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- Racor filters
- Radar repair
- Radio nets
- Raymarine
- Recycling
- Refrigeration (repair)
- Refrigeration (supplies)
- Restaurants
- Ride share
- Rigging
Racor filters
Ocean 2000
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Ocean 2000 carries Racor filters and housing. They also carry Dahl Filters For more information, see Marine Suppliers
Sopom
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
๐ +68940439119 on Fare Ute Sopom/Soflex 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, RACOR FILTERS. seals, engine mounts,etc.
Radar repair
Assystem Polynรฉsie
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533009, Lon -149.567728 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
๐ง mchamps@assystem.pf | Plus dโinformations sur ๐ www.assystem.com
Marine Elec
Island: Tahiti
Marine Elec Alexandre ๐ +68987374715
Papeete Alex services Simrad, Lowrance, B&G, Garmin, Raymarine. I can also work on sat phone issues. Alex is the Raymarine warranty service / dealer for French Polynesia
Radio nets
VHF Net Nuku Hiva
Island: Nuku Hiva
Run by Nuku Hiva Yacht Services
Monday - Friday Opening at 0800 on 72 and then switching to 68.
Polynesian Magellan Net
Island: Tahiti
SSB (English) Polynesian Magellan Net (Ploy Mag Net)
Freq: 8173.0 USB
Time: 18:00Z (08:00 Tahiti Time) 04:00Z (18:00 Tahiti Time)
SOPAC Net
Island: Tahiti
South Pacific Net Coverage: Cooks further west to New Cal 05:30Z and 20:00Z 6.209 USB
VHF Net Papeete
Island: Tahiti
VHF Net Papeete M-F 08:00 Coverage Marina Papeete & taiana area. Also may reach to Vaiare Bay Mo'orea
Raymarine
Marine Elec
Island: Tahiti
Marine Elec Alexandre ๐ +68987374715
Papeete Alex services Simrad, Lowrance, B&G, Garmin, Raymarine. I 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.
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.
Recycling
Maintenance Marquises Service
Island: Hiva 'Oa MMS Ok for used oil and old batteries For more information, see Haulout
Fenua Ma Recycling
Island: Mo'orea Fenua Ma Recycling Main Office: Paofai Building in front of the House of Culture BP 9636 - 98715 MOTU UTA ๐ง accueil@fenuama.pf
Fenau Ma has recycling centers in numerous locations in Tahiti and Moorea. They take used motor oil, Batteries, Flares, Electronics ๐ www.fenuama.pf/pav
Recycle Nuku Hiva
Island: Nuku Hiva
Recycle located next to the Marie in Taiahoe. Place is on the big car park near the mairie , little green house for sorting your waste
Communautรฉ de Communes Havaโi
Island: Raiatea
Communautรฉ de Communes Havaโi in Raiatea. Contact them on ๐ +68940664859
Theyโll pick up your batteries for xpf 4,000
Battery Recycle Tania (small alkaline batteries)
Island: Tahiti
Carrefour supermarket, near the entrance glass doors / security guard.
Battery Recycle Tania Marina (Large Batteries)
Island: Tahiti
Battery Recycle Tania Marina area
12-21 SV Cream Puff There is a battery recycle/disposal bin in the parking lot near the chandlery. DO NOT DISPOSE IF ALKALINE BATTERIES HERE
Enviropol Motu Uta
Island: Tahiti
Somes known as a different name TSP ๐ +68940508570
There is a large facility for all types of recycle including a large reservoir for used oil on Motu Uta - Out near customs
Fenua Ma - Recycling
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544701, Lon -149.578641 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Main Office: Paofai Building in front of the House of Culture BP 9636 - 98715 MOTU UTA ๐ง accueil@fenuama.pf
๐ www.facebook.com/FENUAMA/posts/
pfbid02eR46uEUPGzMCkYgsDjcs8HzznbYmgerXhYr1aexHg6PyLivBPQuy15HDRDXoNmLjl Fenau Ma has recycling centers in numerous locations in Tahiti and Moorea. They take used motor oil, Batteries, Flares, Electronics
9-21 SV Shiraz It's opposite the Maison de la Culture. The building has big glass windows. The Fenua Ma is the first shop fronted place. Took my old mobile phones, batteries and a printer cartridge. Someone arrived with an old laptop. Very nice and helpful.
Marina Taina
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585525, Lon -149.61611 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
For proper disposal of old boat batteries, flammable objects such as flares, and used motor oil, there are bins provided for each at Marina Taina. They are located behind the dive shop Fluid. If your flammable objects are too large to fit the slot, contact George (pictured in front of oil receptacle) at the Marina Taina office. You can also dispose of small amounts of diesel and gasoline (under 5 liters) at the fuel dock, just ask. For more information, see Marinas & Anchorages
SOREMAT Societe de Recyclade de Materiaux
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.527444, Lon -149.567097 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
SOREMAT Societe de Recyclade de Materiaux ๐ soremat-tahiti.business.site
11/2020 SV Marauder Quick and easy engine drop off! If you need a certificate of destruction (insurance or custom purposes), this is the place to use. We also saw some huge stays in a pile, looked like maybe a super yacht re-rigged and dropped their old standing rigging here. The owner was friendly, not sure if he speaks enlgish
Technival
Island: Tahiti
Bureaux & tous services Vallรฉe de Tipaerui - Ancienne usine Tamaraa Nui BP 4644 - 98713 PAPEETE - POLYNESIE FRANCAISE ๐ +68940502870
Refrigeration (repair)
Fakarava Yacht Services
Island: Fakarava
Fakarava Yacht Services For more information, see Yacht Services
Maintenance Marquises Service
Island: Hiva 'Oa Fridge repairs For more information, see Haulout
Jeremy
Island: Huahine
Jeremy ๐ +68987736868 did the installation of a new Danfoss BD50 here in Huahine. He is a professional HVAC guy, usually working ashore. He also can help you with solar and watermaker installations.
Alfred Chassaniol
Island: Raiatea
Raiatea ๐ +68987205541
He has the gauges and speaks English.
Joseph Mouchas
Island: Raiatea
Joseph Mouchas. ๐ +68987310709
E-mail joehmouches@gmail.com. s / v Alia Vita
5-2020 Joseph spoke good English, very polite and efficient, fixed my problem straight away and explained what he was doing throughout. .
Maintenance Nautique Refrigeration
Island: Raiatea
Maintenance Nautique Refrigeration Benoit Magnier ๐ง benoit.magnier@ikmail.com
8-2023 SV Auntie I found a โnew to usโ refer repair man in Raiatea. Heโs really good Capable, professional, and really good. He found a persistant small leak on low pressure side which others had missed. Fluent in English. Boat owner himself. Has all the equipment, battery operated so no need to worry about AC voltage match. Good explanations while he is doing the work. Heโs quite busy, but he understands weather windows and does his best to fit you in. Highly recommended.
Lago - Multiservice Nautique
Island: Tahiti
Lago - Multiservice Nautique ๐ง Lagodiciaccio@gmail.com
๐ +68989264364 (Whats App) Close to Taina marina
9-21 SV Ipanema He is a young French guy who lives in Puna'auia, next to Taina Marina. He speaks a bit of English, he was very responsive to my calls and WhatsApp questions, he was very kind answering all my questions and doubts about my problem and he fixed my refrigerator for exactly half of the price of the main guy here. But more important than the price, it was a pleasant experience. He seems to be eager to get more work. I know it is just one good experience, but maybe it is another option since when I asked around, everyone I talked to felt really trapped by the alternative for this type of work
Luc Vacher-Coponat
Island: Tahiti
Luc does refrigeration repairs: ๐ +68987737919
Recent reports have been awful on this guy. Shoddy work, refusing to stand behind his work Beware this is not a reputable refer guy!!
12-18 La Mizu Would never recommend or use Luc again. VERY unhappy and disappointed with his work. From the SV Bear
9-17 I can' recommend him. He showed up without a flashlight which gave me hesitation. He stared at the machines for quite awhile (3 hours), before adding refrigerant. My AC side of units compressor after his repair ran at 185 degrees and heated my engine room, obviously over charged, and I hope it did not damage the compressor. I saw him the next day and asked him to stop by, a no show along with 3 phone calls. We paid him $150.00. The engine driven side does not freeze. Bear later reported that they had their fridge serviced in Raiatea and were able to resolve the issues created by Luc
Marine Refrigeration Mike Campbell
Island: Tahiti
Mike Campbell Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Installation - Maintenance - Repair ๐ +68989643260
Located in Taina on a mooring opposite the super yacht key on board Alila, an Irwin 54 This is the first fridge business that we know that solely specializes in Yachts.
10-2023 SV Hilsen We just had Mike on board the other day and what a joy! He is absolutely a wonderful person with nice attitude and much humor. Beside that he is very skilled at heโs work. We had a leaking pipe from the compressor to the fridge. He solved it right on the spot. It only took 2 hours and the price was very fair. I only have good things to say. 5 star service ?????
01-2023 SV Auntie I recommend Mike Campbel for refer repair. He knows his business, has the right equipment, and gets it done. Worth waiting for his expertise.
10-22 SV Malaika Just wanted to share our amazing experience with Mike Campbell. Our water cooling fridge died the other day and we called Mike to have a look. He came and found the problem and the very next day he was changing our system to air cooling one. He was so fast and efficient!! We are so happy with our new silent fridge and it even takes less power now!! So if you have a fridge problem team Malaika highly recommends Mike for the job!! Youโll get excellent service and funny jokes ๐
10-22 SV Hedonism Just wanted to share our amazing experience with Mike Campbell Our water cooling fridge died the other day and we called Mike to have a look. He came and found the problem and the very next day he was changing our system to air cooling one He was so fast and efficient!! We are so happy with our new silent fridge and it even takes less power now!! So if you have a fridge problem team Malaika highly recommends Mike for the job!! Youโll get excellent service and funny jokes
7-2022 SV KONBREO Just wanted to recommend Mike Campbell for anything refrigeration!! My fridge was working โokโ after a 1 year lay-up but I felt it could be better. Mike was quick to investigate and found a small leak in the pipe connectors. He cut these out, made welded joins, regassed and my system performed 100% better โ running less, saving power and keeping the rum perfect temperature! Iโve recently consulted him again to change from water cooled to air cooled as part of an upgrade Iโm planning in NZ. As a superyacht captain Iโve had a lot to do with so called fridge expertโs many who donโt really understand small boat systems. But Mikes depth of experience on vessels of all sizes shows, his advice and logic is very sound as is his workmanship. I am happy to recommend him as fantastic resource for the cruising community.
1-22 SV Hedonsim Mike Campbell, our friend and also the โgo toโ refrigeration guy came by to finish installing our new Danfoss BD50 compressor today. Mike needed to use his big 230 VAC vacuum pump to purge the system so the best way was just to โraftโ with us for a few hours. It is very rare for a BD50 to fail but ours did after 16+ years. Mike actually had a new BD50 โin stockโ on his boat!! Our new install also includes an air condenser in series with our Keel Cooler so should be pretty efficient and we will be able to run the fridge while โon the hardโ. Thanks Mike!
12-21 SV Cyrolia- Mike Campbell just installed a new Vitrifrigo freezer unit on my sailboat. Super happy with Mike, the quality of his service and work, and his British sense of humor! And Mike: if you see thisโฆ my four tubs of ice cream are rock solid frozen!
7-21 Jacaranda - We returned to the boat in Mo'orea after an absence of two years and the fridge did not start. After conducting some tests at Mikes suggestion I contacted Mike with the results of these tests and Mike gave me a 95% probable rate that it was the controller. I replaced the controller and fridge is working now. Mike is a good guy!
7-21 SV Lilikoi Introduction: We bought our FP Lipar1 41 in Marina Taina in March 2020, then lockeddown in Hawaii until this week. Finally got to our boat and the fridge didnโt work. Looked for info on your guide and found Mike Campbell under Refrigeration repair. Mike dinghies over the day after I asked him for help by email. He assessed the situation, went back to his boat for tools and materials, returned 2 hours later, trouble-shooted it to isolate the controller as the issue, replaced the controller and we have a cold fridge again. Mike is prompt, courteous and professional, as well as a fun-loving guy with a great sense of humor. Highly recommend Mike in the Marina Taina area, and thank you for providing and maintaining your guide for cruisers.
1-21 SV Barracuda Mike came round shortly after we contacted him. He was quick to spot the problem (a change in our power management) and give advice. Definitely knows his stuff and is friendly, responsive and helpful.
12-2020 I first came across Mike Campbell in Palma de Mallorca in 2006 when I was the Captain of a 112 ft Swan called Song of the Sea. He installed a second freezer for us as we were just about to start a Circumnavigation via Tahiti ! Imagine my surprise when in 2020 I was Captain of a Swan 90 in Tahiti with refrigeration problems and bumped into Mike !!! The problem had haunted us all the way from the Canaries without anyone be able to solve the problem. Mike managed to find the problem, which was basically a design error and got the system working better than when the boat was built up in Finland. 3 yrs later and close to 50,000 nm itโs still running strong. In fact whilst back at Nautor last year for a major refit we didnโt need to touch the refrigeration and after discussing the fix Mike had carried out Nautor โ took it onboard โ and are now retrofitting it to vessels that come in for service and I believe new vessels will have it as standard. So apart from his terrible sense of humour , unusual for a Liverpool Lad , myself being one as well, I can highly recommend Mike as a professional and experienced engineer who works hard and is honest. Fair Winds and Smooth Seas Guy Spencer RYA Yachtmaster Ocean CE.
11-2020 SV SV Mat-Lau III Mike has repaired and serviced our fridges twice now, latest Oct 2020. He knows what heโs doing, and will also tell you if heโs unsure if a particular fix will work, unless tried (in our case we took the chance - it worked). He has replaced copper tubing, bled and re - adjusted pressures, and also given us instruction on testing ourselves, if any future issues may arise. He always returns within a day or so, to ensure things are still working ok. Our fridges are now running perfectly. He does answer calls or emails, and will come within a time span he has indicated. Also has a good sense of humor.
8-2020 SV Sugar Shack We thought we had a slow leak in our fridge. Mike came by to do an initial assessment and scheduled to come back with his tools and Freon. He walked Matt through testing different things to diagnose future issues, filled her up with Freon and gave us many laughs and giggles along the way. Even though he came for two visits and stayed a little more than an hour he only charged us for one hour. He is very professional, kind, and courteous.
Pacific Froid
Island: Tahiti
Pacific Froid MOTU UTA PAPEETE ๐ +68940482750
They are often so very busy that they miss appointments or dont answer the phone. By using Tahiti Crew(see agents)to make the appointment and follow up you may have better luck. Its worth the premium that Tahiti Crew charges to insure they arrive and complete the work properly SV O2
5-19 Went thru Tahiti Crew... Pacific Froid came and fixed both fridge and freezer. Tahiti Crew was able to confirm appointment and follow up. Its worth the extra premium Tahiti Crew charges as she will follow up with them to insure they arrive when scheduled
Techno Froid
Island: Tahiti
From Tahiti Crew after asking about who they suggest. Techno Froid, ask for Manu. French speaking One thing though is that techno froid works with agents only, as they had bad experiences of cruisers not paying their bill, I had them calling me once asking me to be the guaranty of a client who had contact them directly , otherwise they wouldnโt work for him.
Refrigeration (supplies)
Comptoir Frigorifique
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533099, Lon -149.563263 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Comptoir Frigorifique ๐ง info@comptoirfrigo.com
97 rue Octave Moreau Papeete ๐ +68940420773
Across side street from Ocean 2000
10-21 Reported on the FP FB page. To save you time and money Iโm at Comptoir Frigorifique and the guy has asked me to let you know he doesnโt have any 12/24v compressor or fan motors. Good guy just looking after your taxi money and time
11-2020 SV Yum Yum Isotherm Fridge thermostat I found one at Comptoir Frigorifique... It's a product from Italy called Arthermo..
Ocean 2000
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Ocean 2000
3-2023 Reported carrying 12V chest freezers For more information, see Marine Suppliers
STTP (Insulation Foam)
Island: Tahiti
STTP Rigid foam (polystyrene closed cell for fridge insulation): STTP in Tahiti ๐ +68940503737
Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA)
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Tahiti Yacht Accessoire Michele Baltzer ๐ +68987741002
Marina Taina Stocks danfoss compressors has the 35 and the 80 model. In 3/17 he stocked a keel cooler type condensor. Ask Michele who he would recommend For more information, see Marine Suppliers
Tropic Froid
Island: Tahiti
Sale of refrigerating equipment. Does not do repair One of the main refrigeration suppliers in FP. Carry Danfoss equipment and stock DB35 and 50 and stock Danfoss 7008 thermostats. Counter staff speak reasonably good english. Location They are several blocks from the waterfront on Prince Hanoi, directly across from the Shell Station and Hotel Tahiti Nui. 59, avenue du Prince Hinoi 98714 Papeete Contact information ๐ +68940432984
9-2019 Coral Trekker Great little Chinese shop. He has huge stock on anything related to refrigeration. He found me the corresponding Danfoss 7005 for my isotherm freezer.
Restaurants
Les Givrees - Artisanal Ice cream
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540615, Lon -149.567928 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Best Ice Cream: Les Givrees - Artisanal Ice cream (Sam) Passage Cardella (small street two blocks east of MacDonaldโs). Try the passionfruit, litchee and ginger, picnic, Tabu vodka red fruit, or the yogurt to which they can add breadfruit. M-F. 10 to 5 Sat.
10-2
Lou Pescadou
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.541409, Lon -149.567564 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Italian city center
Casa Bianca
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585933, Lon -149.614941 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
The place to be in Marina Taina. Good-looking people, especially on Thursday and Fiday evenings starting at 5pm
Chez Jimmy
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.543325, Lon -149.576259 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
In the harbour side park west of Marina Papeete They have two vegetarian items on menu - a real find in a french country. Good burgers
Croq-In Pizza
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536237, Lon -149.56684 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Croq-In Pizza ๐ croqin.ifenua.com/
Near the ESSOR store Av. Du Prince Hinoi
1-21 SV Cream Puff In the Pape'ete Marina area, we have been slowly working our way through the menu at Croq-In Pizza. It is take-out and delivered. Very tasty pizza and calzones - not too expensive: most pizzas are 1,200xpf, calzones are 600xpf.The menu can be viewed here: ๐ croqin.ifenua.com/
v2/ It is a short walk from the marina located across from Tahiti Rental (3,000xpf/day car rental place) ๐ www.facebook.com/Pizza-Croqin-Papeete-529318920581653/
Ferry Building Restaurant
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534806, Lon -149.56904 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
This is one of our favorites for lunch. reasonable priced, great view , excellent food and nice atmosphere. Or just stop in for a coffee and a desert. Best Posion Cru in all of Tahiti Located on the second floor of the ferry terminal
L'O ร la Bouche
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540764, Lon -149.567839 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Passage Cardella Note: NOT street Cardella 1/2 block east of the cathedral on a short small street. 2 blocks east of McDonalds ๐ www.loalabouchetahiti.com/
One of the top 2 restaurants in Tahiti. Reservations are a must! High end, expensive restaurant. The best French food I've had in Papeete.
La Pizzaria
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.542794, Lon -149.573235 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Within walking distance of city marina. Good pizzas & Itailian Food popular with the locals but plenty of seating Best to make reservations on the Fridays. ๐ www.lapizzeria.pf/
Le Coffee Shop
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529817, Lon -149.566067 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Great coffee shop that also serves fresh meals. Full salad bar, delicious fresh sushi and sandwiches. Primarily a very popular lunch spot that fills up at lunch time. We usually get there before 11:30 to get a table.
Le Rรฉtro
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.539924, Lon -149.568789 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
A classic near the Vaima shopping mall. Food is fair. They often have live music
Le Souffle
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.538109, Lon -149.565479 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Rue Paul Gauguin Located across from the city hall entrance. This is a favorite of many of the locals and we had a delicious meal there. Sharing a wonderful souffle and a desert. The food and service was wonderful Can highly recommend it. (Jacaranda)
Les 3 Brasseurs
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536231, Lon -149.568086 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
A brewery with lots of beers and some (not-so-good) food. Often has concerts. It is located near the tall Renault building, almost facing the ferry stations. Happy Hour everyday except weekends from
18-19 o'clock = Buy one beer, get the second one for free (after you finished the first) Good wifi during the morning hours until about 5pm when customers start coming in
Les Petit Ventres
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.543423, Lon -149.568349 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
129 Rue Dumont DโUrville within walking distance from Papeete Marina( west of the Presidential Palace). Really excellent French food. The chef is award winning. Very expensive. Open for lunch but not dinner. The menu is changed often.
Rapido Pizza
Island: Tahiti
On Prince Hanio two blocks from Harbour nice cheap pizza. Mostly takeaway but have picnic tables. Medium Margarite is 800 xpf.
Roulottes
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.537503, Lon -149.568791 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Every night starting at 5pm on the Papeete waterfront near the ferry station, food trucks are awaiting their clients. This is a classic thing to do for locals. Enjoy crรชpes, fish, chinese food etc.
Star Restaurant
Island: Tahiti
Located directly across from the main gate Papeete marina. Its next to the Vini store in the small arcade. Foks have mentioned that they serve a nice breakfast and have free wifi
Tony's Tapa's
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.537278, Lon -149.567625 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Tonys Tapa's
10-18 A nice bar in the centre of Papeete, where you sit outside in the narrow, quiet sidestreet, the whole thing giving a somewhat South European feel.
Villa Thai
Island: Tahiti
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536922, Lon -149.567728 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Villa Thai and it was GREAT. upstairs dining was lovely, real Thai food that was very good. # 40 856080 address = 36 Bis Rue Albert Leboucher. A little pricey but not by FP prices. They also own the rouellete Tuk Tuk
Vini Vini Fresh Sushi Delivered
Island: Tahiti
Vinivini ๐ www.vinivini.pf/
Located Fare Ute Order before 11am Menu:go to website and click on Traiteur ViniVini is the major processor of fresh fish brought into Papeete by fishing boats. They supply not only Tahiti but Mo'orea as well. We recently found you can order fresh sushi over the phone and have it delivered by motor bike (like pizza delivery)
Lilikoi Garden Cafe (Opunohu)
Island: Mo'orea
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.487018, Lon -149.845609 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
100m from Opunohu Beach Open for Lunch Very good food. Laurence makes everything fresh. There is outside seating. Very relaxed and casual. We can recommend it and have eaten there numerous times Jacaranda
Moz Cafรฉ (Maharepa)
Island: Mo'orea
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.481524, Lon -149.807415 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Moz Cafe Maharepa Open 7am Breakfast and Lunch A daily lunch special. Fresh sashimi and all around good food at a fair price. It feels like a mom & pop cafe Very popular with the locals. One of Jacaranda's favorite
Snack Mahana
Island: Mo'orea
๐ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.491543, Lon -149.882801 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap
Snack Mahana ๐ +68940564170
Close to Papetoi'ai Open for Lunch One of our favorites. Food has always been excellent everytime we have eaten there. Nice outside setting overlooking the water. Get there early if you do not have a reservation. Best to call ahead and reserve a table We have also taken the dinghy there from Tiki Anchorage but its very shallow and you need to proceed with caution
Ride share
UCAR Pacific
Island: Tahiti
UCAR Pacific Download App. Works like Uber or Lyft ๐ www.radio1.pf/ucar-pacific-coup-de-poker-reglementaire-pour-le-uberpolynesien/
Rigging
BMS (Boat Maintenance Services)
Island: Raiatea
Fred Hermelin ๐ง bms@mail.pf
87749560 Fred is very experienced and also does general boat work (windlass, fiberglass) 7-25-20 SV Influencer Great job from this rigger & punctual too.
Fenua Rigging
Island: Tahiti
Fenua Rigging Emilien Barre SV Freedom ๐ +68987259057
www.facebook\fenuarigging
Located Taina 5-2021, Sv Marauder - helped a friend organize a rig-survey with fenua rigging. These guys were on time, nice guys, and they were thorough! Got the survey back within 3 days. I'd recommend them for another survey.
10-2020 SV Nuwam2 Emilien from Fenua Rigging fitted rigging on our boat and very happy with his work????.. They turned up at agreed times for quote and fitting. You can get them to fit your supplied wire or they can manufacture what you require.. French speaking but via email works well and on-site his partner speaks English.
9-2020 Fenua Rigging โ our Experience, sv HEDONISM I have been holding back on saying too much about Fenua Rigging as I am not one to go and say negative things about someone or a company however, I feel obligated to speak up so other cruisers are aware of the issues that we had so they can be aware that they MUST be supervised closely! Our background: We have had Hedonism for over 15 years. We have un-stepped the mast a total of 9 times since new and have rigged it ourselves the last 2. (always been present for the other occasions) We needed to do a complete standing rigging change. I contacted the OEM supplier of our rigging and got a complete list of the rigging as it was originally installed on our boat. The order was placed in June in the USA for a complete set of rigging including all turnbuckles, toggles, mast head toggles, back stay with SSB and so on. We have a Genoa and a Solent headstay. I have been dealing with a health issue here since February and have been recovering so I decided to enlist the services of Fenua Rigging to do the heavy work, especially changing both forestays with the furling rigs. They quoted a labor rate of $75 per hour (times the two of them so $150 per hour) and the hours expected were reasonable. When the rigging arrived, they arrived at the appointed time and commenced the work here at Marina Taina. Both Laurie and I were present there to assist as laborers and to observe. They worked very quickly; too quickly in fact so they were prone to making mistakes and taking shortcuts. I am summarizing at the bottom but in one instance, a pin on the Solent stay was not only NOT secured with a split (cotter) pin, it had worked itself out to where the end was flush with the toggle. This was partially hidden by the furling drum that had been dropped into place. It was only that night when I suggested to Laurie to take a closer look, that I disassembled the furler enough so that we could raise the drum assembly up the foils to inspect. It was only then that we realized the significance of the poor workmanship. After that, we had a meeting with Fenua to discuss the issues. Things improved somewhat after that meeting; see bullets below. When we got to installing our new Lower shrouds, they announced that the Terminal end fittings did not fit the mast back plates. After checking the Intermediates and Cap shrouds they advised that the Intermediates did fit but the Cap shrouds did not either. The new shroud terminal fittings were manufactured by Hayn and the original ones by Gibb which is no longer in business. I was advised that I would need to order all new back plates from Hayn. Fenua supplied me with the part numbers that I would need and in fact, sent them to my rigging supplier. I arrange for air shipment and they arrived fairly quickly BUT when they did, I took them to check that the Hayn shroud terminal fittings would fit the new Hayn back plates; they didnโt. I got a hold of Fenua to come and take a look which they did promptly. They agreed that they did not fit and offered that perhaps they could arrange a machinist to machine about 2mm off the outside elbow of the fitting. Well, โNOT on my boatโ I advised. I knew something was not right so I climbed the mast later and removed a stay to compare against the new Hayne terminal shrouds. Upon inspection it was obvious that the radius of the elbow was not correct when compared to the old one, the Intermediates and to the ones depicted in the Hayne catalog. I took detailed photos and forwarded them to the company that supplied the rigging. Their initial answer was that โHayn terminals should fit Hayn back platesโ! No kiddingโฆ. I pressed the company to send my detailed photos to Hayn which they did. Within an hour I got an email back saying that after viewing my information Hayn agreed there had been a manufacturing defect my terminals. (and others perhaps?) Hayn themselves built us a new set of Lowers and Caps and shipped them Air Freight to LAX and then prepaid my Air shipping cost to Tahiti. I was very happy even though the mistake cost us significantly, new back plates were NOT needed (Haynโs were identical to the original Gibb plates), delays, shipping, import fees and so on. Why I am putting this information in a report on Fenua Rigging? Fenua should have seen the defect at the beginning (they are the riggers?) and should not have suggested that we needed new back plates or to โshave 2mm offโ the fittings. (I also note that the QA at Hayn and the company that built the stays should have ALSO noticed the defect as well) I have summarized the issues in point form below.
First episode:
- Solent Stay pin not secured with split pin and in fact, worked ยพ of the way out, still at the dock!
- Dragging shrouds on deck and the boom leaving large marks on the Gel coat and in the case of the boom, permanent marks on the paint. The Gelcoat was brought back only with 3M Imperial compound a lot of labor.
- Walked on our Hard Dodger without asking if it was okay to do so. Laurie had to stop him and brief him where he could and could not walk.
- Paint chips on the mast where stays and shackles were allowed to bang against the mast
- Furling lines on the headstays were not loaded back on the drums
- After installing the backstay, they were about to leave and I asked them why they did not re-install the SSB cable that they removed. They were not familiar with how to do it but tried. In doing so he just walked out on the boom but still could not quite reach. I was standing right there as he stepped onto out Solar Panel rails. We both yelled to stop but it was too late. We now have a bent tube that we still need to repair. And, he still did not do it correctly so I ended up redoing it myself later in a chair down the backstay.
- The Genoa luff feeder was installed upside down
- It took two full days to get the boat back in shape
Second episode:
- After the new back plates arrived and determining the terminals still not fit, I decided to proceed to have them install the new back plates so as to save time later. This involved removing all of the stays one by one. PRIOR to going up the mast I asked as to โhowโ he was going to prevent the โoldโ backplate from falling down inside the mast. He had made up this little โtoolโ to go in the socket of the plate but never used it. We decided instead to tie a string through a rivet hole and back out the socket. The first back plate had 5 rivets to drill out to remove the back plate. He proceeded to drill out all 5 at the same time and then used a punch to punch out the remaining rivet parts. On the first use of the punch the whole backplate dropped down inside of the mast where it remains. I asked why he did not attach the safety string after drilling the first hole? Pretty simple, drill one hole, punch it out, install the string and then do the remaining 4 rivets. They did NOT want to that. I insisted, so they did. It was that point that I almost escorted them off the boat.
- Once finished with the back plates they tensioned and tuned the stays. When I went to feel the Cap shrouds, they were unbelievably tight. I laid down on the boom to eye the mast track and it looked pretty much like a hockey stick. I acknowledge that we still had the Lowers and Caps to install BUT I had instructed them to tune the rig to โgo to seaโ as at that point I did not know when the new replacement stays would be arriving. We ended up re-tuning the rig ourselves.
Other than that, they were better on the second visit. They took time and care to not drag stays on the deck, covered shroud fittings and shackles when raising and lowering them and so on. This was only after the โmeetingโ where I pointed out NOT to rush, I was paying them by the hour and close supervision. In closing suffice it to say, I would not recommend Fenua Rigging, especially if you are not completely familiar with the rigging process. If you choose to do so, hopefully this report will give you and idea on what to watch out for. Other than the serious issues noted, I would summarize that they had no respect for our boat at all. It was almost as though they had always worked on older boats that perhaps, did not care. BTW; We subsequently installed the new Lower and Cap shrouds ourselves when they arrived. Bob + Laurie Mackie
9-2020 SV Takamoana Just wanted to give Fenua Rigging our appreciation. They provided a detailed quote to replace our standing rigging and delivered as and when they said. Follow up support was prompt and we are very happy. All European and Australian standard fittings and wire.
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Polynesia Rigging Services
Island: Tahiti
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Located near Customs. Turn right at the road across from Customs and its about 100 meters on the right. they have a sail loft upstairs and a rigging shop downstairs speak English Contact Guy(pronounced Gee) ๐ +68940582142