITI
Zone Industrielle de la Papeava
[📞 +68940549455](tel:+68940549455)
FAX:40.454837
[📧 vendeur2.pieces@sthmarine.com](mailto:vendeur2.pieces@sthmarine.com)

Christian is very helpful and speaks English. If you are in the islands and need something he is the guy!
Christian KOAN
Christian Koan Sales Dept email is now:
[📧 vendeur1.bmr@sthmarine.com](mailto:vendeur1.bmr@sthmarine.com)


10-2019 SV Panache
STH Marine did the 1,000-hour service on our Yanmar diesel engines. The mechanics were good, but
their manager gave them the wrong manual and then interpreted it incorrectly. They set my valves
incorrectly. It took me weeks to convince them that they were wrong. They finally relented, agreed I was
correct and fixed their mistake. I wonder how many boats in Tahiti are operating with the wrong valve
settings
STH Marine are the authorized dealers for Raymarine (as well as other brands). Our two chart plotters
failed and Raymarine agreed to replace them under warranty. When ordering the replacement parts
from France, STH forgot several items which delayed the installation by about a month.
STH Marine installed a new remote handset for my VHF but forgot to install the software update that
is needed for it to function. I didn’t realize this until we were about to leave and didn’t want to risk a
problem with a software update at that point. I reinstalled the old handset and will deal with the issue in

###
[🌐 NZ.Sopom](https://NZ.Sopom)

Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.531181,-149.571491) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.531181&mlon=-149.571491&zoom=19)*


[📞 +68940439119](tel:+68940439119)

[📧 sopom@sopom.pf](mailto:sopom@sopom.pf)

[🌐 sopom-moteurs-marins-et-equipement-industriel.business.site/?fbclid=IwAR3HQFCI-](https://sopom-moteurs-marins-et-equipement-industriel.business.site/?fbclid=IwAR3HQFCI-)

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Fare Ute have moved from their former location next to the bridge to the building between Ace and
Nautisport.
Limited English speaking staff. Carry mechanical equipment for industry and boats. Found a flexible
coupling there. Carry an RO water-maker and stock pickling agent and cleaning agent. Wide selection of
hoses; large selection of control cables; ho da generators. Large stock of impellers. Dealers for Cummins
and Nandi diesels. Big stock of filters. Check here for pumps, seals, engine mounts,etc.

10-2020 SV Hedonism
There is a Hydraulic shop associated with Sopom, around the side between ACE and Sopom. They
shortened a hose for me but they had to reuse all of my fittings as everything they had was metric. Good
guys and did it on the spot.

### Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA)
Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.585582,-149.61497) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.585582&mlon=-149.61497&zoom=19)*


Tahiti Yacht Accessoire
Michele Baltzer
[📞 +68987741002](tel:+68987741002)

[📧 tyaccessoire@yahoo.fr](mailto:tyaccessoire@yahoo.fr)

Marina Taina
Best stock of line, webbing, chain, carries West Systems in bulk and dispenses at very reasonable price.
Lots of stock which is less than obvious so be sure to ask. Is a wealth of knowledge about sourcing
things. Speaks good English.
Michel has a surprising lot of electrical components in his small store. Good place to start your search
Michele often has Victron equipement / invertors
Stocks Danfoss compressors has the 35 and the 80 model. In 3/17 he stocked a keel cooler type
[🌐 condensor.In](https://condensor.In)
3/17 stocked 5 Lofran windlasses and a large stock of gypsies.

10-2019 SV Panache
Michel Baltzer owns a chandlery at Marina Taina. He has high quality products and is very
knowledgeable. He focuses on ropes, rigging hardware, chain, anchors, plumbing, fiberglass supplies,
wiring, and some electrical parts. He doesn’t handle boat maintenance supplies (polish, soap, oil, paint,
etc.) For those products got to Sin Tung Hing Marine or Oceans 2000.

5-19 S/V Nehenehe
Tahiti Yacht Accessories: Excellent and highly knowledgeable business. Kind, helpful, and generous.
Extremely well stocked for the size business. More parts for high performance boats than anywhere else.
Excellent selection of cordage for our boat. I am left with the impression that the owner would sell the
shirt off his back to help you out. I would rate them a 10 out of 10.

# Massages

### Eva Provo

Island: **Tahiti**

Eva Provo

[📞 +68940456444](tel:+68940456444)

[📞 +68987784733](tel:+68987784733)


(If you have Eva's address and location please drop me a note and I will update this
SV Ocean Star (Alice) I went to Eva Provo. Her office is in building just before the Champion grocery
store near city marina. I went just for a relaxing massage 2× it was great ! She does do mostly therapeutic
massages

# Mattress

### Pacific Mousse

Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540401, Lon -149.554257 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.540401,-149.554257) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.540401&mlon=-149.554257&zoom=19)*


Tahiti Mousse -
av Pierre Loti
[📞 +68940431505](tel:+68940431505)

[📧 tahitimousse@mail.pf](mailto:tahitimousse@mail.pf)

[🌐 www.facebook.com/Tahiti-Mousse-307139689395819/](https://www.facebook.com/Tahiti-Mousse-307139689395819/)


11-21 Sv Cream Puff We found in the TCG a store called Pacific Mousse (thank you Linda and Chuck).
They do exactly what you are asking. Custom Mattresses. Their prices are very reasonable. They are
about 2km from Marina Papeete and they have a delivery service.
I was perfectly happy with the quality. They have two choices of foam: Firm and not so firm. Plenty of
thicknesses to pick from, and one-day turnaround for custom cuts.

For more information, see Foam

### Tahiti Matelas
Island: **Tahiti**

Tahiti Matelas
[🌐 www.tahitimatelas.com](https://www.tahitimatelas.com)

[🌐 www.facebook.com/tahitimatelasmoerani/](https://www.facebook.com/tahitimatelasmoerani/)

Papeete next to Avis
Fare Tony Shopping Center
Tipaerui Valley
Tavaroa next to McDonalds
Titora
Mo'orea
2/2023 SV Tavae We bought a firm 15cm foam with a cover from Tahiti Matelas a year ago. I thought
we have the foam for a year, and went to the shop to complain. They said to me to try with buying a
memory foam topper... Then she said that foam should last for about a year. I gave up. But few days
ago I was looking for something and found our bill where actually we saw that foam lost its shape much
earlier – it lasted about 9 months.
Cover was not tight around the foam as I think it should be. Maybe that was the reason that foam just
lost the shape very quickly.
The cover is beautiful but very quickly start to form some fabric balls all over the surface. Not nice on
touch.
The price was about $300 for one Queen size bed.
11/21 SV Aldebaran We actually just picked up our custom mattress from Moerani today and I have to
say it’s nothing but a block of foam no better than the one we had before.

6-21 Tahiti Matelas is a mattress store with 6 locations, including one on Mo'orea. They say their
mattresses are "factory direct pricing" and made in Fenua. So if someone wanted a box spring mattress
it might be worth talking to them to see if they do custom sizes. Also they sell memory foam toppers
and, rare in this part of the world, US "king size" pillows.

### Tahiti Menager
Island: **Tahiti**

[🌐 www.tahitimenager.pf/](https://www.tahitimenager.pf/)

Multiple stores thru out FP
Mattress and Toppers

# Mirror (custom)

### Societe Polynesienne de Miroiterie (SPM)

Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.527422, Lon -149.527015 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.527422,-149.527015) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.527422&mlon=-149.527015&zoom=19)*

Societe Polynesienne de Miroiterie (SPM)
For more information, see Lexan/Plastics

# Money paying vendors and transfer

### Post Office

Island: **Tahiti**

TRANSFERRING MONEY:
If you are on a small island without a bank, you can use the post office to xfer money to any bank in
Tahiti if you need to pay someone there. The fee is very reasonble.



### French Nickel
Island: **Tahiti**

French Nickel
SV Yelo -

1-21 So I asked the French how they do it and they have no problem. So I sent 2000 Euros
from my French Nickel account and it arrived with the proper exchange rate in XPF in
2days.
If ever you are in France: Go to any tobacco shop and buy an Nickel account with a debit Mastercard
in it for a mere 20 Euros. It’s a fantastic online bank and it gives you this unique French RIB code , the
equivalent of an IBAN code. Without RIB you can’t get much done in France. The only charge is 20 Euros
a year , everything else is free, unless you get more than 700 E cash out of an ATM

### OFX
Island: **Tahiti**

[🌐 www.ofx.com/en-us/](https://www.ofx.com/en-us/)

Can send xpf

### Revolut Money Transfer
Island: **TahitiRevolute Money**
Transfer
[🌐 www.revolut.com](https://www.revolut.com)

[🌐 blog.revolut.com/a-step-by-step-guide-to-sending-money-abroad-with-revolut/](https://blog.revolut.com/a-step-by-step-guide-to-sending-money-abroad-with-revolut/)

Recommended by a few cruisers on the FP FB page

### Wise
Island: **Tahiti**

Wise
[🌐 wise.com/](https://wise.com/)

Sending money to FP. Only able to have it sent in Euros as of

1-22 
Numerous folks have reported good results using Wise app to transfer money

# Music instruments (repair, store, lessons)

### Jean Philippe Andriot (Musical Instrument Repair)

Island: **Tahiti**

His name is Jean Philippe Andriot
[📞 +6898](tel:+6898)
7312666, his workshop is on the main pomade very near to
the Papeete Marina.
Was able to repair a violin bow and a harp

### Magic City (Musical Instrument Store)
Island: **Tahiti**

📍 GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53195, Lon -149.561341 *[GoogleMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-17.53195,-149.561341) [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.53195&mlon=-149.561341&zoom=19)*


Magic City
[📞 +68940420845](tel:+68940420845)

[📧 magic-city@mail.pf](mailto:magic-city@mail.pf)

[🌐 www.facebook.com/pages/Magic-City-Faaa/827727970668118](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Magic-City-Faaa/827727970668118)

[🌐 magic-city-tahiti.com/](https://magic-city-tahiti.com/)

Corner of Avenue du Chef Vairaatoa & Servitude FLohr - same street as Ocean 2000 but another 2 blocks
further up Vairaatoa

### Rahiti Ecole de Ukelele et Guitare (Lessons)
Island: **TahitiUkulele and**
Guitar School
Tahiti Ecole de Ukelele et Guitare
[📞 +689877768](tel:+689877768)
69,
email
[📧 maopirahiti@yahoo.fr](mailto:maopirahiti@yahoo.fr)

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4-21 SV Barracuda recommends them for guitar and ukulele lessons