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Used them twice last year to replicate Lewmar hatch acryllic. For more information, see Lexan/Plastics Agents Hiva Oa Yacht Services Island: Hiva 'Oa Hiva Oa Yacht Services (Sandra) Autona, Hiva Oa +689 87 23 22 47 hivaoayachtservices@gmail.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hivaoayachtservices/ about/ Agent that works with Tahiti Crew in Papeete Nuku Hiva Yacht Services Island: Nuku Hiva Yacht Services Nuku Hiva BP 301 Taiohae 98742 Nuku Hiva Polynesie Franciase tel: +689 87 22 68 72 fax: +689 40 920 750 VHF 72 ysnukuhiva@outlook.com https://www.yachtservicesnukuhiva.com Kevin & Annabele VHF Net Monday - Friday Opening at 0800 on 72 and then switching to 68. 10-2019 SV Longta We bought a pair of sails from Lee Sails in Hong Kong. We were in Nuku Hiva and we used Kevin (Nuku Hiva Yacht Services) as our agent. We used the "yacht in transit" process because of the value of the purchase. Everything was handled seamlessly and our sails arrived (earlier than originally quoted!) on the Aranui. AMATRANSIT - Bollore Logistics Polynรฉsieย  Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.561158 Longitude: -149.612881 AMATRANSIT - Bollore Logistics Polynรฉsie Jean-Pierre COMBESCURE BP 20359 - 98713 PAPEETE Tahiti - Polynรฉsie Franรงaise Tรฉl. : (+689) 40 54 84 70 Fax : (+689) 40 43 18 70 Mob. : (+689) 87.77.03.57 Mail : jpcombescure@amatransit.pf Emilie TROFLร‰AU Responsable Technico-commerciale Bollorรฉ Logistics Polynรฉsie Immeuble EPPV Fare Ute 98 713 Papeete Tahiti - Polynรฉsie Franรงaise Tรฉl. :(+689) 40 54 84 70 Mob. : (+689) 87 28 0715 Mail : emilie@amatransit.pf Jean-Pierre was my initial contact and the person I dealt with face-to-face. He speaks pretty good English. Heโ€™s either the owner or the Manager. I think Emilie did most of the leg work and I emailed back and forth with her for some details. I usually sent my inquiries to both of them. Jean-Pierre made the deliveries personally, though, dropping them off at the marina gate using his own car. I usually paid him in cash at the time of delivery, but also paid cash into an account at their bank directly across the street from the marina when some minor adjustments were necessary. I did three imports with Bollore. The first was just an iPad that had gotten tangled up in red tape in the mail. Jean-Pierre did this for free, I think because Iโ€™d been personally referred to him by a mutual friend and because weโ€™d already started discussing my bigger shipment. The second was house batteries, etc, amounting to about $4500. The third was a new-used helm pedestal valued at about $500. Iโ€™d say Bolloreโ€™s fees on these worked out to about 5%. There were no hassles on any of these, only time and patience required, none due to delays that I would attribute to Bollore. Actual shipping into Tahiti was out of Los Angeles through Vanguard at: LALA FARAIMO JR. South Pacific Islands Supervisor Direct: (310) 604-2699 Fax: (310) 847-8008 Vanguard Logistics Services (USA), inc. 2665 E Del Amo Blvd Rancho Dominguez CA 90221 LinkedIn | vanguardlogistics.com As I understand it Vanguard also used to act as an import agent here but, due to some bad actors among us cruisers, wonโ€™t do that anymore and I only used their shipping service. Although the requirements for paperwork were a hassle, I had no trouble with Vanguard themselves at all. Roy (SV Mabruka) 9-2018 Gondrand Transit & Voyages Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.541653 Longitude: -149.56863 Gondrand Transit & Voyages Gondrand Transit & Voyages BP 475 โ€“ 98713 Papeete Tel 40 54 31 58 Commercial-exploitation.ppt@gondrand.pf Direction.ppt@gondrand.pfย  Michele Lichon douane.1ppt@gondrand.pf Laurent BAUDITย  We used Gondrand for both importing a battery charger and also importing the boat. Battery charger was in customs less than 4 hours before I had it in hand! The company is used by the majority of boats that want to import their vessel into French Polynesia. We can highly recommend them. (Jacaranda) They are located very close to McDonalds in city center. I have only dealt with them via email and phone - Yes importation was all handled via email and phone. (Jacaranda)ย  10-2022 SV Auntie AVOID!! Complete fail on Gondrand, largely because of their US partners, 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. 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. Gondrandโ€™s insurance would not cover because it never reached the dock. AVOID!! Poly Trans Island: Tahiti NOT recommended by numerous cruisers who used them and will never use them again. They do not process yacht in transit status and basically were very difficult to work with. If using Vanguard in LA as the US shipper they give you an option of 2 agents to use.ย  Polynesia Yacht Services Island: Tahiti Polynesia Yacht Services (PYS) Laurent Bernaert Tel:(689)87 77 12 30 polynesia.yacht.services@gmail.com Excellent reports from numerous yachts that have used Laurent. Speaks English 10-2019 SV Amilie We first used PYS when Oyster retained him as yacht agent for the 2013/4 Oyster World Rally We contacted him, again, when in Mexico before departing for Nuka Hiva last Spring 2018 PYS use Kevin (NHYS) in Nuka Hiva and our Fuel Duty Free Certificate were available on arrival, together with Kevin sorting out the paperwork for our entry in FP Marina Taina seems to be pretty well booked up whatever time of year & weโ€™ve met many cruisers whoโ€™ve been denied berths and moorings because fully booked. PYS have arranged our bookings and weโ€™ve always been allocated a berth. We were recommended Matt Rigging Services when in Marina Taina, again he seemed constantly booked up, when we contacted PYS we were on the schedule and it was worth the 10% fee charged for going through Laurent. Weโ€™ve had occasion to import spares, new sails & a new generator over the past 18 months, each time PYS have sorted clearance at Customs and delivery to Marina Taina within 24 hours of goods arriving in Papeete Airport. As an avid cigar smoker I found myself ordering cigars through PYS to fly them to Rangiroa. They were bought at wholesale, not retail, and even including the 10% buyers fee and freight to Rangiroa they were 30% cheaper than the shop in Papeete. If you want to enjoy cruising these beautiful islands & minimise the time waiting for spares & services we highly recommend using PYS.โ€ ------------------ Handles the Oyster Rally when it comes thru. Seal Super Yachts Tahiti Island: Tahiti Handling mostly mega yachts Pascal Bredein 87 774 447 tahiti@seal-superyachts.com paco@seal-superyachts.com Tahiti Crewย  Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.585972 Longitude: -149.614556 view in google maps Tehani Located Tania Marina area. Tehani -- tehani@tahiticrew.com -- yachts@tahiticrew.com http://tahiticrew.com/ (689) 87 23 55 41 Tahiti Crew can provide bond and duty free fuel certificates for yachts arriving. See the website for info. In addition they have a discounted special for members of the Pacific Puddle Jump group http://www.pacificpuddlejump.com/ For more information, see Yacht Services Tahiti Ocean (Taina Marina) Island: Tahiti Tahiti Ocean Large yacht Agency https://tahiti-ocean.com/ +689 40 42 80 31 Marina Taina next to Casa Blanca Tahiti Superyacht Support Island: Tahiti Tahiti Superyacht Support Gรฉrants : Laurent-Patrick CORNU Mobile +689.70.48.75 โ€“ Tel/Fax +689.41.07.78 Email : laurent@tahitisuperyachtsupport.com Web site : www.tahitisuperyachtsupport.com Skype : Tahiti Superyacht Support FaceBook : Tahiti SuperYacht Support Tahiti Yacht Agents Island: Tahiti Tahiti Yacht Agents Contact : Bud GILROY Mobile : 689 79 66 05 โ€“ 689 42 55 61 general@tya.pf www.tya.pf Tahiti Yacht Services Island: Tahiti Tahiti Yacht Services Contact : Pascal Bredin โ€“ General Manager Phone / Fax 689 85 52 85 โ€“ Mobile 689 77 44 47 email : yacht@tys.pf www.tahitiyacht.com Air Conditioning Champion Vaiare Island: Mo'orea Champion Portable Air Conditioners For more information, see Groceries Marine Refrigeration Mike Campbell Island: Tahiti Mike Campbell Air Conditioning Repairs 30 years experience in marine air conditioning systems in palma de mallorca and 5 years in French Polynesia. From new installations of 240,000btu chiller units to small 12,000 btu self contained units. Trouble Shooting, maintenance and repair. For more information, see Refrigeration โ€“ Repairs Carrefour Taina Island: Tahiti Carefour Portable Air Conditioners For more information, see Sodastream Refills R.E.G Climatisation Island: Tahiti R.E.G Climatisation +689-87-33-99-77 https://m.facebook.com/REG-%C3%89lectricit%C3%A9-Climatisation-Tahiti-1822164764483554/ services/?ref... https://electricien-tahiti-paea-reg.business.site/ 1-22 SV Sea Bear Today we returned to Marina Papeete from Fakarava, and on arrival at the dock, I looked in your guide for someone to take a look at our air conditioners which haven't worked for the past 18 months. I goggled on line and found R.E.G. climatisation. I can't remember the man's name but he was downtown and came to our boat within 20 minutes. He was a lovely local man who spoke only a little bit of english, but with google translate, we managed well to explain the issues. He had both aircons up and running within 2 hours, and his price was very reasonable. He was very professional and took his time to properly evaluate the units. Even went the extra mile to discuss possible future issues and what we could do about them should they arise. As well, he returned with a cannister of refrigerant for us to use at a future date if needed. He said he was happy to also consult online if we had any further issues. All in all a great experience and highly recommended! ย  Airlines / Airports Air New Zealand Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540352, Lon -149.567921 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ave du General de Gaulle City side of Vaiama Center Near LAN office. Air Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53965, Lon -149.566922 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Local FP interisland airline ๐Ÿ“ž +68940866067 Office in Papeete is near the Market. They have service to almost every island throughout FP. Prices are modest. If over sixty there is a discount card worth exploring. Flights are often booked up to a month ahead but changing or cancelling flights is a maximum of 1,000xpf so checking for cancelations is often fruitful. Luggage allowances are 7kg but a scuba c-card gets you a free extra 5kg and connections to international flight increases you allowance. The per kg extra baggage rates are very modest but your luggage may be sent along later. What we do is 1. Check the Air Tahiti flight for space. 2. Book our international ticket 3. Bring a copy of our international flight to Air Tahiti so they can mark your ticket as an international flight. You are then allowed 20kgs (2016 Jacaranda) Air Tahiti Nui Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat 17.539648, Lon -149.56692 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap This is the international part of Air Tahiti. They can be booked online and booked through a number of booking sites. Seats can only be reserved by going to the office. Plenty of english engliing staff. They are adjacent to the Marie (City Hall) on the Eastern corner. AirCalin Island: Tahiti New Caledonia airlines. Services islands in the South Pacific ๐ŸŒ us.aircalin.com/en/the-company/the-fleet American Airlines (Extra Bags) Island: Tahiti American Airlines We booked our tickets via AA and they ticketed us on Air Tahiti Nui. 2015 What surprised us was we were allowed 2 large bags each. The next year(2016) I forgot and booked on Air Tahiti Nui and found we ended up paying extra for our second bag. So check the prices and baggage allowances before you book. (Jacaranda) 24 French Bee Island: Tahiti French Bee is now flying into Papeete Hawaiian Airlines They fly in on Sat. 1x a week International Airport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.556755, Lon -149.611411 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap The international airport in Tahiti is called Fa'a'ฤ. It is a 15-minute drive away from the city center but there can be high traffic in the direction Airport->Papeete early in the morning up to 8am, and starting at around 3:30pm until 5pm in the direction Papeete->Airport. Buses Airport - Papeete There is a bus stand directly across the street from the airport. Buses run randomly weekdays and Sat during the day. Papeete - Airport You can catch the bus near the central market. Mon-Sat during daylight hours Taxis There is a taxi stand right in front of the Papeete marina (the one in the city center) on the other side of the road very close to the Vaima shopping center next to the Rรฉtro bar. Depending on time of day taxi's from city center run about 20-25$. Bags also contribute to cost. Also the number of people as well will increase the cost United is now flying into Papeete Alcohol Ariki Noa Noa Island: Tahiti Ariki Noa Noa Tahitian Import Export They sell liquor in bulk and at discounted rates. You can buy a 10L drum of tasty rum for $160/drum. There is no additional cost for the container. They only accept cash, but there is a Banco Socredo right next to their building. Location is Zone Industrielle del la Punaruu. Even though the containers look exactly alike (blue 10L drums) and they both have stickers, the rum inside and the cost is different when comparing Ariki Noa Noa to Tamure Rhum. The Ariki Noa Noa rum is smoother and does not have the typical bite that "Rhum" offers and you will save about $15-$20 per drum if you purchase at Ariki Noa Noa. Of course, it is not as convenient as Tamure Rhum which is located near Carrefour, but it is worth the drive for better tasting and cheaper rum 6-21 SV Sugar Shack recommendation Bora Bora Bar Retro Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.539986, Lon -149.56871 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Bora Bora Bar. Best happy hour in town and meal specials Dinghy Bar Island: Tahiti At Marina Taina sell beer from the local micro brewery and 5 to 6pm beer is two for one. Kim Fa SAS Papeete (Duty Free) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531355, Lon -149.568142 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940545600 Fare Ute next to Yune Tung. Close to Hotel Sarah Nui (across the small stream) If you are checking your boat out of the country in Papeete, you can buy alcohol duty free at Kim Fa, a retailer in Papeete centre. They will bring the alcohol to the dock. Les 3 Brasseurs Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536231, Lon -149.568086 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Les 3 Brasseurs in Papeete is a local brewery that has a decent selection of ๐ŸŒ beers.on Monday nights beers and flat breads are half price. Tamure Rhum (Rum in Bulk) Island: Tahiti Tamure Rhum( Rum in bulk) Location: Juice stand by the Puinaaia Carrefour Contact: 89 71 01 47 or FB Messenger. More info at ๐ŸŒ m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=410835222429912 or ๐ŸŒ tamurerhum.com/ Local distillery making good quality local spirits and juices from locally grown sugar cane and fruits. Their bottles can be found in Carrefour and other grocery stores. They also have a sugar cane juice stand next to the Carrefour in Punaaia (close to Taina) where they offer rum in bulk (โ€˜en vracโ€™) in 5 and 10 liter jugs, as well as flavored rums. When buying in bulk, you get a significant discount off their white and dark rums - about 30% off. Call or message in advance to pick up your order at their stand. Cash only. They also ship to other islands using maritime freight for a modest fee. We got our order in Fakarava on the Cobia, and payed through local bank transfer. They speak OK English. More info at ๐ŸŒ m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=410835222429912 or ๐ŸŒ tamurerhum.com/ 6-21 SV Sugar Shack Tamure Rum is located at the juice stand across from Carrefor (Marina Taina) will also arrange for 10L drums of rum. They offer white rum 38 proof $180/drum or 47 proof $220/drum or Brown rum 38 proof at $180/drum or 45 proof $200/drum. The container is an additional $500 and it usually takes a few days to get. Alternator and Starter repair Alternator and Starter Shop Island: Tahiti [Update from August 2022: The old person who was running this business is not working anymore. I heard that his son took over but the shop described below may not exist anymore or may have moved. Please let us know if you have any info] Galet (or Gallay) Small alternator and starter shop on Tipaerui road. No sign but look for row of white tour buses on the west side of road (right). The shop is behind the buses. Speaks no english but has a test bench and is knee deep in old parts. Would not charge to test alternator. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940425402 Chan et Fils SARL Island: Tahiti Chan et Fils SARL Patrick and Laurent Chan ๐Ÿ“ž +68940836015 ๐Ÿ“ž +68969897777695 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987784585 ๐Ÿ“ง chanpatrick@mail.pf ๐Ÿ“ง chanetfils@mail.pf Punaauia Winds, Motors and Altenators. Installations 5-2024 SV Indioko., I would simply say that he was able to work magic on our old rusty onan Cummins generator. We removed the genset at marina Taina and dropped it directly onto his truck. He took it away, was able to rewind the stator, built a new metal base and stands to replace the rusted out one and even helped me work out a way to gain both 110 and 240v power out of the single genset. After a quick paint job (mainly to hold the rust in a roughly generator looking shape) he was keen to show us it working before dropping it off back in the marina for us to reinstall. Brilliantly kind and helpful guy and first on my list for generator repair. 11-2020 SV Moira I have recently had to replace my generator with a used unit that needed to be reconditioned, tested, installed and troubleshot aboard. Laurent and Kevin at Chan et Fils SARL in Punaโ€™auia have done an outstanding job and I would like to recommend them to be added to your guide. A project like that is never easy and they have gone out of their way to see it through. Dieselec Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531452, Lon -149.559538 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dieselec Fare Ute BP 9024 Motu Uta Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +68940422576 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940582990 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987773587 ๐Ÿ“ง dieselec@mail.pf Opening hours: 0700-1200, 1330-1630 Monday to Thursday, 0700-1200, 1330-1530 Friday. Rebuilding of injectors, fuel lift pumps, fuel injection pumps,alternators & starters. Mechanic can come to your boat to work. Supply of many parts, including electrical. They stock quite a few alternators and starters. They have a testing bench for both starters and alternators. If need to speak in english ask for Pierre (40805046) 40472575 is in Fare Uti between Nautisport and Sin Tun Hing. They are Perkins supplier, rebuild injector pumps, starters and alternators. For more information, see Diesel Parts Enipac Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532636, Lon -149.570836 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Enipac ๐Ÿ“ž +68940427010 Vini: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987777695 ๐Ÿ“ง enipacsarl@mail.pf Rebuild motors including starters and alternators. In Fare Ute on side street next to Total. Just before the Mobil station on the port side of the street. Does not speak English but using Google translate worked well 3-2022 Recently reported that Laurent from Chan et Fils SARL also owns this shop. 12-2020 SV Hedonism The location is as advertised in the TCG but you could possibly walk right by it. Suffice to say, do not look for a "storefront". It is a two man working shop. You enter through the garage door directly into the working shop. He does not speak English but very quickly pulls out his phone with Google Translate at the ready. I brought in my Hitachi Alternator that Deiselec had first said a couple of months previous, "no parts" and then said cannot fix with out even looking at it. (tried to sell me a new one). Enipac said it would be next week before he could look at it. The next day I decided to email him asking him if there was any chance of getting it sooner as we were hoping to depart. That evening he emailed me 5 photos of my alternator including the problem (burnt diode) and the winding. There was also a photo of my alternator on the test bench. He advised that it would be ready the next day. He replaced the diode, repaired the windings and "baked it". Total cost was 15000xpf which I thought was reasonable. My suggestion if you are going to visit, type out a note of what you want done including what you are bringing in (12 volt alternator, 80 amp) and what you would like done (trouble shoot, repair etc) and run Google Translate before you print it. It will make things easier. I would not hesitate to return. Aluminium Alunox Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.723333, Lon -151.456388 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Alunox ๐Ÿ“ž +68940664630 Marinalu Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.736569, Lon -151.484583 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Marinalu ๐Ÿ“ž +68940662504 Raiatea Usinage Island: Raiatea Raiatea Usinage For more information, see Machine Shops Naval yard specialised in aluminium boat construction Island: Tahiti I heard it is very busy and will normally prefer new constructions rather than small jobs. I also heard that the manager, Hervรฉ, is very knowledgeable : Nautisport They are based in Taravao, which a 1-hour drive away from Papeete. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940547630 Pacific Productions Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.526809, Lon -149.568108 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Marine aluminium welding, bending, solar panels etc. Good quality, professional, quick and reasonably priced. Fare Ute, next to Technimarine ๐Ÿ“ž +6894042574 Somalu Island: Tahiti Somalu ZI de Tipaerui, Pape'ete ๐Ÿ“ž +68940500300 ๐Ÿ“ง teiki.admin@somalu.pf ๐ŸŒ www.somalu.pf/ ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/Somalu-681176705256641/ 10-2020 Reported to do powder coating Industrial shop that does fabricating of aluminum and windows. VBP (Visserie Boulonnerie Polynรฉsienne) 1st Choice Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530485, Lon -149.571079 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Two shops in Tahiti Fare Uti ๐Ÿ“ž +68940834310 Recently moved and is aprox 150 meters se of Nautisport. They speak English Punaauia ๐Ÿ“ž +68940834320 ๐Ÿ“ง Vbp.fixations@vbp.pf The best stock of bolts especially stainless is VBP. They carry a number of stainless shackles, hose champs, rod stock, and even stock helicoils; But donโ€™t expect to find imperial sizes. 4-22 They have aluminum pop rivets 10-18 We needed a new steering cable in 7mm stainless steel, and VBP had it. They were very helpful, and also had a lot of shackles, rings and bolts in SS marine quality. They also have a lot of good tools, like drill bits etc. In the high end, though, with good quality. Technimarine Island: Tahiti There is a large aluminum shop located in the Techni Marine yard. They were building large tanks For more information, see Haulout Anchorages Marina Taina Area Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.585612 Longitude: -149.620354 Just across from the mooring fields is anchoring room for many dozens of yachts. 19-8-2024 There is a number of areas that are currently being contested as legal anchorages. Best to arrive and ask folks that are anchored there Yacht Club de Tahiti (Arue) Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.524237 Longitude: -149.53575 http://www.yctahiti.org/ Yacht Club Tahiti BP 14149 - 98701 Arue Arue PK 4 email: yctahiti@mail.pf Tel: 40 42 78 03 VHF 6 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 (wouldnโ€™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. 12-2019 Current reports are there is no anchoring allowed near the clubย  2017- It was reported by Rob on Tiger Beetle that the Gendarme came by in their boat and told all the anchor outs they harea is not an anchorage. Ask at the club for further updates Anchors IE MARINE Island: Tahiti IE Marine Reported to carry Rocha anchors For more information, see Marine Suppliers Nautisport Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates: Latitude: -17.530357 Longitude: -149.571822 Small selections of Anchors Tel: (+689) 40 50 59 59 Fax: (+689) 40 42 17 75 BP 62 98713 Papeete - TAHITI Seller@nautisport.pf For more information, see Marine Suppliers Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates: Latitude: -17.529987 Longitude: -149.560249 Adresse: 67 av Pomare Papeete, TAHITI Tรฉl: (+689) 40 83 83 93 Fax: (+689) 40 83 83 94 Email: oc2jeune@mail.pf Horaires d'ouverture: Lundi-Jeudi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 For more information, see Marine Suppliers Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates: Latitude: -17.528096 Longitude: -149.567219 40549454 For more information, see Marine Suppliers Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA) Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates: Latitude: -17.585582 Longitude: -149.61497 Tahiti Yacht Accessoire Michele Baltzer 689-87-74-10-02 tyaccessoire@yahoo.fr Marina Taina Michel Balzer is the go-to shipchandler in the Marina Taina in Punaauia (i.e. not the city center marina). He carries anchors, especially when the rainy season starts (from November until March).As of March 17 he had a large stock of Rocna anchors 15 to35kg For more information, see Marine Suppliers Animal rescue / adoption Association Eimeo Animara Moorea Island: Mo'orea Association Eimeo Animara Moorea https://www.eimeoanimara.org/ +689 87 22 57 32 Pet Adoption Service ยท Nonprofit Organization, Animal Shelter Familles d'Accueil et d'Adoption des Animaux de Moorea et Tahitiย  Island: Mo'orea Familles d'Accueil et d'Adoption des Animaux de Moorea et Tahiti https://www.facebook.com/groups/1510054482613667/ Familles d'Accueil et d'Adoption des Animaux de Moorea et Tahiti Island: Tahiti Familles d'Accueil et d'Adoption des Animaux de Moorea et Tahiti https://www.facebook.com/groups/1510054482613667/ Ia Maita'i Te Animara Island: Tahiti https://www.facebook.com/iamaitai.teanimara/ contact@imta.pf +689 87 79 58 58 Apple Computers Apple Reseller - IVEA Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates: Latitude: -17.540033 Longitude: -149.568374 Address : Vaima Center - Plazza High BP 40141 Fare Tony 9873 Papeete Tahiti - French Polynesia Hours: Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5pm Tuesday: 10 am - 5 pm Saturday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Capital RC 9649B - N ยฐ Tahiti 678821 Contact - IVEA Standard: 40 54 53 00 There is an Apple reseller called IVEA in the Vaima shopping center, facing the city center marina. I think it also fixes computers but won't send them out for a warranty repair/exchange because of duty taxes that you would incur when your (exchanged) item is sent back to French Polynesia. Appliances Tahiti Menagerie Island: Tahiti https://www.tahitimenager.pf/ General Appliances. Stores located through Tahiti, Moโ€™orea, etc Art supplies Odyssey Books Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates: Latitude: -17.540498 Longitude: -149.566142 16 Rue Mgr Tepano Jaussen, Papeete The big bookshop Odyssey, behind the church (the old one), has some English books. Also nice childrensโ€™ books without words and a big paint/drawing/arts&crafs section. The art materials are at the far end of the shop, past the books. For more information, see Books, English Attorney Adrien Huguet Island: Tahiti Adrien Huguet adrienhuguet.avocat@gmail.com... +689 89 37 38 38 9-2022 SV Creampuff Adrien speaks decent English. He helped us out when I needed a notary stamp for paperwork. While I was there he helped out two other boaters for various stamped paperwork. The fees are very reasonable. Easy 15 minute walk to his office from Papeete Marina. SV Daybreak fairly good english but no specific maritime experience, but he saved my ass with local cutoms, and later with gendarmerie maritime for boat issue, very friendly, intelligent efficient and reasonnable rate... a man to know....!!!! and he will orient you to the best, if he, is not the one for your task.. Laurent Chiche Island: Tahiti Laurent Chiche - fluent in English ; lchiche@hotmail.fr Auto parts Equipe Auto Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates: Latitude: -17.528794 Longitude: -149.567575 Equipe Auto Car parts store near Sunzil Solar in Fare Ute Fare Ute Street Alfred Poroi Papeete Tahiti 98713 +689 40-500 550 http://www.equipauto-tahiti.pf/ Pacific Auto Pieces (Parts) Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates: Latitude: -17.542486 Longitude: -149.554127 Pacific Auto Pieces (Parts) 98713 Avenue Pierre Loti, Papeete, French Polynesia +689 40 53 40 40 Did not get a phone # or business card for this place. Sorry. Located on Avenue Pierre Loti about 2.5 km on right side going up hill. Huge auto parts store for engine parts Tahiti Auto Accessories Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates: Latitude: -17.532062 Longitude: -149.570091 Belts and other auto parts. Good selection of starting batteries. Several staff speak english. On side street next to Auto Express near the Naval yard and Total fuel terminal in Fare Ute 40428110 Tang et Cie Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates: Latitude: -17.535452 Longitude: -149.563333 40542400 Seems like the best stocked auto parts store around. Found oil and temp sender units. Also carry 20/50 oil for older diesels. Not sure about english. Just off Prince Hanio on Ave du Regent Paraita. Go past the Shell station and turn right at Pharmacy then is a few doors down. B BBQ Ace Hardware Island: Tahiti Weber BBQs available for sale Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates: Latitude: -17.529987 Longitude: -149.560249 6-2020 reported they had Inox BBQ's for sale For more information, see Marine Suppliers Bakery Lโ€™abre ร  Pain Boulangerie Polynesienne Island: Tahiti Lโ€™abre ร  Pain Boulangerie Polynesienne ๐Ÿ“ž +689 40 45 64 64 ๐Ÿ“ง exploitation@arbreapain.pf Hours: Mon-Sat: 0530-1830 Sun: 0530-1300. Location: Pk 4,3 cote mer en face de la gendarmerie. Large parking lot on main road near gendarmerie between Marina Taina and the airport. The owner is a young Tahitian woman who studied with a big name baker in France and used her experience to open this large boulangerie, patisserie, sandwicherie. 6-21 SV Sugar Shack Recommendation Marquesan Bakery Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“GPS Decimal degrees: Latitude: -17.53818 Longitude: -149.566764 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Rue du Pierre Collette Great deserts, pan chocolate, almond croissants, cakes, etc. Open for breakfast and lunch Batteries Fenua Ma - Recycling Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.544701 Longitude: -149.578641 https://www.fenuama.pf/pav For more information, see Recycling Pneu Imports Island: Raiatea GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -16.723612 Longitude: -151.456044 Raiatea Pneu Import TEL: (+689) 40 66 49 49 FAX: (+689) 40 66 35 21 rpi@mail.pf / magavera@mail.pf Located in the industrial zone in Uturoa. Close to Proxi supermarket. Carries AGM & Gel batteries Raiatea Recycle Island: Raiatea Communautรฉ de Communes Havaโ€™i in Raiatea. Contact them on 40 66 48 59. Theyโ€™ll pick up your batteries for xpf 4,000 PSE Pacific Self Energy Island: Tahitiย  689 40 42 47 22 Located on Prince Hanoi, next to Pet Shop and just before Easy Mart. Signage obvious for pedestrian not for drivers. They stock a variety of Gels AGMs and 6 volt golf cart batteries. They primarily sell plug and play solar panel systems to the outer islands. Owner speaks excellent english. Arrange for the batteries to be sold duty free for an extra 5000 xpfย  Battery Water Island: Tahiti Most gas stations that have a small store carry battery water. Mobil station close to marina Papeete has 1 liter bottles 260xpf MC Imports also has battery water in liter containers for a similar price as the gas stations Mobil station in Cooks bay also has battery water and a number of auto related items - Oil, Coolant, etc ETS Aming Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.534413 Longitude: -149.566966 They have a wide range of things: material for gardening, but also bycicles, household material, fishing gear and even paint and batteries, etc. 32 avenue du Chef VAIRAATOA A98714 Papeete Tรฉl : 40.50.52.88 - 40.50.52.89 For more information, see Hardware Stores Equipe Auto Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.528794 Longitude: -149.567575 Equipe Auto Car parts store near Sunzil Solar in Fare Ute Fare Ute Street Alfred Poroi Papeete Tahiti 98713 +689 500 550 http://www.equipauto-tahiti.pf/ 11-2019 Mary Ann reports that Optima batteries are stocked by Equipe Auto Fenua Ma - Recycling Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.544701 Longitude: -149.578641 https://www.fenuama.pf/pav For more information, see Recycling MC Imports Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.543217 Longitude: -149.5534 Batteries, Golf Cart, AGM's MC import Address: 204 allรฉe Pierre Loti Vallรฉe de Titioro-Papeete BP 140957-98701 ARUE Tel: (689)40547954 Fax:(689)40547952 @: mcimport@mail.pf BP 140957 - 98701 ARUE contact name was Pierre and that he spoke good English. This should be your first stop. MC Imports is easy to spot, they have a large "MC Imports" sign under the apex of the metal clad warehouse, dark grey. It is on the right hand side going up/south on Avenue Pierre Loti. It is 50m beyond the short cross street called Pont de la Fautaua over the creek on your left. More precise position is 17 32.593S 149 33.205W. The opening to the warehouse is on Pierre Loti. About 500m beyond Carreira fabric store on the same road Some Notes of Interest Visited MC Imports today and saw the batteries they had there. The battery of interest to us is their WINNER SOLAR W6A. Sold by an Greek company VIOSY and said to be made in Korea. They knew the Trojan and said it was made in the same place but...no evidence. In every way it looks like a Trojan T105 even down to the caps and lifting lugs on the top of the box. Just is white not brown/red. It is a GC2 225Ah at the 20hour rate just like the T105. I have a cycles vs DOD graph too and it seems to outperform the T105 on that score. Case height is 9.75" and to top of stud is 10.50". Width and length are 7.13" and 10.25". Their price for Winner 6 volt was 26200 xpf if sold as "in transit." Have a very large stock. 6-20-17 Price for a YIT is 83840 CFP for 4 with no VAT and including a 20% discount. The 16% VAT is not charged if you present yacht & customs papers and passport. 11-2017 after buying 4 6V batteries in Sept Found them not having as high of working voltage as the older Trojans. But them seem ok 02-2019 following up after 18 months off use. I am pleased with the batteries and would buy again. But I have found that over watering them kills them for 2-3 weeks. So I have been only putting a small amount of battery water in and not topping up Jacaranda Marine Supplies Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.54159 Longitude: -149.57171 Marine Supplies 3-23 Carry gel batteries & Lithiums See catalog https://www.calameo.com/accounts/7320084 For more information, see Marine Suppliers Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.529987 Longitude: -149.560249 Ocean 2000 120 Av. du chef Vairaatoa Papeete, TAHITI Tรฉl: (+689) 40 83 83 93 Fax: (+689) 40 83 83 94 Email: oc2jeune@mail.pf Horaires d'ouverture: Lundi-Jeudi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:00-16:30 Vendredi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:30-15:00 Samedi : 8:00-11:00 Dimanche : Ferm For more information, see Marine Suppliers Pacific Self Energy Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.534519 Longitude: -149.56213 Pacific Self Energy Formerly PSA (Pacific Sud Accumulateur) Batteries BP 537 , 98713 Papeete, Tahiti Vetea LIAUZUN Gรฉrant Tel:(689) 40 42 47 22 Mobil+689 87 73 27 22 vlpse@mail.pf http://www.pacific-self-energy-tahiti.com On Prince Hanoi about a ten minute walk from the water front, next to Pet store They carry US Battery 6V deep cycle. As the batteries and panels are already imported the customs duty can not be avoided (only 7% on batteries) but he can have the 16% vat avoided for a 5000 xpf fee to the agent. This saved Mary Ann II 20600xpf. Also carries 4 different solar panels all poly cristiline. Contact Vetea Liauzun - speaks excellent English. 4-2022 SV Stella Maris Just replaced my 1000 Amp battery bank with Pacific Self Energyโ€ฆ Got high end Sonnensheim 6 V , 330 Amps each at a better price than in Europe!!! No Taxes! Great service, shipped to Fakarava. 100% Customer Satisfaction! 11-18 VETEA is a top notch guy who stands behind his products. Easy walk to his shop from Marina Papeete where his batteries are on display. He will personally deliver your new batteries to the marina and help you get them aboard. He also takes your old batteries away. His level of service is unique in Papeete. SvRecalada SES Consulting Island: Tahiti http://ses-consulting.net/ info@ses-consulting.net +689 87 76 37 17 Trojan Battery Distibutor Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.528096 Longitude: -149.567219 STH carries Varta batteries For more information, see Marine Suppliers Sunzil Papeete Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.529019 Longitude: -149.567089 We have heard from multiple sources that Sunzil the solar panel store sells deep cycle batteries. They sell very good quality batteries without VAT provided you have solar panels on your boat (everything related to solar is VAT free in French Polynesia). 3-23 reported to carry lithium batteries See Martiali Sunzil Papeete Fare Ute, Papeete Martial Oberli (speaks English) 87-70-82-94 m.oberli@sunzil.com For more information, see Solar Panels Tahiti Piles et Lumieres (Small Batteries) Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.544916 Longitude: -149.576734 Tahiti Piles et Lumieres https://www.facebook.com/Tahiti-Piles-1549291368677032/ Tel 40 43 83 70 They are located near Papeete Marina in Rue Cook About 1 block from Champion Corner of Rue Cook & Avenue du Commandant Destremau 9-19 Coral Trekker They have all small batteries you need AA, AAA, C,D, all the button batteries CR inkl CR2450 for dive computers, 3S1P Li-Po 2200 mAh for drones and model planes Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA) Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.585582 Longitude: -149.61497 Tahiti Yacht Accessoire Michele Baltzer 689-87-74-10-02 tyaccessoire@yahoo.fr Marina Taina 3-23 Reported TYA carries Victron Lithium Batteries In 3/17 he had a sizable stock of Victron Li+ batteries 9-23 SV Elvira They kindly helped us with four 220 amps batteries with fast delivery. They sorted out to send it to us in AHE north Tuamotu. Very good service. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Yune Tung Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.531339 Longitude: -149.568474 Yune Tung Ph 40508989 Fare Ute Industrial Zone Vaiava - Papeete BP 252 Papeete SV Fandango suggested this electrical supply on the short street with ACE hardware in Fare Ute. I visited there and got a quote on 6V golf cart gel cells. Vision brand made in china, rated 220 AHr at 20hr rate. They delivered to my dinghy and by day's end, Coastal Drifter was re-powered, DC-wise! I spoke french but I think they have at least one person able to speak english. ย  Bearings, Belts and Seals AFO Island: Raiatea AFO Raiatea: opposite the proxy zone, the street that goes on the right (coming from apooiti) Itโ€™s a store who sells mainly car pieces . Near to Proxy supermarket 123Roulement Island: Tahiti Unable to locate specific bearing or belts. Reported 2 week delivery time https://www.123roulement.com/ 5-22 Reported by a cruiser we ordered from here and had easy and pretty quick delivery to gambier Nautisport Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.530357 Longitude: -149.571822 Nautisport Carries a selection of belts For more information, see Marine Suppliers Roulements de Tahiti Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.555015 Longitude: -149.57084 Roulements de Tahiti Avenue de Tipearui ph: 40 81 00 81 Hours: M-F 7:30 - 16:00 Sat 8:00 - 11:00 Sun Closed The go to shop in Tahiti for bearings and seals and O rings The bearing and seal shop is located in the valley of Tipearui, and it is called Roulements de Tahiti , they do speak English) 9-19 Coral Trekker - They are the agent for SKF and FAG bearings and hold a wide range in the small and mid size bearings. They are also agent for GACO seals used in sea water pumps on Volvo Penta and others. Friendly chaps. Tang & Cie Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.535391 Longitude: -149.563173 Tang & Cie ave du Regent Paraita +689 40 54 24 00 A few blocks from Marina Papeete. reported to carry a large selection of belts Bed Linen Boutique Hotel Island: Tahiti Boutique Hotel cours de l'Union Sacree Closest cross street Av Georges Clemenceau ๐Ÿ“ž +68940854425 ๐ŸŒ www.boutiquehotelstore.com/ ๐Ÿ“ง boutiquehotel@captahiti.pf ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/BoutiqueHotelStore/ Monday - Thurday : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED High end Bedding, Pillows, Duvets, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Towels etc. Mattress Tahiti Matelas Island: Tahiti Tahiti Matelas ๐ŸŒ www.tahitimatelas.com/ Tahiti Matelas carries various sheets, pillow cases and bed toppers as well as mattresses. 6-21 See Memory Foam photo for sizes and prices For more information, see Mattress Bicycle repair ETS Aming Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534413, Lon -149.566966 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ETS Aming ๐Ÿ“ž +68940505288 Corner of Rue des Ramparts 7 av Chef Vairaatoa. About 3 blocks from Ferry Terminal 04-21 SV Tintamarre For spare parts ETS Aming on Rue des Ramparts in Pape'ete is better stocked, service is cheerful and prices reasonable. I think it's where the locals go - it's actually a hardware store, but don't let that deter you. (You just may go home with more than bike parts) For more information, see Hardware Stores Pacific Cycles Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.538032, Lon -149.566221 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Pacific Cycles 450-451 Rue Paul Gauguin Papeete 4-21 SV Tintamarre Pacific Cycles were very helpful for small repairs (not expensive,) and carry some spares - tho disappointingly small stock Boat broakers Raiatea Yacht Sales Island: Raiatea Raiatea Yacht Sales ๐Ÿ“ž +68987290609 / ๐Ÿ“ž +68987277938 ๐Ÿ“ง info@raiatea-yacht.com ๐ŸŒ www.raiatea-yacht.com/index.php?page=accueil&lang=en 8-2023 SV Indy We decided to list our boat with Raiatea Yachts mostly because other brokers in French Polynesia would not represent an older monohull priced less than $150k. We were also attracted at the 8% commission rate (vs 10% elsewhere). We have come to learn that you get what you pay for.... We had one of the brokers come and take a tour of the boat, we have them a through overview of the ins and outs of how the boat worked and the codes for everything. After reviewing the condition of the boat and then equipment, we asked their opinion of our asking price and she said it was a good price for the kind of boat we had. Fast forward a month, we are back state-side and they write us saying our boat is way overpriced, and if we want any chance of selling it we need to drop the price by 50%. Suddenly it felt like we were not on the same team any more. If they would have done any research, they would have known that was a ridiculous thing to ask of us for the kind of boat we have and how equipped it is. Communication with Raiatea Yachts was generally terrible. Each time they showed the boat, they sent a different member of their team who was seeing the boat for the first time and had no idea what was going on. They couldn't figure out how to flush the head during a showing, so they sent a frantic email to us saying that the head was broken. Then they went totally quiet for 2 weeks and didnt reply to anything! At another showing, the rep they sent didnt even know where the boat was located, or where the key was, so they are scrambling around unprofessionally trying to show the boat. It was a giant cluster %$@% We hired an independent boat-watcher who did a great job; however had a very difficult time dealing with Raiatea Yachts as well. There were numerous times they called our boat watcher to 1)clean the boat 2)ask if the boat was clean 3)open up the boat for them. We hired a boat watcher independently of them to take care of the boat for us in our absence. The brokers were extremely demanding of him and treated him like one of their employees. To the point that we were worried he would quit due to how they treated him. Isn't that why we gave Raiatea Yachts a tour of the boat, gave them the code of the boat, and agreed to pay 8% of the sale price for the effort they put into selling it? Luckily we were able to sell the boat outside of them but I seriously do not recommend using this brokerage for any of your boat sales. They are unprofessional, rude, and uncommunicative. 6-21 Name withheld by request I had been looking at boats for 3 years. Finally saw one of the type I wanted very cheap online and made offer instantly it was just listed It was accepted (Melodie was broker) I arranged to fly down have boat inspected. Cost me a fortune of work time off of flight of Airbnb of inspection etc etc. I'm on papeete 7 days I ask a question i get no answer for two days I flew and spent all that money to wait in an Airbnb room? I don't think so So I asked another question but this time I didn't wait I made steps to find my own answers from the owners. I got the owners phone number from locals and called them. Melodie was all upset I went around her but told her why I did so. Then I bought the boat (pictures were were ten years old and it was decrepit compared to them) but I wanted a boat and it was cheap I didn't want to waste a fortune having come to see it for nothing (10% of boat price+) So... Then transaction was finished and I was sending friendly emails back and forth to the old owners. And I got a bit of info....the boat had been listed for a year. Wait what? When I saw it it was new listing.. I checked two three times a week all the time. So.. they had been under the impression that it was listed globally and it had not been.. for. A year they had had it for sale and paid marina fees, etc. while she did what? 2019 SV Jacaranda - We tried to use Melodie at Raiatea Yacht Sales in 2019. We wanted to fly from Tahiti to Bora to look and possibly purchase a catamaran she had listed. First she never got back to me after repeated emails and calls. I finally asked friends to stop by her office in Tahiti and tell her that they would not leave until she contacted me. We had a very short schedule to make a flight to Bora as we were departing for Calif in a few days. She never arranged a showing and said she would get back to me.... 6-19 SV Recalada gave her a contract to sell their boat. After a year of terrible service and very little action they dropped her and went with another broker. They were very disappointed with her 36 Degrees Island: Tahiti Eric PINEL-PESCHARDIERE | Broker ๐Ÿ“ž +68987707716 ๐Ÿ“ง eric@36degrees.pf ๐ŸŒ www.36degrees.pf Tahiti - French Polynesia Sail Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540165, Lon -149.568418 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sail Tahiti Centre Vaima, Bd de la Reine Pomare IV, Papeete 98714, French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ž +68987328845 / ๐Ÿ“ž +68987242875 M & WhatsApp: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987242875 ๐Ÿ“ง contact@sailtahiti.com ๐ŸŒ www.sailtahiti.com/ Sunshine Cruising Yachts Island: Tahiti Sunshine Cruising Yachts Agent: Teare Mariteragi-Nofziger ๐Ÿ“ง teare@suncruising.com Phone Number/Whatsapp: ๐Ÿ“ž +18083834558 Local Number: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987303563 ๐ŸŒ sunshinecruisingyachts.com Teare is a new brokerage agent for a US based company listing, showing, and selling boats in French Polynesia. She also welcomes listings beyond FP in the South Pacific, reach out to discuss your situation, and if she canโ€™t help you sheโ€™ll work to get you in touch with someone who can. Sheโ€™s also reached out to local agencies to work in partner with them! Teare speaks English and French, conversational Hawaiian, and some Tahitian. Tahiti Yacht Broker Island: Tahiti Arnaud JORDAN ๐Ÿ“ž +68987703615 ๐ŸŒ www.tahitiyachtbroker.com Arnaud is a very nice guy and very much involved in the sailing community of French Polynesia (as of 2024, he is the current president of the very active local association of sailors). Boat Cards Vista Print Island: Tahiti Vista Print ๐ŸŒ www.vistaprint.com/ 5/2022 SV Tavae printing boat cards, business cards, leaflets... It is much cheaper to make it/print it somewhere else and ship it here... I found out that printing here 100 business/boats cards will cost you around $80!!! That is hilarious! I made our boat cards (500 pcs, double sided, color) online (vistaprint.com in our case vistaprint/nl for Holland) for 30 EUR for delivery in Holland. Our daughter sent it to us with a regular post in bubble envelope for 25 EUR. It took 2 weeks to arrive here. Tracking number is important for that because the envelope came to the post office by Marina Papeete. So, you have to see that your package arrived and go to pick it up. You have 2 weeks to pick it up. After that time, package is going back to the sender. Your name Post Restante 8 Rue de la Reine Pomare Papeete Tahiti Boat Cleaning Mana Island: Tahiti Mana ๐Ÿ“ง Taaroamea.raimana@outlook.fr ๐Ÿ“ž +68989712557 Hull, interior, change of Zinc, diving. 11-23 SV Elvira recommended Merriana and Clay Island: Tahiti Merriana and Clay ๐Ÿ“ž +68987240352 1-2023 SV Auntie Lovely Tahitian couple that does a super job cleaning inside lockers and polishing stainless stancheons and rigging. Available on weekends only. Very reliable. If weather is iffy, they call day before to confirm you still want the work done. Best work Iโ€™ve seen. Their rate as of Jan 2023 is 1200 CPF per person per hour. Limited english but enough to communicate. If you are anchored or on a mooring, you will need to meet them at a marina and give them a ride to your boat. Boat Watchers Marina Viare - Jacques Island: Mo'orea Jacques - Contact Info ๐Ÿ“ง jacques.services98@gmail.com We had Jacques look after Jacaranda while we were gone land traveling for 3 month. He did an excellent job. He also looked after a number of other boats with equal results. He lives in the marina so also close at hand Nuka Hiva Yacht Services Island: Nuku Hiva For more information, see Yacht Services Nuku Hiva Maintenance Island: Nuku Hiva Nuku Hiva Maintenance Gรคel Minet ๐Ÿ“ง Nukuhivamaintenance@gmail.com Phone and WhatsApp: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987237348 4-2024. SV Auntie Gรคel at Nuku Hiva Maintenance did an excellent job caring for my boat (March 2024) while I was away for 1 month. He also did a great job cleaning the hull and waterline. I definately recommend. BMS (Boat Maintenance Services) Island: Raiatea BMS (Boat Maintenance Services) Fred Hermelin ๐Ÿ“ง bms@mail.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68987749560 Fred is very experienced and also does general boat work (windlass, fiberglass) For more information, see Rigging Wire & Supplies Eric Pinel-Peschardiere (Marina Papeete) Island: Tahiti Eric Pinel-Peschardiere ๐Ÿ“ง eric@ericpinel.com ๐ŸŒ www.36degrees.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68987707716 Eric lives aboard in Marina Papeete in a permanent slip for many years onboard his catamaran with his family Phaeton bay yacht watching Island: Tahiti Muriel Dubois Facebook : Phaeton bay yacht watching WhatsApp: 33 6 32 67 41 49 Vini: 689 87 72 91 23 Instagram: pbyw987 ๐Ÿ“ง contact.pbyw@gmail.com Taina Boat Watch (Adrian Pataki) Island: Tahiti Adrian Pataki ๐Ÿ“ง svattila@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68968987286083 He does Diesels diagnositics, repair, maintenance Can watch your boat and do as little or as much as you want. 12-2022 SV Auntie Highly recommend Adriรกn to care for your boat. He watched my boat for 4 months while I was away, I received regular reports and pictures, and everything he cared for was in great shape upon my return. Heโ€™s THE guy. 09-2022 SV Kaipa Nui September 2022 - Adrian did an exceptional job watching our boat for nearly two months while we were out of country. He sent regular reports (including photos) and was responsive to questions. At our request, he arranged for our props to be cleaned and ensured the diver used the specific scrub pad we provided. He even took the initiative to use sikaflex to reattach a small grill over a ventilation opening when he noticed it had fallen off after our temporary โ€˜repairโ€™ failed. We appreciate his attention to detail, his commitment to doing good work, and the way he follows through on the tasks heโ€™s assigned. Adrian is a solid guy, a true professional, and he has our strong recommendation. 10/21 SV Ziskakan. Adrian at Taina Boat Watch did an excellent job taking care of our boat while we spent time away from Tahiti. He was communicative, knowledgeable, and always gave us professional service, sending us regular updates with any important information and making sure that our boat was in tip top shape for our return. Due to personal matters we had to leave our boat empty for six months per year for a number of years. It gave us tremendous peace of mind to know that we had someone with Adrianโ€™s work ethic and expertise to care for it while we were away. Valery Friedel (Marina Papeete & Taina) Island: Tahiti Valery Friedel ๐Ÿ“ž +68987268952 (SV Coco) 12-19 Valery is a very nice guy and helped me with many little handyman repairs and buying parts. Great English and he works hard and fast which keeps the costs down. He also looks after boats for absent owners. He has almost completed a circumnavigation himself in previous years so thoroughly experienced in most things yachting or prepared to give it a go. Watch My Boat Island: Tahiti Watch My Boat (Melanie) Gardiennage de bateaux ๐ŸŒ www.watch-myboat.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68989374359 ๐Ÿ“ง watchmyboat@gmx.com Zone Papeete, Taina, airport anchorage 5-2020 - New Entry no reviews at present Yann Dugent Island: Tahiti Yann Dugent Marina Papeete ๐Ÿ“ง yannduguet76@gmail.com 7-23 currently watching several boats in Marina Papeete Boat workers BMS (Boat Maintenance Service) Island: Raiatea BMS (Boat Maintenance Services) Fred Hermelin ๐Ÿ“ง bms@mail.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68987749560 Fred is very experienced and also does general boat work (windlass, fiberglass) John Claude Island: Tahiti Laborer: John Claude ๐Ÿ“ž +68987306391 He does wash, wax, polish, teak, stain, oil, sanding and everything for boats. Rate 12000xpf per day 10-20 SV Sugar Shack recommended Books, English Librairie Klima Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540094, Lon -149.566707 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Librairie Klima ๐ŸŒ librairieklima.blogspot.com/ ๐Ÿ“ž +68940420063 ๐Ÿ“ง klima@mail.pf Place Norte Dame (Opposite of the Cathedral) While most of the books in this store are in French you may find a few in English. They carry the best fish id book for French Polynesia called Guide des poissons de Tahiti et ses รฎles Marquesan - English - French dictionary Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.amazon.fr/Marquesan-All-Language-marquisienne-English-ebook/dp/B0CSX73NQ1/ Odyssey Books Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540498, Lon -149.566142 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 16 Rue Mgr Tepano Jaussen, Papeete The big bookshop Odyssey, behind the church (the old one), has some English books. Also nice childrensโ€™ books without words and a big paint/drawing/arts&crafs section. The shop has a photo booth outside it. Books, Fish Identification Guide des poissons de Tahiti et ses รฎles Island: Tahiti "Guide des poissons de Tahiti et ses รฎles", 2017, Au vent des รฎles, 650 pages, 1200 pictures, names in french, english, polynesian, ๐ŸŒ www.amazon.com/Guide-Poissons-Tahiti-Ses-Iles-dp-2367341486/dp/2367341486/ Available from Odyssey Bookstore & Librairie Klima Papeete Nudibranchs Island: Tahiti Nudibranchs If you have a good book that covers Nudibranchs in French Polynesia please let me know and I will add here. Thanks Chuck Reef Creature Identification Tropical Pacific Island: Tahiti Reef Creature Identification Tropical Pacific Paul Humann ๐ŸŒ www.amazon.com/Reef-Creature-Identification-Tropical-Pacific/dp/1878348442/ Reef Fish Identification - Tropical Pacific Island: Tahiti Reef Fish Identification - Tropical Pacific Allen, Steene, Humann & Deloach. ISBN-13: 978-1878348609 ISBN-10: 1878348604 ๐ŸŒ www.amazon.com/Reef-Fish-Identification-Tropical-Pacific/dp/1878348604/ 2021 - Jacaranda - We have used this book for 5 years and find it excellent. Bottom cleaning Services Nautic Nuku Hiva Island: Nuku Hiva Services Nautic Nuku Hiva Whats App ๐Ÿ“ž +68987237348 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/574732529669177/user/100093586062752/ Marco Masi Island: Tahiti Marco Masi Facebook: ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/marco.masi.393 ๐Ÿ“ง marcomasi87@gmail.com Located in Tiana area. Contact via Facebook or email. Travaux sous marins du Pacifique Island: Tahiti Travaux sous marins du Pacifique Philippe de Villรจle ๐Ÿ“ง pdevillele@yahoo.fr ๐Ÿ“ž +68987766221 7-23 SV Lazy Bones Very professional, took pictures before and after, and showed up when he said he would. Has a van and services both Marinas. For more information, see Diving Services Brass fittings and Copper tubing Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Adresse: 67 av Pomare Papeete, TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838393 Fax: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838394 ๐Ÿ“ง oc2jeune@mail.pf Horaires d'ouverture: Lundi-Jeudi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:00-16:30 Vendredi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:30-15:00 Samedi : 8:00-11:00 Dimanche : Fermรฉ Best visible stock Ocean 2000 but Sopoc is worth checking. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Sopom Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sopom/Soflex have moved from their former location next to the bridge to the building between Ace and Nautisport. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Buses Bus Airport to Taravoa Island: Tahiti bus 30 to taravao right outside the airport takes about an hour. Bus stop airport side of the road. App 400 xpf Bus System Island: Tahiti 03-21 Bus information >> ๐ŸŒ www.teretahiti.pf/?fbclid=IwAR0v3wraDg6cdhYnnVFq3YFmu4txJazRORT6HUUs2_1C-0YPMS6FJoLcAY Yacht Club Area. If you are staying near Tahiti Yatch Club in Arue, buses run from very early until at least 6 pm. Walk across the big sports field to Ave General de Gaulle then a few hundred meters east, stand on the pavement (sidewalk) in front of the funeral home/marble counter tops shop. Wave at any bus you see as they approach. They tend to run about every 20-30 minutes. The cost in Dec 2016 was 200xpf one-way and 360xpf return. The smaller buses go by the nearby Carrefour but this canโ€™t be a 15 minute walk. The big buses stop in the same bus stand as the bus to Faa and Marina Taina. The small buses stop next to the town hall, the Marie. Marina Taina. The bus stand for Marina Taina from Papeete is a block south east of the main market (marche)just around from Vodaphone. If your French is poor just say Marina Taina to the bus driver and he will tell you yea or nay. The Omotara bus or the Paea/Papara bus go by the Marina. The cost in 2017 was 200 xpf or 340xpf return. The bus drops you just in front of the Marina. Coming back just cross at the pedestrian crossing and look for the bus stop sign. Walking in Papeete From the Papeete Marina to Fare Ute is 14 minutes at a steady pace. Ocean 2000 is twenty minutes as is Hyper Bricolage. Its similar from the bus stops if youโ€™re coming from the out lying areas. Champion is about 10 minutes from Marina Papeete. Buses from Airport to Papeete Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.560468, Lon -149.608844 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap From Airport exit airport and walk across the main road. Bust stop is directly across from airport parking lot. See detailed bus route #2 ๐ŸŒ www.jacarandajourney.com/papeetebusrouteno2 Buss Schedule App Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.teretahiti.pf/?fbclid=IwAR2u1SxMQ9txpB0_oU5vhcy7_dLmVY7R2-dFPyqZAKrFIsEdvM1WxQWFvEo Further comments on why some folks can download android app from play station and others can not. Thanks to SV Hedonsim 1-22 NOT all Android phones can download the APP. IF you have a FP phone and it was purchased here, Google Play should allow you to download. BUT, if you have a Google account not based in FP, you will not see the App as being available. We have 2 phones, one with a Vini Sim and one a Google Fi. Neither is able to download the APP because our Google Acct. is not in FP. I spent considerable time trying to figure it out. Apparently you can change your Google Location and download it but you are only allowed to do that once per year. Google Play it will not even show up. Go on the web to the Tere Tahiti site and click on "download the APP" and this is what you get IF you do not have a FP based account. You can obtain the app for android here: ๐ŸŒ play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spec.mobiv.teretahiti Buy & Sell Puces nautiques Moorea Island: Mo'orea ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/1074838600617240/ Vente et ร‰change Divers Tahiti Et Moorea Island: Mo'orea Vente et ร‰change Divers Tahiti Et Moorea ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/1904446119787256/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=3483919851839867 Puces nautiques Raiatea Island: Raiatea ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/304798790492913/ Vente de bateau en polynesie Island: Tahiti Vente de bateau en polynesie ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/360844564108143/ For all things marine related Divers buy sell & trade Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/1904446119787256/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=3483919851839867 Groupe pour les รฉquipages de voiliers en Polynรฉsie Island: Tahiti Groupe pour les รฉquipages de voiliers en Polynรฉsie FB group that covers FP. Mostly locals. Some people use to sell items related to sailing ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/1968603029866183/ Nauticondo - Used boat equipment Island: Tahiti Used boat Eauipment ๐ŸŒ nauticondo.com Hosted by Sophia Katharina Petites annonces.pf (Similar to Craigs List) Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.petitesannonces.pf/ Local classified ads. In the same fashion as the US website Craigslist. Where everyone goes to buy a used car, rent apartments and buy things. Puces nautiques Tahiti Island: Tahiti If you need or sell boat parts or any second hand stuff, post on the online French Polynesian Swap meet group : Tahiti Sailing Flea market ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/583836411756984/ C CO2 Refills CO2 Refills DIY Island: Tahiti 4-2023 Price is still 4960xpf delivery 1469xpf and tax +16% 5 kg is will fill about 9 bottles. 2-2022 About dry ice and filling soda stream bottles in Tahiti... My husband went this morning (you should arrange the date and time with Gaspac). He is back and this is what he got and how he is doing it: he got pellets shape dry ice and now he is filling 400gr per bottle. Of course, he removed the top of the bottles. More info: 5kg is min to buy. With 5kg with filled 8 bottles and we have some leftovers. The price for 5kg = $49.60 2-20 Additional info I am planning to buy carbon dioxide CO2 dry ice to fill Sodastream bottles in Tahiti. Any top fitting can be filled including our US style tops. We have 2 bottles and the minimum purchase will fill about 8 bottles. I think last time the total cost was about 5000 francs. So about 6 USD per 330g bottle. Dry ice available in Papeete. See entry for GazPac under same heading Lots of You Tube videos on how to refill your bottle. Very Easy ๐ŸŒ ๐ŸŒ www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR31a0bkgzxE- iim2xbGljdlVjTUnhxOvOwC0G5YLx77P2EVZoZLKrYu1Ts&v=ee7fvfGVIFY&feature=youtu.be ๐ŸŒ ๐ŸŒ youtu.be/BVlVqNQXJTk If you put in the weight stated on the label. Sometimes 450g, 425g or 410g. All these different weights claim to make 60 litres of drink! Presumably more or less fizzy. You need to weigh the bottle then zero the scales to make sure you don't overfill Comments from DV Dash filling in NZ I thought we ordered โ€œpelletsโ€ both times. The first time we got lovely โ€œtubesโ€ of dry ice we could easily pick up with tongs and drop in, about the size of glue sticks. This past time we got a box full of what looked more like frozen rice! (Different distributor) it was a bit more cumbersome to funnel into canister, but it worked. A kitchen or postal scale helps. You can put empty canister on it and zero scale and add dry ice to the proper amount. Kind of fun like a high school science lab day! GasPac Tahiti ย  Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.560154, Lon -149.570351 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap GasPac Tahiti ๐ŸŒ ๐ŸŒ www.gazpac.com/ TIPAERUI VALLEY BP 632, 98713 PAPEETE POSTAL BOXES PHONE. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940541154 FAX.+68940421673 ๐Ÿ“ง ๐Ÿ“ง gazpol@gazpac.com ๐Ÿ“ง ๐Ÿ“ง service.gaz@gazpac.com Call ahead to schedule appointment They package industrial and food grade gases. CO2 cylinder refill and dry ice. You need to call them because they don't process every product every day. 2-2022 5kg is min to buy. With 5kg with filled 8 bottles and we have some leftovers. The price for 5kg = $40 8-2020 Cruisers reported filling tanks with Co2 for beverages Andrew Nelson reports Gazpac is the answer. You need to unscrew the top and fill with the correct weight of dry ice( from Gazpac) . Very easy and cheap. Minimum purchase fills about 6 bottles app 5000xp Camera repair / battery replacement Photo Tahiti Vaima Center Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540165, Lon -149.568418 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Photo Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68940429734 ๐Ÿ“ง ๐Ÿ“ง phototahiti@mail.pf Canon, Nikon, etc Not sure if they do camera repair but they have batteries Canvas supplies BATIPOL API Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.56176, Lon -149.60639 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Batipol API ๐Ÿ“ž +68940800480 5-2021 SV 2K --- I have found fabric that are almost Sunbrella quality at BATIPOL API Carreira Industries Island: Tahiti Carreira Sรฉbastien Lutgen Telephone Business 89 54 68 90 Cell: 89 72 67 26 Email is: ๐Ÿ“ง textech.distribution@gmail.com Taravao, Tahiti 12-2020 SV Mana Kai They are in Taravao now, and he doesn't speak much English he prefers to deal with people by email with details or what they need rather then the phone... If you have done business since they moved to Taravoa please send me a note and let me know how things went<<<< From previous information when they were located city center Papeete Biminis, dodgers, cusions, yatch interiors etc. Wide stock of Sunbrella, fasteners, webbing, thread, foam open cell and nonwater retaining foam. They will also reburish boat interiors. 12-2020 Reported they moved from City center Papeete to Taravo 9-19 Coral Trekker They did a great job redoing my FP Lipari corner sofa cushions in a matching color to the others. They copied the stitches to the original so hard to see the refurbishment. Great job. Tahiti Distribution Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.541225, Lon -149.554225 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Distribution ๐Ÿ“ž +68940427056 ๐ŸŒ tahitidistribution.com/ ๐Ÿ“ง contact@tahiti-distribution.com vast stocks of fabrics including acrylic canvas, very like Sunbrella (+ all sorts of other sewing goodies including industrial grade UV thread San Esu ). Chemin Toomaru PO box 3774 Titioro PO 98713 Papeete. 10-2022 SV Seahorse TAHITI DISTRIBUTION have a great range of qualities n prices, but you ja e to go there in person and value....we recently bought a "sky", really really happy about it Ace Hardware Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531449, Lon -149.571269 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ace Hardware Fare Ute 5-2021 Carries Velcro For more information, see Hardware Stores Velcro - ESSOR Island: Tahiti Essor40 42 57 26 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/myessortahiti/ Velcro - Venus Island: Tahiti Venus 5 bis, Rue Albert Leboucher, 40 42 95 61 Very close to the Papeete Market 5-2021 Reported to carry Velcro Canvas work Arthur Demachy Island: Bora Bora Arthur Demachy ๐Ÿ“ž +68987239401 Also Whats App ๐Ÿ“ง demachy.a@gmail.com From Arthur I am permanently in Bora Bora and I live on my sailboat called One Life. Moored near the BB Yacht Club My name is Arthur and my marine upholstery and canvas business is called "One Life L'Atelier" because I started it onboard and now I have a workshop...(mean atelier in french) The best way to contact me here is by Facebook(Arthur Demachy) or phone call ๐Ÿ“ž +68987239401 I can move to the place were you are anchored if you pick me up with your dinghy or I can use mine if you are to my boat or you call me and we can meet at my workshop. I am currently working on my Facebook page who will be called "One Life l atelier " 7-2020 SV Influencer Awesome canvas worker - Bimini repairs, cushions (make new and fix old) etc in Bora Bora - did an incredible job on our very aged Bimini!!! Voilerie Nuku Hiva Island: Nuku HivaVoilerie Nuku Hiva For more information, see Sails O'rion Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.737668, Lon -151.484948 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap O'rion 87709901 Lat 16d 44.16, Long 151d 27.07 Artimon Sail Maker Island: Raiatea Pierre Artimon Raiatea Carenage ๐ŸŒ www.artimon-raiatea.com ๐Ÿ“ง pierre.artimon@gmail.com 87-34-93-98 Pierre also does canvas work. For more information, see Sails Leonardo Bruni Island: Tahaa leonardo bruni 87758587 ๐Ÿ“ง ghibli_3@hotmail.com Leonardo lives on his boat in Tahaa directly across from Apooti Marina. he travels back and forth often. He is a sailmaker and can do sail repair as well Tahiti Sails Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.5567, Lon -149.592512 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Sails 5/2021 SV Cyrolia For canvas work, Tahiti Sails. Sebastian and his team did my dodger and bimini for my Jeanneau 53, and the work exceeded my already extremely high expectations. 12-2020 SV Barracuda of Islay Tahiti Sails have just made us a smart new spray hood for Barracuda, and itโ€™s actually better than the original - weโ€™re very pleased with it. Guillaume is great to work with: very professional, listens well, does what he promises, is clear about timescales and costs, and pays attention to detail. All this and he speaks good English too. NB We were warned that our fabric would take six weeks to arrive from NZ - so worth allowing plenty of time for canvas work. For more information, see Sails Carreira Industries Island: Tahiti Carreira Taravao For more information, see Canvas Supplies Itzel Lopez Island: Tahiti Itzel Lopez ๐Ÿ“ž +68987342166 Located Punauuia ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/950473935144833/user/1093891744 12-2021 SV Amares She is more active in Punauuia, but she has a scooter and has done also jobs in Papeete I know her personally and can really good recommend her Ocean Sails Tahiti Island: Tahiti Michel 689-8771-1686 (oceansailstahiti@gmail.com) 9-2019 SV Sugar Shack We had Oceans Sails (Michel Pegart Maitre Voilier) do repair work on our sail bag and he did not do a good job. After visiting his sail loft and speaking to him about types of threads used and process, we felt confident heโ€™d do good work. We asked him to quote the repairs on our sail bag (strengthen and reinforce) and small spinnaker (we blew out clew). The sail bag was the priority as we had a backup ๐ŸŒ spinnaker.With the sail bag we asked him to patch the small holes, reinforce all stitching, reinforce the batten sleeves, and re-attach our name flap which came off. He said it would be โ€œno problem, easy job, and could be done in a few weeks at very little money.โ€ Several weeks later, my husband went to pick it up and paid $600 (more than a little money to us, but our bad for not getting an exact quote first). When my husband went to install the sail bag, he noticed several areas had the new stitching already coming out (Michel failed to lock stitch the beginning and ends). In addition, in several places the stitching was crooked when it should have been straight. Unfortunately, we had guests coming and needed the sail bag up. So, my husband finished with the install before we had to leave. In addition, with the spinnaker he said it would cost well over $1,000 to repair or he would have to cut it down and charge a little less. This is an 18-year-old spinnaker so it was not worth the cost to repair. We took it back. We were very disappointed in the work from Ocean Sails. We had higher expectations since he had several good reviews, the loft was professional and he โ€œsaid all the right things.โ€ Very poor craftsmanship and work. Airborne 9-2018 We had him take our sails down and fix up any tears or chafing on them (14,500 nm), and he fixed our SS bracket that lifts our main sail (rounded and polished it to stop the cutting action it had at the head of the main when it was down), he rounded the ends of our battens so that they now slip into the pockets with little effort. He fixed the lazy jack sail bag that had gotten frayed on a passage when the second reef line became tangled around the end. He did a great job of repairing it and making sure that it did not look like a repair at all. It was a brand new North Sail cradle (they donโ€™t like it when you refer to it as a bag), so we wanted to make sure it did not look like it had been repaired, and Michel made it look better than new He also is building an enclosure for the fly bridge stair wells on our L450 to stop rain from soaking the rear cockpit. He speaks English and French and is very personable. He charges about what everyone else in Tahiti charges (about $60/hr). He is very busy in high season, but seems to have more time in low season. Sailtech Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534322, Lon -149.578469 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ง info@sailtechtahiti.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68940582142 Vini : 87 38 36 96 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 Bryce is the Canvas foreman. Speaks English Recently taken over by STH and under new management Sellerie Marine de TahitiIsland: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.563997, Lon -149.567916 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sellerie Marine de Tahiti Charlotte Jardin 89-53-48-86 Whatsapp ๐Ÿ“ž +33628257752 Punaauia centre Tipaeru Facebook: Sellerie Marine de Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.sellerie-marine-detahiti.com/biminis.php ๐Ÿ“ง charlottejardin@outlook.fr Canvas work 7-2022 SV Liward Just had Sellerie Marine de Tahiti do a complicated repair of our Bimini. Charlotte did a fantastic job, on time, and the price was reasonable. She is very professional and uses the proper materials and machine. It does not even look like a repair. Charlotte speaks English. Very happy with her service and quality! 5-2022 SV Auntie After 2 no shows by a competitor, I contacted Charlotte to make a new mainsail cover. She is in demand and busy, but she kept in communication until the promised start date. Worth the wait! This is the best mainsail cover Iโ€™ve ever had made! The fit is perfect, the craftsmanship top notch, and Charlotte and her crew are friendly and helpful. 05-2022 SV CAPALL MARA They did a relatively small job for us but it involved innovation. They came promptly and finished a day early. Will speaks excellent English. They do cushions, awnings and sail covers. 03-2022 SV Airborne Charlotte Jardin, Sellerie Marine de Tahiti, recently completed a new bimini and shades for our boat. She provided excellent customer support, and good communication in English (note she also speaks fluent Spanish and French). Her company offers an excellent supply of quality sample materials for the project which she orders ahead of the start of sewing. After making the templates on board our boat, she completes the cutting and sewing etc. in her large workshop in Tipaeru; Charlotte lives on a boat in the Taina Marina area. Charlotte was always courteous and responsive to requests for changes. Charlotte honored her quotation which detailed materials and labor estimates. We feel very happy with the results and have recommended her to several other boats who have used or plan to use her company Tainasellar Island: Tahiti Tainasellerie@gmail.com, Veronique 87 22 44 13 speaks english, Isobelle 87 24 96 11 speaks only french. Note: Veronique leaves soon for an extended sailing trip from here to the west indies but there is another woman who speaks English. Tristan RICHARD Island: TahitiTristan RICHARD Cellphone : 89378969 Whatsapp : ๐Ÿ“ž +33652962077 ๐Ÿ“ง Tristanmacif@yahoo.fr FB Messenger : Tristan Richard Taina SV DouDou Sail repairs, upholstery, Canvas, dinghy chaps. I live since two year in Tahiti, on my boat ยซ Doudou ยป at Taina. Iโ€™m working directly on the boat for small work/repairs and in my house for bigger work. Working on my own most of the time but also working oftenly for Scott (Tahiti crew). 5-2020 New entry no reviews at this time Voilerie Mado Sails Taravao Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.730298, Lon -149.331461 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Vollerie Mado Sails For more information, see Sails Carpentry Patrick Island: Raiatea The first one is a proper carpenter who will build furniture and complicated stuff. Patrick. Telephone:87795808 SV Mary Ann William Island: Raiatea The second one is more focused on boat work, and will also fix hatches and do fibre work: William. ๐Ÿ“ž +68987279900 Christian Fuller Island: Tahiti 87-79-06-06 ๐Ÿ“ง chfuller@mail.pf Christian speaks some English.Carpentry, Fiberglass & Spraying 8-21 SV Airborne We have had Christian do a couple of jobs for us in the last four months. The first was to cut a new nav panel with all the holes for radios, and MFD pre-cut. He knew we were going to do a carbon wrap so he finished it so there were no surface imperfections that would show through the wrap. The workmanship was perfect and was on time. The second was a set of teak bow pulpit seats on our catamaran. Again, the workmanship was excellent. He is not cheap, but the products delivered are excellent and on time. I highly recommend him" Recommended by the 2016/2017 Super Yacht Guide. I just saw a spar he painted and it looked terrific (Jacaranda 2017) Jerome Island: Tahiti Jerome, ๐Ÿ“ž +68987253555 Located upstairs of Tahiti Crew 7-20. SV Kyori Jermone did some cockpit work for me that was exceptional. His attention to detail was great. I highly recommend him to anyone that needs to excellent carpenter skills. Carpet cleaning Tropical Steam Clean Island: Tahiti Tropical Steam Clean (Tahiti Crew) https://www.facebook.com/tropicalsteamclean/ 89 62 94 70 Carpet and sofa cleaning Carpets Hyper Brico Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533707, Lon -149.559518 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Hyper Brico For more information, see Hardware Stores Soiu Lee Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.537055, Lon -149.567332 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Siou Lee For more information, see Paint Cars (buy/rent) Hiva Oa Shop & Rent Island: Hiva 'Oa Hiva Oa Shop & Rent Valle de Takahau Near the port of Autona Kaioucha 877-262-92 Mohel 873-372-80 ๐Ÿ“ง hivaoasr@gmail.com Car rental Huahine Island: Huahine 9-2020 SV Capall Mara Next to superU is a shop that has pastries in the front. Inside you can enquire for a car. In the same group of shops is a small place that has bicycles and scooters. This is the blue building towards the north from SuperU. Christophe Island: Makemo Christophe, who lives close to the dinghy beach, offers his pick-up for rent. 8000 xpf/day. Maybe negotiable. ๐Ÿ“ž +68989234732 ๐Ÿ“ง christopheborrelli@mail.pf Alberts Car Rental Island: Mo'oreaAlbert Transport & Activities - Moorea ๐Ÿ“ž +68940552110 ๐ŸŒ goo.gl/maps/k6T6HtdQe1DsYBXp7 https://goo.gl/maps/k6T6HtdQe1DsYBXp7 Located Maarpha, Cooks Bay Will come to pick you up Raiatea Location Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.723896, Lon -151.459059 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap We have rented from them a couple of times and had an excellent experience. They also rent bungalows as well ๐ŸŒ raiatealocation.com/ Avis Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.537694, Lon -149.564733 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Avis Located downtown Papeete 56 rue des remparts 40 54 10 10 Buy a car (Facebook group) Island: Tahiti Tahitians rely on Facebook for a lot of things. Here is a Facebook group where people sell their cars: Vente et รฉchange de voitures Car Rental Marina Papeete Island: Tahiti Parking is a huge PIA. M-F during business hours most if not all of the free parking is already taken by 8am. You will then have to pay to park (150F per hour). Starting about 4-4:30 free parking opens up See attached jpeg of places to park near marina Papeete. First arrow upper right is paid parking lot that closes at 5pm. Other arrows indicate free parkingJacaranda Car Rental Marina Tiana Island: Tahiti Just a heads up. This is a much better place to have a rental car since there is lots of spacing for parking. If you have a choice of stopping in Tiana for a few days its a better location for a car rental due to onsite parking Using Eco Car seems to be a 1st choice of cruisers but be sure to be clear about car delivery to the marina with all the paperwork and CC machine versus having to be shuttled to their office at the airport and long lines which means waiting!! Eco Car Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.560614, Lon -149.609273 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Located airport area 89 50 44 77 Echo Car Rental phone ๐Ÿ“ž +6894054290 Two options with ECO car They will deliver the car to you with all the paperwork and CC machine - easy and fast They will pick you up and take you to the airport office - This may take hours like it did for us. Plus we had to return it to them again another hour. First time we rented from them they came to the Papeete Marina and we saw option #1 as quick, efficient and only took about 10 minutes Second time we rented they picked us up and transported us to their airport office. This took 2 hours with traffic, 10 people in front of us when we arrived. Plus we had to return the car to the airport office as well - another hour++ wasted. MAKE SURE YOU INSIST ON OPTION 1 Jacaranda Europa Car Island: Tahiti Airport location 40 86 61 96Hello Car Island: Tahiti Hello Car Short Term Car Rental using the app. ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/100063856920846/posts/ pfbid04NSEa561F5dTaX9ohMZGinMnBEHKePCvDrFYwesxPxiMQKy3iioJGDJqSRkb51cjl/?mibextid=Nif5oz 11-23 SV Elvira Short term app rental. Pick up anywhere close to you. Review: Used it a lot, both scooters and cars. Download the app and just pick it up wherever you are. The cars has fewer pick up and return places. Much cheaper than Taxi for shopping. For a day it is more expensive than normal rent a car, but gasoline is included. Scooters run on electricity. Hertz Papeete Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.546584, Lon -149.580526 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Located near Pa'ofa'i near marina Papeete (689) 40 42 04 71 Loc Auto (Taravao Car Rentals) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.731544, Lon -149.316216 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Loc Auto ๐Ÿ“ž +68987705001 ๐ŸŒ locautotaravao.com/en/ 3-21 SV Hula I have used them often. Nice folks Pacifica Car Rental Island: Tahiti Pacifica I Location ๐ŸŒ www.pacifica-location.com89 38 34 82 153 Av. du Chef Vairaatoa, Papeete 98713, Franska Polynesien 11-23 SV Elvira Rented twice. Good price, clean cars and very nice people. Tahiti Easy Car Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.561141, Lon -149.610051 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 87 72 19 75 Don't know anyone that used this car rental but in case your other choices are nil.... Tahiti Island Rentals Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.586516, Lon -149.613677 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Island Rentals Phone/Whatsapp ๐Ÿ“ž +68988888149 ๐Ÿ“ง Tahitiislandrentals@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/TahitiIslandRentals Located across from Marina Taina Run by Sailor/Cruiser Tea Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ teatahitirent.com 89 32 66 32 ๐Ÿ“ง contact@teatahitirent.com Close to marina Papeete Much cheaper than larger car rental companies Chains Chain Size Explained Island: Tahiti Here is an excellent write up on changing from an Imperial size chain to a Metric chain and the related sizing issues. I used this when replacing our 35 year old 3/8" BBB chain with 10mm Maggi chain. ๐ŸŒ svelysium.net/_Cruising/_research/anchoring.htm IE MARINE Island: Tahiti IE Marine David MOUTOUH Gรฉrant/Manager โ€˜IE MARINE SARL BP 20573-98713 Papeete Tahiti Polynรฉsie Franรงaise Tรฉl/Ph : ๐Ÿ“ž +68987284246 ๐ŸŒ m.facebook.com/IEMarine/?ref=tn_tnmnยฌif_t=group_activity ๐Ÿ“ง iemarinepolynesie@gmail.com 3-2022 SV Garulfo. We ordered new chain as they happened to have the type we needed readily available. David was a pleasure to deal with. Super responsible and professional. Recommended. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Nautisport 11-23 Reported to have chain, lofran gypsy, Click the link below to take you to the main page for Nautisport For more information, see Marine Suppliers Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ocean 2000 Adresse: 67 av Pomare Papeete, TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838393 Fax: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838394 ๐Ÿ“ง oc2jeune@mail.pf Horaires d'ouverture: Lundi-Jeudi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:00-16:30 Vendredi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:30-15:00 Samedi : 8:00-11:00 Dimanche : Fermรฉ Have heard folks mention that they ordered chain via Ocean 2000. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap STH has some chain in stock and is able to order chain for you that will take a few months to arrive. We had friends order some HT Italian chain and STH was able to get the specific chain For more information, see Marine Suppliers Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Yacht Accessoire Michele Baltzer 689-87-74-10-02 ๐Ÿ“ง tyaccessoire@yahoo.frMarina Taina Use to carry Italian Maggi high quality ISO rated chain. But now carries Lofrans chain. The prices in 11-2017 were better than in the states. Jacaranda For more information, see Marine Suppliers Vanfau (Steering Chain) Island: Tahiti Vanfau 40438062 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/Vanfau-371634999848159/ We needed a new steering chain, but transport from Hallberg Rassy Parts in Sweden wouldโ€™ve been very expensive. Instead we found the right size in the motorcycle chain store Motul in the Fare Ute area. Charts Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Some French charts available for French Polynesia 11-2020 SV Hakaheke 5200 XPF at Nautisport. Chart SHOM6658 Tahiti/Moorea. Beware of the print year. I got a 2018 print For more information, see Marine Suppliers Charts/cruising guides Chart Locker Satellite Images of SP Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ brucebalan.com/chartlocker/ Charts based on Navionics, Google Satellite, and Bing Satellite are now available for all of French Polynesia, the Pitcairn Islands, and Rapa Nui. Additional information is available including the exact size of each zip file -- this can help in case of download errors. The notes section gives more information about each file and the "HOW TO USE THESE FILES" section has been updated FP Charter Sailing Instructions and Charts for the Leewards Island: TahitiWe have charts available for the Leewards which we have posted on our google drive. Including sailing instructions from the charter company. Hopefully these will help you. Titled "FP Sailing Instructions & Charts for the Leewards" ๐ŸŒ www.jacarandajourney.com/other-good-stuff FP Cruising Guides (Out of Print) Island: Tahiti See ๐ŸŒ www.jacarandajourney.com/other-good-stuff FP Cruising Guides Out of Print Librairie Odyssรฉe Island: Tahiti Just behind the Catherdral carry French cruising guide to FP Soggy Paws Cruising Guides pdf's Island: Tahiti Numerous FREE Cruising guides for French Polynesia http://svsoggypaws.com/files/ Child Care Maeva Island: Mo'orea Maeva Mahrepa +689-89-33-82-91 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1129490701192712/?ref=share1-22 SV Marauder. Highly recommends Maeva. If you happen to be in Cooks Bay Moorea and are in DESPERATE need for a baby sitter, Orchilea Maeva Faaruia-Smith is an amazing woman and she is based in Maharepa. I haven't transitioned very gracefully into juggling parenthood / cruising/boat maintenance / working quite as well as some of my peers. How others do it so well is a feat and I have nothing but respect for those peeps. But if you're ever in need of a sitter to watch your little loves as if they were family while you get stuff done onboard, Maeva is gracious, kind, she sends pics throughout the day of the kids, and she works with your budget. I truly believe she just....loves children, and that was exactly what we needed in a pinch for our 2 year old and 2 month old. Chinese medicines/herbs Pacific Natura Papeete Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.538184, Lon -149.566661 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Chinese Medicine - Pacific Natura Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +68940483715 Across the street from La Marquisienne Bakery which is at 29 Rue Colette. The doctor will take you in her office for an assessment and prescribe medications for your ailment. You pay for the medicines but there is no charge for the consultation (but give her something). Ciguatera Fish Poisoning FP Yachting Association Ciguatera Writeup Island: Tahiti French Polynesia Yachting Association writeup: ๐ŸŒ voiliers.asso.pf/ciguatera-poissons- toxics/?fbclid=IwAR3taDQq9txGOlv_Lv7jHQYVzLJj6_nUFG2NRz1... Jacaranda Ciguatera Write up Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.jacarandajourney.com/other-good-stuff See "You Gonna Eat That Fish" Cockpit cushions TexTech Island: Tahiti www.textech-pf.com I have just touched base with Marc, who used to run Carreira Industries in Tahiti. He has redefined his business and has an extensive catalog with the best prices on the FP market for fabric, including Sunbrella, and a wide variety of foams, including Dryfeel! Use the menu bar on the left to discover his websiteโ€ฆ you can also check out the FB page, under TexTech-pf. Coffee/teas Carrefour Taina (Teas) Island: Tahiti Looking for** specialty teas try Carrefour Organics Section Coffee Island: Tahiti Finding decent coffee beans in FP can be a hit or miss. The following stores have been known to carry coffee beans Maxi - Starbucks beans (Flavored - Vanilla, Hazelnut, etc). They do have large tins of ground Folgers coffee. Careefour Papeete - stocks coffee beans Champion - Papeete usually stocks coffee and some beans Polynesian Trading Company (Kirkland Products) used to carry coffee beans (1-19) Champion - Mo'orea (Viarae) often has coffee beans. Super U Mo'orea Cooks Bay also stocks coffee beans but often sells out But like anything if you see it buy it! Let me know if you find other stores that carry coffee beans and I will add them here Thanks Chuck Coffee Shop Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529817, Lon -149.566067 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Coffee Shop Tahiti ( 630AM - 2PM) and is about 2 blocks from the Hotel Sarah Nui. (Walking Away from the Waterfront/City area). It is a nice locals place with good coffee drinks, wi-fi, and French bakery goods and other healthy options for breakfast. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940453737 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 SDA Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.5956, Lon -149.6119 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap SDA ๐ŸŒ www.sda.pf/ Sells Nespresso machines and capsules Order our products online on our website ๐ŸŒ www.premium-market.pf Address: Pk10 PUNAAUIA, mountain side Next to Punaauia Town Hall BP20711 - 98713 Papeete TAHITI French Polynesia Telephone: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940479797 ๐Ÿ“ง contact@sda.pf OPENING HOURS : โ—ฆ SDA Headquarters in Punaauia (Administrative) Monday to Friday: 7:30 to 15:30 in a continuous day โ—ฆ Premium Market Store (shop, Nespresso and withdrawal of water bottles) Monday to Friday: 5:30 to 19:00 continuous day Saturday: 5:30 to 13:00. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940479744 โ—ฆ Nespresso area in Papeete, Notre Dame Square Monday to Friday: 8:00 to 17:00 continuous day Saturday: 8:00 to 12:00. 6-digit free green number: 444 997 Front de Mer Premium Market + Nespresso space At Fare Tony between the promenade de Nice and rue de la Reine Marau Monday to Friday: 8:00 ๐ŸŒ a.m. to 4:00 ๐ŸŒ p.m. continuous day Saturday: 8:00 ๐ŸŒ a.m. to 12:00 ๐ŸŒ p.m. Premium Market Papeete N ยฐ: 40 85 63 33 PUNAAUIA next to the town hall Premium Market + Nespresso area + collection of Premium Tahiti Pk 10 bottles on the mountain side Monday to Friday: 6:00 ๐ŸŒ a.m. to 6:30 ๐ŸŒ p.m. continuous day Saturday: 6:00 ๐ŸŒ a.m. to 1:00 ๐ŸŒ p.m. Premium Market Punaauia number: 40 47 97 44 Sells Nespresso machines and capsules. 11-2020 reported to carry specialty Teas Vahinerii Tea House Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.542597, Lon -149.572558 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Vahinerii Tea House+689 40 45 30 00 opens 7am Cafe/ Coffee shop that specializes in imported teas from France. Large selection of Mariage Freres tea. They have very good food as well la Feuille Verte (Deli - Teas, etc) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536473, Lon -149.567153 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536473, Lon -149.567153 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap la Feuille Verte Immeuble Pu'ofe -Rue Albert Leboucher BP 437 49-98713 Papeete FP ๐Ÿ“ง Lafeuilleverte@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ Www.la-Feuille-Verte.com (689) 87707534 ๐Ÿ“ž +6891018 SV Little Wing la Feuille Verte is a shop owned by Preeya and her husband. She is from Thailand and he is French The shop is an oasis in the hustle and bustle of Papeete Once you enter the serenity over powers and relaxes one instantly. She has tea and spices with certain days for tastings and other days homemade food is available for take out. Preeya speak Thai, French and English Compass adjustment Magnetic Declination Island: Tahiti According to the NOAA website (ngdc.noaa.gov) the magnetic declination is 12ยฐ 52' E ยฑ 0ยฐ 18' changing by 0ยฐ 0' E per year in Papeete (17ยฐ 32' 6'' S, 149ยฐ 34' 12'' W), as of 26 January 2017 Computers repairs/services Sebastien Island: Raiatea Sebastien in Raiatea (87380504) also does computer repair and stuff (it is his initial trade)11-2019 Mary Ann reported on the computer work by Sebastien AO-Tek Island: Tahiti AO-Tek ๐Ÿ“ž +68940450845 ๐ŸŒ www.aotek.pf ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/aotek.pf/ Computers, Computer parts, Phones, etc 6-21 SV Bella Marina - they have a good online shopping website and are very responsive on email/ phone. Their main shop is in Taravao but they deliver throughout FP. Apple Reseller - IVEA Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540033, Lon -149.568374 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap There is an Apple reseller called IVEA in the Vaima shopping center, facing the city center marina. They fix computers in the shop and honor Apple care warranties. Linda had her Mac BookPro repaired after it crashed. They charge 5,000cpf to have a look and come up with an estimate. For more information, see Apple Computers Atom Electronic Island: Tahiti Atom Electronic ๐ŸŒ atom-electronic.fr ๐Ÿ“ž +68940571616 Two locations: Two branches, a small one at 13 Rue Cook (1 street along from Champion) and a much bigger one at the Point de lโ€est - 68 Rue du Marechal Foch 13 Rue Cook, 68 Rue du Marรฉchal Foch 4-21 SV Barracuda Atom Electronic are excellent. They will do a free diagnostic very quickly - generally in a couple of days, compared with Service Point who asked for XPF3000 and took 2 weeks. They repaired my MacBook Pro in 24 hours and at a reasonable price (as they had parts in stock). They also have reconditioned phones in stock, again reasonably priced, and I am very happy with the one I bought fromย them. You can get a quote for repairs online at their website at ๐ŸŒ atom-electronic.frCarrefour Island: Tahiti We needed to replace several failed consumer electronic items in Papeete. Tablets and Phones can be repaired near the Papeete Marina. Carrefour has 1 and 2 gigabyte external hard drives at fairly reasonable prices. We found a demonstration model, brand name laptop for $317 (US) at Carrefour with a two year in store warranty included. A new Samsung smart phone built to IP67 military specs for waterproofness was only $272 (US) when purchased along with a Vini contract. Microtech Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.535445, Lon -149.563277 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Microtech Tahiti 40 54 18 61 53 Avenue du Regent (Close to Prince Hanoi) Paraita Immeuble Moea Papeete Computer and computer parts 6/21 SV Arumbaya Suggested with regards to obtaining Computer RAM .I do not have any relation with Microtech though, it is just a shop I go to when I need computer parts Phoenix Maintenance Informatique Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53868, Lon -149.564444 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap On Rue Nansouty; only a few meters in on the North side from Rue des Remparts (the building is on the corner NW corner) ๐Ÿ“ž +68989341820 or 89 24 49 93 ๐Ÿ“ง contact@pmi.pf SV Hedonism Serge and Lionel both speak good English and are very accommodating. This place was recommended to me by another computer repair shop! I called them from the first shop and they stuck around over lunch to wait for me to arrive. This is not a computer sales store. These guys are in the repair business and are out on repair calls to various businesses each day so it is imperative to call first to be sure they are in the shop. They work on Dell, Toshiba, Lenovo and so on... My Dell computer fried the motherboard. They trouble shot it and then gave me the "bad news". Theypointed out it would take a couple of weeks to get it in from the US. I decided to buy a new computer back home and have it shipped along with a motherboard. They did NOT charge me anything for the trouble shooting. Just happy when I said I would bring it in when it arrived for them to install. When they did, the charge was about 10600 XPF. Point Service Repair Phones & Tablets Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.537068, Lon -149.565387 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Lat Long (-17.537068, -149.565387) Phone & Tablet repair Samsung, Nokia, LG, Sony, Apple 72 rue des remparts (derriere Marie de Papeete) entre Olympians sport et Archipel ๐Ÿ“ž +68940531313 M-f 8-16:30 Sat 8:30 - 12:00 ๐Ÿ“ง tahiti@allopsm.fr Little Wing 10-18 Point Service Mobiles is a local computer and cell phone repair shop. I have dealt with them on a repair for an iPad. The young women at the desk directly in from the front door speaks English well. I mislaid her name, but she explain the policies of repairs and pricing clearly. TE FARE COMPUTER Island: Tahiti TE FARE COMPUTER NosOur opening hours: From Monday to Friday: 8h-17h Saturday: 8-11:30 We are located in the city center of Papeete, on Edouard Ahnne Street between the Protestant Temple BETHEL and the Chinese Philanthropic Center (near Odyssey parking lot) Our shop is located between General Bureautique and That's Amore : 40 43 23 14 : 89 524 555 : ๐Ÿ“ง tefareinfo@gmail.comTelectronics Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.54127, Lon -149.568252 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 40505224 on 30 Rue Lagard. IT IS CLOSE TO THE DOWNTOWN McDonalds on the street with pharmacy on the corner. Probably the larger computer store in Tahiti. They have good selection of tablets, laptop Carry mother boards memory hard disks DVD drives ,USB cords, Etc. They have a repair facility in house and a couple of the guys speak a English. Hourly repair rate is 9900f US Info Computer Repair City Center Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540559, Lon -149.567961 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap There are two facilities ๐Ÿ“ž +68940812704 US Info in the Tamanu center Located: we are located just before the Meridien Hotel on the same side of the street Near Cathedral City Center (this gps lat/long Christopher Kozely They fix Windows based systems. They specialize in PC computers and peripherals, imports from the US and customs programming. US Info Computer Repair Tamanu Center Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.636016, Lon -149.609569 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap There are two facilities ๐Ÿ“ž +68940812704 US Info in the Tamanu center Located: we are located just before the Meridien Hotel on the same side of the street They fix Windows based systems. They specialize in PC computers and peripherals, imports from the US and customs programming Computers Apple Reseller - IVEA Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540033, Lon -149.568374 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Apple Reseller - IVEA For more information, see Apple Computers Carrefour Island: Tahiti Carrefour They carry USB cords. For more information, see Computer Repairs / Services EST Island: Tahiti EST -Info ๐ŸŒ www.est-info.pf/ Te Fare Informatique Island: Tahiti Te Fare Informatique See Facebook Iaorana, we have the pleasure to offer you our brand new computer catalogue: Laptops and PC Graphic Card Screen, CPU, Memory, SSD, Alim, Case etc... :Our opening hours: Monday to Friday: 8am-5pm Saturday : 8am-11:30am We are located between BETHEL Protestant Temple and Chinese Temple (behind Odyssey) Our premises are located in the Gรฉral Bureautique, towards the entrance to Mr Juice side: 40 43 23 14 - : 89 524 555 Telectronics Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.54127, Lon -149.568252 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 40505224 on 30 Rue Lagard. IT IS CLOSE TO THE DOWNTOWN McDonalds on the street with pharmacy on the corner. For more information, see Computer Repairs / Services ร‰quinoxe Informatique Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53483, Lon -149.56406 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ร‰quinoxe Informatique ๐Ÿ“ž +68940424440 89 98713, Ave du Prince Hฤซnoi, Papeete, French Polynesia ๐ŸŒ equinoxe.pf 5-21 SV. Leela Regarding a USB cord got pointed to ร‰quinoxe Informatique on Prince Hinoi who had it. This is a pretty useful computer store. Construction materials PolyBat (Lumber, etc) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.551357, Lon -149.57295 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap PolyBat Vehia Mozelle Tipaerui, Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +68940505075 Good source of quality wood, sheets of plywood and construction material. Similar to a Home Depot for construction SocimatIsland: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.564189, Lon -149.612741 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Socimat ๐ŸŒ www.socimat.pf/ FAAA. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549630 Du lundi au vendredi : de 7:00 ร  16:20 ... ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/Socimat.Polynesie/ Large range of construction material similar to Home Depot or large building store Good source of water filtration equipment including both standard and carbon filters. Location in Google maps on wrong side of road. For more information, see Hardware Stores Consulates All Consulates in French Polynesia Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.embassypages.com/frenchpolynesia CONSULATES IN FRENCH POLYNESIA Australia - Papeete, Consulate Belgium - Papeete, Consulate Chile - Papeete, Consulate China - Papeete, Consulate Denmark - Papeete, Consulate Finland - Papeete, Consulate Germany - Papeete, Consulate Israel - Papeete, Consulate Italy - Papeete, Consulate Japan - Papeete, Consulate Korea (Republic) - Papeete, Consulate Netherlands - Papeete, Consulate New Zealand - Papeete, Consulate Norway - Papeete, Consulate Spain - Papeete, Vice Consulate Switzerland - Papeete, Consulate United States - Papeete, Consular Agency Swiss Consulate Island: Tahiti ย  ๐ŸŒ www.consulate-info.com/consulate/27918/Switzerland-in-PapeeteUS Island: Tahiti Contact information Christopher Kozely, Consular Agent / Consular Officer French Polynesia United States Consular Agency in French Polynesia / US Embassy, Suva, Fiji Islands United States Consular Agency in French Polynesia / US Embassies, Suva, Fiji Tamanu Iti Center, 1st Floor, Punaauia BP 381616 98718 Punaauia French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ž +68940426535 Fax: 50 80 96 / from the United States: ๐Ÿ“ž +8776296630 ๐Ÿ“ง usconsul@mail.pf Hours Tuesday 10-12 Consular sessions are held on Tuesdays from 10 am - noon. No appointment is necessary - cases are treated on a first come first serve basis. Appointments are available for those who can not wait for these sessions. The agency is located in the Tamanu Iti center, on the 1st floor next to the US Info store service. The center is near Le Mรฉridien hotel just after the Punaru'u roundabout. IF YOU NEED US NOTARY SERVICES SEE NOTARY SECTION IN THIS GUIDE Cooking gas (see Propane) See Propane Copy / Print Computer/Copy store (Maharepa) Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.482335, Lon -149.808975 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Located in the small shopping center where the laundry is located. They have a number of computers with high speed connections and also copiers. Cybernesia Tahiti Island: TahitiCybernesia Tahiti in the center of the courtyard in the small mall up the escalator beside Le Retro on the waterfront. The Apple service center is there as well. Chuck - It is in the Viama Center Fast Print (City Center) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.539763, Lon -149.566532 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Fast Print Rue Edouard Ahnne ๐Ÿ“ž +68940501750 ๐ŸŒ www.fastprint.pf ๐Ÿ“ง fastprint@mail.pf Close to the cathedral (ok 1 block away) is a copy and print store. They can print photos, make copies, etc. One of the staff speaks good English Standing facing the front of the cathedral if you turn left 1 block you will come to the Air Tahiti office. turn right and its on the same side of the street down about 2/3 of a block Tahiti Crew Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585972, Lon -149.614556 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tehani -- ๐Ÿ“ง tehani@tahiticrew.com -- ๐Ÿ“ง yachts@tahiticrew.com ๐ŸŒ tahiticrew.com/ ๐Ÿ“ž +68987235541 Tahiti Crew can scan and make copies for you For more information, see Yacht Services Courtesy flags Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐ŸŒ www.nautisport.pf/index.php/magasins/nautisport-tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68940505959 Fax: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940421775 BP 62 98713 Papeete - TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ง Seller@nautisport.pf For more information, see Marine Suppliers Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Adresse: 67 av Pomare Papeete, TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838393 Fax: +68940838394 ๐Ÿ“ง oc2jeune@mail.pf Horaires d'ouverture: Lundi-Jeudi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:00-16:30 Vendredi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:30-15:00 Samedi : 8:00-11:00 Dimanche : Fermรฉ For more information, see Marine Suppliers Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap For more information, see Marine Suppliers Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA)Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Yacht Accessoire Michele Baltzer 689-87-74-10-02 ๐Ÿ“ง tyaccessoire@yahoo.fr Marina Taina Michele is the go-to shipchandler in the Marina Taina in Punaauia (i.e. not the city center marina). He carries courtesy flags. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Covid Clinique Cardella Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.541314, Lon -149.566651 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Clinique Cardella Covid Testing 3-20-21 Covid ANTIBODY test - available in Clinic Cardella for 3,800FPX without prescription - walk-in service. (This is to show prior asymptomatic exposure and developed defence , not to be confused with antigen test, which show current active pathogen) For more information, see Doctor, Specialists & Surgeons Covid (What to Do) Island: Tahiti 01-01-2021 nb This information is intended for cruisers - not for those flying in by air. FP-wide Covid helpline number - ๐Ÿ“ž +68940455000 Covid testing sites ๐ŸŒ www.service-public.pf/dsp/covid-19/centre- depistage/?fbclid=IwAR3qxHkVOvC36OMay6N6PegcQ-Eb4JE4yrFw5VgnjNh3koSEPkIUzJ5rGzs Part 1 As at January 1, you donโ€™t need a doctorโ€™s prescription to get a Covid-19 test any more if you have symptoms and want a test, go to the Institut Louis Malarde in Paofai, Papeete. This is located at the junction of rue des Poilus tahitiens and rue du 5 mars 1797 - two blocks behind the Paofai Temple (pink church) near Champion ๐ŸŒ goo.gl/maps/P4MMKNS9iUJgZ3wTA.This is open M-F 0730-1500, S-S 0730-1200. Tel ๐Ÿ“ž +68940416 416/472. Email ๐Ÿ“ง cov-check@ilm.pf follow the signs outside the building for the Covid testing site. Once you find the testing location (clearly marked, on the side street), you go the the first โ€™stationโ€™ where you need to show your ID, and give your phone number (international number accepted). You then go to the next station where you will get tested. They will take two samples. The first is for the rapid test, where results take 15 minutes. Sit in the waiting area until your name is called with the results of the rapid test. If the result is positive, you will usually be told to go home and self-isolate. If the result is negative, they will send the second of the two samples for testing, which takes up to 2 days. you will be given a form with a link to access the test results, including your personal ID and password, and told to isolate until results are in. Test results are usually available online within 48 hours but many have been available sooner. You will receive a text once your results are available. 1-21 Part 2 submitted by SV Kini "I felt unwell a few days before Christmas, on a Saturday. I phoned the 15 (SAMU= emergencies), told about my symptoms, the doctor on duty said they might be Covid, instructed me to take paracetamol, and get tested on the Monday. There is a "Kiosque Santรฉ" in front of Paofai Temple. There was zero queue, I was attended by 3 friendly nurses all for myself. Nothing to pay. They did the antigenic test first, which gives a result in 20', or proves nothing, which was the case. Then PCR. Result 2 days later by sms (I was negative). All quick, free, easy and friendly." Institut Louis Malardรฉ Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544721, Lon -149.573446 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Institut Louis Malardรฉ Pape'ete 98713, French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ž +68987724995 ๐Ÿ“ง cov-19@ilm.pf 1-21 SV Barracuda No appt needed for covid test Required for travel: cost 25,000 CFP/test If you have symptoms of covid: Free Craft supplies Essor Island: Tahiti Essor ๐Ÿ“ž +68940425726 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/myessortahiti/ Corner of Prince Hanoi & Rue Du Pere Collette3-21 SV Free Vol For cross stitch you should try Essor boutique on second floor. It is situated on the right at first traffic lights in Prince Hinoi street. Sells also bras and underwear and shoes. The last floor is dedicated to fabrics ans sewing stuff. Librairie Odyssรฉe Island: Tahiti Librairie Odyssee or Odyssey Near cathedral city center Beside books they have a quite big corner with handcraft articles For more information, see Charts / Cruising Guides Tahiti Memories "The Curios" Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531968, Lon -149.566021 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Memories "The Curios" 40 45 42 79 Near the Sarah Nui Hotel and on same street as Supermarket Maxi 3-21 SV Shiraz Located on Av Pomare V. Hobby craft stuff. Texโ€™Style Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.537729, Lon -149.567183 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Texโ€™Style 23 Rue Paul Gauguin ๐Ÿ“ž +68940421537 https://www.facebook.com/texstyletahiti/ Crew Looking for a boat or crew? Island: Tahiti The local FP FB page might be the answer https://www.facebook.com/groups/1968603029866183/ Customs Papeete Customs Office Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534006, Lon -149.577083 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap The customs office is located on Motu Uta. It is a large 2 story white building with a large "Douane" sign out front. Customs # (689)40 50 55 50. Hours Monday thru Friday officially 0730 to 1530, and open through lunch but they are really grateful if you come not at lunch time, and not after 3.... ๐Ÿ“ง trafficmaritime@portppt.pf ๐Ÿ“ง cce-polynesie@douane.finances.gouv.fr You can take your dinghy over there. Look for the Pilot boats Enter the front door its now first door on left a plaque "Yachting". Present your old duty free certificate if renewing or your green entrance paper given to you at the gendarme at first port of entry. For other customs information contact Mme Frebault, ๐Ÿ“ง cce-polynesie@douane.finances.gouv.fr If you are in the out islands and either need to renew or obtain a new certificate AND have friends in Papeete you can email them copies of the paperwork along with a letter of authorization. Might save you from having to pay the agent fees. Chandlery (see Marine suppliers) Composting head (see Toilet) D DPAM - Direction Polynesiennes des Affaires MaritimeNew Page DPAM Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529407, Lon -149.569088 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap The Direction Polynesiennes des Affaires Maritime (DPAM) has moved out of the Customs building to this new location. ๐ŸŒ www.service-public.pf/dpam/ To request permission to enter French Polynesia ๐ŸŒ www.service-public.pf/dpam/ We are now located in SAT NUI building N ร…รฃ 12, route M, Fare Ute, Papeete BP.9005, Motu Uta 98715 Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +68940544500 Fax: + ๐Ÿ“ž +68940544504 @: ๐Ÿ“ง accueil.dpam@maritime.gov.pf This office is about 2 blocks from Nauti Sport and on the same street as Polynesian Paints. See ๐ŸŒ maps.me or google maps Ship Schedules ๐ŸŒ www.service-public.pf/dpam/transport-inter-insulaire/les-avis-de-departdesnaviresde- commerce-en-partance-de-tahiti-vers-lesarchipels- 3-2/?fbclid=IwAR17lIm0D2zmAP3QJn8WpTjWJM0487jCvgJlTSJPVpNHBArZL6QPxcLqAMs Delivery Service Mo'orea Courier Service Island: Mo'orea Thomas ๐Ÿ“ž +68940564715 fax +68987780320 ๐Ÿ“ง mooreacoursier@mail.pf Found this guy on the recommendation of a friend and then later Michel (from the chandlery near Taina). Nice guy named Thomas. Speaks fairly good English. He drives to Tahiti every weekday and cruises around picking up various items people ordered from stores. Then he brings them back to Moorea and delivers them. I ordered a fuel filter and some misc stuff from Michel late this afternoon. Thomas promises to have it delivered to either the quay near Tiki anchorage or Woody's house if we're off the boat. But he'll deliver it to wherever access is closest to wherever the cruiser is anchored. About $35. Epic. ๐ŸŒ www.mooreacoursier.pf/index.php?nx=ACC By Naoma 10-18 Sent an email to Thomas 3 hours ago andjust received a response. A quote to pick up a 25kg anchor in Tiana Marina an Cooks Bay 2300F Anchor was delivered promptly the next day and the driver even carried it to the dinghy! Recommended highly by Jacaranda DHL Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.546362, Lon -149.588387 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap DHL Express Tahiti Immeuble Tavararo 98702 FAAA. T: + ๐Ÿ“ž +68940837373 F: +68740837374 W: ๐ŸŒ www.dhl.com E: ๐Ÿ“ง mairearii@dhl-express.pf DHL is on the west side of the highway, half way between Monument aux morts and St. Joseph church. Fenua Livraison (Tahiti Delivery Services) Island: Tahiti Fenua Livraison - Freddy Tupuai Phone (also WhatsApp) ๐Ÿ“ž +68989402723 ๐Ÿ“ง fenualivraison@gmail.com Delivery service on the island of Tahiti 8-21 SV Tintamarre This is a delivery service on Tahiti. We wanted to send a dinghy we borrowed (so almost 50kg) from Raiatea Carenage to Taravao Marina. The Carenage delivered it to the docks in Raiatea (free), the boat freight was 1500 fpf....Then Fenua Livraison (Freddy) collected it and drove it to our friends at Taravao. (8000 fpf). Freddy was a great communicator, did exactly as promised, and I would definitely use his service again if I needed to. His services are used by Tahiti Crew and Raiatea Carenage. Global Air Cargo (Fedex Agents) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.557865, Lon -149.605867 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Fedex is just south of the Carrfour at Pacific Plaza, just about east of Art Cuisine Dentist / Dental Surgeon Dr Jacques Maton Island: Bora Bora ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.504809, Lon -151.752174 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr Jacques Maton ๐Ÿ“ž +68940676942 7-2022 SV Imagine reported that Maton is a very good dentist SV Dash Bora Bora I went to the dentist due to a filling falling out, and found out I needed ROOT CANAL! Went to Dr Jacques Maton, located immediately next to Aloe Cafe across from the Chin Lee Market. I was walk-in, saw me in 15 minutes. Xray and diagnosis, local anesthesia, root canal within the hour. Less than $200US. The following day and appointment for a cap, 1 hour in chair, cap and done..$100US. He also included a copy of my xray by email! I paid in FP $ as his exchange rate would have cost me a bit more. His English is very good, office modern and spotless. Dentist Island: Hiva Oa Reported 7-20 that there is a dentist on Hiva Oa. If you have any additional info please send me a note Dr. Yeung Youk Island: Huahine ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.716093, Lon -151.033408 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Jimmy Yeung Youk office ๐Ÿ“ž +68940688800 12-2020 SV Hanna - Correction on location reported by Ocean Star in 2019. See current location using google earth or ๐ŸŒ Maps.me 12-2020 SV Hanna Also I want to add a positive experience with a dentist in Huahine. He was recommended by a French cruiser. His name is Jimmy Yeung Youk, office ๐Ÿ“ž +68940688800 He speaks good enough English and his assistant speaks a little also. We each had a satisfactory cleaning (no x- ray) for XPF 8,000. Doug went back yesterday for repair to a broken tooth, XPF 12,000. His office is in a green, single story building immediately past the Gendarmes barracks in town, not far from the public clinic. There is a small sign on the fence with opening hours. Each time we've made appointments, it's been a two week wait for the next available appt. 9-2019 SV Ocean Star Had an unplanned need for a dentist in Huahine, found Dr. Yeung Youk (Jimmy) near the Avis rental, on 2nd floor above a medical doctors office. Speaks excellent English, fast & efficient. Dr Alizรฉe Lhomond Island: Mo'orea ๐ŸŒ maps.app.goo.gl/TAFq8XWRzsSDV26B8 Dr Alizรฉe Lhomond Afareaitu1-24 SV Hanna As a contrast, I went to the dentist in Afareaitu in January for a cleaning and do not recommend. She allegedly found two cavities in the teeth immediately adjoining the root canal tooth, but did not see the bad cavity in the latter. Highly unlikely that the cavity developed in the past few months alone, so I don't know how she missed it. She was not particularly gentle with the cleaning and fillings and I don't think she spoke any English. Dr. Elise Delpierre Chirurgien Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.477834, Lon -149.778709 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr. Elise Delpierre Chirurgien โ€“ Dentiste. Taote Niho ๐Ÿ“ž +68940561156 and ๐Ÿ“ž +68987303964 Best to confirm Google maps location I got it as close as I could Located between Maharepa and the Golf Course 6-21 SV Sea Glub recommendation Thomas Droy Island: Mo'orea Thomas Droy Maharepa, Mo'orea ๐ŸŒ www.thomasdroydentistemoorea.com/ 7-24 SV Hanna I was glad to be able to make an appointment online, and it's great that he provides his cellphone number on his website for emergencies. Over a weekend I had increasing irritation in the gum surrounding a root canal I had done many years ago. I made an appt online for a Tuesday, and got both an SMS and email confirming it. At my first appointment, it was clear that the tooth needed both a filling and a crown. He had a cancellation and therefore had an opening that afternoon. (I declined because I would have been biking 6 miles back to Vaiare late in the day, unsure how I would feel about that if I needed any pain meds for the procedure). I made an appointment for a week later. The day before, I got an sms asking to confirm, and after a few hours, because I didn't reply, I got a phone call to confirm appt next day. Communication was excellent. They have modern equipment; they were able to model and make the crown and fit it all in one appointment, about 2.5 hours. For the initial visit, then the visit for the crown was about USD$1000, with the crown itself being almost two thirds of that cost. Very pleased with the result and happy to have it done so quickly, and pretty pain free. Guirado, Andrรฉ (Ua Pou) Island: Ua Pou No further info except he is in Ua Pou Pierre Puech Island: Nuku Hiva 7-9-20 Nuku Hiva Dentist: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940920874 Reported 10-21 40-92-04-18. Pierre Puech Look on ๐ŸŒ Maps.me After bridge past Celine grocery go up the hill ... after that ask people. Dr. Blais Rahiti Island: Raiatea Dentist Dr. Blais Rahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68987266562 ๐Ÿ“ง cabinet.dentaire.avera@gmail.com Submitted by Jaye & Irwin on Winsome who have used the services of this woman many times Ok ,the wonderful, very wonderful dentist here in Raiatea..very young beautiful Tahitian woman speaks gorgeous English (daughter of mixed marriage- mother is native English speaker). Dr. Blais Rahiti : her office is 7 kilometers south of uturoa in Avera where there is a pharmacy and medical clinic. There is a Beach where you can dinghy to right next to her clinic which is next to the post office. Avera is the first town south of the bay Vairahi...which is the bay where the Trois cascades hike starts. There are some moorings there and some mud/ sand to anchor in. There is also a small fish coop marina where you can leave dinghy and get fresh water there at Vairahi. Her cabinet number is 87 26 65 62...the only downside is Miri ( her assistant- who answers the phone, does speak very little English so it can be a bit challenging to make apptmts and they are busy because she is so good (ie. Gentle,small hands and very conscious about pain management, clear speaking, and very knowledgeable with a brand new office and equipment..sonic cleaning and camera x-ray all right there).... Wael El-Bakjaji Island: Raiatea Dentist: Wael El-Bakjaji ๐Ÿ“ž +68940663595 Located on Main Street in Uturoa He took care of Vivien and is a dentist/orthodontist. Very good and speaks good English. SV Mary Ann Valerie Azcarate Island: Rangiroa 7-20 Reported that Valerie has a practice in Rangi. If you have additional info please send me a note. Dr Daniel Carnio Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.559523, Lon -149.6075 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dentist: Docteur Daniel Carnio Chirugien-Dentiste Diplome de la facultรฉ de Nancy Immeuble Air Tahiti Faa'a ๐ŸŒ B.P. 61763, ๐Ÿ“ž +68940822228 ๐ŸŒ dr-carnio-daniel.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr/ Location is across from the airport next to the pharmacy Faa'a Note: This is not a personnal recommendation but a referral from another dentist. Please let me know if you visit this dentist and your comments (recommendation from Dentist Dr Guirado, Andrรฉ; Ua Pou) Dr Gerard Cheong Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532061, Lon -149.55952 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr Gerard Cheong ๐Ÿ“ž +689438893 10-21 SV Sugar Shack He is not gentle by any means. I needed a cleaning and for 6000xpf it was hardly a cleaning. My husband needed a crown and he said it was painful. He too received a crappy cleaning. His cost 12000xpf. Would not recommend him. 8-2020 SV Leela Dr Cheong is a dental surgeon in Pape'ete who has done good work with complex dental problems for both my wife and I. He speaks English. was recommended by another dentist in Nuka Hiva for a dental implant. He did an excellent job for an implant (molar replacement) Speaks English. Dr Grelliere Marina Island: Tahiti Grelliere Marina Immeuble Van Bastolaer Rue Afarerii Pirae ๐Ÿ“ž +68940430010 ๐Ÿ“ง molieres91@yahoo.fr 10-21 SV. Me are Jutta are completely happy with marina. She did a better job than we had in Europe. Highly recommend her. Apart from her profession she is also a very pleasant person. Dr Laurent Sautel Island: Tahiti Dr SAUTEL ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838870 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/laurent.sautel From SV Freevol 8-2019 Dr Sautelis a very skilled surgeon in dentistry. He did his studies in USA so I guess he should speak good english. He did the implants on Bernard both on the upper and bottom jaws. He did the stitching then took the stitchs away and then took the print for positionning the new teeth after verifiing every thing had sealed properly. Bernard was very pleased with his job and found him friendly. His former dentist was there to learn how to do it and she finished the job by placing the new teeth. All this took some time because of the healing of the jaw bone. He is located on the Pamatai hill in Faa'a, I think there is a bus that goes there from Papeete Dr Marc Lefebvre (Implant Specialist) Island: Tahiti Dental Implant Specialist in Tahiti Dr Marc Lefebvre Dental surgeon SAS Polyclinique Paofai (Waterfront of Papeete, just south of Marina)Paofoi Clinic (?) Dentists speak english but only one receptionist ๐Ÿ“ž +68940432872 or ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461891 or ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461818 ๐Ÿ“ง lefebvre@mail.pf (11-2019)SV Spirit of Argo Very professional, excellent services and fair price Dr Marc Viallas Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.535255, Lon -149.563545 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Marc Jean Viallas PRINCE HINOI MEDICAL CENTER / PAPEETE-TAHITI 40438485 Corner of Prince Hinoi & Av du Regent Paritia 8-2020 Recommendation from Camille FP Cruiser FB page Dr Marina Grelliere Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531747, Lon -149.553109 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dentist Dr Marina Grelliere ๐Ÿ“ž +68940430010 ๐Ÿ“ง secretariat.grelliere@gmail.com Immeuble Van Bastolaer Rue Afarerii Pirae VAN BASTOLAER BUILDING / AFARERII STREET / PIRAE-TAHIT Near Rue Afareri & Ave de General Gaulle 10-2020 SV Alila A recommendation for the dentist Dr. Marina Grelliere in Papeete. I have knocked out my false front tooth by jumping over a wave. Appointment next day and she repaired it . Also made a filling. Speaks very good English, very friendly and professional. Good work! 11-18 SV Winsome 3400F for visit including xrays, some light cleaning and consultationDr Veronique Perez Eyrard Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.541205, Lon -149.567527 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Veronique Perez Eyard Work phone ๐Ÿ“ž +68940425666 Vini phone number 87739962 Email adresse:veronique.eyrard@mail.pf Can make appointments via email. Located a few blocks from Papeete Marina Veronique accepts cash or bank transfer but not credit card. She speaks reasonable english. Her practice is in Passage Cardella or Rue Titiaivai. It is one street west of the Cathedral off Place Notre- Dame. The street has two names and both names are on signs at the end of the street. If you can find the restaurant L'O ร  la Bouche its across the street and down about 50 meters The building is between restaurants on the left side walking south along Rue Titiaivai. Veroniques plaque appears with several others out on the street beside the doorway. There is an intercom beside the door to get access. Ask for the door code when you make an appointment. Appointments can be arranged by phone or email. She attends 3 days each week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) and works into the evenings. The surgery is shared with another woman dentist for the other days. She is highly recommended by a number of people 7-2019 Highly recommended by this happy customer. I had a metal crown fitted to a molar for $550 US 4-25-2019 SV Nehenehe I had a single root canal. Cost was 24060 xpf. While I truly liked the demeanor of the dentist, her workmanship was mediocre. She made two significant errors, both of which are not really retrievable ones. She inserted the files past the apex of my root and into the boney space She did not completely get the root canal filled with the root filler. In addition there were several other concerns that were minor: She was not using an x-ray holder and had me hold the sensor in place with my finger. She had to retake two x-rays She did not use a rubber damn with also increases the risk of contamination. The dentist did not communicate at all during the procedure and this lead to problems at two points. I was not offered a lead apron or safety glasses. She did a great job of numbing my jaw, it was the best job of freezing me I have ever experienced at a dentist. Her office and operatory was beautifully clean and up to date, she was on time and very friendly. She spoke English well. I still like her but would probably seek another dentist that had better technicalskills. 11-2018 Linda just had her teeth cleaned and some bonding of a chipped tooth. She came home singing Veronique's praises! Position 17 32.468 S 149 34.053 W Dr. Anne-Laure Levaudi Island: Tahiti Anne-Laure Levaudi 9 Norte Dame Place ๐Ÿ“ž +68940434729 dr.levaudi@gmail SV Cheyenne. I had two problem crowns replaced with all Zirconium crowns, two large cavities under the crowns filled, and a root canal. She seemed very professional and conscientious about the work. She speaks adequate English for basic communications, and her assistant speak a little better English. For more complicated discussions we used a translater on her computer since she wanted to be sure I was completely clear on the issues. I am happy with the results and would recommend her to others. Dr. Jeffery Leogite Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536763, Lon -149.567236 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr. Jeffery Leogite Dentist Surgeon 35, Rue des Ecoles 98714 Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +68940482045 Located near corner of Rue des Ecoles and Rue Albert Leboucher. GPS position not exact but very close Speaks excellent English Dr. Justine Fabre (Taravoa -Port Phaeton) Island: Tahiti Dr. Justine Fabre Port Phaeton, Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68940579908 Located in the Centre Taimoe Bldg. 2nd floor across from the Super U on RT 3. The main number forCentre Taimoe is ๐Ÿ“ž +68987794824 10-2020 SV Baloo She cleaned and x-rayed our teeth โ€“ 15000 FRS each. Bob had one tooth pulled. She also does implants. Cost for an implant from start to finish is 205,000 FRS. She speaks English. Very happy with her work. In the same office is an orthodontist, another dentist, and a dermatologist. All our appointments were for 9:30 Tuesday, first come, first serve. Dr. Leroy Guillaume Chirurgien Island: Tahiti Dr. Leroy Guillaume Chirurgien-Dentiste ๐Ÿ“ž +68940430620 ๐Ÿ“ง cabinetleroy@mail.pf Imm Santa Anna, Ag Des Poilus Tahitiens, Papeete. 6-21 SV Sugar Shack Recommendation Dr. Maxence Sand Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.539882, Lon -149.566346 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dental Surgeon Dr. Maxence Sand Cabinet Dentaire 16 rue Edouard Ahne BP 614 987 13 Papeete Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68940420205 ๐Ÿ“ง Drsandmaxence@gmail.com Next to Fast Print He speaks English 10-2020 Sugar Shack Matt had a filling that was bothering him so we emailed him on a Sunday (during a holiday weekend) thinking we would not hear from him until Tuesday. However, we got a reply within a few hours with an appointment date and time! Matt ended up having a very infected wisdom tooth that had to be extracted and a neighboring tooth with a cavity that had to be filled. Dr. Sand was very good, offered to reschedule so we could think about it, and when we declined got to work. He was as gentle as can be expected for having a tooth pulled, and provided a prescription for antibiotics, gauze, and pain meds. He was efficient, and reasonably priced. The work in the ๐ŸŒ U.S. would have cost well over $1000 with insurance and Matt walked out less than $200 plus medicine costs at pharmacy for $25. 2-21 SV Venture Lady Happy for you to include following recommendation in the TCG for Dr Maxence Sand Highlyrecommend. Good English speaker with extremely well equipped/modern surgery. I had complex root canal treatments in Oct 20. Then I broke a tooth in January 21 and he repaired it with a crown within 24 hrs so that we didnโ€™t miss a weather window to depart Papeete. 11-2020 SV Tintamarre Recommended. Speaks good English. Nice surgery. I only needed a check up and clean, but know other cruisers needing more major treatment who were very happy 9-2020 SV Shiraz Young French dentist. Speaks good English. Modern clean facility on the first floor. I recommend him. 11-18 We both had dental work, crowns and extraction. Very satisfied. Near Cathedral Center City. Turn up the street that Air Tahiti is on and about 3/4 same side of the street next to a copy store is an entrance to his office - 1st floor (2nd floor to North Americans) 10-18 SV Little Wing Can highly recommend Dr Maxence. He is a very gentle and thorough dentist. I found that my french was not up to par to fully communicate some of the discussion about what needed to be done to have a root canal and crown. Emailing was a great way to set up an appointment and discuss any concerns that one may have about any procedures. I would certainly recommend Dr. Sand Maxence for any dental work. List of all Medical Professionals in FP Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.cps.pf/professionnels-de-sante Serge Richmond Island: Tahiti Serge Richmond ๐Ÿ“ž +68940429444 PK 03.5 COTE MER / RESIDENCE HEITIARE / PIRAE-TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ง dr.sergerichmond@gmail.com 8-2020 Recommended by SV KONBREO Just had a root canal done by Serge Richmond. Was really great. And not expensive Diesel / gas Bora Bora Total (Duty Free) Island: Bora Bora ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.499303, Lon -151.7547 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Total Station has a dock with enough water to pull up and ๐ŸŒ fuel.They accept duty free fuel certificate but do not have a copy machine. Be sure to bring a copy of the certificate, boat docks and passport. Pacific station of Fakarava (Duty Free) Island: Fakarava ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.055805, Lon -145.620471 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Fuel Station Rotova Fakarava open 8-2019 Vessel able to come alongside and pump directly into the vessel. 10-2019 reported Duty Free diesel is now available with proper paperwork Mobil Station Autona (Duty Free) Island: Hiva 'Oa ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -9.805631, Lon -139.03097 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap On the pier in Autona, Hiva Oa Duty Free available with paperwork Huahine Total (Duty Free) Island: Huahine ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.714361, Lon -151.033951 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Total station located next to the supermarket in fare. Easily accessible from the main dock but does NOT have the capability to pump from the main dock as its across the street. But they do have a dolly to use for your jerry jugs Makemo Magazin Island: Makemo Fuel is available in Makemo. Try one of the magazins Mo'orea Mobil Station (Duty Free) Island: Mo'oreaGPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.501737 Longitude: -149.817083 The gas station in Cooks Bay does sell duty free fuel but you need to pay in cash. As of 9-18 the pump on the end of the dock is now working for diesel and gas. Usually a very quiet place to fuel. The dock is small but with no wind or wakes it works out nicely. Small store in gas station carrying fresh bread, fruits, oil, etc Mobil Station Taiohae (Duty Free) Island: Nuku Hiva ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -8.921456, Lon -140.094397 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Fuel station on the pier in Taiohae Long hose will reach boats med moored Duty Free Available with correct paperwork Raiatea Shell (Duty Free) Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.729303, Lon -151.443114 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Shell station located next to the public docks in Uturoa. Across the street from the supermarkets Beware if the trades are blowing strong it may be difficult to get off these docks 4-21 SV Aquarius Reported The Shell station charges 1500 xpf โ€œ administration costsโ€ if you want to take taxe free diesel ( is this legal ??) And they charge 2000 xpf if you want to fill up water .( you can take as much as you want ) Raiatea Total (Duty Free) Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.724982, Lon -151.448779 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Near Uturoa and next to the charter ๐ŸŒ base.Much easier spot to refuel if the trades are blowing as its much more protected than the Uturoa fuel dock 4-21 SV Aquarius Reported The Total station doesnโ€™t take any charges for the โ€œ duty free paperworkโ€ The water costs 1000 xpf. Lucie Rangi Island: Rangiroa ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -14.967912, Lon -147.633405 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Lucie 87 73 40 26 Mobile Lucie upon contact will bring fuel right to the dock in front of the moorings at Ohutu Rangiroa Shell (Duty Free) Island: Rangiroa ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -14.945305, Lon -147.706632 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 2019 - Cruisers reported being able to obtain duty free diesel in Rangiroa at the Shell station in Avatoru. Jerry jug only 2024 Station is reported closed Customs (Obtaining a Duty Free Certificate) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534006, Lon -149.577083 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap See Customs Tahiti Marina Taina (Duty Free) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585724, Lon -149.616533 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Taina sells duty free fuel but you need to come into the fule dock with the boat. Gasoline or petrol is not sold duty free. 7-2022 Mixed reports by cruisers is the sell DF by jerry jug or needing to have boat at the dock at the same time. As of 6-30 they were selling jerry jugs of DF of diesel. Best to check first (3-2023) Phil confirmed that they do not sell duty free fuel on the weekend. They are too busy with locals fueling up to mess around with the duty free paperwork. In an "emergency" they will sell duty free, but they are not keen to do so. The fuel dock hours are 0630-1200, 1300-1600. Tahiti Mobil (near City Marina) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531893, Lon -149.571021 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap about 15 minute walk Drop Propane / cooking gas bottles here Walk past the ferry terminal to roundabout. Turn left - on left about 1/2 kilometer. Tahiti Shell (near City Marina) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.535843, Lon -149.565524 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap A bit further than Total. Walk up Hihano Blvd about 4 1/2 blocks from Round (Les 3 Breussers) on Hihano & de Alsace' 17 32.09S 149 33.55W Tahiti Total (near City Marina) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53573, Lon -149.566634 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Total Gas Station Rue Clappier & Rue des Remparts 2 blocks up from le 3 Bassuers on Hihano & left on Rue des Remparts Tahiti Yacht Club de Tahiti (Duty Free) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.524569, Lon -149.534573 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Yacht Club de Tahiti (Arue) sells duty free fuel at the fuel dock. Will sell via dinghy and jerry jugs. Full keeled boats should think carefully about attempting this dock, especially with any wind. Diesel mechanic Taxi Motu Marine Island: Bora Bora Taxi Motu Marines ๐Ÿ“ž +68940676577 ๐Ÿ“ž +68989439999723 ๐Ÿ“ง taximotumarine@hotmail.com Located in the village of Viatape. Recommended by SV Capall Mara Maintenance Marquises Service Island: Hiva 'Oa Maintenance Marquises Services For more information, see Haulout Jacques Marina Viare Island: Mo'orea Jacques - Contact Info ๐Ÿ“ง jacques.services98@gmail.com We have spoke to a number of people who have used Jacques while in the Viare Marina and were very satisfied with himHe lives in the marina so also close at hand Hio Island: Raiatea Hio ๐Ÿ“ž +68987338955 5-23 SV Malaika He mostly works as a an independent contractor at Raiatea Carenage. Heโ€™s a mechanic and all a round expert on boats Raiatea Carenage Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.735995, Lon -151.485035 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Hio at Raiatea Carenage Recommended by a number of people as a good mechanic For more information, see Haulout Petrouchelec Island: Raiatea Petrouchelec Bruno SV Petrouchka Raiatea, in front of Carรฉnage Service, ๐Ÿ“ž +689877860 72, kapetrouch@gmail.com. Anchored in front of the Carenage 3-21 SV Kini He worked on my engine, batteries, etc and I can testify of his serious thorough approach. He can do watermakers of course. He used to be engineer on superyachts in the Caribbean. Initially qualified in industrial electric engineering. Thierry Duvauchelle Island: Raiatea Thierry DuvauchelleHe will repair any diesel engine or outboard and can handle various general mechanical problems (windlass, watermakers, etc...). His forte are Perkins, Volvo, Yanmar and Westerbeck and all outboard brands. ๐Ÿ“ž +68987784792 ๐Ÿ“ง duvauchellethierry@gmail.com Diesel-Clinic Island: Tahiti Diesel-Clinic owner Adrian Pataki Engineering Technician ๐Ÿ“ž +68987286083 ๐Ÿ“ง svattila@gmail.com Diagnostics, repair, technical consulting Located by Marina Taina, Punaauia Speaks: English, French & Spanish Excellent mechanic from diagnosing small problems to complete rebuilds. Reliable and knowledgeable as to where to get parts and find machine shops. 9-2021 SV Ipanema Very please with the work Adrian did for me. 10-2020 SV Marauder: We are repowering with Adrian, ordering a new Beta Marine inboard through him. He has incredibly helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and for those who don't speak French, he speaks English! He is a certified dealer of Beta Marine engines and therefore also handles warranty work. We highly recommend Adrian and Diesel Clinic Tahiti if you find yourself forced to repower in French Polynesia. Prices aren't that bad, certainly not as steep as Yanmar engines through Sin Tun Hing Marine. The Beta Marine inboard is also built custom to you/your boat, which is pretty cool. If you dispose of the old engine properly and you're a boat in transit, you don't need to pay the custom fees on the new engine! We recycled ours at SOREMAT right next to Technimarine in town 2-2020 SV Avatar We would like to give a reference for Adrian Pataki. We have been in FP for 4 1/2 years. We have used Adrian in several capacities over this time. We have had him watch our sailboat, Avatar, when away on a trip to the US. also several mechanical projects, repairs and a gen-set replacement as he is the Beta Dealer for FP. Adrian has always been on time, does what he says he will do. And one of the few Marine Mechanics that I have been in contact with that does not overbook himself. I was in the Auto repair business for over 15 years and have known good technicians and Adrian in my opinion is good, honest, fair and knowledgeable. Shelly and I whole heartedly recommend him. 6-2018 Jacaranda We have used Adrian multiple times and can highly recommend him 100%. He is very honest and knowledgeable and not only did some work on our Yanmar but we used him to replace a cutlass bearing, align the shaft and do some keel bolt work. Lecler Patrick Island: Tahiti Lecler Patrick mechanics and electrical services Ph:: 87 71 84 18 ๐Ÿ“ง patrick-tahiti@mail.pf 11-23 SV Elvira reported he has retiredPacific Marine -Dominique Fily Island: Tahiti Dominique ๐Ÿ“ž +68987748861 ๐Ÿ“ง pacificmarinepf@gmail.com 8-24 SV Pelagic Life While I'm not one to write a review, even a positive one, I feel compelled to write one now, if only to give back after benefiting from using the guide. We were recommended Pacific Marine by another cruiser who used them and had received great service. We made an appointment to meet on the Taina dock Monday morning. We braved the fuel dock lineup and got to our designated spot. I sent several WA messages and phoned all morning, but never got a response. It wasn't until noon that they replied that they would come and see us on Wednesday now. I suggested that I could immediately return to the anchorage then and come back Wednesday, but they said I would lose my spot. I'm still not sure if this meant I would lose my spot with them, the docking spot in Taina, or both. As I don't want to pay for four days on the dock just for an oil change, I will go elsewhere (or do it myself again). I found their communications poor. It took several days to get a response to get this set up, and it was never clear they would stick to a schedule. 11-23 SV Elvira Dominic and Ven helped us with a bad waterintake in our Volvo D2-55, taking it a part and cleaning everything, changing some parts. Motor is working good. They were kind, but had a very hard time to show up to appointed times, even though we prepared many weeks in advance. The second part they did fuck us up seriously. They had an idea of how to stop exhaust water getting into the motor. They gave us a choice of manual or electric. Then they asked us to order the parts from Ali Express, took many weeks and takes a lot of work with customs. Ended at like 300 $. Then there idea of solution did not work, and they just stopped communicating, yelling at us for costing them a lot of money..... We were already delayed for departure and we had to find a solution in a few days even if we had waited for Dominiqe for many weeks. So please, if possible, work with someone else. 10-21 SV Alila Dominque does all kind of Diesel engines. Now he lives in Papeete . We had some problems with our main engine 140 hp yanmar engine. He repaired the turbo, the gear box, put a new elbow in. For this work he had to take the muffler and the air cooler off. Nothing was a problem for him. He worked so professional and did a fantastic job. In two days everything was done, he understood totally that a boat without engine on anchor is not what you dream of. He really knows his job and we had fully confidence. He definitely is the guy if you have engine problems. We can highly recommend him. 1-21 SV Cyrolia Dominique has been my mechanic for my 2010 Jeanneau 53, since I bought it in December 2020. I have 110 hp Yanmar, and a 5.5 KW Onan generator. Dominique is extremely professional, and as highly skilled of a mechanic as Iโ€™ve ever met anywhere. He specializes in Yanmar, but I believe he can work on just about any type of engine (he used to work for Yanmar I believe). For any issue I have had, he instantly knows what the problem is, is able to articulate it and repair it. Heโ€™s professional, and his rates are reasonable and fair. Because he is good, he should be scheduled inadvance. My experience with Dominique has been extremely positive. 01-21 SV BENGT We would like to recommend Dominique Fily, the diesel mechanic. He did a great jobb getting our engine going again. Competent, experienced and a nice guy. Speaks reasonable English. 5-2019 Kiapa Nui: Dominique is now independent and is not part of STH. Highly recommend him for Diesel work 8-20 ? on a recent FP FB page had 6 people recommend Dominic. 9-18 SV Airborne Dominque is a diesel and electrical mechanic... He lives on Moorea, but works in Papeete. He is associated with STH in Papeete and they had referred us to him when we had engine issues in Moorea. He came out on a Sunday to our boat to help us. When we continued to have issues he met us at the dock when we arrived in Papeete for further diagnosis and repairs. Great service. Speaks English and French. Iโ€™m not sure if he is an STH employee or a sub contractor, but there is dome connection to STH (Yanmar dealer). 2018 SV Amelie Amelie's agent Laurent recommend Dominique and was he contacted directly. Stephen highly recommends Dominique after using him to remove and install a generator. He always showed up on time, great work ethic and did a wonderful job. 6000xpf per hour Sail The Way โ€“ Rudy Island: Tahiti Sail The Way โ€“ Rudy Cell ๐Ÿ“ž +68987300864 ๐Ÿ“ง rudy@sailtheway.com languages: English, Dutch, German Location: Papeete Diesel mechanic: Everything what can go wrong or needs maintenance in the engine room: oil- filters, fuel filters, fuel lines, air filters, anodes, mixing elbows, exhaust plumbing, alternators and (external) regulators (12/24 V), starters and relays, starter battery, V-belts, injectors, dripless seals, stuffing box, raw water- and fresh water pumps, water hoses, bilge pumps, head gasket replacements, valve adjustment... 2-22 SV Matador I have seen many satisfied customers after Rudy has successfully solved their problems. I can recommend his thorough approach, tidy work and great ability to think problems through, resulting in correct diagnosis and permanent solutions. I would not hesitate to recommend his services. 1-22 SV Wandersurf I limped into Nuku Hiva on my Vagabond 39 after a long journey from Panama. Transmission shot and mast track popping off in a section where the wood rotted away. Rudy helped me pull my transmission, diagnose the issue and put me in touch with a company to order a replacement. Healso guided me through the process or repairing my mast. He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful with all things Marine related. He was just someone who helped work on my boat he became a friend. I highly recommend his services. 12-21 SY Mary Ann I want to send a recommendation regarding Sail The Way, both for electric/electronic work, and as a diesel mechanic. He also worked on my boat to relocate a day tank and did a superb job. Lastly, as we had to leave the boat while on the hard undergoing various jobs, Rudy took over the management of all contractors, and when I returned, all was done - and well done. Rudy is a calm, organized and thorough man who knows what he's doing. Very highly recommended. 7-21 SV Harmony - Outremer 5X - Rudyโ€™s extensive knowledge of marine diesel mechanic was impressive to say the least. There is no job related to diesel engines that I wouldnโ€™t trust Rudy to tackle. His attention to detail and going above and beyond with preventative measures to ensure engine longevity was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend Rudy in this field and trust his skills, knowledge and character to get you moving forward under power quickly. 1-21 SV Juffa Rudy is an accomplished electrician and mechanic who managed to repair our Dometic freezer when others failed to do so. His fees are reasonable and he is an experienced cruiser who understands our needs and is a pleasure to work with. When our Yanmar 3YM30 blew itโ€™s cylinder head gasket he again undertook the repairs and got us going in an efficient and well organized manner. We can highly recommend Rudy to our fellow cruisers. 2018 SV Pavo Real I would highly recommend Rudy-Sail the Way for those in need of electrical, diesel and general boat repairs. When sailing in Panama my vessel, a Lagoon 410 catamaran, was struck by lightening. It was a direct hit to the mast and the electrical damage was extensive. Nearly all the electronics on the boat were damaged. Navigation, radar, radios, charger/inverter, vessel lighting, engine sensors and helm gages were fried. I hired Rudy of Sail the Way to do the repairs. He did an amazing job. Rudy advised me to work together, to repair all the damage. The best way to learn about your boat and trouble shoot the things by yourself. Most of the boat needed to be rewired. He discovered many wiring issues beyond just simple repair and reconstructed the entire system including the electrical panel and breakers. All my systems now work better than ever. When we were hauled out he discovered some issues with through hull fittings and removed old no longer used valves and repaired the hull. Once back in the water he was able to get my two Yanmar diesel engine running in top shape. Rudy advised me to work together, to repair all the damage. The best way to learn about your boat and trouble shoot the things by yourself. We were truly lucky to have Rudy available to do the work. He was very busy with repair work on other vessels, including removing and repairing a keel on a large sailboat that had run aground. Fortunately, he committed himself to our job and installed systems as the arrived in Panama from the US. He is now in Tahiti and sailors there are lucky to have such an amazing individual available to their vessels. 1-19 SV Rosa dos Ventos I (Edwin Bovill) am writing this email to give an assessment of work done by Rudy Sโ€™hut on our Brewer 44 Cutter (1989) Rosa dos Ventos in 2018 at Shelter Bay, Panama. Electrical: Rudy Sโ€™hout installed a new Raymarine EV400 Sail Pilot system in our boat Rosa dos Ventos. Putting this state of the art system into our 28 year old boat was a challenge given the age of our boat and the complexity of the new system and fitting it together in an antiquated wiring system etc. Rudy Sโ€™hout did a superb job. He is incredibly knowledgeable about on board electrical systems. The system has performed flawlessly up to the present time. I give him my highest rating (5 out of 5) for the work he did for us and will point out that my rating was echoed by many other cruisers in Shelter Bay. Mechanical: We also had some problems with our Onan 6KW generator with which he helped us. Againhe did a superb job trouble shooting and fixing both mechanical and electrical systems (5 out of 5). Also see Marine Electronics for more on Rudy Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 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 For more information, see Marine Suppliers Thomas Lefebvre Island: Tahiti Thomas Lefebvre ๐Ÿ“ž +68987304063 11-23 SV Elvira Thomas helped us out with an exhaust solution. He is nice, fast, good priced and professional. He is though more of a mechanic than a specialist on diesel motors. 4-23 We blew out our wet exhaust leaving marina Taina on a Saturday. We ended up out in the mooring field in front of the airport. Another sailer called him for us, and he came out on his boat on Sunday to look at our engine. He gave us his recommendation, we got into Papeete that afternoon, and he came and replaced the exhaust on Monday. Heโ€™s been doing a lot of work on our friends boat next to us, an older catana 38 Diesel parts Dieselec Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531452, Lon -149.559538 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940422576 Good English. REBUILD FUEL injector pumps and full bench for starters and ๐ŸŒ alternator.Note: 2 shops (1 service & 1 parts) . Some limited Perkins parts Parts Store: Avenue du Chef Vaira'atoa. This lat/long Diesel Repair Shop is in Fare Ute near the Yamaha dealer. If you need to speak by phone in english ask Manu at the 40422576 or Pierre (his number 40508046) Be sure to double check location as this lat long was pulled off internet & not checked. 98713, Avenue du Chef Vaira'atoa, Pape'ete, French Polynesia 1-21 SV BENGT We highly recommend Dieselelec (under diesel parts). They did a great jobb renovating our injectors and injector pump. Helpful, friendly and competent. Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Address: 67 av Pomare Papeete, TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838393 Fax: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838394 ๐Ÿ“ง oc2jeune@mail.pf Horaires d'ouverture: Lundi-Jeudi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:00-16:30 Vendredi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:30-15:00 Samedi : 8:00-11:00 Dimanche : Fermรฉ 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 For more information, see Marine Suppliers Poly Diesel Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.634342, Lon -149.601884 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐ŸŒ www.poly-diesel.pf/ sell Perkins parts BP 380 589 98718 TAMANU TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ž +68940505275 FAX: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940435396 ๐Ÿ“ง poly@poly.pf Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sin Tung Hing Marine is the local Yanmar distributor For Yanmar and Mercury parts Mahea TEMATAUA-TERIITI SIN TUNG HING MARINE Services Piรƒ ฬˆces Dรƒยฉtachรƒยฉes YANMAR et MERCURY BP:1605 PAPEETE-TAHITI Zone Industrielle de la Papeava ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549455 FAX:68940.454837 ๐Ÿ“ง mahea.temataua@sintunghing.pf For more information, see Marine Suppliers Sopom Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940439119 in Fare Ute Dealers for Cumminins and Nandi diesels. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Dinghy new/repair Esteban Galvez Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.7761, Lon -151.419882 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Esteban Galvez Dinghy Repair Contact: 87 32 67 29 ๐Ÿ“ง estebanggalvez@gmail.com SV Phoenix Raiatea Located near 3 waterfall bay We put tractor air chambers inside, we patch any holes it may have, and eventually we paint them with special paint. 7-2021 SV Domini Esteban is fantastic. He managed to save our dinghy which, after going over a metal spike at night, had a massive hole ripped out of two of the three chambers. It really seemed beyond repair, but with a few tractor tyre inner tubes he managed to somehow make it as good as new. He can also repair and service outboards. Heโ€™s charges fairly, does a great job and speaks Spanish, English and French fluently. And on top of all that - heโ€™s a really nice bloke. I can absolutely recommend him to any cruiser with dinghy problems. Blue Composites Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532973, Lon -149.581309 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ง ng@bluecompositestahiti.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68940576575 7-2023 Now carrying dinghies BLUE AIR semi-rigid annexes - PVC ALU bottom For more information, see Fiberglass, Resins, Gelcoat Michael Girard Island: Tahiti3D Technologies Michael Girard ๐Ÿ“ž +68989645864 Rue Tapoa Cowan ๐Ÿ“ง m.girard@sysnux.pf ๐ŸŒ m.facebook.com/3dtechtahiti/ BP 110076 98709 Mahina - Tahiti They sell Takacat (NZ) dinghies ๐ŸŒ www.takacat.com/ Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐ŸŒ www.nautisport.pf/index.php/magasins/nautisport-tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68940505959 Fax: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940421775 BP 62 98713 Papeete - TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ง Seller@nautisport.pf 3-2022 From FP FB Page Nautisport does a fine job of repairsโ€”get an estimate from them first! Call the store ๐Ÿ“ž +68940505959 for indications on where to drop off your tender, as it is near Arue. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dealer for Highfield Inflatables and AB. They had a number of AB dinghies in stock cheaper than the US. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Tahiti Pro Waves Island: Tahitihttps://www.tahiti-prowaves.com/en/home-pro-waves-tender/ 01-2023 Have received numerous reports from various cruisers all reporting that Pro Waves were very unresponsive. Would give them a pass. Disinfestation / Anti-Termite Ader Island: Tahiti After some research, we found the best guy for dis-infestation. He's used to working on boats as well: Company name is Ader Contact is Henri LOPEZ-DIOT ๐Ÿ“ž +68987781274 or ๐Ÿ“ž +68987704483 ๐Ÿ“ง aderld@mail.pf Diving equipment Blue Water Killers Spearguns Island: Fakarava Blue Water Killers Spearguns Fakarava. ๐Ÿ“ž +68989707708 ๐Ÿ“ง blue.water.killers.spearguns@gmail.com Location: Fakarava, close to Rotoava. Can be reached by dingy. Matthieu from Pakokota Yacht Services offers rides to his location. Marc Alexander, the owner, makes great custom built spearguns and can ship to any island. He carries multiple lengths and colors of aluminum alloy and carbon guns, and the attention to detail is fantastic. He also carries free-diving suits and fins. Speaks good English. More info at BWKS ๐ŸŒ m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=231957557506218&ref=content_filter Contact: Best through Facebook ๐ŸŒ profile.php?id=100006891346451 Messenger, Marc Alexander: ๐ŸŒ mobile.facebook.com/ Fare de la Lunette (Prescription Dive Masks) Island: Tahiti Fare de La Lunette โžค Punaauia - Tamanu Center (40 852 800) h Papeete - Cathedral (40 852 808) 8:30-18:00 / Saturday: 8:30-13:00 7:30-17:00 / Saturday: 8-12:30https://www.facebook.com/FareDeLaLunetteTahiti Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Nautisport (Fare Ute, walking distance from Papeete Marina) has good selection of Scuba equipment They can facilitate tank inspection but will charge a premium for the service. They send the tanks out for hydro's Nautisport (Fare Ute, walking distance from Papeete Marina) has good selection of Scuba equipment They can facilitate tank inspection but will charge a premium for the service. They send the tanks out for hydro's 9-19 Coral Trekker They are a Mares agent but discontinue the services after 29. August 2019. I found them unfriendly as they did not sell me the CR 2450 battery for the dive computer without doing service on the entire computer 9-19 Coral Trekker They are a Mares agent but discontinue the services after 29. August 2019. I found them unfriendly as they did not sell me the CR 2450 battery for the dive computer without doing service on the entire computer For more information, see Marine Suppliers Diving (schools and services) Top Dive Bora Bora Island: Bora Bora ๐ŸŒ topdive.com/scuba-diving-bora-bora/ Aqua Tiki Island: Fakarava Aqua Tiki ๐Ÿ“ž +68987734731 Dive Spirit Fakarava Island: Fakarava ๐Ÿ“ž +68987327987 Enata Diving Island: Fakarava Enata Diving ๐ŸŒ www.enatafakaravadiving.com/ en/#:~:text=The%20Atoll%20of%20Fakarava%20in,and%20depth%20in%20.... ๐Ÿ“ž +68987701508 ๐Ÿ“ง infoenata@gmail.com (we prefer you use the form from above link) Fakarava Diving Center Island: Fakarava Fakarava Diving Center ๐Ÿ“ž +68987228204 Kaina Plongรฉe O2 Fakarava Island: Fakarava O2 Fakarava ๐Ÿ“ž +68987755744 Located Rotoava Village Top Dive Fakarava Island: Fakarava Top Dive Fakarava ๐ŸŒ topdive.com/scuba-diving-fakarava-south/ ๐ŸŒ topdive.com/scuba-diving-fakarava/ North ๐Ÿ“ž +68940984376 4-2023 Following up on my post: our ten year old just did his Padi Junior Open Water with Topdive at Fakarava South Pass. A very positive experience, lots of practical skills and great initiation to scuba diving Topdive in Fakarava at the North side (Rotoava) had very good instructors and take safety seriously. I was really surprised how professional the centre is run, much in contrast with some other places we dove Marquesas Diving (Hiva oa) Island: Hiva 'Oa Humu KaimukoCell: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987241995 ๐Ÿ“ง marquisesdiving@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ www.marquisesdiving.com/en/ Mo'orea Fun Dive Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ง info@moorea-fundive.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68940564038 ๐ŸŒ www.moorea-fundive.com/fr/ Moorea Blue Diving Island: Mo'orea Moorea Blue Diving ๐Ÿ“ž +68987745999 Temae Scubapiti/Moorea Scuba Fills Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.490481, Lon -149.90499 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Scubapiti/Moorea To fill dive tanks: $10. per tank, regardless of the level brought in. Theyโ€™ll do it while you wait, and it only takes 10 minutes. They want to see the stamp on the tank which shows when they were last hydrotested and will not fill if itโ€™s out of date. Past the Intercontinental Hotel heading west, blue building, long pier. ๐Ÿ“ง scubapitimoorea@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68940562038 / ๐Ÿ“ž +68987780352 Top Dive Moorea Island: Mo'orea ๐ŸŒ topdive.com/scuba-diving-moorea/ Nuku Dive Island: Nuku Hiva Phone / WhatsApp: ๐Ÿ“ž +689877726 ๐Ÿ“ง 26nukudive@gmail.com Web site: ๐ŸŒ nuku-dive.com/fr/ Services Nautic Nuku Hiva Island: Nuku Hiva Services Nautic Nuku Hiva Whats App ๐Ÿ“ž +68987237348 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/574732529669177/user/100093586062752/ Bottom Cleaning, anodes changes Sub Hemisphere Sub Plongรฉe Island: Raiatea Hemisphere Sub Plongรฉe ๐Ÿ“ž +68940661249 ๐ŸŒ www.hemispheresub.com/en/ There are in the Apooti Marina complex From FP FB page 4-2023 did a dive with Hemisphere Sub Plongรฉe (Raiatea), and they were great with some visiting friends who were on their first dive post certification. Always kept an eye on everyone and was good at explaining our dive plan. Just based on that, I bet they'd be good for someone going through dive certification. Worth stopping by to see if they'll be a good fit. 6 Passenger Island: Rangiroa 6 Passenger Dive Center ๐ŸŒ www.the6passengers.com/ ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/The.Six.Passengers/ ๐Ÿ“ง the6passengers@mail.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68940960260 Rangiroa Diving Center Island: Rangiroa Arnauld AvareOwner Rangiroa diving Center Rangiroa Diving Center ๐Ÿ“ž +68987290618 Landline: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940960555 ๐Ÿ“ง contact@rangiroadivingcenter.com Web: ๐ŸŒ www.rangiroadivingcenter.com Rangiroa Plongee Island: Rangiroa Rangiroa Plongee Tiputa, French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ž +68987776586 Topdive Rangiroa Island: Rangiroa Topdive Rangiroa ๐ŸŒ topdive.com/scuba-diving-rangiroa/ Plage de l hotel Kia Ora ๐Ÿ“ž +68940960560 Eleuthera Dive Shop Taina Marina Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585972, Lon -149.614556 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Eleuthera Dive Shop Located at Marina Taina; in the same building as Tahiti Crew ๐Ÿ“ž +68940424929 They have a website in English too! ๐ŸŒ www.eleutheratahiti.com/en I called ahead and he advised they would fill my tank while I waited and they did. Cost for fill was 80 cu ft. was XPF 1000 They did check hydro date on tank before filling Fluid Plongรฉe Island: TahitiFluid Plongee Marina Taina 4-21 SV Barracuda I did my SSI Open Water Diver with Fluid and recommend them both for learning to dive, and for recreational dives. If required they will pick you up from Papeete Marina. For more information, see Scuba Mana Island: Tahiti Mana Hull, interior, change of Zinc, diving. ๐Ÿ“ง Taaroamea.raimana@outlook.fr ๐Ÿ“ž +68989712557 For more information, see Boat Cleaning STH Marine Taina Marina (Service) Island: Tahiti 10-2019 SV Panache We took our dive tanks to the STH Marine shop at Marina Taina. I asked for a visual inspection. Without consulting me, they decided to do a pressure test and a valve inspection as well. We got the tanks back and loaded them onto the boat. We didnโ€™t use them until we got to Bora. Once we got there, we found that the valves on 3 of the tanks were faulty, rendering the tanks unusable. The problem was that they had only tightened the packing nut by hand. The nut needs to have 60 ft-lbs of torque! Take your tanks to Nautisport for service. Subtechnology Diving (Service) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532729, Lon -149.570883 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Subtechnology Diving Christophe Cicullo ๐Ÿ“ž +68987797061 ๐Ÿ“ง subtechnology@mail.pf Can do Hydros, repair compressors and fill tanksSub Technology is Just past the Naval Base but before the Mobile Station on side street towards the harbour. Tanks in French Polynesia (legally) must be hydro teasted every five years and VIP tested annually. You must have paperwork for each test or it will tecnically illegal for a shop to refill your tank. Another shop named Argos is at the far eastern end of Motu Uta and were re ommended by a scuba shop for hydro testing. Nautisport will handle the testing but at a premium. Tahiti Private Expeditions Island: Tahiti Tahiti Private Expeditions Scuba Diving Center ๐Ÿ“ž +68987711776 ๐Ÿ“ง tahiti-private-expeditions@mail.pf ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/tahitiprivateexpeditions/ ๐ŸŒ www.tahiti-private-expeditions.com/ The only Tahiti based company providing private luxury yachts / superyachts with customized and exclusive dive services, logistics and itinerary planning throughout French Polynesia and further afield. #superyachts #privatediveguide #expeditionleader ๐Ÿ“ž +68987711776 Top Dive Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ topdive.com/scuba-diving-tahiti/ Travaux sous marins du Pacifique Island: Tahiti Travaux sous marins du Pacifique Philippe de Villรจle FB: Travaux sous marins du Pacifique Youtube: travaux sous marins du Pacifique. ๐Ÿ“ž +68989766221 Whatsapp :+689 89 76 62 62 and ๐Ÿ“ž +68987766221 ๐Ÿ“ง pdevillele@yahoo.fr Iโ€™ve a commercial diving company Travaux sous marins du Pacifique ,and I've a sailing boat ( Sun Odyssey 42โ€™) With my diving crew we used to make different jobs and under boats , we can do: Hull cleaning ,and report for Nez Zealand entrance,( sailing boat , yachts and big ship) Anodes changesPropeller cleaning or change ( when damaged) Hull pass change ( without take the boat out of the sea) Inspections + report. Repairs All my staff and myself speak English and if necessary we can move to different islands of French Polynesia 05-2021 SV Ourialys 2 Just a word on Phil. I found him through another contact I found on your guide, and he was very quick and accommodating in getting our underwater hull inspection done as a final check on a boat purchase settlement. He was very responsive in using Whatsapp, and sent boat photos and videos through quickly. WCKI Subservice Island: Tahiti Diving Services Bottom cleaning, underwater work Hubert (Speaks good english) wcki subservice ๐Ÿ“ง wcki.hub@live.fr +68987761491 Doctor (general) Medical Clinic Mo'orea Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.483767, Lon -149.813809 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap There is a walk in clinic next to the pharmacy opposite the reef anchorage in Cooks Bay. You do not need an appointment. There is usually a doctor on call during business hours. 11-2020 SV Tintamarre reports that there is a lab for blood tests Gaelle Lacroze Island: Raiatea Doctor: Gaelle Lacroze: 40664966. Good doctor, takes her time, and speaks reasonable ๐ŸŒ English.Located on Main Street in Uturoa SV Mary Ann Dr Sophie Parisot-Killรฉ GP & Homeopathie Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.535127, Lon -149.563563 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr. Sophie Parisot-Killรฉ General Medicine Homeopathie also Centre Medical Prince Hinoi ๐Ÿ“ž +68940856162 NICE new office, she seems to be just establishing herself so she was easy to get an appointment with. Speaks some English and was thorough and accessible 10-2018 SV Allora Dr Antoine Carpentier GP Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.537893, Lon -149.56808 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr Antoine Carpentier GP General Medicine 3 Rue Paul Gauguin (beside the Pharmacie du Port). ๐Ÿ“ž +68940425667 Drop-in hours Monday/Wednesday 0700-1100, 1330-1800; Tues/Thurs 0700-1230; Fri 0700-1100, 1330-1700; alternate Saturdays 0800-1200 - or with appointment. Note: Google Maps link is very close but not exactly spot on Near the downtown bus drop- off not far from the market. SV Barracuda 10-2020 Dr Carpentier is a general doctor, but with an interest in diving-related/ hyperbaric medicine. Appointments not often needed. We needed a prescription; we called up, were told to come right round and within 15 minutes were in his office. After examination, the prescription and useful advice were issued and we were on our way for what seems the standard consultation fee of 3,600 xpf. His office is at the ocean end of Rue Paul Gauguin, right next door to the big Pharmacie du Port, near Papeete marina. SV Airborne Recommended 06-2020 Dr David Prevost - GPIsland: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544637, Lon -149.573009 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap GP ๐ŸŒ Dr.David Prevost. 55, rue des Poilus Tahitiens ๐Ÿ“ž +68940533010 Multilingual. Walk-in Many cruisers we know use Dr. Prevost in Pape'ete and have come back with great reviews. Not only is he a good physician, personable, and has a great bedside manner, he speaks French and English. He recently moved his practice from the Clinique Paofai to a new location. He has taken over the old veterinary clinic. There is a pharmacy next door: Pharmacie Maeva. To make an appointment, scheduling is now even easier, he has an online booking site. Often times appointments can be booked the same day or the next day. You can still contact his office by phone for an appointment as well: ๐ŸŒ doctofenua.pf/doctors/5fc90f4df1dda7004fb47143 Above info supplied by SV Cream Puff 12-2022 SV Auntie Great experience with Dr Prevost. Easy appointments, knowledgeable and thorough. Nice man too! 5-22 SV Wind Dragon Dr Prevost is great and speaks English very well 7-20 SV Sugar Shack Dr. Prevost was able to see us same day appointment) for 7000xpf or about $70). He was able to refill prescriptions and provide new scripts. Lab fees are separate but can be submitted right next-door Lab hours 0630-1600). Dr. Prevostโ€™s English is excellent and he is very kind and prompt 7-2019 SV Panache We found Dr. Prevost to be an excellent and experienced General Practitioner 2-2019 SV Kapia Nui General medicine and he was awesome. Good English, thorough, comic nerd. He was great, super personable and funny. We highly recommended him. 10-2018 SV Hedonism We arrived without appointment and he advised that he would see me but I would need to wait a bit so he could see his patients that had appointments. That is fair. We waited about 1 1โ„2 hours. He spent about 30 minutes with me and gave me a requisition for various blood tests. We also made an appointment for the next morning to go over the results. The Lab is the next door over from his office. Cost for this 1st visit was XPF 7000 The lab work was 3990 that included various blood work and urine tests. They also gave me a code and password so I could view the results on-line later in the day. (as they did for later test including the Cat Scan. It even allowed me to download the actual Cat Scan!9-2017 SV Jacaranda Highly recommended Dr. Lafitte GP (Taravoa -Port Phaeton) Island: Tahiti Physician: Dr. Lafitte. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940572188 A group of physicians has offices next to the pharmacy. 10-2020 SV Baloo Dr Lafitte administered a vaccination we'd purchased at the pharmacy. (Measles) This was done on a walk-in basis. โ€“ Baloo Generalities Island: Tahiti All medical staff several cruisers have used have been of a high standard. Consultation visits are currently costed at 3,600 xpf (approx $34 US). In Papeete there are two General Practice physicians across from the Tourist Office on the quay. Dr Andrew Carpe speaks reasonably good English and has specialist training hyperbaric medicine 40 4256 67. Walk-ins are often seen without long waits. Specialists and technical procedures are available at hospital and at two private clinics. The hospital prices appear to be substantially less expensive than the private clinics. For example these charges were incurred at the main hospital: Sonogram of neck (thyroid) --$64.80; Chest Xray --$46.80; Consultation with ENT including upper airway endoscopy -- $55.80 (in US dollars.) Hospital appointments can be a long wait but our experience is walkins are generally seen within two hours. No problem since most cruisers are โ€œtime millionaires.โ€ The main Hospital for FP is Hospital du Taaone on Charles de Gaulle ask at the bus station near the Marie if they go past the hopital. List of all Medical Centers in FP Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.ilm.pf/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Centres-sante.pdf List of all Medical Professionals in FP Island: Tahiti http://www.cps.pf/professionnels-de-sante Doctor, Specialists & Surgeons Cabinet d'Ophtalmologie de Moorea Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.548546, Lon -149.785928 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Cabinet d'Ophtalmologie de Moorea ๐ŸŒ ophtalmologie-moorea.com/ ๐Ÿ“ž +68940564000 Arterial Specialist Dr. Robert Bertucci Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544014, Lon -149.575581 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Also in Paofai Clinic. Recommended by 10-18 SV Hedonism He conducted a thorough imaging scan on my neck with me watching and him explaining and pointing things out. His scanner was pretty high tech, he could even tell me that my saliva glands were too small (I knew that from previous treatments). He spent at least 45 minutes with me. He diagnosed my โ€œproblemโ€, it was my Thyroid. Cost for Dr. Robert Bertucci including the scan: 7434 Breast Surgeon Gynecological Obstetrician Dr. Ines Leroux Island: Tahiti Dr. Ines Leroux Breast Surgeon Gynecological Obstetrician (great for breast cancer) ๐Ÿ“ž +68940460437 and ๐Ÿ“ž +68940460427 Clinique Cardella. ๐Ÿ“ง dec.gynecocardella@gmail.com ines.leroux.cardella@medical98.apicrypt.org. Ancien interne des hopitaux de marseille Ancien cheif de clinique A la faculte de medecine de Paris (Former resident of Marseille Hospital. Former head of Clinic at the Faculty of Medicine of Paris) 6-21 SV Sugar Shack recommendation CHPF Hospital Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536955, Lon -149.558266 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Specialists and technical procedures are available at hospital and at two private clinics. The hospital prices appear to be substantially less expensive than the private clinics. For example these charges were incurred at the main hospital: Sonogram of neck (thyroid) --$64.80; Chest Xray --$46.80; Consultation with ENT including upper airway endoscopy -- $55.80 (in US dollars.) Hospital appointments can be a long wait but our experience is walkins are generally seen within two hours. No problem since most cruisers are โ€œtime millionaires.โ€ The main Hospital for FP is Hospital du Taaone on Charles de Gaulle ask at the bus station near the Marie if they go past the hopital. Cardiologist Dr Bruno Ulmer Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53534, Lon -149.558057 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr Bruno Ulmer ๐Ÿ“ž +68940506900 ๐Ÿ“ง cardiovuth@mail.pf THE MEDICAL CENTER (CTRE) OF MAMAO AVENUE GEORGES CLEMENCEAI Specialty pacemakers @ hospital Excellent English Sailor 11-18 Recommended by Winsome Cardiologist Dr IN Sirivuth Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53534, Lon -149.558057 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr IN Sirivuth ๐Ÿ“ž +68940506900 ๐Ÿ“ง cardiovuth@mail.pf THE MEDICAL CENTER (CTRE) OF MAMAO AVENUE GEORGES CLEMENCEAI Dr Ulmer fills in for Dr Sirivuth. Same office and secretary (Sandrine) 11-18 Dr Ulmer Recommended by Winsome & Franco from Marina Papeete Cardiologist Dr Philippe Lionet Island: Tahiti Dr Philippe Lionet40460410 Cardella Clinic 1-2021 SV September AM Very thorough examination, we managed to communicate with my limited French. Also in clinic Cardella, note long waiting list fur an appointment. Cardiologist โ€“ Dr. Gillet Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.54645, Lon -149.58469 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tautiare Shopping Centre 2nd floor ๐Ÿ“ž +68940822121 SECRETARIAT GILLET ๐Ÿ“ง secretariatgillet@gmail.com 10-2019 Recommended by SV Panache Dr. Gillet is an experienced Cardiologist and able to perform a range of tests right in his office (ECG, Echocardiogram, etc.). His office is located in a two-story professional building, east (i.e. towards downtown) of the parking garage at the Faaโ€™a Carrefour, across a small street but on the same side of the main road. Chiropractor - Ben Eastwood Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.557919, Lon -149.606282 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap La Colonne Vitale Ben Eastwood ๐Ÿ“ž +68989294329 ๐Ÿ“ง lacolonnevitale@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ www.lacolonnevitale.com/ Fanomai Center Chiropractor ยท Massage Therapist 2-21 SV Aldebaran Highly recommended Chiropractor Teiva Levine Island: Tahiti Teiva LevineRue Laurent Le Bilhan 5-2022 SV Seneto If youโ€™re looking for a chiropractor in Papeete, Tahiti, I would highly recommend Teiva Levine at Rue Laurent Le Bilhan. Highly professional, extremely friendly staff and the treatment was outstanding. Clinique Cardella Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.541314, Lon -149.566651 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Located near the cathedral City Central Dermatologist Dr Fennira Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544014, Lon -149.575581 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr Fennira PAOFAI CLINIC / PAPEETE-TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461843 10-21 SV Sugar Shack She works on Tuesdays. She is very thorough, kind, and speaks English. My visit which included an exam and about 12 spots being frozen cost about $65. I would recommend her!!! 5-21 SV Kiapa Nui - I recently saw Dr. Fennira per seeing her name in the TCG...thank you. :) She was as close to an derm you'd find in California. The best so far out here. She took her time, she went over almost EVERY piece of skin (she even slid my boobs out from my bikini top and looked underneath), bottoms of feet and she looked closely at the ears. The only place she actually didn't look was my nor Ryan's bum. She zapped me 34 times. She speaks great English and is keen to practice more and more. She likes having foreigners coming in and the interactions. She listens, she explains, and understands other methods like using Efedex but uses that gnarly cream as a last resort. I had a spot on my arm that appeared AFTER using Efedex so she zapped it about 4 LONG times and really got it. She wants to see me again in 2 months for that specific spot and if it reappears she wants to take a biopsy. She was extremely thorough. She will cut out spots if needed anywhere on the body except for the face. SV Tintamarre I saw a Dr Fennira at this clinic. Very pleasant lady, who spoke good English. Currently (in covid times) easy to get an appointment. If treatment is required the additional cost over a check up is only a few dollars. Dermatologist Dr Picault Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.539905, Lon -149.566324 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr Picault 10, 98714 Rue Edouard Ahnne ๐Ÿ“ž +68940572700 9-21 SV Mojo We both used Dr Picault and found him to speak english and was super efficient, close to the Town centre Vodaphone shop. Next to Fast Print Dermatologist Dr Ruiz Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540534, Lon -149.569559 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr. Solene Ruiz Dr. Ruiz's work website: ๐ŸŒ www.drruizdermatologuetahiti.com Here you can find the link to the doctofenua site and all her contact info. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940422051 (office) ๐Ÿ“ž +68987270022 (cell) ๐Ÿ“ง docteurruizsolene@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ doctofenua.pf and create an account and start selecting which department, location (if you know) and doctor. More and more doctors are going this route. Their whole schedule shows up and you can pick and choose which day and which time you would like and for how long (15 mins = a consult, 30 min slot or a 45 min slot). Across from the Papeete Marina in the yellow building second floor west of Post Office. Very Close to the entrance to Hotel Tiare See GE photo: When you get in that area look for metal plaques with names next to a doorway. It's fairly easy to find once you know generally where to look. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Her office is at the end of the hall. 7-2022 SV Auntie Excellent doctor, good experience. She is thorough, professional, and freezes things off with good equipment. She also advised cutting off one lesion, and did an excellent job of it. Her office is located directly across from Marina Papeete in a the yellow building (Real Estate office on ground floor) and the stairs to get up to her office are at the right far right of the yellow building. This is the same office was formerly run by Dr. Oviada. There is no receptionist at the time of review, but she is prompt at returning calls. 5-21 SV Kiapa Nui taken from a report of numerous dermatologists that they have seen. Dr. Ruiz speaks a bit of English but more than what she leads on to speak and understand. She's a sweet doctor in my opinion. She takes her time with you. I spent a whole hour with her as she cut out a spot that made me uneasy and we sent it to the lab. She also froze off what I asked her to freeze off. She took her time to look over my skin but did not check the bottoms of the feet and ears. I was told by Dr. Fennira that she is very good a surgically removing spots, her speciality is removing spots on the face. Dermatologist Dr. Jean Pierre Bernadat Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.544014 Longitude: -149.575581 Dr. Jean Pierre Bernadat Clinic Paofai Phone ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461818 Recommended by numerous cruisers: Speaks very good English 9-21 SV Kiapa Nui - Paofi Clinic, 40-46-18-18 same office: Monday, Friday, Saturday is Dr. Jean-Pierre Bernadat (his name is on the office wall so when you call to make an appointment you say his name and the help desk will direct your call to his office) Shared office with other dermatologists based on day of week. 5-21 Kiapa Nui - Can recommend him 10-17 Jacaranda We found that he did a good job when both Linda and I went to him in 2017 2017 Naoma Thorough and direct. Kind of a no-bullshit "here's how it is" kind of guy. Dermatologist Dr. Julien Levang (Taravoa -Port Phaeton) Island: Tahiti Dermatologist. Dr. Julien Levang. ๐Ÿ“ž +68987290820 Located in the Centre Taimoe Bldg. 2nd floor across from the Super U on RT 3. The main number for Centre Taimoe is ๐Ÿ“ž +68987794824 10-2020 SV Baloo He performed a thorough, full body skin cancer check on both of us. Speaks some English. Very happy with his work. Located in the Taimoe building across from Super U in the dentist suite, second floor. All our appointments were for 9:30 Tuesday, first come, first serve. Dermotologist - Dr. Ermolieff Island: Tahiti Dr. Ermolieff Paofi Clinic 4-21 SV Kiapa Nui from a group report of seen dermatologists in Tahiti. Dr Ermolieff speaks great English, I've seen him at least 3 times, he's old school, does an okay job at looking over the body, will freeze off what he sees and what you ask for and he takes his time with you. He is very responsive to his personal email if you have it. Paofi Clinic, same office: Monday, Friday, Saturday Tuesday, Dr. Feriel FenniraWednesday, Dr. Serge Ermolieff Thursday, Dr. Solene Ruiz Saturday, Jean-Pierre Bernadat Echograph/Doppler Dr. Martha Ford Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.535127, Lon -149.563563 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr. Martha Ford Echograph/Doppler Centre Medical Prince Hinoi, Second Floor ๐Ÿ“ž +68940836434 Excellent place to get an ultrasound. She is from the US but has worked in France since her education. Speaks perfect English. Very knowledgeable/easy to get an appointment 10-2018 Emergency room care Island: Tahiti The emergency room at SAMU is well run and there are a number of english speaking staff. You are charged for a 3,600 xpf consultation fee and if it is after hours a 4500xpf surcharge. Ambulance service is free. On a recent 3/2017 visit for a broken arm we were seen in minutes, xray performed, reviewed by an on-call orthopedic surgeon, 24 hours of pain meds and a sling provided were provided free of charge. Total cost was 13,600 xpf ($126 US). Knowing our limited French they arranged a hotel at 1:30 am as returning to our vessel with a fracture humerus by dingy was not feasible Endocrinologist (Thyroid specialist) Dr. Jessica Leogite Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.535127, Lon -149.563563 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr. Jessica Leogite Endocrinologist (Thyroid specialist) Centre Medical Prince Hinoi ๐Ÿ“ž +68940430490 Her office was always crowded, but once in her room, she was attentive, focused and not rushed. Speaks some English. Eye Surgeon Dr Thomas Chassine Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.541314, Lon -149.566651 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr Thomas Chassine Cardella Clinic. Phone ๐Ÿ“ž +68940460413 Has full eye examinations and laser procedures available as needed. Speaks English fluently. 3-2021 SV Airborne Recommended Eye Surgeon Dr. Eleonora Zito Island: Tahiti Dr. Eleonora Zito ๐Ÿ“ž +68940460413 CLINIQUE CARDELLA (Near Marina Papeete) Recomended by Steve on Ocean Star who has laser cataract surgery done by her. Eye Surgeon Dr. Thomas Fallevoz Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.54007, Lon -149.566846 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Thomas Fallevoz Route de Toahotu ๐Ÿ“ž +68940482121 ๐Ÿ“ž +68989504005 Across from the Cathedral City Center. Used him for Cataract Surgery. Now after 8 months I can say I would not recommend him. After having the other eye done in Mexico at 1/3 the price found out that the stitch was never removed causing me months of eye irritation. Does eye exams with very modern equipment. He speaks excellent English. Gastroenterology Dr Bronstein Island: TahitiDr Bronstein (See Internal Medicine Dr Bronstein) Gastroenterology Dr Fadi Chakhtoura Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.54435, Lon -149.574842 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr Fadi Chakhtoura. - Digestive ๐Ÿ“ž +68940851010 Office in Vaimoanatea Building across from front entrance of Champion, 1st floor, Entrance A Excellent english and a very caring doctor Gastroenterology, Dr. Pierre-Alain Cougard Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536483, Lon -149.560206 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr. Pierre-Alain Cougard. Hepato-Gastro-Enterologue (Gastroenterologist). Clinique Mamao. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940506900 12-21 SV Kiapa Nui Speaks excellent English, including medical terminology. He is timely, very friendly, skilled/experienced, professional, and has a great 'bedside manner'. We were referred to him by our GP Dr. Prevost. He and his husband own the clinic with their offices and the procedure rooms. I don't remember the name of their anesthesiologist but he was also good (but only speaks French). Dr Cougard's staff of assistants and nurses was also exceptional. The facility was clean, well equipped, comfortable, and modern without being "flashy" if you know what I mean. After the procedure Dr Cougard met with us to give a detailed report of his findings and to answer any questions with patience and detail. When I had a last minute question on the Sunday afternoon before my procedure I sent a message to his clinic email address and was stunned to quickly get a personal reply from him answering my question in a friendly familiar but professional way. So far he's impressed me to the point I'm comfortable ranking him amongst the top doctors I've experienced. Gynocologist Dr. Violaine Bertrand DINH-GIA Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544029, Lon -149.576862 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr Bertrand (Gynecologist) ๐Ÿ“ž +68940425799 ๐Ÿ“ž +689404618 ๐Ÿ“ง 13secretairebertrand@gmail.com NOTE: Address Change 9/21 Moved to a new location. 1 block from Paofai clinic. Between Paofai parking lot and Rue Cook. On Blvd de la Reine Pomare. Betweent to the Galerie des Tropiques and the podologue office. 11-2021 SV Sugar Shack She did a full breast exam, pelvic exam, ultrasound, pap smear for 9000xpf. She is very pleasant and professional. Speaks English. When you enter her office, go to the receptionist furthest from the door as the other person is for a different doctor. 8-2020 She was able to fit me in the same week. Dr. Bertrand is lovely, kind, and speaks wonderful English. For a general checkup she did a full breast exam, a sonogram and a pap-smear for 14000xpf ($140). Her lab is a few blocks away and she will give you a map. Very pleasant experience. Gynocologist Dr Nedim Alwardi Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544014, Lon -149.575581 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr Nedim Alwardi Clinic Paofai ๐Ÿ“ž +68940433360 speaks English Also provides mammograms Recommended by 10-17 Jacaranda & a number of other cruising women. Internal Medicine Dr Bronstein Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.541314, Lon -149.566651 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr Bronstein Cardella ClinicH His secretary ๐Ÿ“ž +68940460415 1-2021 SV September Am I used Prof. Dr Bronstein at Clinic Cardella, a wonderful man, speaks perfect English. Enormously helpful in all matters, personable and caring. He is a specialist in internal medicine, gastrologist and cancer specialist. All manner of internal examinations are available (gastrscopy etc). List of all Medical Professionals in FP Island: Tahitihttp://www.cps.pf/professionnels-de-sante Onocolgist Dr Bronstein Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.541314, Lon -149.566651 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr Bronstein see Internal Medicine Dr Bronstein Cardella Clinic His secretary ๐Ÿ“ž +68940460415 Optometrist Dr. Nochez Yannick Island: Tahiti Dr. Nochez Yannick, Opthamologiste Center Medical Prince Hanoi 3-2021 SV Auntie Recommended by friends of friends. Made appointment by phone for 2 days in future, arrived 30 mins before scheduled appt, receptionist had no record of appointment but remembered the phone call, re-scheduled me for 11 days in future. While I was pondering the wisdom of returning, I asked 1 other patient In waiting room if they thought the doctor was good. Reply was not so much, โ€œit takes him 10 appointments to do what other clinics can do in 2 appointmentsโ€. Never saw doctor, no first hand knowledge, receptionist not friendly or helpful, made appointment at a different clinic. Side note: Iโ€™ve learned it is best to go to the clinic /office to make the initial appointment as you then have a piece of paper to show receptionists. Optometrist: Dr. Laurent Grillot (Taravoa -Port Phaeton) Island: Tahiti Optometrist: Dr. Laurent Grillot. ๐Ÿ“ž +68987322609 Located in the Centre Taimoe Bldg. 2nd floor across from the Super U on RT 3. The main number for Centre Taimoe is ๐Ÿ“ž +68987794824 Offices located at the opposite end of the dentist suite. โ€œMaladies et Chirurgies des Yeuxโ€ (Diseases and eye surgeries). 10-2020 SV Baloo We had basic eye exams. Very up-to-date equipment and a busy office. Speaks very little English. He has several offices in Tahiti. All our appointments were for 9:30 Tuesday, first come, first serve. Orthopedics Dr Christian Sonderlund Island: Tahiti Dr Christian Sonderlund ๐Ÿ“ž +68940542426 ๐ŸŒ www.soderlund.fr/ Cardella Clinic Spinal Column Surgery - Orthopaedics - Trauma 4-21 Recommended by SV September and other doctors in Papeete Orthopedics Dr. Karem DJENADI Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528264, Lon -149.546539 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dr. Karem DJENADI Orthopedics MD office phone number : ๐Ÿ“ž +68940486200 ๐Ÿ“ง karim.djenadi@cht.pf HOSPITAL PRACTITIONERS Hospital of French Polynesia of the Taaone Avenue du Gรฉnรฉral de Gaulle Pirae 98713 Papeete Doctor K. DJENADI Head of Department Former Head of Clinic Hospital Assistant M 1509 Dr. Karem mentioned that one can make appointments with any of the Drs, but gave permission to be added to the list. Doctor P.FLEURร‰ Former Head of Clinic Hospital Assistant M 1408 ๐Ÿ“ง pierre.fleure@cht.pf Doctor A. de JESSE Former Head of Clinic Hospital Assistant M 1278 ๐Ÿ“ง alix.de-jesse@cht.pf Doctor R. LUTH Former Head of Clinic Hospital Assistant M2739 ๐Ÿ“ง romuald.luth@cht.pf REPLACEMENT SURGEON: 10-2020 SV Ziezo Dr. Karem Djenadi speaks fluent English and is a sailor himself. He is extremely professional, extremely kind and polite. He does not rush you, is very efficient and thorough. My husband and I are both Physical Therapists and have worked with hundreds of Ortho MDs and he ranks amongst the top. Osteopath Boyer Marion Island: Tahiti Osteopath Boyer Marion ๐Ÿ“ง boyermarion.os@gmail.com 89 53 22 18She doesnโ€™t currently have an office.. she does home calls / visits on the boat as well! She lives close to Faaโ€™a. 3-2021 SV Selavi Thanks to everyone that sent recommendations for a chiro/ osteopath around Tahtii.... i ended up seeing Marion who was awesome. Sheโ€™s an osteopath, very thorough. Best part, aside from her adjusting my hips/back into proper alignment ... was she came out to the boat for a โ€œhome visitโ€! Not having a car this was a huge perk for us. She was lovely to work with and I highly recommend her. Iโ€™ll leave her phone in the comments if youโ€™re interested. I believe she speaks a little English as well for the non French speakers. Osteopath Nicolas BOUSSEREAU Island: Tahiti Nicolas BOUSSEREAU Centre Tamanu PK15 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987277907 Osteopath Orama Richmond Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.543748, Lon -149.574635 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Orama Richmond Osteopath ๐Ÿ“ž +68987758175 17ยฐ32'37. 149ยฐ34'28.8"W, Aroฤ 5 nล mฤti 1797, Pape'ete She's been doing a bit of work with some of us big boat yacht crew. Located in the Paofai clinic near the Champion supermarket Paofai Clinic Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544014, Lon -149.575581 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Located next to Champion near Marina Papeete. Across from the park. Numerous specialty doctors and surgeons 10-21 SV Hedonsim Paofai Clinic - INFO POLYCLINIC PAOFAI LocationCorner of boulevard de la Reine POMARE and rue du Lieutenant VARNEY 98714 Papeete Contact details ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461818 (Standard and Emergencies ) Other services Medical reception-24h00 / 24h00: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461830 Angรฉiology: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461840 Dental office: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461891 Cardiology: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461836 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461837 ๐ŸŒ Visceral.-Thoracic surgery: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461822 Dermatology: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461843 Endocrinology : ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461843 Endocrinology : ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461843 Endocrinology: ๐Ÿ“ž +689404618431833 Obstetrics and Gynecology: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461811 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461813 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461894 Physiotherapy: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461841 General Medicine: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461831 Ophthalmology: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461809 ENT: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461815 Pediatrics: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461806 Pneumology-Phtisiology: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461920 Psychiatry : ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461836 Radiology-Ultrasound: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940461820 Address BP 1653 98713 Papeete Physiotherapist Steeven Gall Island: Tahiti Steeven Gall ๐Ÿ“ž +68987789092 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940823796 ๐Ÿ“ง gallsteeven@mail.pf VAIRAATOA NUI BUILDING, PAPEETE 6-2020 Sid Seymour This guy is AMAZING!!! 5 stars and more!! Podiatris Dr. Pascal Maillard Island: Tahiti Note: GPS is approximate locationDr. Pascal Maillard Podiatrist/Podologue (Foot Dr. also handles problems with equilibrium and posture) Across from an opticianโ€™s shop and itโ€™s on the second floor. This is what his business card says: Quartier du Commerce - Face Optique Gimond Taote Avae ๐Ÿ“ง pascalmaillard@yahoo.fr ๐Ÿ“ž +68987704830 GREAT guy, speaks English pretty well. (His brother also works in the same field and has his office across from where Heiva is held - 87.29.99.83) 10-2018 Surgeon Dr. Nicolas Ruiz Island: Tahiti Dr. Nicolas Ruiz Telefonnumber ๐Ÿ“ž +68940507112 ๐Ÿ“ง docteurnicolasruiz@gmai.com Location: He works in Paofai Polyclinique and has his office just a few bindings up the road, ๐ŸŒ IPCAL.pf Institut Polynesien de Chirurgie, Bd Pomare / en face de Lร’tac) - entree B/C - 2 emergency Etage. 10-2023 SV ALILA Mike Campbell, ( refrigeration ) had a knee operation and got a new prosthesis. He used a surgeon Dr. Nicolas Ruiz, which did a fantastic job. We can highly recommend him. Urologist Dr. Gonzaque Desrez Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.545, Lon -149.573611 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Urologist Gonzaque Desrez 5 minute walk from Paofai Clinic ๐Ÿ“ž +68940541030 Second floor at the Numero medico legal building, on the corner of Rue de 5 Mars 1797 and Avenue de Poilus Tahitiens. Across the street on Rue de 5 Mars from the โ€œInstitut Louis Malardeโ€. Speaks some English (not fluent) Recommended by 09-17 Jacaranda Linda went to see him a number of times and can highly recommend him 10-18 Hedonism Dr. Desrez looked at my ultrasound and said he wanted a Cat Scan. He wrote the requisition and required Prescription for the dye to be injected for the scan. (Bring your own dye to the cat scan...different from back home)Cost for this visit to the Specialist; 5000. Cost for the โ€œdyeโ€ at the Pharmacy โ€“ 9282. Cost for Cat Scan at Paofai clinic - 41075 (not bad really) Donations (clothing etc) Catholic Relief Moโ€™orea Island: Mo'orea Catholic Relief Moorea Mrs Mareva FROGIER ๐Ÿ“ž +68987292869 Catholic Relief Raiatea Island: Raiatea Uturoa : Mrs Vve Dรฉsirรฉe NEUFFER - ๐Ÿ“ž +68987714829 Cathedral (Papeete Center) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.538088, Lon -149.566149 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Cathedral City Center If you face the church. It is across the street on the right. On Pl. Notre Dame. Within the strip of stores. The door was locked and we had to knock. Someone inside the church helps us find where to go Catholic Relief Punaauia Island: Tahiti Catholic Relief Tahiti Punaauia (Saint-Etienne parish): ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ“ž +68940422899 Croix Rouge/Red Cross (City Center) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.539373, Lon -149.566495 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Charity shop - Croix Rouge/Red Cross is a charity shop which appreciates donations of clothing, household items, books etc. It is next door to the Piment Rouge on the Avenue de Marechal Foch. Marina Papeete (Franco) Island: Tahiti Franco in the office runs a va'a program for at-risk kids. He is connected to many deserving people. Tahiti Crew Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585972, Lon -149.614556 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Crew Located Tania Marina Tehani -- ๐Ÿ“ง tehani@tahiticrew.com -- ๐Ÿ“ง yachts@tahiticrew.com ๐ŸŒ tahiticrew.com/ ๐Ÿ“ž +68987235541 Tehani and family have a charity organization that they work closely with and gladly accept clothing, etc. For more information, see Yacht Services Tahiti Ocean (Taina Marina) Island: Tahiti Tahiti Ocean in the same building as Casa Bianca collect and when they have a good amount taketo the Red Cross Dry ice GasPac Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.560154, Lon -149.570351 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Gazpac For more information, see CO2 Refills Duty Free alcohol Kim Fa SAS Island: Tahiti Kim Fa SaS 27 Rue Francis Puara Cowan, Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +68940545600 ๐ŸŒ kimfa-tahiti.com Supply Duty Free Alcohol 5-2024 SV Ticket to Ride I wanted to follow up and let everyone know that we had a great experience with Kim Fa and the prices were great. I worked with both Jo-Ann and Annick. You can contact them directly using these email addresses: ๐Ÿ“ง ja.liusing@kimfa-tahiti.com or ๐Ÿ“ง a.liu@kimfa-tahiti.com They can give you a list of spirits and wines available to order from or they can help you with choices. We decided on our order, paid by credit card and had the delivery just a few days later. Remember you are restricted to having this delivered just before leaving the country and you will need to provide the clearance paperwork. We were very pleased with the service. Jo-Ann also has WhatsApp if you need to speak on the phone. For those who do not speak French, Jo-Ann does speak English. Tahiti Crew Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585972, Lon -149.614556 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Crew Contact Tahiti Crew for list of available alcohol and processing. Note: You must check out from Papeete to obtain this duty free Submitted by SV Sea Bella For more information, see Yacht Services E E-Bike rental E-Bikes Rangiroa Island: Rangiroa e-Bikes Rangiroa ๐Ÿ“ง ebikesrangiroa@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68987227798 Moana Breeze eco lodge Rangiroa I'm pleased to inform the group that we are opening E-Bikes Rangiroa on the Tiputa side. The bikes are All-terrain electric fat bike, great for a safe and pleasant ride on the Tiputa road. Some mountain bikes and kids bikes are also available. Prices for E-bike are 2500fr half a day. 3000 fr full day 2500 fr/each for a full day if more than 3 bikes. Prices for mountain bike are 1500 fr half a day. 2000 fr full day . 1500 fr/each for a full day if more than 3 bikes. Price for a kids bike is 1000 fr full day flat. Ear drops Ear Drops for Swimmers Ear Island: Tahiti A recent discussion in the FP Cruiser Facebook Page with a member looking for ear drops. Making your own ear drops A quick google search found a article by the Mayo Clinic โ€”โ€”At-home preventive treatment. If you know you don't have a punctured eardrum, you can use homemade preventive eardrops before and after swimming. A mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 1 part rubbing alcohol may help promote drying and prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi that can cause swimmer's ear. Pour 1 teaspoon (about 5 milliliters) of the solution into each ear and let it drain back out. Similar over-the-counter solutions may be available at your drugstore You can find isopropyl alcohol at some of the larger supermarkets, near where you find band aids, etc. It's a small bottle, 250 ml, labeled "Alcool pour l'hygiene cutanee". Hansaplast is one brand I found in a few shops and U has it's own ๐ŸŒ brand.very common mix.. 50-50 white vinegar and rubbing alcohol.. as noted in a previous post Electric motors Chan et Fils SARL Island: Tahiti Chan et Fils SARL Patrick and Laurent Chan Land Line: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940836015 ๐Ÿ“ž +69897777695 / ๐Ÿ“ž +68987784585 ๐Ÿ“ง chanpatrick@mail.pf ๐Ÿ“ง chanetfils@mail.pf Punaauia Winds, Motors and Altenators. Installations 11-2020 SV Moira I have recently had to replace my generator with a used unit that needed to be reconditioned, tested, installed and troubleshot aboard. Laurent and Kevin at Chan et Fils SARL in Punaโ€™auia have done an outstanding job and I would like to recommend them to be added to your guide. A project like that is never easy and they have gone out of their way to see it through. Enipac Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532636, Lon -149.570836 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Eurl Enipac ๐Ÿ“ž +68940427010 email ๐Ÿ“ง enipac@mail.pf In Motu Uta on side street next to Total. Rebuild motors including starters and alternators generators. Made new brushes when unable to find a set in Tahiti. They rebuilt the solenoid on a LP gas valve for Mary Ann II For more information, see Alternator And Starter Repairs Electrical Supplies Polymat Island: Moorea Electrosav Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.535192, Lon -149.56735 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Electrosav ๐Ÿ“ž +68940430485 Rue Albert Leboucher between Rue Clapper and Ave du Chef Vaira'atoa A couple of blocks from the ferry terminal Is a small electronics shop, kind of like a mini Radioshack, they have all sorts of electric/electronic parts, and they speak passable English. 3-22 They also carry computer or muffin fans 12v 7-23 SV Sea Wind This shop is a goldmine for electronic stuff you normally cant find in a marine store. Plus they do repair. Found very small tiny toggle switches 7-23 SV Seawolf Marine Supplies Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.54159, Lon -149.57171 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Marine Supplies Alex and Tom who run the shop are great guys, super helpful with any electrical issues to figure out For more information, see Marine Suppliers Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Adresse: 67 av Pomare Papeete, TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838393 ๐Ÿ“ง oc2jeune@mail.pf Horaires d'ouverture: Lundi-Jeudi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:00-16:30 Vendredi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:30-15:00 Samedi : 8:00-11:00 Dimanche : Fermรฉ Have a reasonable stock of electrical cable, fittings, breakers and lights. For more information, see Marine Suppliers SDIP Lighting Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.535553, Lon -149.55821 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap SDIP Electrical & Lightining (next to Garage Bambou) ๐Ÿ“ž +68940413051 Ave Georges Clemenceau & Avenue de Commandant Chesse For more information, see LEDs and Lighting Sainte Amelie Imports Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.545964, Lon -149.569934 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sainte Amelie Motu Uta Electrical Supplies Carries pumps, electrical supplies, hardware , electrical motors, pumps, etc. For more information, see Hardware Stores Sarl Capelec Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.535802, Lon -149.559574 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap SARL CAPELEC Comptoir d'Approvisionnement Polynรฉsien d'Electricitรฉ RC Nยฐ 7513 NยฐT 532481 Ave. G. Bambridge - MAMAO ๐ŸŒ B.P. 238 - PAPEETE TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ž +68940509850 ๐Ÿ“ง o@capelec.pf ๐ŸŒ www.capelec.pf Electrical supply store. Carries various electrical items including dock cord plugs Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Has some marine electrical parts For more information, see Marine Suppliers Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Yacht Accessoire Michel Baltzer ๐Ÿ“ž +68987741002 ๐Ÿ“ง tyaccessoire@yahoo.fr Marina Taina Michel has a surprising lot of electrical components in his small store. Good place to start your search Carries Victron. 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. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Victron (See separate Victron entry) Island: Tahiti See section under Victron Yune Tune Electrical Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531339, Lon -149.568474 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940508989 Fare Ute Commericial shop carrying a wide assortment of electrical supplies Electricians 12V/24V Services Nautic Nuku Hiva Island: Nuku Hiva Services Nautic Nuku Hiva Whats App ๐Ÿ“ž +68987237348 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/574732529669177/user/100093586062752/ For more information, see Diving Services Bruno Fraisse Island: Raiatea Bruno Fraisse ๐Ÿ“ž +68987786072 E-mail ๐Ÿ“ง kapetrouch@gmail.com 4-21 SV Aquarius Bruno ...just to confirm , he is very professional ( he did several jobs for us )and he is also a nice guy . s / v Alia Vita 5-2020 Bruno is a French cruiser who trades as Petrouch Elec. He lives and works from his yacht in Raiatea, but his son starts school here in August and he expects to be on Raiatea for the next 5 years. He speaks good English Cyprien Island: Raiatea Cyprien, who works partly for the charter companies, but will do external work - is recommended. ๐Ÿ“ž +68987253529 SV Mary Ann 7-2021 Also recommended by Iaorana Yacht Services Electro Marine Island: Raiatea Electro marine Patrick Roger ๐Ÿ“ž +68987710890 ๐Ÿ“ง patricknoelle@capcoz.net SV Utopie moored off CNI I am an marine electrician working in Tahiti since 2007. I have a car so I can help cruisers in other anchorages of Raiatea. Petrouchelec Island: Raiatea Petrouchelec Bruno SV Petrouchka Raiatea, in front of Carรฉnage Service, 87 78 60 72, kapetrouch@gmail.com. Anchored in front of the Carenage 3-21 SV Kini He worked on my engine, batteries, etc and I can testify of his serious thorough approach. He can do watermakers of course. He used to be engineer on superyachts in the Caribbean. Initially qualified in industrial electric engineering.. He is also an excellent Electrican Sebastien Island: Raiatea Sebastien is highly recommended for electrical work, but also electronics repair (and not just to tell you it's broken and you need to buy a new one) ๐Ÿ“ž +68987380504 SV Mary Ann Island: Tahiti Recommended by Notorious Christophe Monnier Island: Tahiti Christophe is a former nuclear electrician who moved recently to Tahiti. He is very skilled and fast. Speaks English. ๐Ÿ“ž +68989541615 8-2018 SV Airborne Yes, I would recommend him... when we first contacted him it sounded like he wasn't interested in the job as he works around Taina and we are in Papeete... but he showed up the next morning at our boat and had everything done in an hour, including going out and getting the wiring... Electro Marine Services Island: Tahiti Electro Marine Services Thomas & Alex are now working thru his new company Marine Supplies. Please see Marine Supplies Marine Supplies Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.54159, Lon -149.57171 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Electro Marine Services / Thomas DUMONT ๐Ÿ“ž +68987313697 ๐Ÿ“ง emstahiti@gmail.com / ๐Ÿ“ง dumont.tpro@gmail.com Thomas and Alex reviews are now listed under Marine Supplies. Click link below For more information, see Marine Suppliers Electroxpert Island: Tahiti Electroxpert Mantuea Champs ๐Ÿ“ž +68987282175 6-2023 We used Manutea. Very knowledgeable and skilled. Speaks good English. Definitely recommend! 6-2023 Another vote for Manutea with Electroxpert. He did a great job resolving several electrical issues for us during our very recent visit to Tahiti. Guy Cordier Island: Tahiti I spoke to you on the dock the other day about the retirement of Richard Lecler. He passed on the name of a recommended and vetted replacement. The guy I contacted is named Guy Cordier, is French, lives aboard at Taiaina, sails to NZ in November every year for cyclone season. He speaks English pretty well as well as French and Spanish. He was prompt and thorough and fixed my stuff in good time. I had a 12v problem he searched out and solved, a 120v he searched out and solved and is going to help me replace my old battery bank and expand my amp hours capacity. He has a partner that he says is more a pure electrician but Guy does lots of other stuff (generator repair, watermaker repair, even epoxy and fiberglass repair). His contact is as follows: Guy (pronounced in the French way) Cordier ๐Ÿ“ž +68987249468 ๐Ÿ“ง cordier.navigateur@gmail.com Petrouch Elec Island: Tahiti Petrouch Elec Bruno Fraisse ๐Ÿ“ž +68987786072 ๐Ÿ“ง petrouch.elec@gmx.com 10-19 (SV Anatasia) I had a very good experience with a new electrician, Petrouch Elec. Bruno and his wife are live aboards on their yacht Petrouchka on a mooring in Taina. They came from Patagonia and Antartica, so are very aware of the needs and problems that can occur on a yacht. Bruno can very well help himself in English. He is correct in his appointments and very honest. He can be contacted for more then only electricity works, also mechanic and computer/electronics is in his skills. Contact on Vini ๐Ÿ“ž +68987786072 or by ๐Ÿ“ง kapetrouch@gmail.com Sail The Way โ€“ Rudy Island: Tahiti Sail The Way โ€“ Rudy Cell ๐Ÿ“ž +68987300864 ๐Ÿ“ง rudy@sailtheway.com languages: English, Dutch, German Location: Papeete Extensive reviews and recommendations for Rudy that cover both Electrical & Electronics see Electronics(Marine). For more information, see Electronics (Marine) Electronics (Marine) Cyprien Island: Raiatea Cyprien 7-2021 Recommended by Iaorana Yacht Services 6-2020 Recommended by SV Mary Ann For more information, see Electrician (12V / 24V) Petrouch Elec Island: Raiatea Petrouch Elec Bruno ๐Ÿ“ž +68987786072 ๐Ÿ“ง kapetrouch@gmail.com 10-19 (SV Anatasia) I had a very good experience with a new electrician, Petrouch Elec. Bruno and his wife are live aboards on their yacht Petrouchka on a mooring in Taina. They came from Patagonia and Antartica, so are very aware of the needs and problems that can occur on a yacht. Bruno can very well help himself in English. He is correct in his appointments and very honest. He can be contacted for more then only electricity works, also mechanic and computer/electronics is in his skills. Contact on Vini ๐Ÿ“ž +68987786072 or by ๐Ÿ“ง kapetrouch@gmail.com Richard Neufeld Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ž +68987731579 ๐Ÿ“ง richard_neufeld@yahoo.com Located in Raiatea. 8-2022 FP FB Big shout out to Richard. He had been exceptional. Sorted out our windlass - repaired brushed etc - came and installed and tested to make sure. Nothing was to much of a problem. Gave us the local knowledge on replacing batteries and drove us to site and even helped take old ones back to store. Cant thank him enough. He also knows every trade and will happily point you in the right direction for whatever you need. Highly recommended... 6-2022 SV Magic Carpet Based on Raiatea, English first language Richard Neufeld has remedied our autopilot electrical and mechanical problems with speed, creativity, honesty and above all competence. 4-2022 SV Kolea I didn't have time before I left FP, but want to put in a good word for Richard Neufeld in Raiatea for mechanical or electrical issues. He helped me on two separate occasions and dug right in for multiple days. His machine shop came in handy for multiple issues, including a frozen watermaker pump that he managed to get working again. His info is in the Compendium. But if you need it, PM me. Also, I had no problem working from the city dock, in at least 15 knots, and found it to be convenient. But it is bumpy from wakes, and you need good fenders set almost at waterline 4-2022 SV Turtle Blues I'd like to echo the comments about Richard. He is currently helping me with a couple of issues and i really appreciate his knowledge, experience, and work ethic! He also knows all the tradesman in Raiatea and can recommend trusted individuals 8-2019 Just wanted everyone to know of a valuable cruisersโ€™ asset in Raiatea. Richard Neufeld is a Motorola-trained radio technician, marine electrician, font of general knowledge and all-around good guy. He rebuilt my autopilot linear drive unit for a third the price of a new one, and he also has a machine shop. If you need anything this side of Tahiti, you might drop him a line: Richard_neufeld@yahoo.com. Sebastien Island: Raiatea Sebastien is highly recommended for electrical work, but also electronics repair (and not just to tell you it's broken and you need to buy a new one) (87380504) Assystem Polynรฉsie Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533009, Lon -149.567728 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap The Furuno authorized provider in French Polynesia is AS SYSTEM Assystem Polynรฉsie | ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549470 | ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ“ž +68987229533 | F ๐Ÿ“ง mchamps@assystem.pf | Plus dโ€™informations sur ๐ŸŒ www.assystem.com ๐Ÿ“ง info@assystem.pf LOCATION: By the naval base there is a roundabout. Coming from Marina Papeete turn right at the roundabout and then right at the next street. Its about 20 - 30 meters on right hand side We have seen them doing some very fine electronic soldiering. Also they work on large ship systems (Jacaranda) 9-19 Coral Trekker I broke my SSB antenna on a Mara-a-mu. They had a stable well done Danish product in stock replacing my 7m pitch antenna. They are kind of hidden in an office one the first floor of the named building. Ring and knock the door heartily to get entry. Deduct VAT against mailed ship documents. Christophe Monnier Island: Tahiti (see Electrician) Christophe was trained in marine electronics by Pochon S.A., the biggest french electronics supplier. He is very skilled and fast. Speaks English. ๐Ÿ“ž +68989541615 Cristalโ€™s Renov (LCD screen repair) Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/583836411756984/user/100077184347359/ Electro Marine Services Island: Tahiti Electro Marine Services Thomas & Alex are now working thru his new company Marine Supplies. Please see Marine Supplies Marine Supplies Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.54159, Lon -149.57171 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Electro Marine Services / Thomas DUMONT ๐Ÿ“ž +68987313697 ๐Ÿ“ง emstahiti@gmail.com Thomas and Alex reviews are now listed under Marine Supplies. Click link below For more information, see Marine Suppliers Juan-Sanchez Villa Lobos Ramirez (LCD Repair) Island: Tahiti Juan-Sanchez Villa Lobos Ramirez Rรฉparation de vos affichages LCD brulรฉs. Burnt LCD repair. 1 Papeete Rรฉparation de vos affichages LCD (pilote auto,GPS...) noircis. Tarif selon taille et complexitรฉ Reparation of your LCD (auto pilot, GPS...) that has turned black. Price depends on size and complexity. Appeler le / Call: ๐Ÿ“ž +68989531713 Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 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) 10-2019 SV Panache 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 didnโ€™t realize this until we were about to leave and didnโ€™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. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Sail The Way โ€“ Rudy Island: Tahiti Sail The Way โ€“ Rudy Cell ๐Ÿ“ž +68987300864 ๐Ÿ“ง rudy@sailtheway.com languages: English, Dutch, German Location: Papeete Refitting electrical installations (DC 12/24V; AC 110/220, 240V), trouble shooter for navigation systems and NMEA 2000 networks, Raymarine Specialist,autopilot repairs, complete refitting electrics and electronics after lightning strike, building lithium systems, installing and repairing all kind of electrical Charging and Distribution Systems, diesel engines repairing and maintaining. Electrical/Electronic services 4-2024 SV Lola Rudy is the best! This guy is super knowledgeable and cares so much about quality workmanship. He is honest, professional, reliable, and extremely competent. Heโ€™s also a great communicator, clearly explaining our problems and his solutions as well as showing us ways we can avoid similar problems in the future. His expertise with boat systems in general and with electronics, solar, batteries, electrical systems is fantastic. And he is also a super nice guy! We cannot recommend him enough. Rudy is always able to quickly and accurately diagnose and solve our problems. He has worked on our Victron Energy system, engine wiring, refrigeration wiring, and he even nursed one of our LIPO batteries back to health. He has also given us amazing advice on how to improve the operation of our system to get the most out of our solar lithium combination. After having super experiences working with Rudy, we learned that he offers boat caretaking services. So we hired him to look after our boat in Papeete while we traveled back to the US for a few months. Our experience was amazing. Rudy exercised all the systems onboard and kept us informed about anything that wasnโ€™t working or needed attention. He communicated with us regularly to let us know that everything was ok. He is the only person we would trust to look after our boat when we are away. Bottom line, Rudy is absolutely the best. Highly highly recommended! 11-2023 SV Ziezo Another excellent job completed by Rudy from Sail the Way. He converted our 12v AGM system to a 24v Lithium setup. All functions including Air Conditioning can be run from solar. Unfortunately he had to spend some time diagnosing the โ€œwackyโ€ wiring that Fountaine Pajot and other parties had installed and streamlining the entire electrical system. I have found Rudy to be very conscientious and detailed in his work. I highly recommend him to anyone requiring any work on their boat. He is skilled in all electrical and mechanical Boatworks. Ask me how I know 8-2023 SV Pole Pole If you want to get any electrical, lithium or solar work done, engine and generator maintenance or fuel polishing and boat care, I can recommend Rudy - Technically strong, very good communications and good quality work 4-2023 S/V Moondance We started preparing for a battery upgrade in November of 2022. Friends of our suggested contacting Rudy, a marine electrician who is currently mooring in the airport anchorage. When I contacted Rudy he came by our boat to survey our existing electrical system. We discussed our present system and the changes that would be needed to accommodate lithium batteries. Rudyโ€™s experience was invaluable in tracing out existing wiring and determining the easiest way to modify our system. We thoroughly enjoyed our Rudy experience and highly recommend him for your marine electrical needs! 1-2023,SV Auntie Rudy is a valuable resource. Knowledgeable and helpful, worth waiting for his expertise. 7-2022 Silent Progression Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Rudy thru a mutual friend and being a cruiser I had jobs and quickly took the opportunity to seek Rudy's help. He is prompt, He delivers what he promises, Above all else he's a Professional and it's getting harder to find this type of service in today's day and age. All my schedule was completed and I am happy once again.. 6-2022 SV Alila Rudy is super helpful and reliable. The starter motor on our generator gave up. He came within 2 days and replaced our spare motor we had on board. It was a very difficult place to replace it, but Rudy didn't give up. We still had a lot of fun in the process. I was glad he helped so quickly because I was alone on board during that time and needed the generator to run the watermaker. I can only highly recommend Rudy. 3-22 SV Full Monty If youโ€™re looking for someone who knows their way around electronics, Rudyโ€™s the guy! He has no ego and is only concerned with doing a fabulous job. (Donโ€™t let him tell you otherwise, but he is also exceptional at fiberglass repair work!) He has the mind & the knack for electronics. I have watched him work on other boats, and we have troubleshooted on mine. Highly impressive! Having been in Panama for a few years, he also has experience working with vessels struck by lightening. Heโ€™s the type of repair person everyone hopes for & wish youโ€™d found from the beginning. 2-22 SV CAPALL MARA I am writing to recommend Rudy of 'Sail The Way'. He was mentioned to us by other cruisers after we had a near lightning strike. He came promptly to our boat to discuss our issues. He was knowledgeable and courteous. He inspected for lightning damage. He tracked another complex but unrelated problem we had with a recent lithium battery installation. We are thoroughly happy with his good work. 2-22 SV Matador I can thoroughly recommend Rudy for electronics and electrical work. I have witnessed his work over a couple of years and his knowledge and work has always been excellent. I believe you can have complete confidence in a professional and timely service. . 1-22 SV Del Mar Rudy did some electrical work on our boat Del Mar while we were in Nuku Hiva French Polynesia. He did an amazing job at a very fair price. We had had a persistent electrical issue (stray current) resulting in quickly deteriorating anodes on our folding props. Rudy had the specialist tools (SeaBis stray current detector), knowledge and patience to not only resolve the issue but he also took the time to make sure I understood the root cause and how to resolve similar issues in the future. Rudy is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced expert with a high level of genuinity. I very much recommend Rudy of you have any electrical, electronic or mechanical work you need completed on your vessel. 1-22 S/V Fleur Rudy did a first class job of sorting out an electrical problem on my boat, quicky and with no fuss. I highly recommend his services. 12-21 SV Mary Ann I want to send a recommendation regarding Sail The Way, both for electric/electronic work, and as a diesel mechanic. He also worked on my boat to relocate a day tank and did a superb job. Lastly, as we had to leave the boat while on the hard undergoing various jobs, Rudy took over the management of all contractors, and when I returned, all was done - and well done. Rudy is a calm, organized and thorough man who knows what he's doing. Very highly recommended. 7-21 SV Harmony - Outremer 5X - Rudy was an exceptional resource in working through our B&G Zeus III system to solve and calibrate the auto-pilot system and failures to water ingress from a previous poor installation. A pleasure to work with and extraordinarily effective at troubleshooting and creative outside the box thinking. I would absolutely recommend Rudy to anyone for anything in this realm throughout French Polynesia. He will solve you problem, rest assured. 2-21 SV Spirit of Argo Rudy is one of those rare talented, methodical and efficient Ship Wright's. He can diagnosis and fix problems quickly. Finding someone like that is great, but Rudy offers something more. He is also a patient teacher, happy to train you to understand and fix your own boat. Fortunately he anchored next to us in the Marquesas on his way to Tahiti. Autopilot:. We had an intermittent fault we just could not diagnose despite immeasurable emails with the manufacturer. Rudy diagnosed the problem right away. A failing internal seal. He had the tools and patience to not only fix the problem, but train us to repair the hydraulic system ourselves should a seal fail again in the future. Invaluable knowledge! Stray current:. How do stray currents pop up on an otherwise sound boat after a decade? Rudy taught us how! We were questioning why one section of standing rigging failed when Rudy came up with the suggestion to check for stray current on the boat. We had no idea where to start, let alone how to track it down. Rudy had all the tools to do a quick test of the hypothesis. Yes, we had a live stray current. He was so efficient at zeroing it in to some corrosion near a sea cock we would never have spotted under the engine. Probably saved our boat! This guy is good! 1-19 SV Rosa dos Ventos I (Edwin Bovill) am writing this email to give an assessment of work done by Rudy Sโ€™hut on our Brewer 44 Cutter (1989) Rosa dos Ventos in 2018 at Shelter Bay, Panama. Electrical: Rudy Sโ€™hout installed a new Raymarine EV400 Sail Pilot system in our boat Rosa dos Ventos. Putting this state of the art system into our 28 year old boat was a challenge given the age of our boat and the complexity of the new system and fitting it together in an antiquated wiring system etc. Rudy Sโ€™hout did a superb job. He is incredibly knowledgeable about on board electrical systems. The system has performed flawlessly up to the present time. I give him my highest rating (5 out of 5) for the work he did for us and will point out that my rating was echoed by many other cruisers in Shelter Bay. Mechanical: We also had some problems with our Onan 6KW generator with which he helped us. Again he did a superb job trouble shooting and fixing both mechanical and electrical systems (5 out of 5). 2018 SV Pavo Real I would highly recommend Rudy-Sail the Way for those in need of electrical, diesel and general boat repairs. When sailing in Panama my vessel, a Lagoon 410 catamaran, was struck by lightening. It was a direct hit to the mast and the electrical damage was extensive. Nearly all the electronics on the boat were damaged. Navigation, radar, radios, charger/inverter, vessel lighting, engine sensors and helm gages were fried. I hired Rudy of Sail the Way to do the repairs. He did an amazing job. Rudy advised me to work together, to repair all the damage. The best way to learn about your boat and trouble shoot the things by yourself. Most of the boat needed to be rewired. He discovered many wiring issues beyond just simple repair and reconstructed the entire system including the electrical panel and breakers. All my systems now work better than ever. When we were hauled out he discovered some issues with through hull fittings and removed old no longer used valves and repaired the hull. Once back in the water he was able to get my two Yanmar diesel engine running in top shape. Rudy advised me to work together, to repair all the damage. The best way to learn about your boat and trouble shoot the things by yourself. We were truly lucky to have Rudy available to do the work. He was very busy with repair work on other vessels, including removing and repairing a keel on a large sailboat that had run aground. Fortunately, he committed himself to our job and installed systems as the arrived in Panama from the US. He is now in Tahiti and sailors there are lucky to have such an amazing individual available to their vessels. 2017 SV Tavae ,Venezia 42 (1998) various seasons en Panama with some problems to solve or new installations. I never had enough confidence in the professionals I was presented till a day end 2017 when an english sailor presented me Rudy who just arrived Shelterbay as a very skillfull Dutch for electricity, electronic, mecanic. Rudy changed all the systรจme of refrigeration/freezer, took abt 1000 ๐ŸŒ m.of useless cables put during all these years. Install solar panels which gave us full electricity independence (no more generator abt 6 hours a day just for the fridge and water maker). Total service of the 2 Yanmar engines, changed the propellers, verify and change seals of saildrive. Checked the rigging, etc . He tried hard to teach me how to repair in caseโ€ฆ Rudy KNOWS and find out to solve and on top, a very nice fellow. Just meet him and use his tremendous skill. Emergency contacts JRCC Papeete (Rescue Center) Island: Tahiti JRCC Papeete JRCC ๐ŸŒ www.jrcc.pf or call 16 by phone or VHF ๐Ÿ“ง contact@jrcc.pf and we watch the following frequencies: VHF 16 HF 2182.0 USB, 8291.0 USB JRCC TAHITI Centre de coordination de sauvetage aรฉro maritime de Polynรฉsie Franรงaise Joint Rescue Coordination Centre French Polynesia BP 9420 โ€“ 98715 Papeete CMP Urgence 24/24 : 16 โ€“ International : ๐Ÿ“ž +68940541616 Administratif : ๐Ÿ“ž +68940541615 โ€“ Fax : ๐Ÿ“ž +68940423915 Iridium : ๐Ÿ“ž +881641425630 Inm-C: 422 799 192 Site internet : ๐ŸŒ www.jrcc.pf If you have a medical emergency and can not get to someone who speaks English contact JRCC Papeete and they will coordinate for you Medical Emergency Island: Tahiti For any location in FP Contact JRCC Papeete (see listing JRCC Papeete) Port, Police, Fire & Ambulance Island: Tahiti Papeete Port Control VHF 12 Emergency line ๐Ÿ“ž +68940421212 Dial: Ambulance 15 Fire 18 Police 17 Epirb Electrosav Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.535192, Lon -149.56735 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Electrosav 5-2023 SV Cream Puff I had a replacement battery made at ELECTROSAV. It took 2 days For more information, see Electrical Supplies Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 5-2022 STH marine just got their certification to program and replace batteries for ACR ARTEX. 11-22 SV Hedonism UPDATE: Shortly after this was posted we took 3 ACR products in to take advantage of now having a battery replacement service available. They took the battery information for our units and advised that they would order the batteries for our units (1 EPIRB and 2 PLBs) once they had orders for 10. Of course, they would have to come by Ocean freight so add a month or two. At the end of August we went into the store to get an update and there was no-one to help us at that time. We were given an email address to contact the person responsible so we emailed him. We did get a "read receipt" but no answer. We went in yet again in October and the gentleman was there. He advised us that they still did not have the number of required batteries to order so the battery order had yet to be submitted to their supplier. He was going to advise us once the order was placed and as of today, nothing. So, if you want to get your recertification done at STH you probably need to plan a year or so ahead! Or order your own batteries. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Epoxy supplies Ace Hardware Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531449, Lon -149.571269 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ace Epoxy and fiberglass fillers For more information, see Hardware Stores Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Nautisport Has epoxy, fillers and polyester resin. Plus fiberglass cloth For more information, see Marine Suppliers Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ocean 2000 Carries Sea Hawk epoxy & supplies For more information, see Marine Suppliers Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap STH Sin Tung Hing has a limited stock of resins but a good supply of the west system powders. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap TYA Michele has carried West System products in the pasr For more information, see Marine Suppliers Exterminator (Roaches, Ants, Termites) Ader (Pest Control) Island: Tahiti Ader Henri Lopez-Diot (French & Spanish) ๐Ÿ“ง aderld@mail.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68987781274 Termite treatment - Must be out of the water 30,000F Cockroaches, ants, etc can do treatment in the water 20,000F Pestolero Island: Tahiti PESTOLERO ๐Ÿ“ž +68989255329 ๐Ÿ“ง greg.pestolero@gmail.com 4-2023 SV S/V Windward Termite and pest treatment. Greg uses several advanced methods such as microwave technology and poison injection with high pressure pumps. Boat can be in water but requires access to 220V. Recommended procedure is to use the Taina Marina Technical Pontoon. Treatments vary from just a few hours to a full day, depending on severity and might require more than one session. Greg is friendly and professional and speaks both French and English. F Fabrics, Sewing supplies Carreira Industries Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533918, Lon -149.566615 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Carreira Industries Sรฉbastien Lutgen ๐Ÿ“ž +68989546890 ๐Ÿ“ง textech.distribution@gmail.com Located: Taravoa Background: For many years Carreira was the go to store for Sunbrella and canvas supplies in Papeete. During the pandemic they closed down. In Dec 2020 it was reported they moved. A cruiser obtained the new number and called them. Anyway, I just spoke to Sรฉbastien the guys that runs Carreira, which I think is under a different name. He gave his email, since they are in Taravao now, and he doesn't speak much english he prefers to deal with people by email with details or what they need rather then the phone... When I called him I actually asked him if it was Carreira where i was calling and he said yes. I explained to him that, people were wondering if he was still in business and he said โ€yes" but now we are in Taravao โ€œ I said people have been trying to reach Carreira but the old number doesn't work, so he told me he will text me the new email with his name and telephone number and he did right away, hope that helps.... Biminis, dodgers, cushions, yacht interiors etc. Wide stock of sunbrella, fasteners, webbing, thread, foam open cell and nonwater retaining foam. They will also reburish boat interiors. Mark Bland is best contact with reasonable English. For more information, see Misc. Dacron Canvas Island: Tahiti If you want Dacron Canvas there is Awning Shop near the Chinese Temple on Ave George Clemenceau. It is around the corner from a shop which sells seat covers for cars Polynesian Prints Island: Tahiti If you want polynesian prints a walk around the market area will astound you with choices. Tahiti Distribution Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.541225, Lon -149.554225 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Distribution ๐Ÿ“ž +68940427056 ๐ŸŒ tahitidistribution.com/ ๐Ÿ“ง contact@tahiti-distribution.com For more information, see Canvas Supplies Ferry Apetahi Express Ferry Island: Tahiti Apetahi Express ferry ๐ŸŒ www.apetahiexpress.pf. 3-2022 The Apetahi Express ferry goes between Tahiti, Bora Bora, Raiatea, Tahaโ€™a, Huahine. Reserve online at check schedules at ๐ŸŒ www.apetahiexpress.pf. They offer senior discounts (60+ years) and resident discounts (show CD). Typical one-way ticket is 7700f ($77). Discounts available at the ticket offices (not online). Ferries run from Tahiti westward (Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaโ€™a, Bora Bora) on Sun., Wed., Fri. and the return trip back to Tahiti on Mon., Thurs., Sat.. Aremiti Ferry Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534806, Lon -149.56904 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐ŸŒ www.aremiti.net/ 9-18 Two Aremeti ferries service Mo'orea and Papeete Costs: Adults 1500f, Senior 950F (Weekday) Aremeti II Departure from Mo'orea (M-W 07:45), (Thurs-Fri 08:30) (M-W 11:00), (Thurs 12:30), (Thurs-Fri 14:45) (Thurs 15:00), (Fri 16:15) Departure from Papeete M-W 06:00, (M-W 09:00), (Thurs-Fri 08:30), (Wed 11:00), (M-W 12:45),(Thurs 13:45), (Fri 15:00, 17:45) Aremeti V Departure from Mo'orea (M-F 05:20), (M-F 06:50), (Tues 14:45) (M-Thurs 16:45) Departure from Papeete (M-F 06:05), (Tues 09:00), (M-Thur 16:00, 17:30) (Fri 16:15) Terevau Ferry Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534806, Lon -149.56904 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Terevau ferry (red one that says Vodafone on the side). This ferry also runs back and forth to Mo'orea. This is a faster ferry about 45 minutes. 9-2018 Terevau is a few minutes faster and slightly cheaper. Cost: Adults 1160F, Residents 1000F, Seniors 950F. (Weekday) Departure from Mo'orea: 05:55, 07:25, 09:00, 12:15, 14:45, 16:40 Departure from Papeete: 06:40, 08:10, 11:30, 14:00, 15:55, 17:25 Download App Terevau Download the app for schedules Vaearai Ferry Island: Tahiti https://www.vaearai.com/en/welcomeen/?fbclid=IwAR398enluYInr07aw5VdxoM5ZxlMyqVAoOQuHksFUKS5zF0bnBbeI9qx2ho Fiberglass, resins, gelcoat Maintenance Marquises Service Island: Hiva Oa Maintenance Marquises Service Reported to do good fiberglass repair For more information, see Haulout Blue Composites Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532973, Lon -149.581309 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Blue Composites Tahiti Digue Ouest Motu Uta (15,137.43 km) 98713 Pape'ete ๐Ÿ“ง ng@bluecompositestahiti.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68940576575 ๐ŸŒ bluecompositestahiti.com/?fbclid=IwAR08SKBfsqmH0dgS9OsGWTraX02f5H7bNRlx1lnik5uQr030XzN6GSVmAU 5-2023 SV Tengah Consider reaching out to Nicholas at Blue Composites in Tahiti. His English is decent but his foreman, Alex, has near impeccable English. Consider using Deepl when writing him. I find in FP that you get much faster responses if you write in French. They are the best fiberglass shop in all of FP and he's a boatbuilder also. I presume they can get a stainless shop to help with the stainless internals. Christian Fuller Fiberglass repair Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68987790606 ๐Ÿ“ง chfuller@mail.pf Recommended by the 2016/2017 Super Yacht Guide. I just saw a spar he painted and it looked terrific (Jacaranda 2017) Christian speaks some English. Carpentry, Fiberglass & Spraying LP work Fiberglass, Resins, Gelcoat Island: Tahiti Best stock in Tahiti Yacht Accessoire Marina Taina at Michel Balzer's or Sin Tung Hing but available at Ace, Nautisport, Siou Lee, Emile Vongue, Ocean 2000. See Marine Equipment Luc Vacher Fiberglass work Island: Tahiti Luc Vacher Coponat ๐Ÿ“ž +68987737919 Best to read the reports about him in the refrigerator section. May want to stay clear based on his shoddy business practices and work ethic. Repairs hulls,centerboards, rudders works with polyester and epoxy fiberglass, carbon, kevlar, foam, CP gel coat and paint. 2-2022 SV SV Luna I recently discovered a crack in one the stringers/lengthwise frame elements close to the keel I ended up hiring Luc Vaucher Coponat for the job. I am very happy about the whole process. Good work and good communication. I can definitely recommend him. For anyone interested.. The crack did not go into the stringer itself. It was the fiberglass bonding the stringer to the hull that had popped. Ocean Sails Tahiti Island: Tahiti Michel ๐Ÿ“ž +68987711686 ๐Ÿ“ง oceansailstahiti@gmail.com 11-18 Michel made a fiberglass exhaust pot for SV Little Wing that fit the previous exhaust cylinder exactly. Joe highly recommends him Peel Ply alternative Island: Tahiti Go to any fabric store and buy satin fabric, cheap and works exactly the same... Do not use plastic it will tear and you will tear your hair out picking it off... Have used satin fabric for 3 years in fiberglass workshop never any issues. Poly Core (Vacuum Bagging) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.527454, Lon -149.527402 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Poly Core Composites ๐Ÿ“ž +68987347473 Contact: Manuarii ๐Ÿ“ง contact@polycore.pf ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/Polycore.Composites.Tahiti/ Major builders of the racing Vaโ€™as 02-23 SV Hedonism used Polycore to do some required structural work and were very pleased. They came to the boat at Techni Marine to do the work Sail The Way โ€“ Rudy Island: Tahiti Sail The Way โ€“ Rudy For more information, see Electronics (Marine) Filters (watermaker, engine) Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Adresse: 67 av Pomare Papeete, TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838393 ๐Ÿ“ง oc2jeune@mail.pf Horaires d'ouverture: Lundi-Jeudi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:00-16:30 Vendredi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:30-15:00 Samedi : 8:00-11:00 Dimanche : Fermรฉ Ocean 2000 has a number of different filters including Racors For more information, see Marine Suppliers Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap STH Carries some fuel filters For more information, see Marine Suppliers Socimat Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.564189, Lon -149.612741 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Socimat Good source of water filtration equipment including both standard and carbon filters. Location in Google maps on wrong side of road. For more information, see Hardware Stores Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533918, Lon -149.566615 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Socimat ๐ŸŒ www.socimat.pf/ FAAA. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549630 Du lundi au vendredi : de 7:00 ร  16:20 ... ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/Socimat.Polynesie/ Good source of water filtration equipment including both standard and carbon filters. Location in Google maps on wrong side of road. For more information, see Misc. Sopom Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940439119 Fare Ute Sopom/Soflex have moved from their former location next to the bridge to the building between Ace and Nautisport. 17.531S 149.571W. English speaking staff. Carry mechanical equipment for industry and boats. Found a flexible coupling there. Carry an RO watermaker and stock pickling agent and cleaning agent. Big stock of filters. Check here for pumps, seals, engine mounts,etc. 12-22 Reported watermaker pre filters to fit Spectra units. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Fire Extinguishers Incendie Moz Services Island: Mo'orea Incendie Moz Services Christophe Collard ๐Ÿ“ž +68987320101 ๐Ÿ“ง christophe.collard@mail.pf Usually every Saturday morning he is parked next to Marina Vairae. But he can also come to Cooks Bay or Oponuhu Bay to service your extinguishers. He does not speak English but very willingly to work with Google Translate, etc. Maybe much easier than trying to arrange service in Papeete. 10-2020: Sv Sugar Shack Several of our fire extinguishers needed to be replaced. Ocean 2000 had two 1kg extinguishers for 5800xpf which we bought. However, we needed two more. We contacted Christophe and were very pleased with his service. He was very responsive (French only) and offered 1kg extinguishers for 4800xpf. He met us at Marina Papeete with two new extinguishers and their certificates. In addition, he took our old extinguishers. Very nice, professional and willing to deliver to Marina Taina, Marina Papeete, Vaire Bay, Cooks Bay and Opunohu Bay. โ€“ Iโ€™d highly recommend calling him first! Plomberium Raiatea Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.723953, Lon -151.456697 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Plomberium Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ž +68940663583 ๐Ÿ“ง plomberium.raiatea@mail.pf Location: Between supermarket LSProxy (excellent - specially for decent wine at reasonable cost ๐Ÿ˜Š) and E-bike. Convenient from The Carenage) 7-2021 SV Tintamarre Cost per extinguisher was 1000fpf. They also sell extinguishers. Should be 24 hour service, but we hit a holiday week, so took a while longer. Friendly service, speaks English. ARGOS POLYNESIE (Motu Uta). Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531964, Lon -149.580024 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ARGOS (Papeete - Motu Uta) Hangar de cabotage, ๐Ÿ“ง info@argos-polynesie.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68940544466 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940531533 This was suggested for replacement fire extinguishers. But no reports from cruisers. If you have dealt with this business please let me know. Thanks Chuck Alea Securite Island: Tahiti ALEA SECURITY Company specialized in intrusion and fire protection located in Papeete in Polynesia Location In front of the MOLOKAI Shop Mamao district 98714 Papeete Contact information ๐Ÿ“ž +68940436471 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987780552 Technical and commercial assistance ) ๐Ÿ“ง aleasecurite@mail.pf SV Coastal Drifter Yvon at Alea Securite in Faaa (or might be Punauia) handles all things fire safety-related. I bought a small fire ext from him on short notice and at a good price. Contact Yvon at ๐Ÿ“ง aleasecurite@mail.pf Yvon has a sailboat at Marina Taina and enjoys his off time on it with his wife and kids. Look for SV Omani. Really nice people Areofue Island: Tahiti Avenue Clemenceau, for servicing fire exstinguishers Sarl Fenua Incendie Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.511764, Lon -149.499641 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap SARL FENUA INCENDIE BP 111 214 - 98709 MAHINA TAHITI - POLYNร‰SIE FRANร‡AISE ๐Ÿ“ž +6894058229949901770 ๐Ÿ“ž +6898775651087271200 ๐Ÿ“ง fenua-incendie@mail.pf Recommended by Tahiti Crew Appears to be way out of town. Best to call for exact location. Maybe they can come to meet you Lat/Long is close but not exact Fishing supplies Exocet Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53273, Lon -149.562918 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Exocet Distributors (very close to Ocean 2000) 120 Avenue Du Chef Vairaatoa Papeete 98713 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940419272 Hours Lundi13:30 - 16:30 Lundi08:00 - 12:00 Mardi13:30 - 16:30 Mardi08:00 - 12:00 Mercredi08:00 - 12:00 Jeudi13:30 - 16:30 Jeudi08:00 - 12:00 Vendredi13:30 - 16:30 Vendredi08:00 - 12:00 10-2019 SV Panache Thierry at Exocet has all kinds of fishing lures and gear. This is where the commercial fishermen shop. His store is right next to Oceans 2000. Magasin Tavita Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.539957, Lon -149.567137 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Magasin Tavita Article de Peche 3 place Norte Dame ๐Ÿ“ž +68940429971 ๐Ÿ“ง mag.tavita@mail.pf Loussan David Manager Directly across the street from the cathedral city center Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Nautisport has a large selection of fishing gear and lures For more information, see Marine Suppliers Repeisteui de Canne (Rod & Reel Repairs) Island: Tahiti For repairing rod and reels ๐Ÿ“ž +68987727869 (not used but suggested by Magazin Tavita) Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap STH has a large assortment of fishing supplies and lures 11-2021 SV Cyrolia They have a couple fisherman there who are extremely knowledgeable, lifelong fishermen, and helpful. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Top Fishing Polynesie Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.56138, Lon -149.60678 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Top Fishing Polynesie Fa'a a ๐Ÿ“ž +68989423424 ๐ŸŒ www.top-fishing.fr/ Wong Hen Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.539178, Lon -149.567613 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Wong Hen Comptoir de Peche Ru du 22 septembre ๐Ÿ“ž +68940428609 ๐Ÿ“ง vonguem@gmail.com Very close to city marche(market) Vongue Moana manager Food (distribution, order) Caddy Xpress Island: Tahiti Caddy Xpress Thomas ๐Ÿ“ž +68989656903 (Signal and WhatsApp) ๐Ÿ“ง caddyxpress01@gmail.com 3-21 SV ZwerfCat We have been over half a year in Tikehau and at some point we really liked to get some stuff from Tahiti. I'm super happy with the person I found to do shopping. He is really helpful, fast AND has a Revolut bank account (you can open such an account in a breeze online yourself if you don't have one yet). So payment is instantly. He also accepts PayPal. If you use Signal or WhatsApp, he takes pictures to ask you which item you meant if it wasn't clear. And he uses a handy shopping list in which you can upload pictures of the item yourself. There is no cash machine in Tikehau and we wanted more cash, so he has been taking money several times for us and just put it in the groceries in an envelope. He also went twice to Gondrand to collect our packages we ordered and added them to the Dory as well. Easy because Gondrand only has local bank account so it's more difficult to pay them. I think he will do anything you want. Really helpful and nice. Speaks very well English. So I highly recommend him: HMcoursier Personal Shopper Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ง HMcoursier@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68989468282 Very professional, organized and responsive service, in my experience the same price as Juliette. 3-2020 From Aline Tuamotu Kite School 11-2020 Requires bank transfer for payments. Difficult if you do not have a FP bank account or in a location that does not have a bank Hyper U Island: Tahiti Hyper U Pirae, Rue paul Berniรจre, 98716 Pirae, Tahiti, French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ž +68940475050 ๐ŸŒ hyperutahiti.com/livraison-en-polynesie/ Please note that they say they don't ship fresh or frozen products. Juliette Personal Shopper Island: Tahiti Juliette ๐Ÿ“ง rairoajuju@yahoo.fr 11-2020 Requires bank transfer for payments. Difficult if you do not have a FP bank account or in a location that does not have a bank. 7-2021 SV Stella Maris Juliette is the best. Do it by boat shipping. Pick the right boat and 2 days later it is delivered!!! We used her 3 times in the Tuamotus. She helps find the best boat for a quick transit time. Veggies and fruits still fresh! Some stuff in refrigerated. All was perfect every time . 8-2020 SV Ocean Blue On Ocean Blue we can highly recommend Juliette who did a great job for us. Items were shipped to Fakarava. 3-2020 From Aline Tuamotu Kite School Cruisers, especially those sailing in the Tuamotu atolls who are either avoiding or not allowed to go ashore for covid-19 related reasons: There are many options for provisioning that do not require going ashore longer than to pick up a box from a cargo ship at the dock of an island of your choice! It could cost you less* and include higher quality more diverse food options as well... (Iโ€™m on my 5th year here, this is how I do my shopping, then I give back the local populations in ways other than grocery shopping) less expensive, unless if you are looking to only purchase PPN ยซ produit de primaire nรฉcessite ยป simple imported food items like rice, beans, basic canned food, sugar, white flour and pasta, etc, which are the same govโ€™t subsidized price at every island. You could also call the local shop and have them deliver to the dock. Send your shopping list to a personal shopper on Tahiti: Juliette ๐Ÿ“ง rairoajuju@yahoo.fr 2000 xpf per shopping mission (per shop you ask her to go to) plus freight costs. Less expensive per shop if you request many shops. *really nice, she will even go to the papeete market early Sunday morning to buy local organic veggies for you and put it in refrigerated freight on a cargo ship Monday morning like the Cobia or Dory. (Cobia departs Tahiti Monday and arrives at Fakarava Wednesday morning, about 500-1000 xpf to send a medium sized box) With any of these options, they will send it to you anywhere in FP via cargo (much less expensive) or Air Tahiti fret ($$ per kg). Refrigerator and freezer freight normally available with all options (unless itโ€™s broken) Cargo ships Call to order 200 liter drums of gas or diesel, 2 stroke oil, propane, etc. -@navette cobia 3 FB page for a picture of their weekly schedule for the central Tuamotu atolls. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940433643 -Maris Stella FB page for their schedules, their boats visit almost all of the atolls, but less frequently. The Maris Stella sets up a food shop with fresh veggies and fruit at the dock when they visit most islands. SMS ๐Ÿ“ž +68989400610 to order food, including PPN options and even ice cream, or gas before they depart Tahiti, they will not respond but donโ€™t worry your order will be in. -Dory cargo, email broken, call ๐Ÿ“ž +689404230 55, weekly visits to NW Tuamotu atolls. Most inhabited atolls have ships from Tahiti about once a week. I only have experience with cargo ships visiting the Tuamotu atolls. If you contact Juliette or HM, Make a list of which items you want, organized by shop, for example a separate list for Carrefour and PT and a marine shop for some boat parts while youโ€™re at it. Payment is normally by bank transfer. Easy!! it will be even easier for your second order Tamaamaitai!! (Bon appรฉtit) Jโ€™achete Local FB local food growers in Tahiti Island: Tahiti Jโ€™achete Local ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/739086006496242/ Local Food growers and farmers in Tahiti Maxi Tahiti Ordering by email Island: Tahiti Maxi ๐Ÿ“ง maxitahiti@mail.pf Tel. No. 40430450 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/maxitahiti/ Info: For shipments to the islands, just send us your order either by emailing ๐Ÿ“ง maxitahiti@mail.pf or directly on facebook by private message. You have the ability to visualize a large part of our products by heading to the โ€ฒโ€ฒ Photos โ€ฒโ€ฒ tab and then clicking on โ€ฒโ€ฒ Albums ". Prices are available here by clicking on the photos. Once your order is received, we will send you your pro-forma including the cost of freight. Then if you validate your pro-forma, you can pay either directly to MAXI or bank transfer. Once payment is received, we will deliver to the boat. For more information feel free to inbox or facebook message. 6-2019 Cruiser They have most of the same products and prices as PT, I have only worked with them once, a positive experience as well. 10-2020 SV Amilie I wanted to share an experience that I've recently had with Maxi in Papeete. In the past I've stocked up on bulk provisions such as nuts, dried fruit etc from Maxi and recently run out. The prices of small packs here in the Marquesas are astronomical, so it led me to do some research. Maxi offers a delivery service where ever you are in FPI. The minimum spend is $150 to get the delivery which can be shared with others, although we had no problem in spending loads more. I contacted Maxi by email and they encouraged me to send in my order by messenger. Within an hour, the order, acceptance, bank transfer in euros and receipt had been completed. They packaged our goods, they called us to inform that the package was on the ship and the box arrived here intact yesterday on the Aranui V. The freight cost was $15. Fantastic service, all in English and so easy. I would highly recommend this service and you don't require a postal address, a local number helps and an email address. I hope this information is helpful and certainly up to date. Keep safe and congratulations on becoming a grandparent, it is wonderful. Before you do the money transaction, Maxi will inform you of what isn't in stock from your list, so there are no shenanigans of getting money refunded or disappointment. NatureBioTahiti (Organic) Island: Tahiti NatureBioTahiti organic & online store Punavai Plains, behind the Pacific Petrolium Station, tall white building, PUNAAUIA, TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ž +68940540132 ๐ŸŒ naturebiotahiti.com ๐ŸŒ www.naturebiotahiti.com/ They ship to out islands 7-2021 Recommend by Ailene from Tuamotus Kite School. Gluten free flour, etc Polynesia Trading Company Island: Tahiti Polynesia Trading Company ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/Polynesia-Trading-1607857352765742/ ๐Ÿ“ง polynesiatrading@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68940824800 Hours M_F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Closed Sunday ๐Ÿ“ง polynesiatrading.loana@gmail.com 40 45 62 63 Accepts CC for inter island shipping Ailene Tuamotu Kite Scholl @Polynesia Trading FB page to make your order via messenger ! Very responsive during biz hours. See their page for pictures of the shelves and prices, itโ€™s like online shopping, similar (but limited inventory) to Costco in the states. Less expensive and larger quantities than Carrefour, no membership required. They can deliver to the cargo ship, on my last order they did not charge a delivery fee, only the cargo freight, itโ€™s about 15000 xpf per cubic meter. Call 40 45 62 63 Or email ๐Ÿ“ง polynesiatrading.loana@gmail.com they speak English READ FIRST Island: Tahiti 3-2020 From Aline Tuamotu Kite School Cruisers, especially those sailing in the Tuamotu atolls who are either avoiding or not allowed to go ashore for covid-19 related reasons: There are many options for provisioning that do not require going ashore longer than to pick up a box from a cargo ship at the dock of an island of your choice! It could cost you less* and include higher quality more diverse food options as well... (Iโ€™m on my 5th year here, this is how I do my shopping, then I give back the local populations in ways other than grocery shopping) less expensive, unless if you are looking to only purchase PPN ยซ produit de primaire nรฉcessite ยป simple imported food items like rice, beans, basic canned food, sugar, white flour and pasta, etc, which are the same govโ€™t subsidized price at every island. You could also call the local shop and have them deliver to the dock. With any of these options, they will send it to you anywhere in FP via cargo (much less expensive) or air tahiti fret ($$ per kg). Refrigerator and freezer freight normally available with all options (unless itโ€™s broken) Cargo ships Call to order 200 liter drums of gas or diesel, 2 stroke oil, propane, etc. -@navette cobia 3 FB page for a picture of their weekly schedule for the central Tuamotu atolls. 40 43 36 43 -maris Stella FB page for their schedules, their boats visit almost all of the atolls, but less frequently. The Maris Stella sets up a food shop with fresh veggies and fruit at the dock when they visit most islands. SMS ๐Ÿ“ž +68989400610 to order food, including PPN options and even ice cream, or gas before they depart tahiti, they will not respond but donโ€™t worry your order will be in. -Dory cargo, email broken, call 40 42 30 55, weekly visits to NW tuamotu atolls. Most inhabited atolls have ships from tahiti about once a week. I only have experience with cargo ships visiting the Tuamotu atolls. If you contact Juliette or HM, Make a list of which items you want, organized by shop, for example a separate list for Carrefour and PT and a marine shop for some boat parts while youโ€™re at it. Payment is normally by bank transfer. Easy!! ** it will be even easier for your second order Tamaamaitai!! (Bon appรฉtit) Sipac Food Distributor / Delivery out islands Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.sipac.pf/ Tuauru Valley, MAHINA ๐Ÿ“ž +68987728070 Commercial: ๐Ÿ“ง web@sipac.pf Ship schedule: ๐ŸŒ www.sipac.pf/horaires-des-bateaux 11-2020 SV Kiapa Nui We used SIPAC per seeing Jan's description. Super easy to use, can use cc which is a plus for us, and only additional charge was the Cobia of a high price of 4000 xpf. ;) The boxes were well packed as was my wine. :) If I was at the store myself I would have picked through the fresh and picked the best but I won't complain...well just a bit. They sent pretty moldy broccoli, 2.5 of the 6 red bell peppers were complete mush and I had to throw them away immediately, and about a third of the apples were pretty bruised. On the other hand, all the local grown produce looked great! They made a mistake which I did not notice as I ordered a shit load of food, but they forgot to send 3 packs of the Tiger Prawns. I ordered 3 other packs of shrimp as well so I can see why I missed it and them. :) I received an email the next day and an invoice showing the reimbursement to my cc "in progress". Good on them. 5-2020 SV Hanna This company was recommended by the dive shop in Tikehau. They are a food importer and wholesaler. You can place an order with them and pay by CC. They will gather your order and place it on the ship to the island or atoll of your choice. You do not need to purchase case lots but can buy individual items. It's a grocery importer / wholesaler which also sells retail to individuals, with some great pricing on some stuff I've seen. They deliver to the various islands with $100 order. It might be something to look at, especially for long term provisioning. Most stuff is available by the piece, ie you don't have to buy a case of something, and lots of what they carry are regular retail portions. But if you want to buy a whole brie or 4 kg brick of Emmenthal, they've got that too! I just placed an order with Sipac. I had a couple questions, starting with the shipping glitch mentioned above. They didn't realize that glitch but fixed it right away. Then I had a couple other questions and they answered pretty quickly via Messenger. Website is really pretty good. Payment with US CC was no prob. Confirmation email right away, and they also confirmed via messenger once it went through. I will post about it on FP Cruisers page once I get delivery, a week from tomorrow. See their webpage for cut off times to have your order in by ship name. From their website Sipac at your service! Food wholesaler since 1974 . SIPAC imports and distributes nearly 2000 product references , sold at retail and divided into 4 categories : โ—ฆ Grocery โ—ฆ Fresh (Delicatessen, Cheese, dairy, meat, ...) โ—ฆ Fruits & vegetables (imported and local) โ—ฆ Fresh frozen A complete range of products for professionals in all business sectors : โ—ฆ Hotels & Restaurants โ—ฆ Snacks & Trailers โ—ฆ Pastries, Bakeries & Caterers โ—ฆ GMS & Local shops โ—ฆ Communities (Schools, Communes, Associations, Army, Summer campsโ€ฆ) Follow up from SV Hanna As a follow-up, they sent invoices and bill of lading the next day, .PDFs via email. There are 4 shopping categories on their site: fruit and vegetables, fresh, ( refrigerated: cheese, butter, meat, yogurt etc) frozen, and grocery (dry goods) / hygiene / household products. I ordered in 3 of the 4 categories and each category gets its own invoice and bill of lading. The bill of lading also tells you how many boxes there will be. From my one experience using Juliette for shopping, that's standard for BoL. Fuel injectors / injection pumps (Diesel) Dieselec Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531452, Lon -149.559538 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Carry parts for Perkins. 40422575. Good English of you speak to Manu. REBUILD FUEL injector pumps. See diesel parts for more details 1-21 SV BENGT We highly recommend Dieselelec (under diesel parts). They did a great job renovating our injectors and injector pump. Helpful, friendly and competent. For more information, see Diesel Parts Fumigation Ader (Pest Control) Island: Tahiti Henri Lopez-Diot (French & Spanish) ๐Ÿ“ง aderld@mail.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68987781274 Termite treatment - Must be out of the water 30,000F Cockroaches, ants, etc can do treatment in the water 20,000F Dรฉpartement de Protection des Vรฉgรฉtaux Island: Tahiti There is a fumigation station in Motu Uta. Open: Monday to Thursday : 7h30 โ€“ 15h30 Friday : 7h30 โ€“ 14h30 Fumigations happen at certain hours. There is a map and more info there: ๐ŸŒ www.biosecurite.gov.pf/dpv/horaires.php Furuno Assystem Polynรฉsie Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533009, Lon -149.567728 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap The Furuno authorized provider in French Polynesia is AS SYSTEM Assystem Polynรฉsie Fare Ute Centre Puea Pahonu ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549470 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987229533 ๐Ÿ“ง mchamps@assystem.pf Plus dโ€™informations sur ๐ŸŒ www.assystem.com ๐Ÿ“ง info@assystem.pf For more information, see Electronics (Marine) G Galvanizing There are no galvanizing facilities in French Polynesia. Gasoline See Diesel Generator (sales, service) Chan et Fils SARL Island: Tahiti Chan et Fils SARL Patrick and Laurent Chan Land Line:+689-40-836-015 ๐Ÿ“ž +69897777695 / ๐Ÿ“ž +68987784585 ๐Ÿ“ง chanpatrick@mail.pf ๐Ÿ“ง chanetfils@mail.pf Punaauia Winds, Motors and Altenators. Installations 11-2020 SV Moira I have recently had to replace my generator with a used unit that needed to be reconditioned, tested, installed and troubleshot aboard. Laurent and Kevin at Chan et Fils SARL in Punaโ€™auia have done an outstanding job and I would like to recommend them to be added to your guide. A project like that is never easy and they have gone out of their way to see it through. Marine Elec Island: Tahiti Marine Elec Alexandre ๐Ÿ“ž +68987374715 ๐Ÿ“ง Marine.elec@gmx.com Papeete Northern Lights Island: Tahiti 2-2024. SV Auntie The inventory of Northern Lights parts available in French Polynesia is smaller than small.) Northern Lights parts come out of Seattle, Washington, but you cannot order direct from them. The quickest (and least expensive) way to get parts sent to French Polynesia from US is to order from Richard at Costal Marine. Costal Marine is right next door to Northern Lights in Seattle, they have a great working relationship, and most parts can be sent same day. Another bonus, Northern Lights - Costal Marine can ship directly to Tahiti (98713) using USPS International Priority which is considerably less expensive than DHL or FedEx, and takes the same amount of time. As usual, from Papeete, Tahiti Crew can pay customs and ship to any other island. Costal Marine: ๐Ÿ“ž +12067843703 Glasses (prescription) Cathedral Area Island: Tahiti See Opticians There are two eye glass places bordering on the Cathedral square in city center. One is directly across from the front next to Foodie's Market. The second is across from Foodies and to the left before you get to Air Tahiti office. For more complex prescriptions like bi-focal, no line, sensa gray etc the glasses have to be made in France. But for reading glasses and more straight fwd prescription they can be made in papeete. Gopro camera's Carrefour Taina Island: Tahiti Submitted to FP FB group 10-2020 You can get GoPros and accessories at Carrefour. Not really good prices but only place we saw it so far The electronics store inside Carrefour Papeete 10-2020 SV Hedonsism They did have a few Go Pro items but was quite limited, mostly old stock I think Ivea Island: Tahiti Ivea Viaima Center Papeete For more information, see Pelican Storage Cases Graphics Jean-Luc Publicite Island: Raiatea There is a shop across the bay from Apooti Marina that is suppose to do excellent boat lettering and graphics. Graphics and lettering: Jean-Luc Publicite: ๐Ÿ“ž +689877629636 Ask around for exact location (Jacaranda) Denis Rillardon Island: Tahiti Denis Rillardon ๐Ÿ“ž +68987738300 Lives in the Yacht Club de Tahiti and works in Arue nearby. He drew the lettering and logos for my boat and did a very good job. He can also help with the printing. James Baxter Island: Tahiti James Baxter ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/950473935144833/user/548896410/ 7-2022 SV Konbreo He's a yachtie and does remote graphic design. Has done several boat logos for me Logo Express Polynesie Island: Tahiti Logo Express Polynesie ๐Ÿ“ง ohipagroup@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/LogoExpressPolynesie/ Sign shop Island: Tahiti Large sign shop up Tipaeui Valley aprox 1.5 kilometers on west side of road. Groceries Champion Vaiare Island: Mo'orea Champion Vaiare Mo'orea Near Vaiare Marina and the Ferry Terminal Largest grocery store on the island Carrefour in Arue Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528097, Lon -149.537625 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Spoiled for choice after the outlying archipelegos. Carrefour in Arue 15 minute walk from Yatch Club of Papeete 11-2021 SV Sugar Shack Carrefour offers a loyal membership bulleting (bulletin d'adhesion fidelite) which provides you with discounts on certain products and cash back which can be applied to future purchases. It is free and easy to apply for. Go to the service desk, fill out the one page application and receive your card . Carrefour near Airport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.546658, Lon -149.585764 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 11-2019 It has been reported that the shuttle service has been discontinued. Carrefour near Airport West of town on main highway. 25 minute walk from Marina Papeete, buses stop there going to airport. 11-2021 SV Sugar Shack Carrefour offers a loyal membership bulleting (bulletin d'adhesion fidelite) which provides you with discounts on certain products and cash back which can be applied to future purchases. It is free and easy to apply for. Go to the service desk, fill out the one page application and receive your card Carrefour near Tiana Island: Tahiti 11-2019 It has been reported that the shuttle service has been discontinued. 11-2021 SV Sugar Shack Carrefour offers a loyal membership bulleting (bulletin d'adhesion fidelite) which provides you with discounts on certain products and cash back which can be applied to future purchases. It is free and easy to apply for. Go to the service desk, fill out the one page application and receive your card Ceciles Super U Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531285, Lon -149.559787 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Another excellent market about 1 block from HyperBrico. Clean and very modern. Great choices and we were able to find cheddar cheese here. Located 1 block from HyperBrico - turn right out of HyperBrico and left at the next street 1 block down on the left on the corner Champion Paofai (close to City Marina) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544383, Lon -149.57536 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Short walk through the park from Marina de Papeete. Adjacent Paofai Clinic Easy Market Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534196, Lon -149.560959 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Easy Market near HyperBricologe on Prince Hanio is well stocked. The main market has veg and fruit and on Sunday morning very early farmers sell their produce. 1 Block from HperBrico this is a very modern market with a large selection of items. About a 15 minute walk from Papeete Marina In addition there is a prepared food section that has terrific salad selection for build your own, cooked food for eating at tables in the front of the store, coffee bar etc. The market is very new, modern and fully stocked Foodeez Grocery Store Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.539664, Lon -149.567257 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Open M-Sat Small but decent market located across from the Cathedral. 2 minutes from City Marina. Very pricey. But all food that is subsidized by government same price everywhere. Mike, bread, sugar, flour, etc Fresh Bread and pastry available every day Hyper U (near hospital) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53839, Lon -149.551909 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap is not too far from the hospital as large as Carrefour and cheaper (no less expensive) Maxi (Costco Kirkland Products ) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532193, Lon -149.566769 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Maxi Supermarket Quartier Vaininiore ร  l'angle de l'avenue Pomare V et de la rue Bernardino Hours 7:30 - 5:30 M-F 7:30 - 4:00 Sat Closed Sunday Lots of Costco products!! Coffee, paper products, etc ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/pg/maxitahiti/about/ NatureBioTahiti (Organic) Island: Tahiti NatureBio Tahiti (Organic Click here VV For more information, see Food Distributor / Buyer Polynesian Trading Company (Kirkland Products) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.566239, Lon -149.614477 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Polynesian Trading Company Address: Fa'a'ฤ, French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ž +68940456263 Between Airport and Marina Tiana. Close to the round about just past the airport coming from city ctr Tiki Copy Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.539742, Lon -149.56793 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Turn right down the street where the taxi stand is (near the Retro) cross street at Vaima pearls Youn Youn (Chinese Store) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.537143, Lon -149.567259 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Youn Youn SV Tintamarre The store is behind Bora Bora Lounge...up the alleyway and cross the street. On the corner of Prince Hanoi and Rue Albert Le Boucher, we picked up red Thai curry paste but the green is not back in stock for 10 days. Carries Chinese products including Thai Curry paste etc. Groceries - Gourmet Le ma'a dans le bocal Island: Mo'orea Le ma'a dans le bocal Roving Truck containing goods in bulks. You bring your won containers ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/lemaadanslebocal/ Check for days of week and location Planning 2021 of your grocery store without packaging!!! To your jars!!! Monday at MAHAREPA (opposite TRAN pharmacy) 8 am-12 pm and 14 pm-17 pm Tuesday at TIAHURA (opposite the beach) 9 am-12 pm and 14 pm-17 pm Thursday at PAOPAO (across from school) during the school holidays: 8 am-12 pm and 14 pm-17 pm Off vacation: 7 am-12 pm and 14 pm-16 pm Friday at VAIARE (opposite the Champion): 9 am-12 pm and 14 pm-17 pm Saturday morning at MAHAREPA: 8 am-12 pm We are reachable at ๐Ÿ“ž +68989661012 See you soon! Fanny and Carolina la Feuille Verte (Deli - Teas, etc) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536473, Lon -149.567153 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap la Feuille Verte Immeuble Pu'ofe -Rue Albert Leboucher BP 437 49-98713 Papeete FP ๐Ÿ“ง Lafeuilleverte@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ Www.la-Feuille-Verte.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68987707534 10-18 SV Little Wing la Feuille Verte is a shop owned by Preeya and her husband. She is from Thailand and he is French The shop is an oasis in the hustle and bustle of Papeete Once you enter the serenity over powers and relaxes one instantly. She has tea and spices with certain days for tastings and other days homemade food is available for take out. Preeya speak Thai, French and English ร‰picerie ECO Vrac (Specialty Grocery Store) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536328, Lon -149.560049 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ร‰picerie ECO Vrac 8bis rue georges bambridges ๐Ÿ“ž +68987731367 ๐Ÿ“ง epicerie.ecovrac@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ www.epicerie-ecovrac.com/ ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/epicerie.ecovrac/ ๐ŸŒ www.instagram.com/epicerieecovrac/?hl=fr Specialty Grocery Store This store mainly sells food and cleaning products, etc, โ€˜en vracโ€™ - ie, loose and unpackaged, sold by weight. Bring your own containers, though they do have some for sale too. They also have a variety of plastic-free products. You can also bring your used glass jars which they will clean and reuse. Open M-F 08.30-17.30, Sat 08.30 - 12.30 Guestimator TheFloatingLab Island: Tuamotu The guestimator is an online tool to calculate the optimal times to sail through the passes of various atolls in the Tuamotu. The guestimator can be found here: www.thefloatinglab.world/en/guestimator.html SoggyPaws Island: Tuamotu This guestimator consists of an excel spreadsheet where you can adjust various parameters to find out the best time to sail through the passes of various atolls in the Tuamotu. The guestimator spreadsheet can be downloaded here: svsoggypaws.com/files/ Guides to French Polynesia Guides to French Polynesia (out of print) Island: Tahiti List of out of print guides for French Polynesia Guide to Navigation and Tourism Mr Johns Guide to French Polynesia Boeheme Guide to french Polynesia 2000 Cruising Marquesas. Available on our website: ๐ŸŒ www.jacarandajourney.com/other-good-stuff Societies Charter Handouts Island: Tahiti We chartered from Tahiti Yacht Charter a few years ago and were supplied with charts of the Societies and also detailed description of each island. ๐ŸŒ www.jacarandajourney.com/other-good-stuff H Hair / Beauty salon Bora Hair and Nails Design Island: Bora Bora Bora Hair and Nails Design ๐Ÿ“ž +68940676879 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/borahairandnailsdesign/ SV Kwanza Highly recommend Bora Hair and Nails Design in Vaitape. I had a fabulous haircut. Very friendly and efficient service. Maharepa Coiffure Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.482335, Lon -149.808975ย  GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Hair Salon Sylvie ๐Ÿ“ž +68989768122 Open Tues - Sat 08:00 - 16:00 Plain haircut was about 3000xpf. Linda has gone to her a couple of times Recommended by Linda on Jacaranda Helene Island: Nuku Hiva ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -8.912766, Lon -140.095469 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Helene Taiohae near to the Marie Lylou Beaute Island: Raiatea Lylou Beaute offers all sorts of services such as pedicure, manicure, facials and massages. On the main street of Uturoa (look for the sign towards the south side of town past the main market area; on the second floor). Air Conditioned, wifi, smells wonderful, great pedicure! Contact info: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940661516 ๐Ÿ“ง lylou@mail.pf Recommended by SV Dash Styles and Tendances Island: Raiatea Styles and Tendances ๐Ÿ“ž +68940662177 Air Cond, wifi, nice salon. Up one street from the main road through town - across from the main market. Not much English spoken at either place but if you can get pass the making appt part you will have no problems with the rest. Recommended by SV Dash Bulle D'Hair Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536072, Lon -149.567044 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 13 Prince Hanoi ๐Ÿ“ž +68940854724 Hours 08:00 - 17:00 Facebook: Bulle D Hair Papeete Central to Papeete Recommended by Maureen on SV Sophrosyne Coff & Go Island: Tahiti Coff & Go 48 Rue Foch / Ou Pointe Venus ๐Ÿ“ž +68940483738 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/Coiff-n-go-1432297613716131/ 5-21 SV Perigee Recommend Coiff & Go. Close to bus terminus in Papeete. The proprietor speaks very good English as she spent 4 years in the States. No appointment required. Les coiffeurs de la rue Island: Tahiti les coiffeurs de la rue ๐Ÿ“ž +68940450712 Between the Cathedral and Air Tahiti office ๐ŸŒ www.lescoiffeursdelaruetahiti.com/ ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/gibertgeraldine/ 5-21 From FP FB page comments on haircuts. I had the best haircut ever at "les coiffeurs de la rue" near the cathedral! O'carre by Steph Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536639, Lon -149.562692 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap O'carre by Steph AveniueRegent Paraita ๐Ÿ“ž +68940577575 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/OCARREBYSTEPH/ Recommendation From the FP Cruiser FB page: It can look very expensive here... but I can definitely recommend @ocarrebystef in Papeete. No idea if they speak English but they are amazing color wise Symbio's salon de coiffure Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.537632, Lon -149.563011 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Recommended by Sandra on Kyory Symbio's salon de coiffure 33 bis avenue Clemenceau ๐Ÿ“ž +68940425400 ๐ŸŒ www.symbios.pf Vaima Coiffure Island: Tahiti Vaima Coiffure ๐Ÿ“ž +68940422020 Located in the Vaima center 7-20 SV Leela recommendation Hardware stores VBP (Visserie Boulonnerie Polynรฉsienne) 1st Choice Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530485, Lon -149.571079 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Two shops in Tahiti Fare Uti ๐Ÿ“ž +68940834310 Recently moved and is aprox 150 meters se of Nautisport. They speak English Punaauia ๐Ÿ“ž +68940834320 ๐Ÿ“ง Vbp.fixations@vbp.pf The best stock of bolts especially stainless is VBP. They carry a number of stainless shackles, hose champs, rod stock, and even stock helicoils; But donโ€™t expect to find imperial sizes. 4-22 They have aluminum pop rivets 10-18 We needed a new steering cable in 7mm stainless steel, and VBP had it. They were very helpful, and also had a lot of shackles, rings and bolts in SS marine quality. They also have a lot of good tools, like drill bits etc. In the high end, though, with good quality. Polymat Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.482567, Lon -149.799768 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap There is a pretty decent hardware store on Moorea, just east of Maharepa, called Polymat. They have just about everything, and at least one employee speaks English Hardware store Bigot Island: Nuku Hiva Hardware store Bigot: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940920434 Hours: Mon-Fri 0730-1200 & 1300-1600. Turn left onto mainroad. Turn right after Magasin Kamake and continue up the hill. Past the bus depot and recycling bins. Turn left at bridge, cross over bridge and store will be in front of you. Some hardware, home goods. Magasin Larson Island: Nuku Hiva Magasin Larson: In the back of the store area few hardware type items can be found here. Naha Quincaillerie Island: Nuku Hiva Naha Quincaillerie: nahaquincaillerie@gmail.com. Hours: Mon-Fri: 0700-1200 & 1230-1600. Sat:0700-1200. Location: Turn right out of dock area, past post office and hospital, take left at โ€œYโ€ headingup hill. At top of hill turn right. Just past the power plant is a driveway on right with steep decline, go down and the hardware store will be at the end of the road on the right (no sign). Small, but well stocked hardware store with tools, paint supplies, gardening (seeds, pots), some line, etc.... Ace Hardware Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531449, Lon -149.571269 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap The largest hardware in FP is Ace in Fare Ute; two locations one for general hardware another one nearby with paint, plumbing and gardening. Both have 15% off on Saturday afternoons between 1:30pm and 4pm Ace Hardware Paint Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531045, Lon -149.5704 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940508517 ๐Ÿ“ง info@sintunghing.pf Paint and painting supplies. Within 100 meters of other Ace Hardware 2-2021 Kiapa Nui Alain helped me in the paint department and his English was really good. Amin Island: Tahiti We bought bikes in Amin hardware shop. They were not foldable, but at about 25000 XPF a piece with 21 gears, they were worth the price as we are going to spend some time in French Polynesia. Aming also sends goods to the islands. COPE Plomberie Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.546852, Lon -149.587949 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap COPE Plomberie PK 2400 Auae, 98702 FAA'a (Next to Carrfour on the way to the airport) ๐Ÿ“ž +68940822071 ๐Ÿ“ง compta@cope.pf ๐Ÿ“ง commercial1@cope.pf For more information, see Plumbing ETS Aming Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534413, Lon -149.566966 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap They have a wide range of things: material for gardening, but also bycicles, household material, fishing gear and even paint and batteries, etc. 32 avenue du Chef VAIRAATOA A98714 Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +68940505288 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940505289 FIT - Fournitures Industrielles de Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.538049, Lon -149.55478 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap FIT or Fournitures Industrielles de Tahiti 40826389on Ave de Fautana in the Totioro Valley they have a wide assortment of tools from welding to pneumatic, all sorts of ๐ŸŒ pullers.wrenches sockets grinding supplies, etc. Mary Ann II even found dingy wheels there. Hyper Brico Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533707, Lon -149.559518 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Hyper Bricolage is Tahitiโ€™s answer to Home Depot or B & Q, although not as well stocked. All sizes of plywood can be bought by the square meter and cut to your specification. There is another location south of Marina Tahina. 11-18 Consider all purchases from Hyper Brico to be final. Guarantee/Warranty is worthless and no refunds are given. Staff very unhelpful. SvRecalada Mr. Bricolage Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.566738, Lon -149.614312 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Mr Bricolage Address: 4 quartier Heiri PK 6 Cรดtรฉ M, Rond Point Heiri, Faa'a ๐Ÿ“ž +68940506550 Hardware and builders supply. Loacted at roundabout near Inter continental. Paint Island: Tahiti Ace can mix colours for oil and latex. Sin Tung Hing Marine carries several marine paints. Linear Polyurethane is available at Polynesie Penturestel 40 53 17 53 in Fare Ute on Voie M. One of the staff speaks very good English. They can mix any colour. Assuming you are "roll and tip'ing" or foam brushing then avoid the fast hardener, best to use slow or normal also Be sure to get normal thinner not fast. They also have the very best price on zinc based primer by far. For foam brushes go to Ace but small mixing pots go to Sin Tung Hing Marine. Sin Tung Hing and Ace both carry respirators with organic filters. In the heat here any masking tape except 3m will leave a horrible messy glue residue Sin Tung Hing carry an assortment as does Nautisport and Ocean 2000. Plomberium Plumbing Supplies Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530518, Lon -149.559786 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Plombirum Plumbing Supplies. Various stores in Papeete plumbing supply, fittings, pipe etc. Cooking gaz bottle fittings. Knowlegeable counter service. Vairaatoa a few blocks past Ocean 2k Address: 245, Vairaatoa BP 287 ppt, Avenue du Chef Vaira'atoa, Papeete 98713, French Polynesia Hours: Open M-F ยท 7AMโ€“5:15PM Open sat - ?? ๐Ÿ“ž +68940500444 SOMAC Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544843, Lon -149.55438 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap This appears to be the most extensive building supply store in FP. They have an excellent stock of tools. It can be reach by taking the Titioro bus the road name Chemin de last Mission if you have maps me. We found at least on English speaking staff. ๐Ÿ“ž +69840501950 Sainte Amelie Imports Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.545964, Lon -149.569934 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sainte Amelie Imports ๐Ÿ“ž +68940534448 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987708681 Large selection of electrical and hardware Siou Lee #1 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.537055, Lon -149.567332 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Lee Sui has two locations. One is a small but very convenient hardware if youโ€™re at the Marina Papeete. It is a block off the main road along the harbour Blvd Pomare and a couple blocks towards the market from Prince Hanoi. The second shop is on Avenue George Clemenceau maybe 250meter east of the big traffic circle (three blocks from the waterfront). General hardware but also carry 2 part poly urathane and other paints. Reasonable selecttion of tools. Siou Lee #2 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.537915, Lon -149.56358 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap The second shop is on Avenue George Clemenceau maybe 250meter east of the big traffic circle (three blocks from the waterfront). General hardware but also carry 2 part poly urathane and other paints. Reasonable selection of tools. Socimat Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.564189, Lon -149.612741 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Socimat ๐ŸŒ www.socimat.pf/ FAAA. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549630 Du lundi au vendredi : de 7:00 ร  16:20 ... ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/Socimat.Polynesie/ Good source of building materials. Similar to Home Depot or large builders supply place They also carry many types of caulk Sikaflex 295, Paint,etc. Good source of water filtration equipment including both standard and carbon filters. Location in Google maps on wrong side of road. Ti-Fix Fuel fitting, air hose fittings, compressors Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.538318, Lon -149.555194 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap T-Fix ๐Ÿ“ž +68940576767 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940826389 Director general Mr. Dominique Remy ๐Ÿ“ง email.demy@tfix.pf Located on Avenue Pierre Loti on left side going up the hill across from Magasin Auguste about 1km or less. This store has fuel fittings, air hose fittings & Compressors, wheel pullers, bronze wire brushes and many commercial tools Haulout Apataki Carenage Island: Apataki ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -15.557135, Lon -146.247376 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ง apatakicarenageservices@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +689727813 ๐Ÿ“ž +689714529 ๐ŸŒ www.apatakicarenage.com 1-2021 Email reply from Alfred Lau at Apataki Carenage: The max length for monohull is 50โ€™ or more and multihull is 55โ€™ depending the model of the boat. The max draft is 2 m no more. Be sure to book flights WAY in advance as they are often booked out months in advance. 12-2019 An informative blog post by Bellamarina ๐ŸŒ svbellamarina.com/2019/08/07/cyclone-season-strategies-in-french-polynesia-hauling-out-atapataki-carenage-in-the-tuamotusarchipelago/?fbclid=IwAR017qaTOVt7H0lXFHvECcSMqbL4MKsXs1zPaX8_yBsctzjX9hhOaZN0eWQ SV Oceans (added 12-19) We were very disappointed. Our boat was filled with mold. The water line in our port hull showed a foot of water sat in there a long time. I turned off the bilge pumps since it was out of the water.( my guess they opened it up and forgot to close it up. They were to do regular inspections and send me email update. They checked it once. The list of repairs promised, never done. Crazy excuses. Then blamed me for everything. It was the worst marina experience in over 30 years of boating . Their documents state nothing is their fault and you have no recourse no matter what happens. It is a family business. The parents are very nice. The son is the weak link, very weak link. Our boat is in excellent condition. Iโ€™ve never written such a review as this but I hope no one else to have such a experience. Maintenance Marquises Service Island: Hiva 'Oa Location Hiva Oa, Marquesas ๐ŸŒ www.maintenancemarquises.com/ ๐Ÿ“ง direction@maintenancemarquises.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68987739045 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987251649 Vincent Roche owner & manager Yard has space for about 50 boats. Haulout using a hydraulic trailer. 25tons 18m 1-2021 From Vincent the owner We can take catamarans and trimarans up to 57 feet. We are limited to 11 meters in width. For monohulls, we are limited to 2.5 draft. Boats should not exceed 20 tonnes. 4-2024 from FP Cruiser FB page replies about the yard We HIGHLY recommend the boat yard in Hiva Oa! They are absolutely fantastic people and really do a great job to take care of you and your boat while you are there! Highly recommended. Well run and secure yard. We have had boat there for large-scale work + storage. Vincent runs a fantastic boatyard given the constraints of the remote location. Friendly professional secure when I was there a few years ago. We HIGHLY recommend the boat yard in Hiva Oa! They are absolutely fantastic people and really do a great job to take care of you and your boat while you are there! 12-19 & 11-20 SV Lady Jane Our experience in the yard was excellent , the new toilets and showers were installed when we were there and that made a difference to us as we stayed on the boat for a week before we left and a week when we came back Make sure you plug all your holes to stop cockroaches and put down boric acid on surfaces inside. Plug your holes as soon as you get hauled out. We did find some dead ones in the bilge when we got back after two months but that was all. They did some small patch up of the copper coat for us and anti fouled the waterline. They also serviced our outboards. Chantier Naval des Iles S/Vent (CNI) Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.735995, Lon -151.485035 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Chantier Naval or CNI Contact: Natalie ๐Ÿ“ง cni@mail.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68940661010 ๐ŸŒ cnislv.com CNI has some in the water berths. Haul out is with hydraulic trailer Long term storage is available Reservations for long term storage require a deposit thus this yard usually has space after the Carienage is full Thierry (boatyard lunch delivery) Island: Raiatea Thierry: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987220440 Sells daily dishes , home made . Also delivers on the work yard at 10h. You ask him to put you on his sms list. He sends you the menu the day before . Hugh portions. 500 xpf 4-21 Recommended by SV Aquarius Raiatea Carenage Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.735995, Lon -151.485035 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Raiatea Carenage ๐Ÿ“ž +68940600545 VHF 68 ๐Ÿ“ง raiateacarenage@mail.pf ๐ŸŒ www.raiateacarenage.com Hours: Mon-Thur: 0730-1200 and 1300-1630. Fri: 0730-1200 & 1300-1530. Mgr: Dominic Contact Hinamo or Dominique directly. Hinamoe PARAUE assistante.direction@raiateacarenage.com They have a travel lift, travel trailer, and railway platform. They can lift monohulls and multihulls (cats and trimarans) and general facilities. In November 2020 they will receive a new 50-ton travel lift and a new 50-ton trailer. Dominque is the manager and fiberglass expert and is fluent in English. Carenage has 3 ways to haul vessels: Travel lift, Trailer, Platform. They can haul cats as well as monohulls. They also perform most of the haul outs on the charter fleet in Raiatea. Haulout & long term dry storage 7-2021 SV Capall Mara We have just finished a haulout at Raiatea Carenage. On the whole it went well. The staff and workers were good and helpful. Our Only complaint was that they were constantly called away to other jobs. As the time dragged on this became frustrating. I voiced my frustration in the office. The owner came in and became verbally abusive and quite aggressive. He slammed the door in my face then threatened to throw us out and blacklist us! The next day he apologized to John. His behavior was extraordinary. I will also add that from the outset Dominic did not like me having an opinion on a matter of dispute. I kept out of his way as much as possible. It is not the way we do things on our boat. 7-2021 SV Tintamarre Raiatea Carenage Services โ€“ the best service we have experienced in 5 years cruising We were very lucky to be offered a place at this excellent full service boat yard in November 2020 for cyclone season storage. When we were hauled out they only had a 20 tonne lift but now they have a 50 tonne lift for Monohulls (width 5 metres) and a new self-propelled lift/tractor for hauling Cats (width 7.56 metres). They also have a railway system for short term stays for Cats (70 Tonnes, 11 metres) and motorboats that allows for very wide vessels. On arrival we were concerned about how we would fit in the 20 Tonne lift as we have a high wind vane. We need not have been concerned, the yard staff and Dominique knew exactly what they were doing and took great care to haul us out, taking full responsibility for the extra work required to fit us into the lift. Tintamarre was stored on a full frame, not just individual supports, for the cyclone season. The yard installed the boat covers after we left as we had to leave earlier than expected to ensure we could travel ahead of an impending lockdown in Europe. We had regular reports while we were away, with photographs where appropriate. The boat was in good condition on our return. It is worth noting that the water provided is high quality drinking water and safe to store in water tanks. They support 110v and 220V power. We had agreed a schedule of work with the yard for a planned arrival in March but Covid delayed our return until June. We had excellent support sourcing parts and working with the yard so that anything that could be done would be ready for us on our return. The rest of the work was planned for the few days between our return and when we splashed. They also took delivery of some critical components shipped from Europe ahead of our return. All the work we had done, which included servicing the hydraulic auto-pilot, anti-fouling, full engine service including cooling system, outboard engine repair and service and a short notice request to fibre glass in a bulk head was carried out on time and to a high standard and for a reasonable cost. For the first time ever we splashed on the day we had requested with all work completed. The new 50 tonne lift making the process much easier. After splashing we had a few problems relating to work done in the past. All our requests have been dealt with in a friendly and professional manner. We found Dominique to be very knowledgeable and helpful. Without exception we have found the staff to be friendly and always willing to go the extra mile to support us. A particular shout out to the office staff for sourcing parts for us at short notice and to the engineers for the high quality of work. 9-2020 SV Sugar Shack We had an amazing experience at RC specifically because of Dominique. He was extremely helpful, courteous, professional and beyond fair with us. I handled all of the communications directly with Dominique and was super pleased with his management skills. He worked hard and operated almost all the equipment himself at any given time. Never asking his staff to do anything he wouldnโ€™t do himself. 2-2020 s/v Alia Vita We hauled out there in early 2020 and had the audacity to question something. The Boss (Dominique?) became extremely aggressive and dismissive. The biggest issue at that yard is that all the staff are terrified of him. We certainly wouldnโ€™t haul there again. 12-2019 SV Leonara We had a reservation for hauling out our boat in December 2019. We arrived 2 weeks earlier in Raiatea and confirmed if everything was okay with the reservation. We didnโ€™t want to live to long in the Carenage (they have terrible bathrooms and showers there) so we planned around 4 days between the hauling out and our flights. Surprise surpriseโ€ฆ the hauling out day came and they decided to tell us that they donโ€™t have the cradles for us. Dominique promised us the cradles will be done before our flights. Until now we had a good relationship with him and we trusted him. We left Raiatea when SY Leonora was out in the belts of the lift. We didnโ€™t complain and still good relationship. We came back 3 months laterโ€ฆ we had an appointment to splash again. The Carenage had a smaller travel lift than now and we had to take off the forestay. When the boat was splashing in the locker again we had some problems to put the forestay back (and some others small issues). All that took us like one hour. We told them โ€œwe wonโ€™t leave until we are done and we probably need like 30 minutesโ€. Dominique came very aggressive, rude and disrespectful. He said he will cut our lines if we donโ€™t leave now. I was scared and terrified with the situation. We almost lost our flights because his delay with the cradles but then we needed one hour and he wanted to cut our lines. Not very fair. He has a toxic behavior with the clients and his employees as well. 2017 SV Rumpus Our boat has been at Raiatea carenage since 2017 and we have hauled out and splashed several times. We intended to sail west and then home to NZ in 2020, butโ€ฆ now itโ€™s on the hard and we are stuck in NZ (Covid19- no passenger ). We have found Dominique and his team to be courteous, reliable, friendly and generally excellent. We have done our own antifouling work and they are helpful. Both my husband and I deal with the management. I find it easier to speak French with them than English and they are tolerant of my bรชtises (silly mistakes). Dominique can be flirty but thatโ€™s easy to cope with; a few wellchosen words. There are many times they have gone above and beyond to help us Tahiti Nautic Center - Taravoa Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.731042, Lon -149.331034 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Nautic Center Located Taravoa (between Tahiti Nui and Tahiti Iti) ๐Ÿ“ง tnc@mail.pf ๐ŸŒ www.nautisport.pf/index.php/marinas/marina-taravao# ๐Ÿ“ž +689940547616 Yvan - ๐Ÿ“ž +68987748560 SV Larka 2017 Have just completed 12 day haul out for bottom paint etc. Can highly recommend Yvan and his team ๐Ÿ“ž +68987748560 Very careful with haulout on hydraulic propped trailer (no boat hoist) Also excellent engineer - Patrick Heintre ๐Ÿ“ž +68987300625 ๐Ÿ“ง multi-meca@mail.pf has lathe facilities and spares for Perkins engines. Supermarket 2k away, chandlers 3k, with v large Ace hardware store another 1k. Best to buy requirements from Michel B at Tiana Marina (87 74 10 02) and/or in Papeete and arrive there fully stocked. It rains there occasionally! Technimarine Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533918, Lon -149.566615 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Address is the end of Fare Ute but to haul out you must approach from the pass east of Papeete due to the low bridge between Fare Ute and Muto Uta. ๐Ÿ“ง exploitation@technimarine.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68940430222 Manager speaks english. Use VHF channel 09 when approaching lifts For places to stay off the boat close to the yard see Hostels / Hotels Have two travel lifts one is 75 metric tonnes, the other 300 metric tonnes. The smaller may not be appropriate for the width of some cats. You can do any amount of the work yourself you wish. It is very convenient to all marine suppliers available in FP. Electric and water are metered. But a few years ago they started charging a daily surcharge for vendors that are not supplied by the yard. They have welders including TIG and MIG welding. They can spray in the yard (depending of wind conditions) including polyurethane. Staff are friendly and the facilities looked good for toilet and shower blocks. 6-2023 SV Kiapa Nui We just finished an 11 day stay at Technimarine, our 7th time there, and can happily report that under the new ownership and current management, the yard is orders of magnitude better than it was been in the past. Unlike before, the yardโ€™s focus is now clearly on cruising yachts. They reorganized the parking layout to allow more space, and the preferred upwind locations, for โ€œourโ€ boats and to keep ample separation from any fishing boats they may also be servicing. The two operation managers are Teama (logistics) and Matahi (yard operations). Both speak excellent English, are professional, responsive, and experienced. The yard director is Sebastien. He speaks fair English, is extremely experienced, and now personally drives the travel lifts to ensure the best possible operation. All managers repeatedly came aboard to inspect the quality of work. At one point Sebastien directed a small army of workers to redo a project we were not 100% satisfied with. There was no additional cost to us. Despite it being late on a Friday afternoon, the workers kept at it literally as we were being launched, and for a few hours after while we were moored in the ways, to make sure we left the yard satisfied and on schedule. We had the yard remove our old bottom paint, do some glass work, and to some cosmetic painting, amongst other projects. They were careful while sanding the bottom, following our specs and instructions, and at one point had 5 workers on our boat. The workers were friendly, focused, productive, and were careful to always leave the area clean when they finished. The glasswork and cosmetic painting was world class. I say that as someone with prior work experience on super yachts. Victor is especially skilled and meticulous at this kind of work. If he is on your project you may pay for a few more hours than if someone else were doing the work, but heโ€™s worth it. Some of the work was done on quote and some on hours/materials. They reviewed the bill with us in the middle of our stay and of course at the end. The bill was detailed, organized, in English, and while expensive, we found the rates fair for the quality of work. One negative are the facilities for those of us that live aboard while working. The bathrooms are frankly horrible. Not dirty in a โ€œgross" way, but dirty in a boat-yard dirt way, full of roaches, and the toilet seat was broken. Sometimes there was no toilet paper nor soap. The showers are cold water only. If these are primary concerns of yours you will not like the yard, or at least not like staying there, but we were there to work so as long as the toilets flushed and the showers had water we were ok. In summary, the yard finished the work on time and within budget. The quality was excellent, the staff friendly, and they clearly value us as customers. Based on some past experiences, we originally had plans to go to a different yard, but after a frank discussion with Teama, we hesitantly chose Technimarine. Now we're glad we did. I strongly recommend Technimarine. 8-22 They carry PropSpeed coating for propellers. 8-2022 SV Jamala Weโ€™ve just had many layers of antifoul sanded off, the water line raised, red and white stripe repainted. Prop speed added. Excellent, professional work and service provided at Technimarine in Tahiti. 1-2021 SV Barracuda of Islay We lifted out at Technimarine in January 2021 to do some technical work and antifoul the boat. Florent is the point contact for yachts wanting to lift out. He speaks excellent english. They provided clear written instructions for lifting out. On our lift day we arrived early and were immediately lifted out by an extremely professional team. The boat blocked off exactly as we needed it and within an hour of arriving we were at work. We were provided with an english speaking point of contact called Teama for anything we needed. We did our own antifouling but we did need help with repairing a hydraulic ram. Teama found the necessary part and had another manufactured at Polyindustries and then arranged the welding and testing. They kept to the planned schedule and had us back in the water on time. They wanted to ensure our experience was good and found solutions to help us. This is a highly professional boat yard and we have no reservations recommending them. 10-2020 Numerous reports in the FP FB group with warnings for Catamarans hauling out that needed to repair damaged keel or bottom. This has to do with how the Cats are blocked Comment #1 FYI they had an incident with an FP or Lagoon (I forgot which) in May/June 2019 while we were there. They needed to repair the forward corner of a keel so they only blocked the aft 2/3. That resulted in the aft edge of the keel being forced up through the hull causing significant damage. I assume that's partly why they want the plans now but regardless hopefully this info helps prevent a similar problem for you if you're facing a similar repair... and they dinged that boat's bow with the travel lift while moving another yacht. Comment #2 I was hauled at the same time as well. Good size crack and what was worse, the owner had to leave the country right away after it happened Comment #3 They cracked the hull of the cat next to us in April.... similar situation #4 Yard is requiring a document from Lagoon in how to block a Lagoon that needs to repair damaged keel area. 5-2019 SV Nehenehe We worked with Teama at Technimarine. We had our waterline raised, light sanding with new bottom paint, and struts painted with LP paint. This is a difficult review to write because everyone at Technimarine worked hard to complete the work nearly on time; including a full day over the weekend which is highly unusual to have done by this yard. While I truly liked Teama as a person VERY muchโ€ฆ. He proved to be completely inept at his job as project manager, (he is new to his job). I would strongly recommend that you work with someone else. The long story is the followingโ€ฆ. Teama did not track well with any of the project details, he either forgot things or got things mixed up. He said that supplies were ordered but they had not, he said the exact same bottom paint had been found and seemed to say that it had arrived on site, it had not. When I stopped by a week before the start of workโ€ฆ he said he had still forgotten to order the supplies! He then scrambled to try and find bottom paint, eventually found some, when it arrived it was not a paint we could use. Then just before work startedโ€ฆ.he still had forgotten the epoxy primerโ€ฆ. This process went on, and onโ€ฆ. They failed to haul the boat on time, they delayed three times, one of which was with 30 minutes notice and we were already underway in the pass when Teama called to cancel. When we finally arrived for the haul out we had to motor up and drift back down the river for three hours while we waited. After we discovered the incorrect bottom paintโ€ฆ.. It was forced on me to make four trips and ten hoursโ€™ time trying to personally return the bottom paint to their supplier. There are a lot more aspects to our difficulties at Technimarine than I wish to bore you with. In short it seemed that everyone else there was competent at their jobs and worked overtime to make up for Teamaโ€™s numerous mistakes. All the other employees were efficient and made the effort to make us satisfied. While they easily could have been much better; I must rate this business a 5 out of 10 Haut Commissaire Papeete Haut commissaire Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.543528, Lon -149.57015 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap The HC office is located about a 10 minute walk from Papeete Marina Avenue du Gรฉnรฉral de Gaulle, Papeete, French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ž +68940468700 ๐ŸŒ www.polynesie-francaise.pref.gouv.fr Heat Exchanger Heat Exchanger info Island: Tahiti Info Passed on by Adrian Diesel-Clinic owner Adrian Pataki Engineering Technician ๐Ÿ“ž +68987286083 ๐Ÿ“ง svattila@gmail.com There is no shop which specializes in Cupro-nickel heat-exchanger repair. To effect temporary repairs until your new heat-exchanger arrives, there are various radiator-shops in town, in the Titioro area, they are able to solder the damaged heat-exchanger using hard-solder, but i prefer to do it myself, so i don`t have an address or phone number. If the fault is not in the tube-stack, but in the cast-aluminium headertank, there is a welder in valley of Tipearui, right after the Karcher-shop, (Norbert ๐Ÿ“ž +68987747093 , speaks fluent French :)) High pressure cleaners Kรคrcher Agent Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.558328, Lon -149.5701 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap The Kรคrcher agent They have a service station and also sell new oneโ€™s Honda generator Commercial Royal Automobiles Island: Tahiti Jerome Montay Director commercial Royal Automobiles 50 Avenue Clemenceau, Mamao, Papeete, Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +689504150 email ๐Ÿ“ง dircom@royal.pf Bought a Honda Generator from them, Very helpful!! Another report of Honda generator repair from the Honda Dealer at 192 ave Clemenceau. Not sure if its the same place or not. This is where Sopom sends their work Sopom Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sopom Stock Honda generator 1kw and 2 KW For more information, see Marine Suppliers Tahiti Automobile/Industrie Titioro Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544396, Lon -149.553277 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Automobile/Industrie Titioro ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549166 Contact: Michel Vini ๐Ÿ“ž +68987797169 Specialist Honda Generator 11-18 Recommended by SV Kyory (Great Service) Hoses Hydraulink Hydraulic Hose & Fittings Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529625, Lon -149.569475 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Hydraulink Hydraulic Hose & Fittings Fare-ute & Tipaerui, Papeete, TAHITI 24/7 Mobile Service Hydraulic Hose Repair Hose Assemblies Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Adresse: 67 av Pomare Papeete, TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838393 ๐Ÿ“ง oc2jeune@mail.pf Horaires d'ouverture: Lundi-Jeudi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:00-16:30 Vendredi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:30-15:00 Samedi : 8:00-11:00 Dimanche : Fermรฉ Fuel Hoses, Shield Head hoses For more information, see Marine Suppliers Soflex Island: Tahiti Part of Sopom adjacent. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940439119 Hydrolics cyclinder repair and hoses. Replaced gas hose for Mary Ann II Saw an autopilot RAM on the bench when I was in there - Jacaranda Sopom Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sopom Carry good selection of marine hoses For more information, see Marine Suppliers Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA) Assorted Hoses available For more information, see Marine Suppliers Hospitals Dispensaire De Bora Bora Island: Bora Bora ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.512381, Lon -151.746604 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dispensaire De Bora Bora ๐Ÿ“ž +68940677077 Main Clinic in Bora Bora. Located app .5 mile from main dock heading towards Bloody Marys. (head SE on main road) Fare Mai Hospital Moorea Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.556172, Lon -149.790238ย  GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Hospital Moorea Fare Mai ๐Ÿ“ž +68940552226 ๐ŸŒ annuaire.moorea-actu.com Located on the ring road in Afareaita. It does have a heliport. CHFP Hospital Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536955, Lon -149.558266 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Avenue Georges Clemenceau , Mamao , Tahiti 98713 , French ๐ŸŒ Polynesia.Tel:+689 46 62 62 Largest hospital in tropical ๐ŸŒ So.Pacific on 7 acre site with over 100,000m2 built at an expense of 150,000,000 euros. Real first world facility. find more on access under Doctors Specialist. Hotels / Hostels Pension Kanahau Island: Hiva 'Oa Pension Kanahau ๐Ÿ“ž +68987701626 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049166535360 close to the harbor Pension Moehau Island: Hiva 'Oa Pension Moehau ๐Ÿ“ง moehaurelais@mail.pf ๐ŸŒ relaismoehau.pf/ 4-2023 Recommended by cruisers on FP FB page Pension Temetiu Village Island: Hiva 'Oa Close to the boatyard ๐Ÿ“ž +68987373545 ๐Ÿ“ง temetiuvillage@mail.pf ๐ŸŒ www.temetiuvillage.com/ 2-2024 Recommended by a number of cruisers who were working on their boats in the yard. Can pick up and take you to the yard Nono Mai Island: Nuku Hiva ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/airbnbnohomai Coconut Grove Island: Raiatea From SV Cinnabar Coconut Grove - This is probably the easiest and most cost effective option if you don't want to rent a car. Very nice and comfy, easy walking distance to carenage. So-called because you walk through a coconut grove to get to the house. Owner Allyson is very helpful and speaks perfect English. (Her husband is from the US.) ๐ŸŒ www.airbnb.co.nz/rooms/7795365 Cozy Bungalows Island: Raiatea From SV Cinnabar Cozy Bungalow - This was our preferred rental but you need a car because it's closer to the town of Uturoa. Owners Casey and Jean-Marc own the sports store in town and are a wealth of info. ๐ŸŒ www.airbnb.co.nz/rooms/14475649 Fare Mini Mini Island: Raiatea From SV Cinnabar Fare Miri Miri - Again, we did not stay here but knew of others who did. Not sure but I think it's walking distance to the carenage. ๐ŸŒ www.airbnb.co.nz/rooms/ 38220079?poi_place_id=916115&source_impression_id=p3_1579640201_HowKxjLAoRhFMmQO Hotel Hinano (Uturoa) Island: Raiatea Hotel Hinano in center of Uturoa ๐ŸŒ en.hotelhinano.com Kalei & Manu (Close to Carenaige) Island: Raiatea Kalei & Manu, ๐Ÿ“ž +68987271000 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987201201 west ๐Ÿ“ง coast.easycar@hotmail.com When hauled out at either of the Carenages in Raiatea, there is an amazing 3-room bungalow about a 10 minute walk away. I didnt find it until after I splashed, but it would have made haulout sooo much nicer. The cost is about $100 USD/day. It is a beautiful little property with a pool and a dock, and they even have a rental car available (lowest cost I've found on island) should you want to supply/explore/dine out. They also have a single rental came with a good price. They are lovely, so is their place! O'rion Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ง orion.raiatea@gmail.com Nicolas ๐Ÿ“ž +68987709901 Canvas, sails, laundry: O'rion opposite of the boat yards in Raiatea does good ๐ŸŒ work.He is also putting the last touches to his bungalows that will be for rent (nice size, swimming pool, about 60 m from the 2 shipyards. SV Mary Ann Raiatea Location Island: Raiatea From SV Cinnbar One of the car rental agencies, Raiatea Location, also rents bungalows. I think they have 4, two with kitchenettes and no A/C, 2 with A/C and no kitchenettes (but of course they have the electric kettle). They are pretty rustic. ๐ŸŒ raiatealocation.com/ Sunset Beach Motel Island: Raiatea The Rigneys (KANDU) liked the Sunset Beach Motel. Good location but kind of pricey (I thought) unless you are a family. ๐ŸŒ www.sunset-raiatea.pf/accueil West Coast Guest House Island: Raiatea From SV Cinnabar Coconut Grove - This is probably the easiest and most cost effective option if you don't want to rent a car. Very nice and comfy, easy walking distance to carenage. So-called because you walk through a coconut grove to get to the house. Owner Allyson is very helpful and speaks perfect English. (Her husband is from the US.) ๐ŸŒ www.airbnb.fr/rooms/20983472 Airport Motel Papeete Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ tahitiairportmotel.com directly across from the airport City Home Tahiti bnb (techni marine) Island: Tahiti City Home Tahiti bnb Check ๐ŸŒ Booking.com or Orbitz on Ave du Chef Vairaatao near Express U. 3-21 SV Airborne used while hauled out in Tecnni Marine It was clean with a large modern kitchen in a common livingroom space. Ery apartment City Center Island: Tahiti 3-21 Recommended by Renee Bushy FP Cruiser FB Page Fare Blue Lagoon (Formely Laurence's Place B&B) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.59321, Lon -149.61272 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐ŸŒ www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/28945023 Was Originally Laurence's Bungalows 3-21 I heard back from Laurence's Bungalows, Fare Blue Lagon, under new mgmt and ownership. Maybe direct through air bnb is the way. 5-2020 Also recommended by Kit Griffin SV Mary Ann - Stayed there 3 weeks while recovering from a broken wrist Laurence has a lovely Polynesia home on the lagoon just south of Marina Taina. She has a dingy dock easily accessible from the marina area or it's an easy 10 minute walk. The area is walled with an electric gate. The bedroom is air conditioned. You have full access to her kitchen and she provides the ingredients for a do-it-yourself breakfast. She is a very kind and generous hostess who speaks French and English. There is a pool, several friendly dogs, a cat and sitting in the garden you get a lovely view of Moorea. The Papeete bus stops near her place. She can also be booked via Air B&B. Fare D'hรดtes Tutehau (Near Techni Marine) Island: Tahiti Fare D'hรดtes Tutehau (About 8 blocks to Tecni Marine) ๐ŸŒ www.faredhotestutehau.com/ Same street as Ocean 2000 about 2-3 blicks further up Ave du Chef Vairaatoa Phone ๐Ÿ“ž +68987311984 Whats app : ๐Ÿ“ž +68987311984 ๐Ÿ“ง fare.tutehau@gmail.com Website: ๐ŸŒ faredhotestutehau.com ๐ŸŒ youtu.be/oC3M9Xewi1Q 3-21 SV Alii Kai The family is perfect The place is perfect 1 minute to supermarket Free bikes Beautiful rooms I was 3 month there Fare Nukumai (near Hospital) Island: Tahiti Fare Nukumai Karl Salmon ๐Ÿ“ž +68989201732 3-21 Recommend by FP Cruiser FB page Fare Suisse (2 Blks from Champion) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.545546, Lon -149.574145 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap off of Rue des Poilus Tahitiens in Quartier Buillard - Paofai BP 20.255 98713 Papeete, Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ง info@fare-suisse.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68987768121 Beni Huber is the owner and is also the Swiss Consulate. Very nice and comfortable. Air conditioning worked well. Lots of chickens and roosters to wake you up in the morning. Nicely situated two blocks from the Champion supermarket in Paofai district of Papeete. Total price for double room with tax for 2 nights: 18000 (room: 17,143 tax: 857 (5%). Breakfast is separate at $10/person (didnโ€™t have it there since you have kitchen privileges and the supermarket is so close). Free pick-up and drop-off at the airport. 2 blocks from Paofai Clinic if you need to stay closeby while receiving medical attention Harryโ€™s Place Island: Tahiti Air B&B with pickup included. Near Faโ€™aโ€™ฤ Carefour Recommended by a number of cruisers. Note: Car is on smallish size. Coming in with large pieces of luggage like board bags may not work ๐ŸŒ www.airbnb.com/rooms/29469237 MIHIRANI DREAM PATUTO'A PAPEETE (Close to Techni Marine) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529824, Lon -149.566128 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 2-2020 Recommended by Shiraz "A peaceful and relaxing place. Modern, beautifully set up and sparklingly clean, this apartment is a real treat. Within walking distance of Papeete and convenient for the local boat yard if you are having a haul out. It has all the basic amenities you could wish for. Jim is a great, very helpful host. You can relax on the patio, chill in front of the big TV, enjoy an invigorating shower and sleep well in the comfortable double bed. I loved the place" ๐ŸŒ www.airbnb.com/rooms/36535592 Sarah Nui Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531774, Lon -149.567447 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940503530 ๐Ÿ“ง hotelsarahnui@gmail.com Located 5 blocks from central Papeete and is the closest hotel to Techni Marine (4 blocks). Fare Uti. It runs about 8000-10,000 a night depending on season. They do NOT have a kitchenette in the rooms but can supply electric kettle. Rooms have a mini fridge. There is a microwave downstairs that is for guests We checked ๐ŸŒ booking.com and then went and spoke to the hotel mgr. He gave us a 20% discount as we were planning on staying a week or more 8-2022 SV Jamala We stayed for over 2 weeks and it is the same as everyone says on Tripadvisor, the staff are wonderful and friendly and some of the hotel rooms have been refurbished and some havenโ€™t. The male housekeepers were better than the ladies. If you book on ๐ŸŒ Booking.com then you can get breakfast included. Served from 6-9am not a minute after 9! There is a microwave in the lounge area that you can use. Thereโ€™s also a coffee machine and you can buy coffee pods at reception. They will happily store your bags for you. We had two different rooms whilst we were there and both had a fridge and coffee making facilities. Bottles of water were provided daily. So near to Technimarine if your boat is in the yard. Stephanie Benz AirB&B Studio (Close to TechniMarine) Island: Tahiti Stephanieโ€™s Bentz ๐Ÿ“ง stephanie@archipelagoes.net Un Studio Meublรฉ dans Papeete: ๐ŸŒ www.airbnb.com/rooms/30825089?source_impression_id=p3_1639178449_4iycaqNMcoiGrTsD 12-2021 SV Cream Puff During a recent unexpected haulout at Technimarine, we stayed at a studio apartment owned by Stephanie Betz. She is involved with the Tahiti Pearl Regatta. Stephanie is one of the nicest hosts we have met staying at AirBnBs. We reserved on short notice and she worked things out for our schedule. The communication was prompt and courteous. Stephanie speaks excellent English. The studio is off Prince Hanoi near Boulangerie Firmin. It is well priced for Tahiti. The studio is very clean, well equipped and comfortable. There is one large room that contains a queen size bed, table for eating and small kitchen area. A second room houses a large shower with great hot water and very good water pressure. There is also a washing machine. This is one of the few rentals that had extra supplies for our stay. Nearby is everything you need; Easy Market, a pharmacy, convenience store and bakery. Oceans 2000 is around the block, 5 minute walk. Technimarine is a 15 minute walk through a neighborhood. Studio Diva Nui Island: Tahiti Studio Diva Nui Faaa Reported by cruisers to be a good stay ๐ŸŒ www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/991439336248232981 Studio indรฉpendant ร  Papeete Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.548902, Lon -149.583475 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Studio indรฉpendant ร  Papeete Airport pickup Room for 2 guests Will rent a car for 3000 xpf per day 1-2021 SV Moan recommended the place. Very convenient place, inexpensive, clean, rent her car for 3000pcf a day, Lea will pick you up from the airport Her WhatsApp is: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987315353 ๐ŸŒ www.booking.com/hotel/pf/studio-independant-a-papeete.en-gb.html Situated in Papeete, within 1.4 miles of Paofai Gardens, Studio indรฉpendant ร  Papeete offers accommodation with air conditioning. The property has garden and city views. This 1-bedroom apartment includes 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Papeete Ferry Terminal is 2.2 miles from the apartment, while Fa'a'ฤ International Airport is a 10-minute drive away. Vaekehu (2 minutes from airport) Island: Tahiti Vaekehu WhatsApp contact numbers: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987700870 ๐Ÿ“ž +68989791198 10-2021. FP FB โ€œEveโ€ Planes flying into/from Papeete from other islands rarely align time-wise with international arrivals/ departures. I found a small bungalow (run by an awesome Tahitian woman) about two minutes from the airport. She comes and picks up you and your luggage from the airport, takes you to her airconditioned bungalow where you can shower and re-organize (she has free Wifi too) and then she takes you and your luggage back to the airport the following day, or whenever your flight is. All this shuffling of people and luggage is included in the cost of the bungalow, which was around 100 USD for 1 night. Hydraulics Mo'orea Flexible Hydrauliques (Hydraulic hoses) Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.723896, Lon -151.459059 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Moorea Flexibles Hydraulic hose fabrication and repair with 3 locations We did not use this company but got their card at Oceans 2000 Moorea- Samuelย  ๐Ÿ“ž +68987328145 Emailย  ๐Ÿ“ง mooreaflexibles@gmail.com Raiatea- Tamatoa ๐Ÿ“ž +68987261027 Tahiti-iti in Teravao - Dominique ๐Ÿ“ž +68987222734 Note: GPS location is not exact but close GMS Island: Tahiti Bruno (does not speak much English) is said to be very good with hydraulics. Highly recommended by BeachHouse Near Nautisport in Fare Uteย  ๐Ÿ“ž +68987774775 Hydraulic Fluid Island: Tahiti Most of the marine and auto parts stores has some form of hydraulic fluid. If your looking for Telflex Sea Star fluid #15 look in Ocean 2000 Hydraulink Hydraulic Hose & Fittings Island: Tahiti Hydraulink Hydraulic Hose & Fittings Fare-ute & Tipaerui, Papeete, TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ž +689545999 โ—ฆ 24/7 Mobile Service โ—ฆ Hydraulic Hose Repair โ—ฆ Hose Assemblies small, clean hydraulic repair shop located between Nautisport and Sing Hung Ting Marine. Yellow signage. Not much English spoken Moorea Flexibles (Hydraulic hoses) Tahiti iti Island: Tahiti Moorea Flexibles Hydraulic hose fabrication and repair with 3 locations We did not use this company but got their card at Oceans 2000 Moorea- Samuel 87-32-81-45. Email ๐Ÿ“ง mooreaflexibles@gmail.com Raiatea- Tamatoa ๐Ÿ“ž +68987261027 Tahiti-iti in Teravao - Dominique ๐Ÿ“ž +68987222734 Polynesian Pneus Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529926, Lon -149.569232 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Polynesian pneus ๐Ÿ“ž +68940545 ๐ŸŒ polypneus.pf/ Fare Ute Soflex Island: Tahiti Part of Sopom adjacent. 40439119. Hydraulics cyclinder repair and hoses. Replaced gas hose for Mary Ann II Sopom Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 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. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Tahiti Flexible Hydrauliques(TFH) Island: Tahiti Hoses and fittings only There are a couple of the TFH shops in Papeete. One is in Fare Ute & one is in Tipaerui. They have mobile vans(3) that can come to your boat 7 days a week. I spoke with one of the workers and he said they have both Metric and imperial fittings (not confirmed) ๐Ÿ“ž +68940543536 in working hours ๐Ÿ“ž +68987788877 Van #2 776-403 (Mariana) Tipaernui: Route du Pic Rouge Located up the hill in Tipaerui Valley. Take the road that tees into the main waterfront road a bit W of city marina, Very clean shop with lots of parts. Owner speaks excellent English Tahiti Mรฉcanique et Maintenance Island: Tahiti Tahiti Mรฉcanique et Maintenance Machine shop but also repairs hydraulic. For more information, see Machine Shops Te Mana Import Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuild Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.545341, Lon -149.553606 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Temana import TITIORO Valley after SOMAC, Papeete Postal address BP 51 606 - 98716 Pirae Phone. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940543530 Fax ๐Ÿ“ž +68987856201 E-mail ๐Ÿ“ง contact@temana-import.pf Pouena Setefano His cell phone+689) 89 71 76 31 Office phone+689) 40 54 55 25 His email ๐Ÿ“ง pouena@temana-import.pf ๐ŸŒ temana-import.pf/ Te Mana Import on the far north side of town industrial area. I met with Pouena Setefano, an Aussie expat with the kings Englishโ€ฆfirst big plus of the day. They work on trucks and large commercial equipment but he was confident his guys could solve AP RAM issues. A couple days later it was done and Pouena agreed to drop it off to us at Taina Marina (he lives 5 min past there on his way home) Their shop rate was 5500 FP/hr they billed 4 hrs and parts and bits and pieces (he also handed me the old pieces and a spare set they ordered) the total bill came to FP 34,610โ€ฆabout $350 USD plus the beer I bought him at the pub. Company email ๐Ÿ“ง contact@temana-import.pf Stationery shows address: BP 51606 -98 716 Pirae โ€“ Tahiti- French Polynesia Recommended by SV Dash Technidis Sarl Island: Tahiti Technidis Sarl 7 Rue de Frere Alain- Mission ๐Ÿ“ž +68940428301 ๐Ÿ“ง technidis@mail.pf Hydraulic Crimping Tools I Ice ICE Super markets Island: Tahiti Most super markets and small Magasins carry bags of cube ice. Icom Tahiti Digit Import Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.538533, Lon -149.5469 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐ŸŒ www.tahitidigitimport.pf/ Servitude Temanava Bambridge Hamuta Valley - Pirae Right after Holland Tahiti Trading Open from Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 4 pm and Friday from 7:30 am to 3 pm during the day continues ๐Ÿ“ž +68940827511 Fax: 40 .58.29.57 S/V Notre Reve 12-18 We bought a new Icom radio (An IC-M330 not the model we wanted, but it works fine and they had it in stock). Matt offered to order the model we wanted, but it would have taken longer than we wanted to wait. It is quite difficult to find as it is in a residential neighborhood. You basically have to have a car to get there. Here are the ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat 32.312, Lon 32.814 mins W GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Matt was quite helpful. He speaks some English, but it takes some encouragement and a few words of French to get him started. They have radio test and repair equipment and are able to test and repair radios, but they don't have many spare parts on hand. 12-18 Jacaranda When contacted by email about troubleshooting or repairing Icom HF radios (M802) Hello, Unfortunately no ! We can only service equipment with RED CE 53 / EU / 2014 standard Local legislation prohibits us from importing replacement cards for non-CE equipment, even for passing ships, on temporary admission. Only the IC-M801E BLU is CE. Cordially Immigration Border Police (check in/out) Island: Tahiti Located Faa Airport ๐Ÿ“ž +68940800605 ๐Ÿ“ง dpaf987-poste@interieur.gouv.fr Opening hours: Monday-Friday 0800-1200,1330-1600 Haut-commissariat Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.543623, Lon -149.570164 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Haut-commissariat Hours: 7:30-16:00 (best to arrive before 09:00 - we have never had to wait more than 5 minutes) ๐Ÿ“ž +68940468700 Avenue du Gรฉnรฉral de Gaulle, Papeete, French Polynesia. 10 minute walk from Marina papeete The HC office is where you go to submit and or renew your Carte de Sejour Impellers Impellers Island: Tahiti Ocean 2000 or Sopoc. For Volvo try Nautisport For Yanmar try Sin Tung Hing. Emile Vongue sourced a Jabsco impeller Sopom Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sopom They carry impellers for Cummins-Onan For more information, see Marine Suppliers Importing parts Island Cargo Support Island: Tahiti Island Cargo Support Cassandra ๐Ÿ“ž +13106938344 ๐ŸŒ www.icargosupport.com 4-21 SV Derive I recently used Island Cargo Support to ship a life raft, batteries, oil and boat parts to Tahiti. Very happy with their service. Needing to import parts? Read this first Island: Tahiti Please see ๐ŸŒ www.jacarandajourney.com/shippingitems SVB (Germany) Island: Tahiti With the membership card of the French Polynesian Sailors Association, you have discounts on a big shipchandler (svb24.com). He can ship parts in French Polynesia (by DHL) for only 25 Euros up to 32kg. See note above for amount that will not be taxed by FP customs. Further information ๐ŸŒ www.jacarandajourney.com/shippingitemsVanguard Logistics Services (USA) Island: Tahiti See ๐ŸŒ www.jacarandajourney.com/shippingitems "Importing Parts into French Polynesia" Injector Dieselec Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531452, Lon -149.559538 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Dieselec Fare Ute BP 9024 Motu Uta Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +689404225 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940582990 Mobile ๐Ÿ“ž +68987773587 Fax:(+689) 40 41 05 13 ๐Ÿ“ง dieselec@mail.pf Opening hours: 0700-1200, 1330-1630 Monday to Thursday, 0700-1200, 1330-1530 Friday. Rebuilding of injectors, fuel lift pumps, fuel injection pumps,alternators & starters. Mechanic can come to your boat to work. Supply of many parts, including electrical. They stock quite a few alternators and starters. They have a testing bench for both starters and alternators. If need to speak in english ask for Pierre ๐Ÿ“ž +68940805046 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940472575 is in Fare Ute near the Yamaha dealer. They are Perkins supplier, rebuild injector pumps, starters and Alternators. For more information, see Diesel Parts Insurance (marine) Assurance-AVP Island: Tahiti Assurance-AVP Affiliated with AVP French Sailing Group ๐ŸŒ www.assurance- ๐ŸŒ avp.fr/?fbclid=IwAR0BdOi0oD1IlswPQ1suTMyGFYHTpqGQIJ6snFJZG_tGhFGlsqHFjjDbOjUHELVETIA company Assurances Maritimes Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.delassee.com/?fbclid=IwAR26Cz3IjX9Sn00FchD0U0FX--258ORs6ZilXZLamnncR_tVrG0aFpQIVE0 Geoffroy de Lassee Cruising Insurance FB Group Island: Tahiti Having trouble getting marine insurance Cruising Insurance FB group Jackline Insurance Island: Tahiti 5-2022 Reported to issue liability insurance for vessels in FP ๐ŸŒ www.gowrie.com/Marine-Insurance/JacklineProgram.aspx LMC Courtage&Assurance Island: Tahiti LMC Papeete Marine Shop (NZ) Island: Tahiti Marine Shop ๐ŸŒ www.marine-insurance.co.nz/home ๐Ÿ“ง info@themarinashop.com SV Cyrolia Bill Garlick at The Marina Shop Insurance in NZ. ๐Ÿ“ง bill@themarinashop.com Coverage covering yachts in FP 2-21 SV Cream Puff TopSail in the UK. If you are an OCC member they offer discounts. They will cover you as far west as Tahiti. Also, The Marine Shop in NZ sells the same ๐ŸŒ policy.2-21 SV Tintamarre And by special request they can insure you further west. We are hauled out in Raiatea and under the ๐ŸŒ Global.policy we have cyclone cover (it did not add to the cost). We are a British boat with British crew, and insured through the Marine ๐ŸŒ Shop.in New Zealand Mariner Insurance (NZ) Island: Tahiti Mariner Insurance New Zealand ๐Ÿ“ง info@marinermarine.co.nz ๐ŸŒ mariner.co.nz/about- us?fbclid=IwAR2y9ztM0KmzK4IxkNHkPj2KDZ55nSyCPXVmixp_XQ7q8nZdN6dRYQXObzA Poema insurance Island: Tahiti Poema insurance Local FP Marine Insurance company that does cover US yachts (Must be a member of AVP) Main Office Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +68940502650 ๐Ÿ“ง info@poema.pf Additional contacts Nuku Hiva ๐Ÿ“ž +68940910251 TopSail Island: Tahiti Top Sail Insurance 3-22 SV Grace One issue to check with any Topsail quote is the policy on reducing payout amounts (on a sliding scale) on equipment over 10 years old. It sound perfectly reasonable but I asked whether it also applied to the spars (mast, boom, poles) and was told that it does. Which might make a claim following a dismasting on a, for example, 30 year old boat almost not worth making. Iโ€™m not sure what the actual reductions would look like but it was enough to make me stay with our current insurer. We use Pantaenius (uk). Itโ€™s usually a higher premium but thereโ€™s no reduction for older kit - we pay a little extra and have new for old cover. Inter Island Shipping Hawaiki Nui (Raiatea) Island: Tahiti Hawaiki Nui leaves Tahiti every Tuesday and Thursday ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549954 ๐Ÿ“ง contact@snp.pfInter Island Shipping Schedule Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.revatua.gov.pf/plannings/accueil?fbclid=IwAR2mCFw2eRWh4Ko0TEytEkXeyb- WUaAz0rdcoIXTGlbjNdCPgrwbAqiC4Dk Shipping items to the islands Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.revatua.gov.pf/plannings/accueil list of all ships that service the islands and their schedules Taporo Island: Tahiti Taporo VII leaves every Monday and Thursday from Tahiti to Raiatea. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940426393 taporo@mail.pf International Health Certificate (pets) Service du Dรฉveloppement Rural Island: Tahiti The service in charge of delivering health certificate is the Service du Dรฉveloppement Rural. Their contact is there: ๐ŸŒ www.biosecurite.gov.pf/qaav/contacts_qaav.php Tรฉlรฉphone standard : ๐Ÿ“ž +68940423518 Fax : +68940423552 sdr.qaav@rural.gov.pf Internet Fakarava Yacht Services Island: Fakarava Fakarava Yacht Services They have wifi on deck. Purchase a beer or coke to support them For more information, see Yacht Services Varua Network Hotspots Island: Fakarava SV Windward 2-2021 INTERNET - Wifi Hotspot Access in the Atolls . A really good, newly developed service is the Varua Network of Hotspots in some of the atolls. See ๐ŸŒ hotspot.varua.net Varua provides a flexible set of options by speed and duration of contract. Access is easily and securely obtained online and with secure payment via Paypal (and card on Paypal). A current view of coverage can be seen here: ๐ŸŒ hotspot.varua.net/en/coverage/ Coverage is being continupusly expanded. We have been usuing this service in Fakarava the last while and it is stable and performs as advertised. Cyber Moโ€™orea Island: Mo'orea located Maherepa. Fiber Optic Line ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/Cybermoorea/photos/a.693318700872955/1433508543520630/ ๐Ÿ“ž +68949563435 Cell: ๐Ÿ“ž +68989502024 Henriโ€™s Snack Island: Nuku Hiva Tahohai on the dock Nuku Hiva Yacht Services Island: Nuku Hiva Yacht Services Nuku Hiva BP 301 Taiohae 98742 Nuku Hiva Polynesie Franciase ๐Ÿ“ž +68987226872 fax: +68940920750 VHF 72 ๐Ÿ“ง ysnukuhiva@hotmail.comCybernesia Island: Tahiti Cybernesia is the cyber-space/internet cafe on the 1st floor in the Vaima centre, opposite Marina de Papeete. It has space for you to use their wifi on your own device, or you can use their computers. You get a wifi code for 1-4 hours access; 4 hours costs 1,000 xpf. You can only use their wifi during their office hours. They can also do your printing, laminating, scanning etc, and they sell computer supplies (cables, data cards, printer inks etc). Internet speeds are faster than weโ€™ve found elsewhere. Open M-F 0800 - 1630, Sat 0830 - 1200 Internet Options Island: Tahiti Option A. Vini is one of two phone providers and they partner with OPT. Once in the Societies most of the islands have 3g with some 4g. If you plan to stay over four months getting a one year phone contract opens you to relatively cheap 3g data. One year phone contact costs you (as of 2/2017) $82.28 (in US dollars.) The contract then gives to a phone number for 1 year with 30 minutes of phone time per month and 20 SMS messages. This also allows you to buy any of the following data packages: 1gigabyte for 1500xpf; 2 gigabytes/ month for $25; 5 gigabytes/mo $42. These work with most smart phones. The phone plan is one year but the data is only in three months blocks during which time you can increase your data plan but not reduce it. So you can also reduce or drop your data after you been at the same rate for three months. For instance if you go back to the Tuomotus, where there is only GSM ( there paying the per megabyte rates might work out cheaper given such low bandwidth) you would not likely be able to benefit from a plan with more than 1Gigabyte a month. You can purchase the payment cards at Vini shops or the post office or at many magazines. If you go to vini with you exit papers or you ticket out of FP and a letter stating you are leaving the territory the contract can be terminated. PLEASE DON'T JUST SKIP OUT AS THIS MAY AFFECT FELLOW CRUISERS BEING ABLE TO GET THESE CONTRACTS IN THE FUTURE! Option B: Vini also has a Data Only plan available for your smart phone or you can get a 3g router for 1xpf (not a typo.) The rates are the same as above and also have 10 gigabytes a month for 5000xpf. The contract is one year after 3 months you can reduce you plan and you can increase it any time. The least you can pay is 1500xpf for 1gigabyte /month. To get a Vini contract you must get a letter from a marina saying you live at the Marina. The Yacht club provided the same for Mary Ann II such a letter (even though we only paid for the dingy dock privledge.) Marina Papeete has provided the same for others. You need the letter, boat papers, possibly insurance papers and passport. BE SURE THE ACCOUNT IS LOCKED; otherwise, if you run over, the per megabyte charges are very high. Install the Vini app to track your usage and any charges. One cruiser bought a Vini box and it used his allotted data in about a day, he returned the box and told Vini he was terminating the contract. Mary Ann II has had two months on the 2gig plan without any problems with data usage. Vodaphone operates 3g based service in Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora only. They have a standard prepay card which for 1500xpf will give you 84 megabytes (fine for emais not much for web based activities like facebook) They also have a prepay plan now TRAVEL SIM for4200xpf you get 30 mins international calls OR 30 minutes local calls OR 1 gigabyte of internet. Option C: Buy a Vini Wi-Fi prepaid card. Cost are not by the megabyte but by the hour and bandwide can be very narrow. Cost are $5 per hour for one hour and drop to around a dollar an hour for 100 hours. Nearly everyone who has used the hourly Wi-Fi system have seen glitches where chucks of time vanish from their account. In fact from about May 16 to October 16 a one hour Vini WIFI card never expired (those were the days!). In Papeete there are easily accessible Vini shops with English speaking staff, here buying the 100 hour cards is a surer bet. There is also a system WDG which is an alternativehourly WIFI system which seems to work well. Other Options: At the Vaima Centre across from the Marina on second floor (first for Brits) thereโ€™s an internet cafe with very good bandwidth. 5-20 SV Cream Puff Based on a recommendation from the webpage of SV Jacaranda and their Tahiti Cruisers Guide we contacted Tahiti Wi-Fi for a router. It rocks! We now have excellent 4G service. The owner of the business, Jerome, is very accommodating and speaks French and English fluently. His office is at the airport but he met me at the marina. He lives in the area. It took just a few minutes to set me up. There is no charge for the router, we pay for just the data each month. The fees are reasonable. The router works in most FP islands. There is a coverage map on their site which is in French and English: ๐ŸŒ www.tahitiwifi.com/home.htm 5-19 S/V "Nehenehe Tahiti WIFI: We found them at the airport next to the rental car area; they rent routers on their system for a standard cost of 13000 francs for 45 days with 10GB of data at up to 4G speed. They have worked anywhere that we can pick up a cell phone signal. They handle 5 devices at a time and can be toped off later on line if you need more data at a discounted price (if you negotiate with the 'boss'). The internet speed is fantastic and I highly recommend them. You seem to be forced into returning the router at the airport but I suppose this could also be negotiable? So far...I would rate them a 10 out of 10. Tahiti WIFI Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.tahitiwifi.com/home.htmll ๐Ÿ“ž +68989780333 / ๐Ÿ“ง booking@tahitiwifi.com Tahiti Faa'a international airport agency Open time : 7/7 from 5am to midnight 5-20 SV Cream Puff Based on a recommendation from the webpage of SV Jacaranda and their Tahiti Cruisers Guide we contacted Tahiti Wi-Fi for a router. It rocks! We now have excellent 4G service. The owner of the business, Jerome, is very accommodating and speaks French and English fluently. His office is at the airport but he met me at the marina. He lives in the area. It took just a few minutes to set me up. There is no charge for the router, we pay for just the data each month. The fees are reasonable. The router works in most FP islands. There is a coverage map on their site which is in French and English: ๐ŸŒ www.tahitiwifi.com/home.htm 5-19 S/V "Nehenehe Tahiti WIFI: We found them at the airport next to the rental car area; they rent routers on their system for a standard cost of 13000 francs for 45 days with 10GB of data at up to 4G speed. They have worked anywhere that we can pick up a cell phone signal. They handle 5 devices at a time and can be toped off later on line if you need more data at a discounted price (if you negotiate with the 'boss'). The internet speed is fantastic and I highly recommend them. You seem to be forced into returning the router at the airport but I suppose this could also be negotiable? So far...I would rate them a 10 out of 10. ing time : 7/ 7 from 5am to midnight Inverters SES Consulting Island: TahitiSES Consulting Carries Inverters / Battery Chargers Victron dealer For more information, see Batteries Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Yacht Accessoire Michele Baltzer ๐Ÿ“ž +68987741002 ๐Ÿ“ง tyaccessoire@yahoo.fr Marina Taina Michele often has Victron equipment / invertors For more information, see Marine Suppliers Iridium Assystem Polynรฉsie Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533009, Lon -149.567728 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Assystem Polynesie Dealers for Iridium Systems For more information, see Electronics (Marine) J Jabsco Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Adresse: 67 av Pomare Papeete, TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838393 Fax: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838394 ๐Ÿ“ง oc2jeune@mail.pf Horaires d'ouverture: Lundi-Jeudi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:00-16:30 Vendredi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:30-15:00 Samedi : 8:00-11:00 Dimanche : Fermรฉ I thought I saw on the side wall / hallway a number of jabsco head parts For more information, see Marine Suppliers SVB-Marine Island: Tahiti I usually buy items under 160 euros from ๐ŸŒ www.svb-marine.com Shipping from Germany is only 25 euros and they deduct VAT from the listed price. Items take generally 7 to 10 days to arrive. This page has Jabsco manual and electric toilets, as well as parts: In English: ๐ŸŒ www.svb24.com/en/category/pumps-hoses-plumbing-marine-toilets.html In French: ๐ŸŒ www.svb-marine.fr/fr/categorie/plomberie-wc-marins.html K Kitchen equipment / appliances KITCHEN EQUIPMENT / APPLIANCES Art Cuisine Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.546619, Lon -149.589142 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Art Cuisine Commercial & Industrial Equipment Supplier ๐ŸŒ www.artcuisine.pf/ ๐Ÿ“ง contact@artcuisine.pf CONTACT INFORMATION COPE building, PK 2.4 Faa'a BP 60048 - 98702 French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ž +68940800660 OPENING TIME Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:00 continuous day Saturday from 8:00 to 12:00 Next to Carrefour in Faaa / next to Faaa shopping Mall Catherine Aloi Island: Tahiti Catherine Aloi 184 Prince Hanoi Street (Next to Hyper Rico) ๐ŸŒ catherinealoi.pf/ ๐Ÿ“ž +68940540080 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/MagasinCatherineAloi/ HUROM and KUVINGS juice extractor, Household appliances, PASTRY utensils, Sewing machine, Steam generator, Vacuum cleaner, Kitchen appliances, Robot,, Ceramic wok, Fare Tony Center Island: Tahiti Fare Tony Center Small appliance shop located in the Fare Tony Shopping mall. Located across from Marina Papeete Hyper Brico Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533707, Lon -149.559518 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Hyper Brico For more information, see Hardware Stores Tahiti Pas Cher (Fare Ute) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.538082, Lon -149.567029 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Pas Cher (FareUte) Tahiti Pas Cher (Paofai) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544921, Lon -149.573335 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Pas Cher Home goods store ๐ŸŒ tahitipascher.pf Paofai Kite boarding equipment Tuamotu Kite School Island: Fakarava Tuamotus Kite School Sometimes has gear for sale For more information, see Kite Boarding Instruction Airush Tahiti Island: Tahiti The main equipment distributor for Tahiti and Moorea is Airush Tahiti. They have kites, boards, harnesses, etc. Yannick and Moana ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/Airushtahiti/ ๐ŸŒ www.airush.com/ ๐Ÿ“ž +68989246998 ๐Ÿ“ง airushtahiti@mail.pf Aloha Spirit Motu Martin Island: Tahiti Aloha Spirit Motu Martin ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/421189137928374/ Another FP FB group that can be used for buy/sell gear or general kiting information MonBoo va'a Island: Tahiti For more information, see SUPโ€™s Tahiti Passion Kite Island: Tahiti Tahiti Passion Kite ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/329846960425044/ Group of FP kiters. General Information and / or For specific equipment you may want to check with this group Tahiti Wings and Foils Market Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/groups/669758800171807/ Kite boarding instruction Tuamotu Kite School Island: Fakarava Tuamotu Kite School Learn to kitesurf / hydrofoil at Fakarava atoll ๐ŸŒ Kitetuamotu.com ๐ŸŒ Facebook.com/kitetuamotu Contact Adrien and Aline Cartier Millon ๐Ÿ“ง A@kitetuamotu.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68887230845 Lakana Fly Kitesurf School Island: Mo'orea Lakana Fly Kitesurf School ๐Ÿ“ž +68987709671 ๐Ÿ“ง lakanafly@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ www.lakanaflymoorea.com/ Instructor is David. He is a former cruiser and long time local resident. Great guy, always positive. Speaks good English. Teaches on the "Cocoa Beach" motu east of the Stingrays on the north side of Moorea. Easy dinghy ride from Opunohu. Has an amazing custom power catamaran as a teaching/rescue platform (you may have seen it, it's grey and says "DaKine" on the side.) Da Spot Island: Tahiti Tahiti's main kiteboarding school. Located east of Pt. Venus on the shore across from Motu Martin (Matu Aau on some charts). Has more consistent wind than Moorea but is much more crowded, especially on the weekends and afternoons. ๐ŸŒ www.daspotkitesurfingtahiti.com/ Tahiti Kite School Island: Tahiti More information at ๐Ÿ“ž +68989760100 By message on Instagram and Facebook And on ๐ŸŒ www.tahitikiteschool.com L Leds & Lights Fare Lumiere LED Island: Tahiti "Fare Lumiere LED, 6 Avenue Prince Hinoi, Cell ๐Ÿ“ž +689877262 62, ๐Ÿ“ž +68949936836 Serge Leroy, ๐Ÿ“ง serge@farelumiere.comwww.farelumiere.com We got made led light strips with cable for the engine room and for under the spreaders at The Led Shop in Avenue Prince Hinoi, just across the strees from the Shell Station and Hotel Tahiti Nui. Owner speaks English. It was not expensive โ€“ about 2000 xpf for a 50cm long light strip with cable, made the same day or the day after. He was a bit sloppy on the gluing, but everything works fine, so the only problem was estethically. Had to pay cash. Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ocean 2000 They carry some led bulbs including small peanut or compass bulbs For more information, see Marine Suppliers SDIP Lighting Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.535553, Lon -149.55821 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap SDIP Electrical & Lighting (next to Garage Bambou) ๐Ÿ“ž +68940413051 Ave Georges Clemenceau & Avenue de Commandant Chesse Tahiti NewLight Services Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.63523, Lon -149.60917 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap TAHITI NEWLIGHT SERVICES - Centre Tamanu Punaauia (ancien local OPT) , Tahiti, Polynรฉsie-Franรงaise Site Internet : ๐ŸŒ www.tahitinewlight.com/ ๐Ÿ“ง tahitinewlight@gmail.com Patrick GENET Mana GENET Pascal JUNCA Directeur Assistant Commercial Commercial ๐Ÿ“ž +68989302100 ๐Ÿ“ž +68989404404 ๐Ÿ“ž +68989404405 2-2021 SV Windward They stock lots of LED and other lights and bulbs, including G4 and 12V systems which are attractive to Cruisers. The proprietor was extremely friendly and helpful, had good stock, accepts credit cards and speaks very good English. He even gave us a 10% discount. Tahiti Piles Et Lumieres Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544957, Lon -149.576825 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Piles Et Lumieres ๐Ÿ“ž +68940438370 LED spreader light bulbs for Aqua Signal series 41 deck light (PAR36 light bulbs) If you dont speak french take the old bulb with you. Located on Rue Cook Unknown Name LED store (Near Marina Papeete) Island: Tahiti Store that is across from Champion near the Paofai Clinic (near Papeete Marina/ Champion Supermarket) the store has a large LED sign in front and is on the corner of Avenue du Commandant Destremau & either Rue Venus or Aroa 5 no Mati 1797. Soon as I get a name and info I will update this Language schools (French) Horizons Francophone Island: Tahiti Horizons Francophones 35 rue A-M Javouhey Tรฉl/fax: 40 85 20 47 BP 42 937 - 98713 Fare Tony Papeete - Tahiti Polynรฉsie franรงaise ๐Ÿ“ง formation@horizons-francophones.com ๐ŸŒ www.horizons-francophones.com/?fbclid=IwAR3gk1Hi_S4na1aZ54o- PggnHeO8ApT_5xcxff_qzkfPDmacVycTq7r0ptQ 9-23 Horizons. Pro: instructor/owner was lively and made learning fun. Con: very disorganized teaching method, no book, just lots of handouts Lecoursdecole Island: Tahiti Lecoursdecole French School BP 130 351 โ€“ 98717 Punaauia โ€“ Tahiti โ€“ French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ง contact@lecoursdecole.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68987770510 ๐ŸŒ www.lecoursdecole.com/?fbclid=IwAR3GZw4Bj- vWnFqpWbWRTHAnd0joPEK8H0trSQXs4v8W1hS394YUEfdBz1Y 9-23 Le cours dโ€™รฉcole. Pro: instructor/owner is very nice and gives clear explanations, she goes out of her way to help you learn. Con: she does get very busy with students so lessons are not always at same time on same day. But for me, Renรฉe at Le cours dโ€™รฉcole is clearly more effective. Laundry & Dry Cleaning Bora Bora Laverie Island: Bora Bora Bora Bora Laverie ๐Ÿ“ง boraboralaverie@gmail.com Mimi 87 76 31 26 Sofie 87 37 74 85 2500cfp for wash & dry 8-2018 current prices Wash dry & fold 3000 Wash & dry 2500 Wash only 1400 Dry 1300 2018 Wild Orchid we found someone that did laundry in Bora Bora. Her name is Sofie and her number is 87 37 74 85. Name of her business is Bora Bora Laverie. 2,500 CFP for wash and dry. We had it delivered to Bloody Maryโ€™s where we met her. 400 transportation charge, 200 for soap and supplies. Clean Express Bora Bora Island: Bora Bora Clean Express Bora Bora Julie Alison 877-07-113 Open 7 days Pick Up & Delivery Prices 3-2022 Wash 350kg Wash & Dry 450kg Wash, Dy & Fold 600kg Vivianne Island: Makemo Vivianne 11-2023 SV Stella Horizon Vivianne who works in the boulangerie and also lives just across the street, can do laundry for 2000/machine. Ask for her in the boulangerie Close to the beach where you can dinghy in. She also delivers to the pier if you ask. Laundry Maharepa Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.482335, Lon -149.808975 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Maharepa is the little village at the head of Cooks Bay. There is a small laundry in Maharepa that we have used maybe 15+ times. The clothes always come back very clean, dryed, ironed and neatly folded. 1500f for 5kgs wash & dry Beatrice 70-64-65 Highly recommended Jacaranda O'rion Island: Raiatea Canvas, sails, laundry: O'rion opposite of the boat yards in Raiatea does good work. Nicolas 87709901. He is also putting the last touches to his bungalows that will be for rent (nice size, swimming pool, about 60 m from the 2 shipyards. Raiatea Yacht Services Island: Raiatea Raiatea Yacht Services Violetta Carenage Island: Raiatea Violetta 87-29-21-70 ๐Ÿ“ง viomahana8@hotmail.com located Raiatea near the Carenage 4-21 SV Aquarius Reported Laundry : wash- dry and fold 3000 xpf/ kg . ( the best and the cheapest !) She picks up and deliver for free. She also is involved with the organization of the Tahiti Pearl Regatta. Very friendly 11-18 Has been reported by Winsome to do an excellent job with laundry. 1000f per load. She also does provisioning for boats as well Speaks good English and services yachts with provisioning. Great source for local knowledge Fresh Waves Yacht Laundry Service Island: Tahiti Fresh Waves Yacht Laundry Services see accompanying photo. 5-24 FP Cruiser PB comment Just had 9 loads done for vessel I'm on currently..great fast perfect service prior to boss arriving. FInally a reliable yacht class laundry/linen service in fp? Thank you. Laverie du Pont de Lโ€™est (City Center) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53801, Lon -149.565155 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Laverie du Pont de Lโ€™est Rue Paul Gauguin - Across the street from the entrance to city hall ๐Ÿ“ž +68940437159 OPEN Monday to Friday 7:00 ๐ŸŒ a.m. to 4:00 ๐ŸŒ p.m. Saturday 7:00 ๐ŸŒ a.m. to 12:00 ๐ŸŒ p.m. WASHING PRICES (for a 7 kg machine) Washing: 1200 Washing, drying: 2400 Washing, drying, folding 3000 She can do large items such as duvets etc 09-2022 SV Jamala A load is quite small, she will put it in the baskets to measure it before you leave and tell you how much it will be. Very fast service 3 1/2 hours for wash dry and fold but cost 3000xpf for one 7kg load 06-2019 Vaianna is the womans name and she will pick up and deliver to City Marina. She will also just wash and spin and bring the clothes back to you wet for line drying. Excellent service and our clothes came out very clean. Jacaranda Le Lavomatic (Taravoa - Port Phaeton) Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ laverie-tahiti-lavomatic.simplesite.com/428780720?fbclid=IwAR2uhW6_jvlNufyqaZ9nd6ynGr- lVyzTXx... Vous pouvez la contacter aux numรฉros suivants : ๐Ÿ“ž +68987293883 ou ๐Ÿ“ž +68987293334 ๐Ÿ“ง patrice.lebaron@mail.pf It is located near the TARAVAO crossroads, a stone's throw from the marina, and is open 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, thanks to machines operating with tokens. 10-2020 SV Baloo There is a self-serve laundromat next to Carrefour on the same side of the street (next to a snack and insurance office). They have five washer machines and four dryers, all in good repair and clean. There is an attendant on duty. 11kg front loader was 1300xpf to wash. The dryers are gas and fast at an additional charge. โ€“ Baloo Marina Papeete Island: Tahiti There are 2 washers and 2 driers but they are not always in repair. The cost is 1000xpf ($10) drier is 800xpf. Staff must operate them for you therefore only available during office hours Marina Taina Laundry Island: Tahiti You can do your own laundry underneath the Marina Taina office, near the Pink Coconut restaurant. Yacht Club of Papeete Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.524516, Lon -149.534092 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap In December 16 washing was 500xpf and dry was 300xpf. The machines were reliable and rarely did you need to wait. Marina Taina Dry Cleaner Island: Tahiti There is a dry cleaner in the Marina Taina parking lot, close to the marina parking entrance Lettering for boats Publicite Jean-Luc Enseignes Publicitaires Island: RaiateaJean-Luc Publicite 689 877629636 Near to Apooti Marina Can make vinyl stick on letter and signs for yachts Cromalin (Papeete) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532348, Lon -149.564892 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Cromalin 20 rue du Rรฉ gent Paraita, BP 090079 Motu Uta Papeete TAHITI 98713 Polynรฉ sie franรง aise ๐Ÿ“ž +68987796033 They did the stickers for my boat name and logo. Good quality and they deliver to your boat Owner is Marc Gandolfo. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940583300 Graphic Designer Island: Tahiti Denis Rillardon ๐Ÿ“ž +68987738300 Lives in the Yacht Club de Tahiti and works in Arue nearby. He drew the lettering and logos for my boat and did a very good job. He can also help with the printing. Lexan / plastics / plexiglas Hyper Brico Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533707, Lon -149.559518 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap PAPEETE: 194 Avenue du Prince Hinoi PUNAAUIA: PK 14,33 km, roundabout of the industrial zone of Punaruu ๐ŸŒ hyperbrico.pf/ Hyper Brico will cut acrylic sheets Consider all purchases from Hyper Brico to be final. Guarantee/Warranty is worthless and no refunds are given. Staff very ๐ŸŒ unhelpful.SvRecalada Societe Polynesienne de Miroiterie (SPM) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.527422, Lon -149.527015 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Societe Polynesienne de Miroiterie (SPM) They are in Arue 40436460 ๐Ÿ“ง spm@spm.pf ๐ŸŒ www.big-ce.pf/partenaires/societe-polynesienne-de-miroiterie Carry acrylic -Plexiglass, Glass & Mirrors. Can custom cut, drill etc They make mirrors and all things (Lexan). Will cut to size, round the corners and drill but their charges for drilling are outrageous. Reported to carry Lexan(polycarbonate) but not sure. If you have purchased Lexan from this shop please let me know. Nice comparison between Lexan and Acrylic: ๐ŸŒ coloradoplastics.com/polycarbonate-lexan-vs- acrylic-lucite/?fbclid=IwAR2ww64wTkmJ7Yed2RQnALd... 7-2022 SV Auntie I had a temporary acrylic port lite made. David speaks English and was helpful, turn around time for a simple piece was quick, I gave them my pattern piece late Wednesday afternoon, finished piece was ready on Friday morning. I found the prices to be reasonable with the exception being the price for drilling holes is high. The material selection is a bit limited, for example the thickest glass for a mirror is 6 mm. 5-2022 SV Tiama Excellent Service Liferaft certification Chantier Naval des Iles S/Vent (CNI) Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.735995, Lon -151.485035 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap CNI For more information, see Haulout Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.527514, Lon -149.527573 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Nautisport have a big life raft and dinghy service centre. Itโ€™s 6km from the marina. Station de Survie Nautisport, Servitude Vaimoana Rd, Arue. They service and certify life rafts for aircraft commercial boats as well as yachts. Nautisport has a dedicated team for life rafts. Not cheap. 3-2022 SV Sugar Shack Terangi and Aldo ๐Ÿ“ž +68940454885 ๐Ÿ“ง survie@nautisport.pf From downtown, take the main road toward (Arue/Point Venus). Just past Brassier (B3) turn right. Take this road to Arue. Once in Arue, you will see a SHELL gas station, then a Tahiti Pas Cher on your right. (It is across from the monument "Tomb of King Pomaver V"). Turn right on the dirt road (immediately past Tahiti Pas Cher). The dirt road dead ends into a warehouse, turn left and then make an immediate right. Station de Survive Nautisport will be on the right. On GoogleMaps it is listed as "Station de Survie Nautisport". We rented a car and drove our life raft to Nautisport. Terangi is really nice and speaks excellent English! He unloaded our life raft and immediately set to the inspection/servicing. We watched him inflate, make all checks and walk us through the life raft (it was new to us). We stayed about an hour and then left as he was testing air pressure and we did not need to see that. Two hours later we paid our bill $690 for our Viking 8-man offshore life raft service and certificate. The cylinder did not need to be replaced. Then we picked up our life raft. It was a very interesting and pleasant experience. Nautisport will pick up and deliver the life raft if requested for an additional 3000f-4000f. It is totally worth seeing the process and the life raft inflated. I highly recommend renting a car (Eco car was $44/ day). Note: Clickable link for google maps is accurate Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Shipchandler Michel Balzer at Marina Taina does SeaSafe liferafts certification 06-2017 A recent recertification cost about 30000fr - ($300US) For more information, see Marine Suppliers Sopom Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sopom 9-22 Recent reports on the FP Cruiser FB page is that Sopom is doing life raft inspection now. If you have any further informati9n please let me know 4-23 reports they have rafts for sale For more information, see Marine Suppliers Lowrance Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sin Tung Hing Marine is the official Lowrance distributor For more information, see Marine Suppliers La Poste (see OPT) Lawyer (see Attorney) M MRI Scanner IRM de Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.542029, Lon -149.567677 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Scanner IRM de Tahiti31-25, 98714 Rue Georges Lagarde, Papeete 98714, French Polynesia +68940821708 Machine shops Raiatea Usinage Island: Raiatea Raiatea Usinage 87361778 ๐Ÿ“ง raiatea.usinage@gmail.com vers la carriรจre, 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.558586, Lon -149.57002 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 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. ๐Ÿ“ž +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 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/centreusinagetaravao/ Javier Marmol Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53286, Lon -149.543551 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.52917, Lon -149.575811 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 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 Mรฉcanique et Maintenance Island: Tahiti Tahiti Mรฉcanique et Maintenance's ๐Ÿ“ž +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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532492, Lon -149.570748 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 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 ๐ŸŒ galvanized.Can provide hoses and clamps Mail / freight ย  Island: Tahiti Main Couriers: DHL Express BP 62255 Faa'a 98702 Tahiti FP ๐Ÿ“ž +68940837373 near airport Global Air Cargo (Fedex Agents) BP 6796 Faa'a 98703 Tahiti 98703 FP also near airport Bollore Logistics Polynรฉsie Island: TahitiJean-Pierre Combescure AMATRANSIT - Bollore Logistics Polynรฉsie BP 20359 - 98713 PAPEETE Tahiti - Polynรฉsie Franรงaise ๐Ÿ“ž +68940548470 Fax : ๐Ÿ“ž +68940431870 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987770357 ๐Ÿ“ง 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 โ€œduty freeโ€ exemption does not apply to any new items on your vessel only replacement parts, therefore you need to be ready to prove โ€œreplacementโ€ 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.541653, Lon -149.56863 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 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, ๐ŸŒ 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, ๐ŸŒ 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. Gondrandโ€™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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531449, Lon -149.571269 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ace in Fare Ute has a very large selection of Makita tools For more information, see Hardware Stores Maps / Yellow pages Openstreetmaps Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ 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 ๐ŸŒ 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 ๐ŸŒ maps.me You will not require an internet connection to have a GPS based road map. Odyssey Books Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540498, Lon -149.566142 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536541, Lon -149.568535 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tourist Office: Located between Ferry terminal and Marina Papeete Free Maps Marinas & Anchorages Vaiare Marina Island: Mo'orea Vaiare Marina ๐ŸŒ 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 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940661220 ๐Ÿ“ง marinaapooiti@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ 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 residentโ€™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 dโ€™Uturoa Island: Raiatea Marina dโ€™Uturoa ๐Ÿ“ž +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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585525, Lon -149.61611 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Marina Taina Philippe Olite - CEO Constance Boosie BP 13003 Punaauia - Tahiti 98718 Fransk Polynesia VHF kanal 9 Tlf. ๐Ÿ“ž +689410225 Mobiltelefon: ๐Ÿ“ž +689789246 Faks. ๐Ÿ“ž +689 45,27,58 ๐Ÿ“ง 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. Michelโ€™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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540003, Lon -149.570272 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940474854 office ๐Ÿ“ง 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 donโ€™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 didnโ€™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 ๐ŸŒ 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 ๐ŸŒ 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 wasnโ€™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 itโ€™s not their problem. The โ€œsecurity guardโ€ 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.731042, Lon -149.331034 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Nautic Center Located Taravoa (between Tahiti Nui and Tahiti Iti) ๐Ÿ“ง tnc@mail.pf ๐ŸŒ www.nautisport.pf/index.php/marinas/marina-taravao# ๐Ÿ“ž +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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.524569, Lon -149.534573 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 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 (wouldnโ€™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 Situรฉ entre la banque Socredo et la bibliothรจque BP 161 98 742 Taiohae Nuku Hiva Marquises Nord Cรฉcile Hรฉmรฉ Directrice magasin ๐Ÿ“ง cecile.heme@maintenancemarquises.com Tel ๐Ÿ“ž +68987309912 ๐ŸŒ 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 Marchรฉ LIAUT, Uturoa, ๐Ÿ“ž +68940663583 ๐ŸŒ 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 ๐ŸŒ Ph.:40600045 ๐Ÿ“ง secretaire.rm@mail.pf ๐ŸŒ 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 donโ€™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 youโ€™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 wonโ€™t need it. Ets Emile Vongue & Fils (Mariner) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530687, Lon -149.557241 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ets Emile Vongue & Fils 103 Cours de L'union Sacrรฉe ๐Ÿ“ž +68940509300 ๐Ÿ“ง etsvongue@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ 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 Gรฉrant/Manager โ€˜IE MARINE SARL FACEBOOK : ๐ŸŒ m.facebook.com/IEMarine/?ref=tn_tnmnยฌif_t=group_activity BP 20573-98713 Papeete Tahiti Polynรฉsie Franรงaise Tรฉl/Ph : ๐Ÿ“ž +68987284246 ๐Ÿ“ง 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 โ€˜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 Gรฉrant/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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.54159, Lon -149.57171 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Marine Supplies ๐Ÿ“ž +68988848470 Whats App ๐Ÿ“ง magasin@marinesupplies.fr ๐ŸŒ 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 >>> ๐ŸŒ 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, โ€œFlyer.โ€ 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 ๐Ÿ“ž +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 Alexโ€™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 ร‰milien BARRร‰ Marina Taina Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68987259057 ๐ŸŒ nautic.systems/ Large selection of bottom paint, marine hardware, etc. Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐ŸŒ www.nautisport.pf/index.php/magasins/nautisport-tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68940505959 Fax: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940421775 BP 62 98713 Papeete - TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ง 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Adresse: 67 Av Pomare Papeete, TAHITI ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838393 Fax: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838394 ๐Ÿ“ง oc2jeune@mail.pf Horaires d'ouverture: Lundi-Jeudi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:00-16:30 Vendredi : Matin - 7:30-11:30 Aprรจs-midi - 13:30-15:00 Samedi : 8:00-11:00 Dimanche : Fermรฉ 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 ๐ŸŒ 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. Polynรฉsie Marine Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534491, Lon -149.561894 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Polynรฉsie Marine Avenue Prince Hinoรฏ 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sales Dept Sin Tung Hing Marine Sin Tung Hing (STH) Po Box 1605- 98713 Papeete-Tahiti French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ž +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 ๐ŸŒ English.Yanmar Distributor Updated contact info 6-18 Service - Arnaud ๐Ÿ“ง 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 Piรจces Dรฉtachรฉes YANMAR et MERCURY BP:1605 PAPEETE-TAHITI Zone Industrielle de la Papeava ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549455 FAX:40.454837 ๐Ÿ“ง 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: ๐Ÿ“ง 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 didnโ€™t realize this until we were about to leave and didnโ€™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 ๐ŸŒ NZ.Sopom Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940439119 ๐Ÿ“ง sopom@sopom.pf ๐ŸŒ sopom-moteurs-marins-et-equipement-industriel.business.site/?fbclid=IwAR3HQFCI- rnPEWN7U6lAncl524Axhe9OFqbElGEk-7vyZIYVrbLpqilGxd8 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Yacht Accessoire Michele Baltzer ๐Ÿ“ž +68987741002 ๐Ÿ“ง 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 ๐ŸŒ 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 doesnโ€™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 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940456444 ๐Ÿ“ž +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 2ร— it was great ! She does do mostly therapeutic massages Mattress Pacific Mousse Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540401, Lon -149.554257 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Mousse - av Pierre Loti ๐Ÿ“ž +68940431505 ๐Ÿ“ง tahitimousse@mail.pf ๐ŸŒ 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 ๐ŸŒ www.tahitimatelas.com ๐ŸŒ 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 โ€“ 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 itโ€™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 ๐ŸŒ www.tahitimenager.pf/ Multiple stores thru out FP Mattress and Toppers Mirror (custom) Societe Polynesienne de Miroiterie (SPM) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.527422, Lon -149.527015 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 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. Itโ€™s a fantastic online bank and it gives you this unique French RIB code , the equivalent of an IBAN code. Without RIB you canโ€™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 ๐ŸŒ www.ofx.com/en-us/ Can send xpf Revolut Money Transfer Island: TahitiRevolute Money Transfer ๐ŸŒ www.revolut.com ๐ŸŒ 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 ๐ŸŒ 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 ๐Ÿ“ž +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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53195, Lon -149.561341 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Magic City ๐Ÿ“ž +68940420845 ๐Ÿ“ง magic-city@mail.pf ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/pages/Magic-City-Faaa/827727970668118 ๐ŸŒ 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 ๐Ÿ“ž +689877768 69, email ๐Ÿ“ง maopirahiti@yahoo.fr ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/Rahiti-Ecole-de-Ukulele-et-Guitare-942250999145762/ 4-21 SV Barracuda recommends them for guitar and ukulele lessons N Navico Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sin Tung Hing Marine is the local distributor for Simrad products 10-2019 SV Panache (I know this is a Raymarine report but also applies to STH in general) 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 didnโ€™t realize this until we were about to leave and didnโ€™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. For more information, see Marine Suppliers News (local) Polynรฉsie 1รจre Island: Tahiti Tahitians rely a lot on Facebook to get updated information. For instance, during the floods of January 2017 up-to-date information was found on Facebook, not on the TV or in the newspapers: Polynรฉsie 1รจre Facebook page ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/polynesie1ere.officiel Tahiti Infos Island: Tahiti Tahiti Infos is a great way to get local news of FP. There is a translate button on the upper right of the web page or use google translate. ๐ŸŒ www.tahiti-infos.com/ Notary (French Polynesia) Adrien Huguet Island: Tahiti Adrien Huguet ๐Ÿ“ง adrienhuguet.avocat@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68989373838 For more information, see Attorney Notary (USA) Notarize Island: USA ๐ŸŒ www.notarize.com/ 12/20 Submitted to the FP Cruiser FB page If anyone ever needs a US document notarized, you can do it online now. Earlier, I had to make an appointment at a US Embassy, have my shoes, ears and underwear checked for bombs (half joking) and pay $50 per signature. One document had 12 signatures - you do the math. With this service, you just need a webcam and a somewhat decent internet connection, which admittedly is hard here. There are other companies and I have no connection to this one, but point is you don't need to go to the US Embassy for this nowadays. Nuts, bolts, fasteners Ace Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531449, Lon -149.571269 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap The largest hardware in FP is Ace in Fare Ute; two locations one for general hardware another one nearby with paint, plumbing and gardening. Both have 15% off on Saturday afternoons between 1:30pm and 4pm Ets Emile Vongue & Fils (Imperial Sizes) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530687, Lon -149.557241 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ets Emile Vongue & Fils 103 Cours de L'union Sacrรฉe ๐Ÿ“ž +68940509300 Corner of Avenue du Chef Vairaatoa & Cours de l'union Sacree at the round about Latitude: -17ยฐ31'50.7" Longitude: -149ยฐ33'25.39" Large selection of Imperial SS Nuts & Bolts. Also Mariner Outboard parts Fairwind Fasteners Island: Tahiti Fairwind Fasteners ๐ŸŒ fairwindfasteners.com/?fbclid=IwAR1wwsGbm_SKHCohg2iiQl30gdyGgToMmw6uGuaUelrSMfdes0p2sDVDKzU if you are looking for silicone bronze which may not be available in FP. Also carry high quality SS fasteners as well. Washers bar stock, etc Magasin Tavita Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.539961, Lon -149.567118 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Another option in town for fasteners is Magasin Tavita, 40429971 which is north east of the Cathedral on the same street. They carry half fishing tackle and half fasteners. Besides metric stainless bolts and screws they also carry imperial both UNC and UNF. There is some imperial stainless but for engines and transmissions there is both UNC and UNF steel. Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ocean 2000 has some SS fasteners on the side wall. For more information, see Marine Suppliers VBP (Visserie Boulonnerie Polynรฉsienne) 1st Choice Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530485, Lon -149.571079 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Two shops in Tahiti Fare Uti ๐Ÿ“ž +68940834310 Recently moved and is aprox 150 meters se of Nautisport. They speak English Punaauia ๐Ÿ“ž +68940834320 ๐Ÿ“ง Vbp.fixations@vbp.pf The best stock of bolts especially stainless is VBP. They carry a number of stainless shackles, hose champs, rod stock, and even stock helicoils; But donโ€™t expect to find imperial sizes. 4-22 They have aluminum pop rivets 10-18 We needed a new steering cable in 7mm stainless steel, and VBP had it. They were very helpful, and also had a lot of shackles, rings and bolts in SS marine quality. They also have a lot of good tools, like drill bits etc. In the high end, though, with good quality O O-rings O RINGS Roulements de Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.555015, Lon -149.57084 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Roulements de Tahiti Avenue de Tipearui ๐Ÿ“ž +68940810081 Hours: M-F 7:30 - 16:00 Sat 8:00 - 11:00 Sun Closed The go to shop in Tahiti for bearings and seals and O rings The bearing and seal shop is located in the valley of Tipearui, and it is called Roulements de Tahiti (they do speak English) For more information, see Bearings, Belts, Seals Oil & Oil filters Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ocean 2000 has a number of different filters For more information, see Marine Suppliers Sopom Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940439119 on Fare Ute Sopom/Soflex have moved from their former location next to the bridge to the building between Ace and Nautisport. Very large selection of filters and oil Oil Recycling Auto Express Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532232, Lon -149.570284 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Auto Express fare 50m before the Mobil station ๐Ÿ“ž +68940480666 3-23 reported free drop off of used oil Enviropol on Motu Uta Island: Tahiti Sometimes called TSP There is a large facility for all types of recycle including a large reservoir for used oil. 40-50-85-70 Marina Taina Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ 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 Total (near City Marina) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53573, Lon -149.566634 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Total Gas Station Rue Clappier & Rue des Remparts 2 blocks up from le 3 Bassuers on Hihano & left on Rue des Remparts Opticians Optique Moorea Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.481991, Lon -149.807796 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Optique Moorea ๐Ÿ“ž +68987272339 Maharepa 12-2023 SV Hanna Recommended Optique Te Mata Ora Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.730481, Lon -151.443048 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Optique Te Mata Ora Uturoa ๐Ÿ“ž +68940661619 12-2023 SV Hanna Recommended Optic 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.539746, Lon -149.567153 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Optic 2000 Close to the Cathedral City center ๐ŸŒ opticiens.optic2000.com/opticien-papeete-tahiti-98713-1925/services Optique Gimond Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.537537, Lon -149.56777 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Optique Gimond 3 rue du Commandant Jean Gilbert, Quartier du commerce 98713 Papeete ๐Ÿ“ง optique-gimond@mail.pf 9-2020 SV Barracuda Optique Gimond are in the pedestrian area a couple of blocks east of Retro, opposite the end of Papeete Marina. Caroline speaks good English. They supplied me with contact lenses to my UK prescription, ordered in from Paris, received quickly. Very helpful. Outboards (new) Comptoir Polynรฉsien Yamaha Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530572, Lon -149.570868 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap SAS Comptoir Polynรฉsien ๐Ÿ“ž +68940505750 Parts: ๐Ÿ“ง stock@comptoirpolynesien.pf Store: ๐Ÿ“ง magasinier@comptoirpolynesien.pf Located 1 block from Ace Hardware. They have a large parts section and carry many different size engine. Will sell OB's duty free Ets Emile Vongue & Fils Mariner Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530687, Lon -149.557241 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ets Emile Vongue & Fils 103 Cours de L'union Sacrรฉe Large selection of Imperial SS Nuts & Bolts. Also Mariner Outboard parts This 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. Mariner Vongue Emile & fils ๐Ÿ“ž +68940509300 This furthest chandler from town. Dealers for Mariner Outboards. Generation Polynesie Honda Island: Tahiti Reported Aug 2020 that this company is no longer in business. SV Garulfo reported the following: outboard branch for Honda is as follows: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549170 , ๐Ÿ“ง Magasin@tahitiauto.pf moteur HB Honda. Honda Generation Polynesie BP 20 811 , Papeete, Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68940829643 ๐Ÿ“ง hondagene@mail.pf Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am-530pm / Sat 8am-12pm Sales and repair of Honda OB's Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Nautisport ๐Ÿ“ž +68940505959 Evinrude - Johnson - Suzuki For more information, see Marine Suppliers Polyform Mercury Island: Tahiti Mercury Polyform ๐Ÿ“ž +68940579621 BP 8458 TARAVAO TEAHUPOO PK : 15.6 cรดtรฉ montagne Polynรฉsie Marine Island: Tahiti Tohatsu Polynรฉsie Marine ๐Ÿ“ž +68940584747 2-22. S/V Charisma We bought a 9.8 Yamaha short shaft two stroke for $2,300 from Polynesie Marine and they waved the almost $400 duty tax and will allow us to send in our paperwork via email. Very nice guy and easy purchase. Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap For Yanmar and Mercury parts Mahea TEMATAUA-TERIITI SIN TUNG HING MARINE Services Piรจces Dรฉtachรฉes YANMAR et MERCURY BP:1605 PAPEETE-TAHITI Zone Industrielle de la Papeava ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549455 ๐Ÿ“ง vendeur2.pieces@sthmarine.com 1-2021 SV Moan Mercury Outboard 4,5,6 (and more) in two stroke 6 hp only 20kg For more information, see Marine Suppliers Sopom Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sopom For more information, see Marine Suppliers Outboards (repar & parts) Kaleo Island: Huahine Kaleo ๐Ÿ“ž +68987209435 in Huahine . 04-21 SV Aquarius Very good in mechanics , in and outboard motors Esteban Galvez Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.7761, Lon -151.419882 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Esteban Galvez Dinghy Repair ๐Ÿ“ž +68987326729 ๐Ÿ“ง estebanggalvez@gmail.com SV Phoenix Raiatea 7-2022 SV Moondance We had seen an FB post that Esteban was back in the area and doing dinghy repair. We contacted him direct and asked if he could look at our Mercury 9.9HP outboard. He said yes and we set a date. I explained that our ob had been running fine until we took it on a long bumpy ride. It suddenly began running very poorly. Esteban systematically reviewing our symptoms and then started checking our ob. Carb and jets. Tank hose and primer. Fuel pump. Spark plugs and ignition wires. In the end new spark plugs got us running again. He is a very personable and giving person. He charged us a fair price and made sure we were operating again. Thank you Esteban! For more information, see Dinghy New / Repair Thierry Duvauchelle Island: Raiatea For more information, see Diesel Mechanic Diesel-Clinic Island: Tahiti Adrien Pataki SV Jacaranda We have used Adrien for numerous mechanical issues and always found him competent, honest and hardworking. For more information, see Diesel Mechanic Evinrude -Johnson-Suzuki NautiSport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap SV Airborne 9-18 Nuatisport Outboard Service (SAV)+689-4053-3070 They are an authorized Suzuki dealer. We needed a two year service on our outboard and I donโ€™t like to change engine and lower gear oil over the water (the outboard is pretty much permanently connected to the dinghy โ€“ centre console). They came over and dropped off one of their staff who got in the dinghy with me to travel across the harbor (Papeete) to a boat ramp on the other side and they had a truck and trailer there to pull me out and take it to their service department. They then drove me back to Papeete Marine. The next day they delivered the dinghy back to Papeete marina and I then took them back to the boat ramp where we paid the bill. We tried to tip them but they refused. They are pretty much French only, so unless you speak French, find someone does to book your appointment. We got Franko at the marina to do that for us. Great service. Honda - Tahiti Auto Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544396, Lon -149.553277 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap For HONDA OB parts ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/TahitiAutomobilesSAV/ ๐Ÿ“ง magasin@tahitiauto.pf Honda Autotech Polynรฉsie Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.535153, Lon -149.555722 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Autotech Polynรฉsie ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549060 I have not been able to confirm that this company works on Honda OB's. If you have had work done by them please drop me a note and let me know. Thanks Chuck Honda Moteurs Island: Tahiti Moteurs ๐Ÿ“ž +68940543166 Honda Sopom Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sopom Honda OB service Sopomeca ๐Ÿ“ž +68940451055 Honda Tahiti Auto Island: Tahiti 8-2020 Garulfo reported that parts can be ordered for Honda OB's from Tahiti Auto ๐Ÿ“ง magasin@tahitiauto.pf ๐ŸŒ www.tahitiauro.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68940504100 Jerome - All OB repairs Island: Tahiti Jerome 10-23 SV Auntie Jerome has gone out on his own, and works on all makes of outboards. He can be reached on his WA ๐Ÿ“ž +68989548293 He is busy during the day, so returns messages in the early evening. (No reviews as of today). But read his excellent service record under Yamaha repairs. Mariner Ets Emile Vongue & Fils Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530687, Lon -149.557241 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ets Emile Vongue & Fils 103 Cours de L'union Sacrรฉe Large selection of Imperial SS Nuts & Bolts. Also Mariner Outboard parts This 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. Mariner Vongue Emile & fils ๐Ÿ“ž +68940509300 This 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. Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap For Yanmar and Mercury parts Mahea TEMATAUA-TERIITI SIN TUNG HING MARINE Services Piรจces Dรฉtachรฉes YANMAR et MERCURY BP:1605 PAPEETE-TAHITI Zone Industrielle de la Papeava ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549455 ๐Ÿ“ง vendeur2.pieces@sthmarine.com For more information, see Marine Suppliers Mercury Polyform Island: Tahiti Mercury Polyform ๐Ÿ“ž +68940579621 BP 8458 TARAVAO TEAHUPOO PK : 15.6 cรดtรฉ montagne Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Nautisport 10-23 Reported that they are now repairing Suzukiโ€™s. No reports on service quality For more information, see Marine Suppliers OB Used Parts Island: Tahiti If you are desperate and as a last resortโ€ฆ Behind carrefour Punaauia , there is a guy who repairs outboards but also has/sells parts from old outboards. We have bought some parts from him. He doesnt speak English though. At the very end of the parking lot (by the recycling area), there is a couple of houses. Youโ€™ll see outboard box covers outside. Usually children playing outside. Sorry, I dont remember his name Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ocean 2000 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940838393 For more information, see Marine Suppliers Tohatsu Polynรฉsie Marine Island: Tahiti Tohatsu Polynรฉsie Marine ๐Ÿ“ž +68940584747 Yamaha Comptoir Polynรฉsien Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530339, Lon -149.572916 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Yamaha Yamaha Tahiti / Comptoir Polynesien ๐Ÿ“ž +68940505750 ๐Ÿ“ง contact@comptoirpolynesien.pf Facebook: Comptoir Polynesien โ€“ Yamaha Tahiti NOTE: 10-23 SV Auntie Jerome is not longer with Comptoir Polynesian but self employed see his contact info under outboard repair Jerome on WhatsApp ๐Ÿ“ž +689548292 3-2022 SV Auntie in the small print is a recommendations for Jerome who I think is a service manager. I didnโ€™t motice that, and just took my outboard to Yamaha dealers without asking for Jerome. It was returned a week later with 3 parts damaged/broken that were not that way when I gave it to them. I contacted Jerome at the Yamaha place, he took charge, had the men come get it again, and had everything fixed. Jerome is a โ€˜mustโ€™ when using Yamaha dealers/service in Papeete! 11- 2021: SV Sugar Shack Our Enduro 25hp outboard stopped shifting in reverse. Matt diagnosed the problem which was a lost, broken or damaged cotter pin on the shifting mechanism. Unfortunately, you had to completely take off the entire motor/powerhead to get to this part. We stopped by the Yamaha Repair location (next to Nautisport and just down the road from the Yamaha dealership) and spoke to Jerome (he speaks English). They said it would take a long while to get the parts (due to covid), so we ordered them and had them brought in with a guest. Jerome picked up our outboard from Marina Taina (in front of the Fluid Dive center), had it repaired and returned to us within 2 days. In addition, they replaced our spark plugs and changed the oil. The labor was a little more than we anticipated and the pickup/delivery was 7000xpf. We could have dinghied from Marina Taina to their shop, but then would have had no way to get it to their shop on land. Overall, very pleased with their service, turnaround, and work. Super friendly, easy to work with, and they do what they say they are going to do! Revatua Island: Bora Bora ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.502455, Lon -151.751260 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap One time, my dinghy flipped over during a wind storm. I visited with โ€œTaxi Motu Marine.โ€ The owner said he could not work on it immediately, and obviously there was an immediate need. He allowed me to work directly with his mechanic, who was very professional, methodical, and together, we went through the motor, cleaned out everything, flushed the cylinder, all the parts, etcโ€ฆ and when done, I felt like the motor had the best service of its life. Their Facebook page is: ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/taximotu/ The mechanicโ€™s direct number was (from July 2021): ๐Ÿ“ž +68987375990 The mechanicโ€™s name was Revatua. I would try his number first, and see if you can reach him. (If so, please PM me to confirm. He was great.) Oxygen GasPac Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.560154, Lon -149.570351 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Gaspac Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.gazpac.com/ TIPAERUI VALLEY BP 632, 98713 PAPEETE POSTAL BOXES ๐Ÿ“ž +68940541154 ๐Ÿ“ง gazpol@gazpac.com ๐Ÿ“ง service.gaz@gazpac.com Can fill medical oxygen tanks For more information, see CO2 Refills OPT OPT Locations Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ zuckoo.pf/OPT---OFFICE-DES-POSTES-ET-T%C3%89L%C3%89COMMUNICATIONS-9789.html OPT Package Tracking Island: TahitiNeed to track a package shipped using the FP postal service (OPT)? ๐ŸŒ farerata.pf/fr/suivi-des-envois?fbclid=IwAR0wYw4zFjQIQlpi- mYe9IlWenjPM60ac9l6zoIsPz0EKf8wHoSKEkfik0w P PVC supplies, pipe, fittings Polymat Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.482567, Lon -149.799768 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap There is a pretty decent hardware store on Moorea, just east of Maharepa, called Polymat. They have just about everything, and at least one employee speaks English COPE Plomberie Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.546852, Lon -149.587949 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap For more information, see Plumbing Plombirum Plumbing Supplies Island: Tahiti Plombirum Plumbing Supplies plumbing supply, fittings, pipe etc. Knowlegeable counter service. Vairaatoa a few blocks past Ocean 2k Address: 245, Vairaatoa BP 287 ppt, Avenue du Chef Vaira'atoa, Papeete 98713, French Polynesia Hours: Open M-F ยท 7AMโ€“5:15PM Open sat - ?? ๐Ÿ“ž +68940500444 Paint Ace Hardware Paint Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531045, Lon -149.5704 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Can mix oil paint or latex, have varnish and stains. Brushes and rollers. For more information, see Hardware Stores Bottom Paint Island: **Tahiti Ocean 2000 International Micron, Ultra, Long Life, Seahawk products Other brands as well Sin Tung Hing ETS Aming Fare Ute 40 505 288 ๐ŸŒ S.A.V. 40 505 289 (I don't know what SAV is but it's on their card...) ๐Ÿ“ง commandes@aming.pf 32 Avenue du Chef ValraatoaBP 327 - 98713 - Papeete From what I gather it's a general purpose hardware store that has a selection of marine stuff including bottom paint (International ๐ŸŒ brand.Possibly others?) Socimat/Sotaport Hempel Bottom Paint hey have everything! Epoxi primer, Polyenamel, Antifouling.... Good company with knowledge (Special training from Hempel) Hempel Quartro (Epoxi Primer): XPF7388 / 5 liters plus 16%VAT Hempel Polyenamel ( Polyurethane White 2 comp.) XPF10475 / 5 liters plus 16% VAT Hempel Globic 9000 (Antifouling Blue) XPF11325 / 5 liters plus 16% VAT Christian Fuller Spray Painter (LP) Island: Tahiti 87-79-06-06 ๐Ÿ“ง chfuller@mail.pf Recommended by the 2016/2017 Super Yacht Guide. I just saw a spar he painted and it looked terrific (Jacaranda 2017) Christian speaks some English. Carpentry, Fiberglass & Spraying LP work Eco Built Solutions (2 part epoxy systems) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.517107, Lon -149.500013 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Eco Built Solutions+689 89 41 84 18 ๐Ÿ“ง gestion@ecobuilts.com ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/ecobuiltsolutions/ 2 part marine grade coating systems ๐ŸŒ www.belzona.com/en/products/1000/1341.aspx Canopy cover coatings, pump coatings, etc. 6-2021 If you have used this company please send us your comments Fuller Peinture Island: Tahiti Fuller Peinture in the Taiovare Valley, in Avenue Pierre Loti has a alot of paint, including one- and two component polyurethane. The prices seemed lo, at least for the one-component we bought (about 2200xpf for one litre) 5-19 S/V Nehenehe They have lots of paint but I would say Buyer Beware. We had a bad experience with them. I would rate them a 2 out of 10. Hempel Distributor Island: Tahiti Hempel: 87251107 Buying directly from the producers saves a fair bit. Hyper Brico Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533707, Lon -149.559518 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Good selection of Paint & Paint supplies Consider all purchases from Hyper Brico to be final. Guarantee/Warranty is worthless and no refunds are given. Staff very unhelpful. SvRecalada La Seigneurie Island: Tahiti Sigmadur (La Seigneurie): 89284104 or 40819909. They carry the whole range of Sigmadur paints and provide the pigments to any RAL reference. SV Mary Ann Martin Nofziger (Varnishing) Island: Tahiti Martin Nofziger ๐Ÿ“ง nofzigermarine@gmail.com 89655251 or Whatsapp: 8083834558 SV Marauder 12-2020 located Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533918, Lon -149.566615 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Martin Nofziger ๐Ÿ“ง nofzigermarine@gmail.com 89655251 or Whatsapp: 8083834558 SV Marauder For more information, see Misc. Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap International Micron, Ultra, Long Life, Seahawk products Other brands as well For more information, see Marine Suppliers Polynesie Peintures Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529499, Lon -149.569796 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Linear Polyurethane is available at Polynesie Pentures ๐Ÿ“ž +68940531753 in Fare Ute on Voie M. Natalie speaks very good English. They can mix any colour. Two blocks from Ace hardware. Walk up the oneway diagonal street across from Ace past the Yamaha building on the corner and the next block on the left Assuming you are "roll and tip'ing" or foam brushing then avoid the fast hardener, best to use slow or normal also Be sure to get normal thinner not fast. They also have the very best price on zinc based primer by far. For foam brushes go to Ace but small mixing pots go to Sin Tung Hing Marine. Sin Tung Hing and Ace both carry respirators with organic filters. In the heat here any masking tape except 3m will leave a horrible messy glue residue Sin Tung Hing carry an assortment as does Nautisport and Ocean 2000. LP information Paint is manufacturered in Lebanon Called General Paint Brand is "Genrock" Cost of LP (7-2018 Jacaranda) .5 liter 2538F 1 liter 3878F Catalyst H700 1 liter 4014 Thinner 1 liter Slow 1726F #S721 1 Liter Normal 1726F #S711 1 Liter Fast Mixing ratio 2:1 catalyst with 25-30% thinner for brushing. Pro Peinture Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530518, Lon -149.568242 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Pro Pienture 89 71 55 41 Rue Francis Puara Cowan 3 minute walk from the Sara Nui Hotel Reported that they custom mix colors 11-23 SV Victoria An excellent paint shop in Papeete. They just delivered the new Jotun deck paint and accessories to Rangiroa. We recommend. Problast (Powder Coating) Island: TahitiGPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.564282 Longitude: -149.568371 Problast ๐Ÿ“ž +68987755100 ๐Ÿ“ง info@problast.pf BP44045 Fare Tony 98713 Papeete Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/TAHITIPROBLAST/ Our Instagramโ€™s under: _pro_blast Hull blasting (and wet blasting of anything needed) as well as powder coating. Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Carry Marine paint including bottom paint and epoxies. Best source for mixing pots. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Socimat Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.564189, Lon -149.612741 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Socimat 1-2021 SV Moan Epoxy primer, Polyenamel, Antifouling.... Good company with knowledge (Special training from Hempel) Hempel Quartro (Epoxi Primer): XPF7388 / 5 liters plus 16%VAT Hempel Polyenamel ( Polyurethane White 2 comp.) XPF10475 / 5 liters plus 16% VAT Hempel Globic 9000 (Antifouling Blue) XPF11325 / 5 liters plus 16% VAT For more information, see Hardware Stores Soiu Lee Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.537055, Lon -149.567332 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap The shop is on Avenue George Clemenceau maybe 250meter east of the big traffic circle (three blocks from the waterfront). General hardware but also carry 2 part poly urathane and other paints. Somalu (Powder Coating) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.554755, Lon -149.571348 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Somalu ZI de Tipaerui, Pape'ete ๐Ÿ“ž +68940500300 ๐Ÿ“ง teiki.admin@somalu.pf or ๐Ÿ“ง somalu@mail.pf 10-2020 SV Konbreo All good. Took just under a week. Was more expensive than I expected but everything is here 10-2020 SV Cruiser Reported to do powder coating Somalu did our sea chests Trilux Paint - Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Trilux is available from Nautisport VGI Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532492, Lon -149.570748 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap VGI 40-82-34-35 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987781603 email ๐Ÿ“ง louis@mail.pfLouis Triponel - Perfect English 25 yrs in NZ Muto Uta next to the Total plant. Hempel Bottom paint Varnish Island: Tahiti Varnish NautiSport International Goldspar SV Liward 6-2019 Tahiti Ocean Mega Yacht agent ๐Ÿ“ž +68940428031 Steve just discovered a closet in the mega yacht agent office at Taina and they sell all Epifanes products. Its right by Raiatea yacht Ace Hardware They are now carrying a French brand in a square can. We used this a number of times. Went on really nicely, slow drying so it spread easly thinned with mineral spirits . BUT any place we varnished that had high traffic hands touching it or arms resting on it was terrible. It became all gummy and took a big effort to remove it with a razor blade as we could not sand it off. With that said we will not use it again. Jacaranda Passport photos Photo Gauguin Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.730808, Lon -151.441866 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Photo Gauguin ๐Ÿ“ž +68940662020 Utaroa across from the park 9-2022. SV Moondance reports 1500xpf for 2 photos and ready in 1 hour. Passport Photos Island: Tahiti Both at the Carrefour near Papeete or shop across from main market Photo Tahiti Vaima Center Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540165, Lon -149.568418 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Photo Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68940429734 ๐Ÿ“ง phototahiti@mail.pf Located Street level Vaima center across from Marina Papeete 4 passport pics 800F (3-2017) Pearls (sell&drilling) Blue Pearl Boutique Island: Tahiti Blue Pearl Boutique ๐Ÿ“ž +68940419866 ๐Ÿ“ง contactbluepearl@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ www.bluepearltahiti.com Location: G/Flr Donald Building, 135 Boulveard PomareIV, Papeete. Nice quality pearls and settings (earrings, pendants, etcโ€ฆ) 6-21 SV Sugar Shack Recommendation Boutique Import H&V Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.538328 Longitude: -149.567468 Boutique Import H&V 5 bis, Rue Albert Leboucher, Pape'ete, French Polynesia Pearl Drilling 4-21 SV Barracuda We just had some pearls that we bought in the Tuamotus drilled at the Boutique Import H&V store, just north of the market. This store also has loose pearls for sale, and sells makings for jewelry (cord, fi xings etc). Cicorella Designer Island: Tahiti Cicorella Designer ๐Ÿ“ž +68940850300 Hours: Mon-Sat: 0800-1730. Location: 11 Avenue du Prince Hinoi Papeete. ๐ŸŒ www.bijouteriedeperles.fr/en. Walk along the waterfront pas the marina, then turn up Prince Hinoi Road. Its on the left just a couple hundred feet inland, sign high up. They have pearl and jewelry settings at very reasonable pricing. (probably not 18k gold or sterling silver), but they make nice pieces. 6-21 SV Sugar Shack Recommendation Pelican Storage Cases Ivea Island: Tahiti Ivea, in the Vaima shopping center in downtown Papeete.. They carry a range of pelican cases. Perkins parts Dieselec Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.531452 Longitude: -149.559538 For more information, see Diesel Parts Personal Tahiti Guides Corinne Mc Kittick Island: Tahiti Corinne Mc Kittrick 87-75-91-56 ๐Ÿ“ง makanalani56@yahoo.fr SV Jacaranda We can highly recommend Corine for a personal tour of Tahiti. She will pick you up and take you all around the island. Her knowledge of all things Polynesian is amazing. She has a PHD in Polynesian Languages & Civilization. She is fluent in English 06-20 SV Cream Puff Excellent personalized tour covering the entire island of Tahiti. Corinne is very knowledgeable and loves to share her vast knowledge in a very personable tour. The tour is maximum of 4 people because that is how many fit into her car. Corrine is an absolutely lovely lady born in Tahiti. She has good humor and speaks excellent English. Corinne will tailor the trip to your needs. Some of the highlights: waterfalls, a cave, gardens, ancient temple, Polynesian stories, different plants and their medicinal uses, beaches and more. The tour is relaxing and not rushed. Our tour started at 8:00am and ended around 5:30pm (we were back around 6:00pm ). Corinne included a bottle of water for each of us. Lunch was at a local restaurant and was fabulous and reasonably priced (not included in fee). Part of the fun was that Corinne added a few personal stops along the way; a veggie stand that she likes, a chocolate shop and a local artisan trinket store near the restaurant. If you book directly through Corinne the fee is a bit lower than booking through other sources. We highly recommend this tour. Pet supplies Pet Supplies Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.534601 Longitude: -149.56239 On Prince Hinoi about half a kilometer before Hyper Brico. Another on George Clemenceau 300 or 400 meters from main traffic circle. Pharmacy Pharmacie Lafayette Island: Bora Bora ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.503805, Lon -151.751213 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Pharmacie Lafayette ๐Ÿ“ž +68940677030 ๐ŸŒ www.pharmacielafayettepf.com/ ๐Ÿ“ง pharmacy@mail.pf Located between the Total Station and the main dock in Vaitape Pharmacie de Huahine Island: Huahine ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.711281, Lon -151.035399 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Pharmacie de Huahine Fare+689 40 60 61 41 Pharmacie Moorea Tran Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.483734, Lon -149.813821 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Pharmacie Moorea Tran PK 6.5 c/montagne, French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ž +68940552075 This Pharmacy is close to Maharepa. Very close to Mo'orea Beach Club just down the road about 100m. Pharmacie Temehani Island: Raiatea Pharmacie Temehani ๐Ÿ“ž +68940664400 Located beyond the boatyards Pharmacie de Raiatea Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.73275, Lon -151.442079 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Pharmacie de Raiatea 33 6 89 40 66 34 Uturoa Near NautiSport Patrick Ly Island: Tahiti Patrick Ly runs his own pharmacy in northern Tahiti, but is available to all of French Polynesia via email,text, phone, and Skype. He speaks English well and is willing to ship medications anywhere in FP. He understands cruisersโ€™ needs to order large volumes and is very helpful in finding alternatives. If he canโ€™t provide a specific solution, he will say so. (submitted by SV Kandu) For any delivery of these medications, a prescription is required from a practicing French doctor according to French law 10-2022. SV Irony Patrick Ly he was awesome even mailed us prescriptions when we were in Makemo. Highly recommend him 9-2020 SV Maple I have been so grateful that Patrick's information has been included in the guide as he has helped me multiple times to acquire necessary medication in large quantities. Patrick Ly ๐Ÿ“ง pharmaciepapenoo@yahoo.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68987791693 Pharmacie Taiarapu (Taravoa -Port Phaeton) Island: Tahiti Pharmacie Taiarapu ๐Ÿ“ž +68940547442 Hours: Mon-Fri: 0730-1830, Sat: 0730-1630, Sun: 0830-1100. Located on the south side of the main road, (Rte.1), about 100 meters west of the turn-off to Super U (Rte.3). 10-2020 SV Baloo We brought in our empty prescription bottles and were able to get refills. The pharmacy has a good supply of naturopathic remedies as well as anything else you might need. Several English speakers on staff. โ€“ Baloo Pharmacie du port Island: Tahiti Pharmacie du port 1 Rue Paul Gauguin, Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +68940420069 Dr JP. Basse (Sailor / Racer Tahiti Pearl Regatta) ๐Ÿ“ง pharmaduport@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ pharmacieduport.shop Pharmacies in Papeete Island: Tahiti Across from Tourist Info - speaks good English. Also at100 meters east of Mc Donalds on General de Gaulle. Plumbing Plomberium Plumbing Supplies Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.723611, Lon -151.456111 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Plomberium COPE Plomberie Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.546852, Lon -149.587949 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap COPE Plomberie PK 2400 Auae, 98702 FAA'a (Next to Carrfour on the way to the airport) ๐Ÿ“ž +68940822071 Email ๐Ÿ“ง compta@cope.pf ; ๐Ÿ“ง commercial1@cope.pf 2-21 SV Venture Lady The plumbers merchant COPE , sells sikaflex sealants and adhesives as well as all types of brass and plastic plumbing fittings, Also carries French female propane (gaz) fittings for DIY Plomberium Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530443, Lon -149.557597 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Address: 245, Vairaatoa BP 287 ppt, Av. du Chef Vairaatoa, Papeete 98713, French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ž +68940500444 Close to the round about on Av du Chef Vairaatoa. Next to the Tahiti school of Music Same street as Ocean 2000 but about 4-5 blocks further up Full plumbing supply storeFrom SV Recalada Plombirum:plumbing supply, fittings, pipe etc. Knowlegeable counter service. Vairaatoa a few blocks past Ocean 2k Socimat Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.564189, Lon -149.612741 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Socimat For more information, see Hardware Stores Propane refills Apataki Carenage Island: Apataki Reported they can do Propane refills Please let me know your experience Fakarava Yacht Services Island: Fakarava Roatava Will fill propane bottles. For more information, see Yacht Services Magazin Chez Tupana Island: Gambiers Magasin Chez Tupana Located on Moturama motu (just past windfarm). Limited hours Oct-Nov: Mon-Sat: 0730-1130. Normal hours: Mon-Sat: 0600-1200 & 1600-1800 2019 They can fill propane tanks MMS Hiva Oa Island: Hiva 'OaVincent at the haulout facility near the port has the capability to refill propane / gaz tanks Mobil Station - Cooks Bay Island: Mo'orea Mobil Station Cooks Bay Tuesday Drop Off You can drop off your empty propane bottle with them. 5-24 SV Hana I confirmed yesterday the propane truck comes to the Mobil station in Pao Pao on Tuesdays. They will take your tank to PPT and bring it back the following Tuesday. Another option, if one is in a hurry, would be to see if one of the daily couriers that run between MOZ and PPT would take it to the gas plant and get it filled for you the same day. Moorea Gaz Island: Mo'orea Moorea Gaz 87 73 81 42 The guy at Moorea Gaz circumnavigates the island in his truck and can pick up or deliver to pretty much any landmark along the islandโ€™s main road. I handed my tank off to him at the Haapiti dock after scheduling a time and place by phone. The bottles are shipped to Tahiti on Monday to get filled and return by ferry on Tuesday. The price for propane was 352 XPF per kilo, plus a handling fee of 1000 XPF for my one (6kg capacity) tank Nuka Hiva Yacht Services Island: Nuku Hiva Kevin can fill propane tanks Raiatea Carenage Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.735995, Lon -151.485035 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap They will fill tanksFor more information, see Haulout Shell Station Uturoa Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.729298, Lon -151.443377 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Shell Station Uturoa Campgaz Cooking Bottles Island: Tahiti We have had a number of folks looking for the larger blue bottles called Campgaz. After much searching including going to the Gaz plant in Fare Ute they were unable to find ones for sale. Please let me know if you find these for sale. See picture 9-21 According to SV Capall Mara Ace Hardware in Papeete has all the fittings to fill your own bottles But NOT the larger tanks.. We tried to buy one in Tahiti even visiting Tahiti Gas but couldnโ€™t get one. You can get them refilled inTahiti but be aware if considered too rusty they wonโ€™t do it. We havenโ€™t been able to get the Camping Gaz refilled in Hauhine or Bora Bora. Purchased 13kg bottle instead and have decanted into our three Camping Gaz bottles. Good luck Services that Fill Blue CampingGaz Bottles Papeete (drop off at Mobil Station) Raiatea Carenage Fakarava Yacht Services Hiva Oa Boat Yard Nuku Hiva Yacht Services . DIY Gravity Transfer of Cooking Gas Island: Tahiti We have a document with photos on our website showing how to transfer cooking gas from the FP steel tanks to your shipboard tanks. Includes photos of the FP tank fitting ๐ŸŒ www.jacarandajourney.com/refillingpropane Refilling your propane tanks in French Polynesia Gaz de Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528465, Lon -149.575008 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap This is the main processing plant for cooking gas in Tahiti, Located on the road to Motu Uta just over the bridge on the right hand side. Not sure if you can drop off bottles here as the Mobil station is the closest location just up the street near ace hardware Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap JetBoil Containers Sold at Ocean 2000 For more information, see Marine SuppliersMobil (near Taina) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.588002, Lon -149.613927 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tank drop off/pickup is Monday, Wednesday, Friday Mobil (near City Marina) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531893, Lon -149.571021 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Located next to Ace Hardware Usually its a 2-3 day turn around. Drop your bottle off. Mobil Station (Taravao) Island: Tahiti Mobil Station Taravao) Propane bottle drop off. They will give to the Tahiti Gaz driver to take and have filled at Their main facility on Motu Iti. Will come back on next delivery. Ask for turnaround time Propane fittings Island: Tahiti Ace Hardware often carries numerous parts of a gaz system. 11-2023 Plomberium Tahiti 245 Ave du Chef Vairaatoa carry fitting to fit the fiberglass propane tanks. 7-2022. SV Cream Puff Cope Plumbing sell the item as a kit of three pieces. The COPE item numbers are P24, P36, and 08X16. The location of COPE Plumbing Store. The cost is 1388xpf w/tax. See plumbing for Cope & GE map link 7-2022 SV Afrikii I purchased the French Female fitting at COPE, very near to the Hilton hotel in Papeete. The little notch on each of the protrusions indicates that this piece has reverse threads, which is what you need. 7-2022 we found ours in the hardware shop on Huahine 8-2020 SV Hedonsim I was in Bricko 3 days ago and they had a large supply. Just the fitting, pigtails witha Butane fitting on each end, gas hose in fixed lengths and by the meter , regulators and even spare seals for the fittings. In the Plumbing section.... Note: No North American Tank fittings available (for DIY gaz transfer) See hardware for gps locations for each of the above Propeller and Shaft repair Marcel Prop Repair Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.542564, Lon -149.544201 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ph. 87 78 36 06 Prop repair: Ph. 87 78 36 06 Marcel can straighten and smooth out dings. Can't re-cast bronze. Turn uphill at Pirae Mairie- keep straight on main road. Comes to 4-way intersection at Propkop jeweller. 2 doors before is large yard with heavy machinery. Ask for Marcel. From Pitufa Jun 2018 Note: Lat/Long is for Propkop Propellers Shaft Island: Tahiti I was told they must be shipped in, Ocean 2000 has stock of shafts with machined end to european standards (ISO25??) Poly Industries made spare shaft but did not stock the material which came from Ocean 2000. Sourced flexible coupling from Sopoc. Small machine shop in Tipaerui put proper taper on old propeller; they are at the corner where you make the last turn going to Polybois (see wood) Pumps Ets Emile Vongue & Fils (Mariner) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530687, Lon -149.557241 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ets Emile Vongue & Fils 3-21 SV Hedonism I was just in Ets Emile Vongue & Fils yesterday and noted they had quite a few pumpsin stock of various kinds. I was surprised they even had 3 of my Jabsco Macerator pumps! For more information, see Marine Suppliers Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529987, Lon -149.560249 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ocean 2000 They carry numerous types of marine grade pumps For more information, see Marine Suppliers Techpol Polynesie High Pressure Pumps for cleaning Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.557136, Lon -149.57009 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Techpol Polynesie Tel Nr 40 45 15 05 98714 Papeete They are in Tipaerui Valley on the leftside as you drive up and 100 m before Polynois. SV Coral Trekker I spoke to the owner they are on facebook : ๐ŸŒ techpol.outuloutout They sell new Kรคrcher machines both for private use and commercial. They have all Accessoires and chemicals needed. Also the hoses and connectors. They do after sales service on all Kร rcher equipment. They also rent out commercial Kรคrcher units ( grey color not the private yellow ones) They ask a deposit for the the rental refundable upon return. Best regards Robert Plexiglas (see Lexan) R Racor filters Ocean 2000 Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533009, Lon -149.567728 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap The Furuno authorized provider in French Polynesia is AS SYSTEM. Will find out about other brands See Furuno tab Assystem Polynรฉsie Fare Ute Centre Puea Pahonu ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549470 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987229533 ๐Ÿ“ง mchamps@assystem.pf | Plus dโ€™informations sur ๐ŸŒ www.assystem.com ๐Ÿ“ง info@assystem.pf Marine Elec Island: Tahiti Marine Elec Alexandre ๐Ÿ“ž +68987374715 ๐Ÿ“ง Marine.elec@gmx.com 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 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987374715 ๐Ÿ“ง Marine.elec@gmx.com 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 ๐Ÿ“ง accueil@fenuama.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68940543450 Fenau Ma has recycling centers in numerous locations in Tahiti and Moorea. They take used motor oil, Batteries, Flares, Electronics ๐ŸŒ 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 Havaโ€™i Island: Raiatea Communautรฉ de Communes Havaโ€™i in Raiatea. Contact them on ๐Ÿ“ž +68940664859 Theyโ€™ll 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 ๐Ÿ“ž +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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.544701, Lon -149.578641 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐ŸŒ www.fenuama.pf/pav Main Office: Paofai Building in front of the House of Culture BP 9636 - 98715 MOTU UTA ๐Ÿ“ง accueil@fenuama.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68940543450 ๐ŸŒ 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 ๐Ÿ“ 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.527444, Lon -149.567097 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap SOREMAT Societe de Recyclade de Materiaux ๐ŸŒ soremat-tahiti.business.site ๐Ÿ“ž +68987798470 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 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940502870 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940502871 ๐Ÿ“ง technival@technival.pf ๐ŸŒ www.technival.pf/ 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 ๐Ÿ“ž +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 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987205541 He has the gauges and speaks English. Joseph Mouchas Island: Raiatea Joseph Mouchas. ๐Ÿ“ž +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 ๐Ÿ“ง benoit.magnier@ikmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68987204511 8-2023 SV Auntie I found a โ€˜new to usโ€™ refer repair man in Raiatea. Heโ€™s 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. Heโ€™s 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 ๐Ÿ“ง Lagodiciaccio@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +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: ๐Ÿ“ž +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 ๐Ÿ“ž +68989643260 ๐Ÿ“ง mikecamalila@gmail.com 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 heโ€™s 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!! Youโ€™ll get excellent service and funny jokes ๐Ÿ˜‚ 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!! Youโ€™ll get excellent service and funny jokes 7-2022 SV KONBREO Just wanted to recommend Mike Campbell for anything refrigeration!! My fridge was working โ€˜okโ€™ 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! Iโ€™ve recently consulted him again to change from water cooled to air cooled as part of an upgrade Iโ€™m planning in NZ. As a superyacht captain Iโ€™ve had a lot to do with so called fridge expertโ€™s many who donโ€™t 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 โ€œgo 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 โ€œraftโ€ 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 โ€œin 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 โ€œon 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 thisโ€ฆ 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 didnโ€™t 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 itโ€™s still running strong. In fact whilst back at Nautor last year for a major refit we didnโ€™t need to touch the refrigeration and after discussing the fix Mike had carried out Nautor โ€œ took it onboard โ€œ 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 heโ€™s doing, and will also tell you if heโ€™s 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 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940482750 ๐Ÿ“ง pacifique.froid@mail.pf 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 wouldnโ€™t work for him. Refrigeration (supplies) Comptoir Frigorifique Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533099, Lon -149.563263 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Comptoir Frigorifique ๐Ÿ“ง info@comptoirfrigo.com 97 rue Octave Moreau Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +68940420773 Across side street from Ocean 2000 10-21 Reported on the FP FB page. To save you time and money Iโ€™m at Comptoir Frigorifique and the guy has asked me to let you know he doesnโ€™t 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 ๐Ÿ“ 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 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940503737 Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Yacht Accessoire Michele Baltzer ๐Ÿ“ž +68987741002 ๐Ÿ“ง tyaccessoire@yahoo.fr 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 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940432984 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987777515 ๐Ÿ“ง Tropicfroid@mail.pf 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 ๐Ÿ“ 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 MacDonaldโ€™s). 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.541409, Lon -149.567564 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Italian city center Casa Bianca Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ 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 ๐Ÿ“ 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.536237, Lon -149.56684 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Croq-In Pizza ๐ŸŒ croqin.ifenua.com/ ๐Ÿ“ž +68940456733 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: ๐ŸŒ croqin.ifenua.com/ v2/ It is a short walk from the marina located across from Tahiti Rental (3,000xpf/day car rental place) ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/Pizza-Croqin-Papeete-529318920581653/ Ferry Building Restaurant Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540764, Lon -149.567839 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940452976 Passage Cardella Note: NOT street Cardella 1/2 block east of the cathedral on a short small street. 2 blocks east of McDonalds ๐ŸŒ 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 ๐Ÿ“ 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. ๐ŸŒ www.lapizzeria.pf/ Le Coffee Shop Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ 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 ๐Ÿ“ 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.538109, Lon -149.565479 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940570017 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 ๐Ÿ“ 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.543423, Lon -149.568349 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 129 Rue Dumont Dโ€™Urville 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 ๐Ÿ“ 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 ๐Ÿ“ 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 ๐Ÿ“ 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 ๐ŸŒ www.vinivini.pf/ ๐Ÿ“ž +68940506922 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987327668 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 ๐Ÿ“ 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 ๐Ÿ“ 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 ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.491543, Lon -149.882801 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Snack Mahana ๐Ÿ“ž +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 ๐ŸŒ www.radio1.pf/ucar-pacific-coup-de-poker-reglementaire-pour-le-uberpolynesien/ Rigging BMS (Boat Maintenance Services) Island: Raiatea Fred Hermelin ๐Ÿ“ง 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 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987259057 ๐Ÿ“ง fenua.rigging@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ www.fenuarigging.com 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 didnโ€™t. 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, โ€œNOT 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 โ€œHayn terminals should fit Hayn back platesโ€! No kiddingโ€ฆ. 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 (Haynโ€™s 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 โ€œshave 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 โ€œhowโ€ he was going to prevent the โ€œoldโ€ backplate from falling down inside the mast. He had made up this little โ€œtoolโ€ 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 โ€œgo 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 โ€œmeetingโ€ 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. Polyacht (Benoit Parnaudeau) Island: Tahiti Polyacht Benoit Parnaudeaut: ๐Ÿ“ง benparnaudeau@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ www.polyacht.fr/en/ Benoit Parnaudeau ๐Ÿ“ž +68987333956 Christophe Monnier ๐Ÿ“ž +68989541615 Former round the world racer, very competent in high tech gear 09-2020 SV September Very experienced, highly professional and reliable. 11-2019 Recommended by Olivier SV Mary Ann Polynesia Rigging Services Island: Tahiti Polynesian Rigging Services Jean Christophe Grimaldi ๐Ÿ“ง polynesiarigging@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68987320957 3-23 SV Sava Polynesia Rigging Service. They did outstanding work for us. Highly recommend. Lemme know if you need contact info. Heโ€™s in an around the marinas. Sailtech Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534322, Lon -149.578469 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 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) ๐Ÿ“ž +68940582142 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987383696 S SUP's MonBoo va'a Island: Tahiti MonBoo Vaโ€™a ๐Ÿ“ž +68987229056 ๐Ÿ“ง contact@monboovaa.com ๐ŸŒ www.monboovaa.com https://www.facebook.com/monboovaa/?locale=fr_FR Sails Maintenance Marquises Atuona Island: Hiva Oa Maintenance Marquises 4-2023 we had our mainsail repaired where it ripped from leech to luff in two separate areas below both the first and second reefing points along the seam. We also had our Gennaker repaired, a small repair. Both were done by the sail loft at Maintenance marquises, Hiva Oa. That was almost a year ago and repairs have held so far. We did have to be very specific about what we wanted and how we wanted it done. We also had to point out a few things that were not done before we left and the sail maker completed those. It's was pretty good value and they have a proper loft and machine. The attitude of everyone there was very nice. 3-2023 I recommend MMS in Hava Oa. We had a ripped off Genoa sheet eye (consequence of a storm) and we got a perfekt repair. You may need time, as the sailmaker there is very busy (the burdon of a good reputation) 8-2020 SV Avatar The guy who does the sewing at Maintenance Marquises boat yard name is Tino. It is one of their many services. He allowed us to help with by cutting & pulling the old stitching & he was very fair on his sewing time charged. Contact for boatyard is ๐Ÿ“ง Maria.roche@maintenancemarquises.com Nuka Hiva Yacht Services Island: Nuku Hiva Nuka Hiva Yacht ServicesCan do minor sail repair For more information, see Yacht Services Voilerie Nuku Hiva Island: Nuku Hiva Voilerie Nuku Hiva Calypso ๐Ÿ“ž +68987729162 Whatโ€™s app ๐Ÿ“ง voilerienukuhiva@gmail.com Taiohae Sail Repair & Canvas Work Apooti Marina Canvas and Sails Island: Raiatea Apooiti Marina Canvas Sails Voilerie Aveia Regine Faux ๐Ÿ“ง Regineaveia@yahoo.fr ๐Ÿ“ž +68940661404 ๐ŸŒ www.voilerie-aveia-raiatea.com Hours: Mon-Fri: 07:30 - 11:30 Regine is located in Apooiti Marina and primarily works for the charter companies. But in her spare time she will do canvas work for cruisers. 4-2022: Sugar Shack: Our large 200/sq.m spinnaker blew out during a bad gust. She was really bad with a tear all the way across the center and down the side seam. Plus she had several weak spots. We took our sail to Regine who laid it all out on her large floor while examining the amount of work. She asked if we wanted to color match the sail and we said no as it is a 20+ year old sail and the colors are all faded. We just wanted it to work and did not care if it was pretty. She said it would take 4/5 days and would cost $800 plus material. We were heading to the states and told her we did not need it for 2 weeks. But she called us 5 days later stating it was done and the cost was $850. When we picked it up she laid it all out again and showed us her work. The next day we flew her and we were super happy with the repairs. The shape remained the same, the weak spots patched and the tears all repaired. I would highly recommend Regine! She was polite, professional, on time and reasonably priced!! Artimon Sail Maker Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ง Pierre.Artimon@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68987349398 Located in the boatyard CNI O'rion Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.736569, Lon -151.484583 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Canvas, sails, laundry: O'rion opposite of the boat yards in Raiatea does good work. Nicolas 87709901. He is also putting the last touches to his bungalows that will be for rent (nice size, swimming pool, about 60 m from the 2 shipyards. SV Mary Ann Raiatea Yacht Services Island: Raiatea Raiatea Yacht Services Leonardo Bruni Island: Tahaa leonardo bruni ๐Ÿ“ž +68987758587 ๐Ÿ“ง ghibli_3@hotmail.com Leonardo lives on his boat in Tahaa directly across from Apooti Marina. he travels back and forth often. He is a sailmaker and can do sail repair as well as canvas work Api Yachting Island: Tahiti Api Yachting 120 Av du Chef Vairaatoa , BP 9028 Motu Uta , Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +689404218 10, ๐Ÿ“ž +68976779245 Warning: See Noonsite & Soggy Paws Guide for further comments by unhappy clients Mado (Taravoa) Island: Tahiti Mado Sail & Canvas Repair Taravao Marina ๐Ÿ“ž +6898934 9683https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fladepeche.pf%2F2023%2F12%2F14%2Fmado- polynesienne-fiere-detre-voiliere%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2xJMFpA2qwBpiEBZ7S2X-C2Af5jeTfyqw2T- ZxDo11LK1127B6vZ0e40k&h=AT3AMJRTYlDcK0uJglzCHZYLTDoyLfbkd6Y2o8LR3hwvlKt- XNT0eeiBHn5mrd7eLZvQse6RoxYiCL_CgqbfsZ00JULrdrNMNZ4d_2H4nVISobuDIw1u0KK3DPhI5QEdKtiKAklbskLBQUds 9-21 SV Ipanema Romain was the sail repair guy from Taravao Marina but he left to France a few months ago. A lady is working in his place now (Mado) He was able to sew a ring on top of my main sail. Super thick place to sew and she did a good job Nautilus Sails Island: Tahiti French sail maker in Auckland, New Zealand. My mainsail and jib were done by this guy and I only get praise. P: ๐Ÿ“ž +6499400046 M: ๐Ÿ“ž +6421832011 E: ๐Ÿ“ง info@nautilussails.co.nz Ocean Sails Tahiti Island: Tahiti Michel ๐Ÿ“ž +68987711686 (oceansailstahiti@gmail.com) 9-2019 SV Sugar Shack We had Oceans Sails (Michel Pegart Maitre Voilier) do repair work on our sail bag and he did not do a good job. After visiting his sail loft and speaking to him about types of threads used and process, we felt confident heโ€™d do good work. We asked him to quote the repairs on our sail bag (strengthen and reinforce) and small spinnaker (we blew out clew). The sail bag was the priority as we had a backup spinnaker. With the sail bag we asked him to patch the small holes, reinforce all stitching, reinforce the batten sleeves, and re-attach our name flap which came off. He said it would be โ€œno problem, easy job, and could be done in a few weeks at very little money.โ€ Several weeks later, my husband went to pick it up and paid $600 (more than a little money to us, but our bad for not getting an exact quote first). When my husband went to install the sail bag, he noticed several areas had the new stitching already coming out (Michel failed to lock stitch the beginning and ends). In addition, in several places the stitching was crooked when it should have been straight. Unfortunately, we had guests coming and needed the sail bag up. So, my husband finished with the install before we had to leave. In addition, with the spinnaker he said it would cost well over $1,000 to repair or he would have to cut it down and charge a little less. This is an 18-year-old spinnaker so it was not worth the cost to repair. We took it back. We were very disappointed in the work from Ocean Sails. We had higher expectations since he had several good reviews, the loft was professional and he โ€œsaid all the right things.โ€ Very poor craftsmanship and ๐ŸŒ work.6-2019 SV Panache There are at least two sail makers in Tahiti. Michel owns OST and does first class work. He is not inexpensive, but you get what you pay for. He speaks excellent English. We know several cruisers who used him and they were all pleased. He is located near Sailtech Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534308, Lon -149.578466 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 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 Bryce is the Canvas foreman. Speaks English ๐Ÿ“ž +68940582142 Vini : ๐Ÿ“ž +68987383696 Sellerie Marine de Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.563997, Lon -149.567916 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sellerie Marine de Tahiti For more information, see Canvas Work Tahiti Sails Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.5567, Lon -149.592512 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti sails ๐ŸŒ tahitisails.gmail.com Gullaume ๐Ÿ“ž +68987337433 Sebastien ๐Ÿ“ž +68987337453 Faa'a Vallee de Nuutana Near the Nuutania prison. Take the Nuutania road at the SODIMEC store crossroads and drive up forapprox. 5 minutes. You will see a sign when you need to turn right to reach the sail loft. Speak good english ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/Tahiti-Sails-La-voilerie-de-Tahiti-1565124503784879/ Very nice guys. See examples of their work on their facebook page. They do most of the mega yacht repairs. 4-2023 Report sent in .... I am a former sailing professional (former owner of a sail shop in France for 15 years). For my part, this sail shop is simply bad, last year a friend had a Code D style sail made, it was very bad in the sense that we do not make a geenaker in cross cut but in tri-radial. Also while talking with Mado in Taravao, she told me that she regularly resumed repairs made in Tahiti Sail because they were so badly done. 11-2020 SV Tintamarre We asked Sebastien and Guillaume to quote and advise for repairing our genoa and mainsail. They are not cheap; but they were happy to take time to discuss the repairs in detail in their loft, didn't mind that we declined to repair the mainsail (opting instead to replace using Zoom Sails) and collected and returned the sails to us promptly. We liked their service. Oct. 2020: SV Sugar Shack : Our main sail needed to be repaired and re-stitched. It is made of double layer dacron and weighs in at almost 300lbs. We decided to hire Tahiti Sails to help us with the repairs as we did not think our little Baby Lock sewing machine could handle the material. Guillaume (Marina Papeete) ๐Ÿ“ž +689873373 33 (g.jestin@gmail.com). Guillaume usually picks up and drops off on Tuesdays and Thursday in Marina Papeete. We showed him the work that needed to be done which was mostly re-stitching and creating new covers for the head, clew, tack, and baton pockets. He said it could be done in a week at a cost of 40000/50000xpf (about 5/6 hours of work). He picked up the sail on Friday, had a quote to us on Tuesday, and the sail back by Thursday. At the shop, he tested all the thread to ensure it would not fail, added new tail tails, covered a few weak spots we did not notice and completed all of our original requested work. He was very professional, did what he said he was going to do and stayed in communication with us throughout the process. In the end the cost was 35595xpf. We are very pleased and highly recommend Tahiti Sails. 9-1-2020 SV Tourterelle We used Tahiti Sails to fix our gennaker and were very happy with the result 6-2020 SV Cream Puff We contacted Tahiti Sails for a quote for our two spinnakers. One of the sails had two small tears but the Mizzen Ballooner had a major blow out along the seam. Guillaume responded quickly to my email and an appointment was set for two days later. Guillaume arrived on time with a friendly smile. He took the sails to his shop so he could get a better idea of what needed to be done. The quote was reasonable. The repairs were made and the sails returned within a week. We were very pleased with the repairs and would recommend Tahiti Sails. 5-19 S/V Nehenehe We worked with Guillaume Jestin mailto:g.jestin@gmail.com at Tahiti Sails. We have a DP Hydranet mainsail which is a difficult fabric to resew. We had him raise the clew, move the tack back, and repair significant damage to all seven full batten pockets. His knowledge, workmanship, and skill level were exceptionally high. I rate the business as excellent. He showed up exactly on time and completed the work . He replied to our emails very quickly and he is fluent in his English speech. I am highly impressed given that he was under the added strain of having an entire ARC fleet in town and they were all clamoring for his attention. He worked over a holiday to complete the work at the promised time. I would rate their business a 10 out of 10 10-18 Tahiti Sails were helpful for the sliders we needed for the sails, and offered also to bring them down to Marina Taina for us6-18 SV Jacaranda We did not use them. After obtaining a crazy high quote to make a square window cover for our dodger. Told them to forget it. We had the cover made by another company 90% less than their quote!!! 4-17 SV Liward We wanted to let everyone know about an excellent sail loft in Tahiti. They just did some repairs for Liward and we were very happy. Prompt, Professional, and Reasonable. They speak english. 6-18 SV Minyga I would recommend Tahiti Sails - quick response from email sent to ๐Ÿ“ง contact@tahitisails.com came to Taina Marina looked at job, provided quote by email and then job done and delivered promptly. No credit card - cash payment only. Tristan RICHARD Island: Tahiti Tristan RICHARD Cellphone : ๐Ÿ“ž +68989378969 Whatsapp : ๐Ÿ“ž +33652962077 ๐Ÿ“ง Tristanmacif@yahoo.fr FB Messenger : Tristan Richard Taina SV DouDou Sail repairs, upholstery, Canvas, dinghy chaps. I live since two year in Tahiti, on my boat ยซ Doudou ยป at Taina. Iโ€™m working directly on the boat for small work/repairs and in my house for bigger work. Working on my own most of the time but also working oftenly for Scott (Tahiti crew). 5-2020 New entry no reviews at this time Voilerie Mado Sails Taravao Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.730298, Lon -149.331461 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Voilerie Mado Sails ๐Ÿ“ž +68989349683 ๐Ÿ“ง madosail.vdt@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ madosails.com/?fbclid=IwAR3cQ0QIUr- Qb27u0N04vgC3c5nER4Z19WUxKll_jjUMidVwL1IMLixTBLI ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/madosails/ SV Hanna Recent article about this service. ๐ŸŒ ladepeche.pf/2023/12/14/mado-polynesienne-fiere- detre-voiliere/?fbclid=IwAR0NHywOPa8HfYucUMqVxmiFAPkhrwY6CJWBd6eeWbZJdguUPZgXovAUAxI Sand blasting Problast (Powder Coating) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.564282, Lon -149.568371 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Problast ๐Ÿ“ž +68987755100 ๐Ÿ“ง info@problast.pf BP44045 Fare Tony 98713 Papeete Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/TAHITIPROBLAST/ Our Instagramโ€™s under: _pro_blast Hull blasting (and wet blasting of anything needed) as well as powder coating. For more information, see Paint Scooters Hello Scoot Island: Tahiti Hello Scoot Scooter Rental using the app. They are electric scooters 11-23 SV Elvira recommend them. 12-23 SV ZwerfCat recommends them as well. Unfortunately since 2024 not available on Moorea anymore, only Tahiti. Garage Bamboo Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.535487, Lon -149.558125 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Garage Bamboo Avenue George Clemenceau at Avenue du Commandant Chessรฉ ๐ŸŒ garagebambou.com/ ๐Ÿ“ง gbambou@mail.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68940428009 10-2019 SV Panache We were at Marina Taina for 5 months. Itโ€™s offers much better protection than Marina Papeete at that time of year. The downside is that it is not near downtown and the bus system is irregular/undependable, at best. We purchased new 50cc Peugeot scooter from Bamboo for 300,000XPF, including 2 helmets, a rear storage box and two chain-locks. Vincent speaks excellent English and is very helpful. You donโ€™t need a special licence for scooters of 50cc or less. We purchased insurance at a store in the CarrefourPunaโ€™auia complex. The scooter was a FANTASTIC idea and provided us with complete freedom while we were in Tahiti. It was easy to sell, and it ended up costing us about 600XPF per day. The cost to rent one is 3000XPF per day. Scuba Scubapiti/Moorea Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.490523, Lon -149.904991 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Scubapiti/Moorea To fill dive tanks: $10. per tank, regardless of the level brought in. Theyโ€™ll do it while you wait, and it only takes 10 minutes. They want to see the stamp on the tank which shows when they were last hydrotested and will not fill if itโ€™s out of date. Past the Intercontinental Hotel by dinghy heading west, blue building, long pier. ๐Ÿ“ง scubapitimoorea@gmail.com 40562038/87780352 Subtechnology Diving Island: Mo'orea Subtechnology Diving (Papeete & Mo'orea) Christophe CICCULLO SUB TECHNOLOGY TRAVAUX SOUS MARINS / MAINTENANCE DES EQUIPEMENTS DE PLONGEE Atelier cale de halage - Fare Ute - Papeete - TAHITI BP 80060 Haapiti - MOOREA - Polynรฉsie Franรงaise ๐Ÿ“ž +68900 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987797061 ๐ŸŒ www.subtechnology.pf ๐Ÿ“ง subtechnology@mail.pf Can do Hydros, repair compressors and fill tanks Tanks in French Polynesia (legally) must be hydro tested every five years and VIP tested annually. You must have paperwork for each test or it will technically illegal for a shop to refill your tank. Eleuthera Tahiti Diving Center (Taina) Island: Tahiti located at Marina Taina; in the same building as Tahiti Crew ๐Ÿ“ž +68940424929 They have a website in English too! ๐ŸŒ www.eleutheratahiti.com/en I called ahead and he advised they would fill my tank while I waited and they ๐ŸŒ did.Cost for fill was 80 cu ft. was XPF 1000 They did check hydro date on tank before filling Fluid Plongรฉe Island: Tahiti Fluid Plongรฉe Marina Taina 4-21 SV Barracuda I did my SSI Open Water Diver with Fluid and recommend them both for learning to dive, and for recreational dives. If required they will pick you up from Papeete Marina. Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530364, Lon -149.571839 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Nautisport (Fare Ute, walking distance from Papeete Marina) has good selection of Scuba equipment including compressors. According to multiple sources they do tank inspection and can have your bottles hydroโ€™s. Subtechnology Diving (Papeete) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532729, Lon -149.570883 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Subtechnology Diving (Papeete & Mo'orea) Christophe CICCULLO SUB TECHNOLOGY TRAVAUX SOUS MARINS / MAINTENANCE DES EQUIPEMENTS DE PLONGEE Atelier cale de halage - Fare Ute - Papeete - TAHITI BP 80060 Haapiti - MOOREA - Polynรฉsie Franรงaise ๐Ÿ“ž +68900 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987797061 ๐ŸŒ www.subtechnology.pf ๐Ÿ“ง subtechnology@mail.pf Can do Hydros, repair compressors and fill tanks Sub Technology is just past the Naval Base but before the Mobile Station on side street towards the harbor. Tanks in French Polynesia (legally) must be hydro tested every five years and VIP tested annually. Youmust have paperwork for each test or it will technically illegal for a shop to refill your tank. 10- 2021, SV Marauder - dropped off our steel and aluminum tanks to be recertified. The owner is polite, speaks english, and prices are good...not a huge difference from nautisport but slightly cheaper..He also said he'd be able to get our tanks done sooner than nautisport...haven't gotten them back yet, but hoping soon! Also, unlike places in Hawaii, he did not ask for a cert card to get the tanks' recertification. Seals & Bearrings 123Roulement Island: Tahiti 123Roulement For more information, see Bearings, Belts, Seals Roulements de Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.555015, Lon -149.57084 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Roulements de Tahiti For more information, see Bearings, Belts, Seals Sewing machine new/repairs Adrian Island: Tahiti ADRIAN Sewing machine repair Faa'a ๐Ÿ“ž +68989546664 No Information & no reviews on Adrian Aimeo FOURMANOIR Island: Tahiti Aimeo FOURMANOIR Electromechanical Equipment Maintenance Repair of sewing machines of all brands PFAFF, SINGER, ELNA, etc. Tipaerui Valley ๐Ÿ“ž +68987228303 ๐Ÿ“ง fourmanoiraimeo@outlook.fr No further details and no reviewsAugustus LEE Island: Tahiti Augustus LEE Sewing machine repair, all brands, but specialized BERNINA 98 Mission Valley, Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +68987770837 No further details and no reviews Cรฉlestin sewing machine repair Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.569085, Lon -149.60587 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Cรฉlestin Sewing Machine Repair ๐Ÿ“ž +68987317053 It is located on Faaa at St Hilaire at the water castle. 7-23 reported he is no longer in business. Access: road before Batipol, continue until after the 5th speed bump, 2nd path on the right, up to a yellow house, there take the middle path, along a rounded wall, it is a house with an upper floor on the left. He does not deal with electronic sewing machines .... 0202022. SV Auntie GREAT SEWING MACHINE REPAIR! Had my 60 year old Pfaff sewing machine repaired and seviced yesterday by a wonderful man. I highly recommend Celstine for non-electronic sewing machine repair. Call the phone number in the Tahiti Cruising Guide (not the one posted here several weeks ago), and he will come meet you at the Faaโ€™a airport and take you to his house which is place of repair. He is a master! The coordinates may be accurate, but the neighborhood is complicated, best win is to call and follow him. 11-2021 SV Freevol It is really perfect, fast, and explains everything he does and why, tells you about all your maintenance faults and the remedies to be taken. It is not expensive at all !!! He repairs all brands of sewing machines, including professional ones. 17 34.0893S 149 36.2081W 5-2020 A Tahitian friend recommended this guy that repaired her sewing machine. I recommend Cรฉlestin sewing machine repair. Mene HOANG KI Island: Tahiti Mene HOANG KI Repair of sewing machines ๐Ÿ“ž +68940427539 Pirae No further details and no reviews Sewing Machine Motors Island: Tahiti We spent most of a day sourcing a motor for an older machine. It appears that sewing machine mechanics have died out in Tahiti but two unlikely shops stocked motors: the Panasonic Shop adjacent to Hyper Bricolage and the Cannon shop. Sewing services Carreira Industries Island: Tahiti Carreira 11-2020 SY Venture Lady reported they moved and the new number is ๐Ÿ“ž +68989546896 Biminis, dodgers, cusions, yatch interiors etc. Carreira 40426473 wide stock of sunbrella, fasteners, webbing, thread, foam open cell and nonwater retaining foam. They will also reburish boat interiors. Mark Bland is best contact with reasonable English. For more information, see Canvas Work La Factory Island: Tahiti Advertise work on Biminis, dodgers, boat canvas work. Edward Kerinec ๐Ÿ“ž +68987331713 or ๐Ÿ“ง lafactory@mail.pf Sailtech Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534322, Lon -149.578469 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 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 See Canvas Services Island: Tahiti Sellerie Marine de Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.563997, Lon -149.567916 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sellerie Marine de Tahiti For more information, see Canvas Work Ship movement FP Supply Ship Schedule in FP Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ www.service-public.pf/ dpam/?fbclid=IwAR32NAuttZAfaJWIRrzUfSLOfE2Pg77nul_mTw_GVTEIU5wytNahRfA... Or ๐ŸŒ www.revatua.gov.pf/plannings/ accueil?fbclid=IwAR3YkNDEnGssh9oV3OtcxkD92TR3D20QUSKOz0ekXEMMS8DTX9H1acVse_o Shoe repair Cordonnier Island: Tahiti There's a small "cordonnerie" in the Vaima Center mall facing the Papeete marina. It is on the first floor (same floor as the Ivea Apple reseller) Simrad Marine Elec Island: Tahiti Alexandre 87 37 47 15 ๐Ÿ“ง Marine.elec@gmx.com 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. Reviews under Marine Electronics Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sin Tung Hing Marine is the local distributor for Simrad products For more information, see Marine Suppliers Skateboard Stanboard Skate Shop Island: Tahiti Stanboard Skate Shop ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/Stanboardsk8ordie/ Tahiti Skate Shop Island: Tahiti Tahiti Skate Shop ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/skateshoptahiti/ The Board House Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.542473, Lon -149.566075 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap The Board House Tahiti For more information, see Surfboards Sodastream Super U Island: Huahine Super U Large selection of Sodastream products including refills. Champion Vaiare Island: Mo'orea Champion Vaiare 10-23 Reported or carry Soda Stream For more information, see Groceries Champion (Uturoa) Island: Raiatea SV Athanor 11-2019 Sodastream refills available in Raiatea at Champion. Near the main wharf in Uturoa 10-2020 Reported on the FP FB page...The US bottles can't be swapped here. All the bottles in FP are the Australian fitting (**see below remark SV Kissinga) Carrefour Taina Island: Tahiti Sodastream cylinders with a 1/2โ€œ thread can often be changed at Carrefour and always at the source, which is Company SDA. 20-2020 It was recently reported "The US bottles can't be swapped here The Australian ones (in Carrefour) and the European ones (in Super U) at least in Huahine and in Raiatea 3-2022 SV Kissanga We share with you the solution of the SodaStream mystery in Polynesia After 2 years of confusion between different bottles, we understood that you can find both standards in Polynesia ! In the Super U stores (validated in Raiatea & Huahine, to be check in Tahiti), they sell the bottle model with thick thread (European standard / picture on the right) and in the other supermarkets (Champion,Carrefour...), they sell the bottles with thin thread (Australia & New Zealand standard/ picture on the left). So ... Don't throw away your EU/USA SodaStream equipment !! SDA Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.5956, Lon -149.6119 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sodastream cylinders with a 1/2โ€œ thread can often be changed at Carrefour and always at the source, which is Company SDA 10-2020 Recently reported on FP FB page The US bottles can't be swapped here. All the bottles in FP are the Australian fitting SDA ๐ŸŒ www.sda.pf/ Order our products online on our website ๐ŸŒ www.premium-market.pf Address: Pk10 PUNAAUIA, mountain side Next to Punaauia Town Hall BP20711 - 98713 Papeete TAHITI French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ž +68940479797 ๐Ÿ“ง contact@sda.pf OPENING HOURS : โ—ฆ SDA Headquarters in Punaauia (Administrative) Monday to Friday: 7:30 to 15:30 in a continuous day โ—ฆ Premium Market Store (shop, Nespresso and withdrawal of water bottles) Monday to Friday: 5:30 to 19:00 continuous day Saturday: 5:30 to 13:00. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940479744 โ—ฆ Nespresso area in Papeete, Notre Dame Square Monday to Friday: 8:00 to 17:00 continuous day Saturday: 8:00 to 12:00. 6-digit free green number: 444 997 Soda Stream Notes Island: Tahiti 4-22 submitted to FP FB page by Emilie SODASTREAM FP mystery ** Good morning all We share with you the solution of the SodaStream mystery in Polynesia After 2 years of confusion between differents bottles, we understood that you can find both standardsin Polynesia ! In the Super U stores (validated in Raiatea & Huahine, to be check in Tahiti), they sell the bottle model with thick thread (European standard / picture on the right) and in the other supermarkets (Champion, Carrefour...), they sell the bottles with thin thread (Australia & New Zealand standard/ picture on the left). So ... Don't throw away your EU/USA SodaStream equipments !! See photo of different thread types 1-2021 The valves for soda stream bottles and machines are of one type in North America, and of a different type in the pacific. This means that no store in FP will accept your 60L CO2 bottles for refill or supply you with new ones that will fit your North American bought soda stream machine. The only solution is to fill your bottles yourself with dry ice, or buy a new machine and bottles. You might save some money by ordering the brass bottle valves used in the pacific in advance (I found them online at a brewers supply store in Australia) and swap them yourself on your 60L CO2 bottles so at least you can reuse those. Carrefour next to Marina Taina sells a range of FP soda stream machines, and the CO2 bottles to go with them cheaper than at the official distributor of soda stream (O'pure). Soda Stream Refilling Yourself Island: Tahiti Sodastream Refilling yourself If SDA is unable to fill your bottle due to not being able to match the thread type. There is a shop that carries the adapter from Australian to USA thread located directly across from Marina Papeete and located next door to Boutique Nespresso. ๐ŸŒ www.amazon.com/dp/ B08L795VRB?starsLeft=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_BR8HFT2A5ZASNS6MNGM0&fbclid=IwAR2vMqgzF- _ZNFjvaodTSfhbBR3R3vO9FDu7h5pX7cLjGJSWz2nq7T4w_B0 If your sodastream thread is non standard to those in FP it has been noted by numerous cruisers that you can refill it yourself. Purchasing dry ice by weight that matches what is on your bottle label. Unscrew the threads and fill with dry ice. You can buy dry ice from Gazpac See C02 refills for details Solar panels Doenergy Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.542, Lon -149.572086 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Doenergy 239 Boulavard Pomare ๐Ÿ“ง contact.donergytahiti@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68989430707 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/donergy.tahiti/ 8-2021 SV Konbreo I bought a set of 5x LG375w panels from Donergy. They were very helpful and the panels are amazing. LG are generally a bit more expensive than some other brands but well worth it for the quality. They are the bigger size panels but my batteries are now charged by about 11am and I can now run my watermaker off the solar panels...!! ๐ŸŒ www.lg.com/us/business/solar-panels/lg-lg375q1c-v5 Mahana Ora Api Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531242, Lon -149.570928 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Mahana Ora Api Across from Ace Hardware Fare Uti Weekdays from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm ๐Ÿ“ž +68940508644 ๐Ÿ“ž +6898 7,712,774 / 87,711,048 ๐Ÿ“ง mahanaora-api@sintunghing.pf ๐ŸŒ mahanaora-api.pf/ 3-20-2024 SV Tavae They always have a good stock and can deliver in few days. One what they have now is about 440 watt. They have all mounting material. 12-21 SV FreeVol Excellent price (20,000 francs per 320 watt panel), free Taina delivery, perfect reception. They don't sell solar panels smaller than 320 watts 8-21 SV Hedonism just bought 2 each, 340 watt panels from Ace's Solar store. I forget their name but they are part of the STH group. Just moved their store front to where the little restaurant used to be right on the corner between Ace Paint store and Ace Hardware. I priced the panels at Sunzil as well but the STH store was $155 each or about 100 bucks cheaper (each) than Sunzil. The panels are the newer "split design" that reduces the partial shading issues. Yingli Solar. FREE delivery to the working dock at Taina included. Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531242, Lon -149.570928 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Marine Supplies Island: TahitiGPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.54159 Longitude: -149.57171 Marine Supplies For more information, see Marine Suppliers Pacific Self Energy Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534519, Lon -149.56213 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940435306 On Prince Hanoi about a ten minute walk from the water front, next to Pet store. Sells solar panels sytems but can provide components. Speaks very good english. Also has good selection of batteries. SES Consulting Island: Tahiti SES Consulting Carries Solar panels, victron equipment and batteries I think he's a consultant, not a store. His phone is ๐Ÿ“ž +689877637 17, and his name is M. Tchong Yuen. 8-21 SV Turtle Blues purchased a number of items from SES Consulting and recommends them For more information, see Batteries Solarcom Pacifique Island: Tahiti Solarcom Pacifique 148 Ave du Prince Hฤซnoi, Pape'ete 10-2019 (SV Moskito Valiente) Horrible products quality. By far the worst place to buy solar panels in French Polynesia. The owner is very rude and lies. He shows one panels and delivers another quality panel. New panels with corrosion!! The only good point of this place is the staff that are very helpful and always trying to help despite of the stupidity of the owner. Sunzil Papeete Island: Tahiti GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude in decimal degrees): Latitude: -17.529019 Longitude: -149.567089 Sunzil Papeete Fare Ute, Papeete Martial Oberli (speaks English) 87-70-82-94 ๐Ÿ“ง m.oberli@sunzil.com There are very few 12V panels most are 24-48V for residential or commercial. But stock is constantly rotating so be sure to check it out 11-2020 SV Mat-Lau III Sunzil is a large commercial installer of solar systems in French Polynesia. They will also supply top quality batteries, solar panels and solar controllers to the boating community at reasonable ๐ŸŒ prices.Sunzil supplied 9 off CsPower HTL 12-150 AH Gel Batteries to Mat-Lau III at a very competitive price in June 2019. We are very happy with the performance of these ๐ŸŒ batteries.In September 2020, Sunzil supplied 4 off Jinko 340 watt solar panels, and assisted us with the importation of a Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250/100 Controller. Sunzil will not fabricate Inox frames for the panels, so after a hugely frustrating experience with every marine stainless steel fabricator on Tahiti, we finally found Metaliโ€™nox who fabricated the frame to our detailed drawings. Sunzil co-ordinated with Metaliโ€™nox to ensure the panels would fit. The staff at Sunzil are very knowledgeable, and the proprietor Jimmy Wong and his Sales Manager Martial Oberi, were very helpful - both speak English. We are 100% satisfied with our solar panels - what a difference it makes to have power to burn. 10- 2019 (S/V Moskito Valiente) At the end we bought with Sunzil and weโ€™re very happy with it in overall! :) 2017-2018 (SV Jacaranda) We have purchased a few different panels from Sunzil and have been very happy with the service and price. Martial even dropped them off after work at the Papeete Marina. Martial also shipped a panel to us in the Marquesas as well. Highly recommend them Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Yacht Accessoire Michele Baltzer ๐Ÿ“ž +68987741002 ๐Ÿ“ง tyaccessoire@yahoo.fr Marina Taina Michele carries Victron Solar Regulators & MC4 connectors For more information, see Marine Suppliers Splices Adrien Creuzรฉ Island: Tahiti Adrien is an expert with splices for your fenders, dinghy paintors, eyes etc. He can be contacted at adriencreuze@gmail.com Stainless steel (fabrication and welding) Hors Bord Occasion Island: Tahiti ๐ŸŒ H.B. Occasion Eric Prevost Prestations en tous genres, Vente et achat de Piรฉces. BP 13 414.- 98 717. PUNAAUIA 35 648 - A ๐Ÿ“ž +6898 7/77/43/66 (hboccasion@gmail.com) Nยฐ Tahiti : 521021 Nยฐ ๐ŸŒ R.C. : Recommend by local surveyor. Works mostly on Super yachts 3-2020 Did an excellent repair on our damaged pulpit. Kate on Shiraz. Inov inox Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.554922, Lon -149.571348 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Inov inox ๐Ÿ“ž +68987788399 They have a very high end plasma cutter which can make chain plates or tangs. They recently made a set of titanium tangs for a customer who provided the plate material. They are in the Tipaerui Valley. 10-2020 SV Clair de Lune I used this service to manufacture new 316L stainless chain plates. They are a high end decorative metal fab shop and they use a water jet cutting table which can pattern. So they just chucked up my old chain plates, turned on the cutter and manufactured new plates with thicker stainless. The jet cutting was so good, I didn't even have to touch any of the eleven plates with a file. They just dropped right in. Everything happened as they said it would. I was very satisfied. 11-2019 SV Maluhia Here's the info on Inov Inox. Brought SS bar stock from the US. Went to Inov Inox in the Tipaerui Valley on Monday. Showed them the original chain plates which had a slight bend at the top and had two welded washers, one on each side to increase bearing surface for the rigging pin. They said it was no problem to make, would be done by the end of the week. On Thursday I called and left a message. Friday I called again and left another message. On the following Monday I went to theshop and was told that it would be ready maybe Wednesday. On Wednesday I called and was told maybe Thursday. On Thursday I went to the shop, and they said it would be done that afternoon and that they would deliver them to the fishing harbor near the airport as I was anchored near there. I said that would be great and to call me and I would meet them at the harbor. At 3:00 pm I called and left a message. No return call was ever made. The next morning I went to the shop. Yes, here were the chain plates. When I asked why they din't come or call they said they were busy and couldn't make it. Unfortunately the mounting holes did not line up with the originals. The material I brought was now wasted. They apologized and said that they would make new ones and have them ready that afternoon. They had the correct material and said they would deliver them. Not trusting this I said no, I would come back to pick them up. I came back in the afternoon. The plates were done. The mounting holes were aligned. Unfortunately the hole for the rigging pin was oblong and too big. They apologized and said it was difficult to find good ๐ŸŒ workers.I was finished with Inov Inox and left with the plates but they did not charge me. Metali'nox Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.543446, Lon -139.544409 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68987770277 ๐ŸŒ www.metali-nox.com Specialize in Stainless steel railings and balastrades but can also fabricate binini and dodger frames. Owner is Stephane Wong speaks good english. They have MIG and TIG and a pipe bender. They are aprox 1.5 km up the road which goes north from the Pirae Marie. Be sure to call before you go. It is accessible via the small Hamuta or Arue bus. Get off at the Pirea Marie then walk to Intermat. It is the building behind Intermat. 11-2020 SV Moggy We had Metalinox manufacture a 1.5 metre long swim ladder from 42.4mm x 2mm wall, 316 stainless steel tube. We supplied drawings and had phone conversations with Dan about the manufacture and in particular the bends required. Overall we are happy with the result and we recommend Metalinox. Potential customers should have realistic expectations. Efficiency 5 out of 5 He got back to us in a very timely manner and answered all emails and phone calls promptly. Speed of Manufacture 5 out of 5 It was to be finished with a time frame for delivery to us in the Tuomotus and he met that schedule easily. Materials Used 5 out of 5 Exactly as requested Welds 3 out of 5The welds are strong but are rough. Many are undercut so Dave cannot polish them out. We understand that other people have asked for them to be tidied up and he has done this willingly. Unfortunately we did not collect the ladder ourselves and did not have this opportunity. Bends 2 out of 5 These are a disappointing result. This could be due to communication error, but they are not in accordance with the drawings or our understanding of subsequent conversations. Overall finish 3 out of 5 We knew when we ordered that he would not polish the ladder. To polish to mirror finish, a weld needs to be proud rather than undercut. As a result we cannot achieve a result that is commensurate with other stainless finishes on the boat. Value for money 3 out of 5 It was a very expensive job for a strong, functional finish. If you want something pretty, this is not the guy. We did ask him to quote for hinge fittings and the quote was around US$90. We decided to import hinges from the USA for $14 We understand that he is probably the best welder of this type in Tahiti. He is also very easy to deal with. 11-2020 SV SV Mat-Lau III Metaliโ€™nox are commercial and industrial fabricators specialising in sheet metal and stainless steel. They do a lot of decorative stainless steel fabrications for buildings and houses, but very little work in the marine industry. We had Metaliโ€™nox fabricate a stainless steel frame for the installation of 4 x 340 watt solar panels across the stern of our Lagoon 500. The end result was very impressive and we are 100% satisfied with their work. I should stress that we supplied very detailed fabrication drawings, and Metaliโ€™nox followed them exactly as specified - they got it right the first time and we had no rework. They delivered the frame to the boat and even helped with the installation at no additional cost. Metaliโ€™nox will not polish stainless steel to a polished mirror finish, but their 320 grit polished finish is very pleasing to the eye. The Manager, Dan, speaks English and communicates by email with the assistance of Google Translate. He is a very likeable and helpful young man. Sailtech Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534308, Lon -149.578466 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap 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. They can do SS fabrications & tig welding speaks English Techni marine Island: Tahiti Technimarine address is the end of Fare Ute but to haul out you must approach from the pass east of Papeete due to the low bridge between Fare Ute and Muto Uta. ๐Ÿ“ง technimarine@mail.pf tel ๐Ÿ“ž +68940430222 Manager speaks english. Have two travel lifts one is 75 metric tonnes, the other 300 metric tonnes. The smaller may not be appropriate for the width of some cats. The haul-out price for our 32 ft sail boat including the power wash was 39276xpf ($353.48). Lay days were 6473xpf ($58.25). Not sure if the per foot rate is different for the latger travel lift. You can do any amount of the work yourself you wish. It is very convenient to all marine suppliers available in FP. Electric and water are metered. They have welders including TIG and MIG welding. They can spray in the yard (depending of wind conditions) including polyurethane. Staff are friendly and the facilities looked good for toilet and shower blocks. 9-18 - Portable welding can be arranged. Danish boat Lady A had some work done in Papeete marina For more information, see Haulout Stainless steel nuts & bolts (see nuts, bolts screw-section) Starter motors S.a.r.l Enipac Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532636, Lon -149.570836 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940427010 Vini: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987777695 ๐Ÿ“ง enipacsarl@mail.pf Next to the Total Fuel Depot in Fare Ute. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940427010 ๐Ÿ“ง enipacsarl@mail.pf They are the motor rebuilder if you windlass has motor problems. They had two Lofrans in the shop last visited. I did see a couple of starters in the shop being rebuiltFor more information, see Alternator And Starter Repairs See also Alternator And Starter Repairs Strata glass Facinov Island: Tahiti Facinov ๐Ÿ“ž +68940455600 ๐Ÿ“ง eurlfacinov@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/jpizal/ Reported Stamoid can be sourced in Papeete in โ€FACINOVโ€ (certainly more expensive than you can find in USA. Sunbrella Carreira Industries Island: Tahiti Sunbrella (the real stuff) can be source at Carreira contact Marc Bland: 11-2020 SY Venture Lady reported they moved and the new number is 89546896 It is on the road to Titioro look for a Sunbrella Sign with a horse graphic on the West side of the road. For more information, see Canvas Work Textech Island: Tahiti Textech Fabric wholesaler in Puna'auia, French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ž +68987761992 Whatโ€™s App ๐ŸŒ textech-pf.com Marc Reported to carry sunbrella and foam Surfboards Somo Surfboards Island: Tahiti Somo Surfboards ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/shapedbysomo/ ๐Ÿ“ง somosurfboards@hotmail.fr ๐Ÿ“ž +68989708508 Stone Fish Surfboards Island: Tahiti Stone Fish Surfboards ๐Ÿ“ž +68989703693 ๐Ÿ“ง Cristil@stonefishsurfboards.com ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057817683013 Surfbopz Island: Tahiti Surfbopz ๐ŸŒ www.surfbopz.com/ Surfboards The Board House Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.542473, Lon -149.566075 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap The Board House Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68987229056 93 Rue des Remparts, Papeete 98713, French Polynesiaboardhousetahiti.com Surveyors Christophe Citeau Island: Raiatea Christophe Citeau ๐Ÿ“ž +68987796381 ๐Ÿ“ง chrisciteau@mail.pf 9-2022 SV Reva Reva Bought a multihull sy Reva Reva unseen on Tahiti. I used Christophe Citeau as surveyor. He is not to be trusted. A couple of main things he overlooked on the boat was the following: One engine was toast. (Knocking and blue smoke), 200 liter of saltwater in the hull, windlass had broken of alot of pieces so its impossible to use. And the list goes on. 5-2021 SV Capella I used Christophe Citeau on Raiatea to survey the hull of a 45ft catamaran I subsequently purchased sight unseen from NZ. Be wary of this guy, he classed my rudders and keels as good condition. The keels were full of water and diesel and delaminated on the bottom and the port rudder also had bad water ingress and severe corrosion on the post. 15k NZD + to remedy. Cut keels off, cut tops of diesel tanks out for access, grind most of rudder away. Huge jobs he could have warned me about if he had done his job 10-2020 SV Sugar Shack We are an American boat that required a SAMS/NAMS surveyor for our insurance. However, we got an exemption after we obtained a โ€œsample surveyโ€ from Christophe Citeau. Our insurance approved him and we did an out of water survey at Raiatea Carenage 6 weeks ago on our Catana 471. He was very thorough visiting twice. Once for out of water and once in water spending a total of 4 hours on the boat. He said 95% of the boat was in โ€œgoodโ€ shape which is true and great. The only options are โ€œgoodโ€ โ€œsatisfactoryโ€ or โ€œunsatisfactoryโ€. We try to be meticulous with our 20 year old gal and he was impressed by her condition. The only gripe I have is that he was unyielding on the value of the boat - even after I sent comparisons showing similar values. He was very unreasonable. Considering it was only an insurance survey. But the report itself was good other than the overall value. He is based in Tahaโ€™a and will travel to other islands (at your expen.pfse). He charged us $700 for our 47โ€™ catamaran. 3-2020 SV Malaika Our boat was surveyed by Christophe Citeau in March in Raiatea and he was good. 12-2019 SV Nuwam2 We used Christophe when purchasing our boat in Raiatea and found him to be professional and thorough and reasonably priced compared to others. He required out of water as well as in-water tests/ inspections and produced a in-depth report on ๐ŸŒ completion.Highly recommended. Andre Berthod Island: TahitiBERTHOD Andrรฉ : ๐Ÿ“ž +68940426706 / ๐Ÿ“ž +68987288711 No reports on Andre. If you have first hand experience pls drop me a note Bernard BAUDRY Island: Tahiti BAUDRY Bernard : ๐Ÿ“ž +68940436475 No reports on Bernard. If you have first hand experience pls drop me a note Nicolas Gruet Island: Tahiti Nicolas Gruet Architecte Naval | Expert Maritime M: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987708939 ๐Ÿ“ง nico.gruet@free.fr ๐ŸŒ www.ngyachtdesign.com Expert accrรฉdited by the Court of appel and also a naval architect . He was thรฉ only one to have a humidity tester for your hull Nofziger Marine Polynesie Island: Tahiti Nofziger Marine Polynesie ๐ŸŒ www.nofzigermarine.com ๐Ÿ“ง nofzigermarine@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68987303563 Yacht & Small Craft Surveys Patrice Beuscher Island: Tahiti Patrice Beuscher (speaks English) Retired 4/2020 No longer doing surveys. Pierre MOKHTARIIsland: Tahiti Pierre MOKHTARI : ๐Ÿ“ž +68987770153 No reports on Pierre. If you have first hand experience pls drop me a note Vincent Goyat Island: Tahiti Vincent Goyat Surveyor ๐Ÿ“ž +68987204708 ๐Ÿ“ง Vincent.goyat@mail.pf 10-2020 SV Daybreak I also vouch/recommend/ Vincent Goyat 10-2020 SV Hakaheke I had my boat surveyed last August and was happy with the results. I could comment on a few miss, but I was impressed with the thoroughness of the inspection both out of the water, during a sail and going aloft. Vincent Goyat in Tahiti 9-2020 SV Swan reported that Vincent did his survey and Vincent spoke good English and was dependable Swimming pools Piscine Municipale de Tipaerui Island: Tahiti Piscine Municipale de Tipaerui Boulevard de la Reine Pลmare IV, Tฤซpaeru'i ๐ŸŒ www.ville-papeete.pf/articles.php?id=297 There is a great 50m public pool near papeete marina, you walk through the park and then along the road a bit past the cultural center. 600Xpf/adult. Open Mondays 11:45-4:45, Tues-Friday 7:30-4:45, and Sat and Sun from 7:30-11:45. Shipping (see Importing Parts) T Tanks Tura Ora Island: Tahiti TUTA ORA Zl de la Tipaerui BP 663 98713 Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +68987282018 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987282019 40574484 ๐Ÿ“ง infos@turaora.pf Net ๐ŸŒ www.turaora.com Had our polyethylene (can't glue to polyethylene) water tank welded here at the TYC. Just took it into the club where the mobile team of two came and welded on site. Very professional, did extra welding work for further reinforcement, total cost 100,086 xpf. Poly tanks 2-21 They made up a black water(Poly tanks) tank for us, according to our specifications Taxi Fakarava Yacht Services Island: Fakarava Fakarava Yacht Services does yransfers to/from airport to the dinghy dock or other location in Rotoava. 1000 xpf/person. Fakarava Yacht Service: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987753484 Makemo Market Island: Makemo Opareke Market does transfers to and from airport, which is approx 8 km from the village. 1500 xpf. ๐Ÿ“ง opareke@mail.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68940980218 Gislaine Island: Moorea Gislaine ๐Ÿ“ž +68987728487 may 2021 - I believe she has the largest taxi van on moorea, and she speaks great English! Taxi Sophie Island: Moorea Sophie ๐Ÿ“ž +68987369591 Philippe ๐Ÿ“ž +68987375449 Both speak English Giovani Taxi Island: Raiatea Giovani ๐Ÿ“ž +68987342625 Recommended by SV Mary Ann Gilbert Taxi Island: Rangiroa Gilbert Taxi ๐Ÿ“ž +68987709430 Rangiroa 5-2023 Here's a contact for the taxi we used. He has a van. He does request that you bring something to lay under the jerry cans. He can also bring you to a very well stocked magasin next to the Avatoru pass. They had veggies!!! Rarioa Magazin Island: Raroia The magasin in Raroia village can pick up packages at Raroia airport and hold for a short while. Owner Gerard is very helpful and friendly. ๐Ÿ“ž +68987301427 Alain Taxi Island: Tahiti Alain Taxi ๐Ÿ“ž +68987777648 He speaks great English and he was punctual 6-2023 Recent referral on FP FB page Emilie Taxi Service (Papeete) Island: Tahiti Emilie ๐Ÿ“ž +68987785703 Excellent English and very dependable. She also does airport pickups as well. No Whatโ€™s App but does text. 3/23 Comments from a recent FP FB request for taxi drivers: She speaks English and knows Taina well. Sheโ€™s dependable and will arrange your ride in advance. Another vote for Emelie. Awesome chick We use Taxi Emillie as well. Highly recommend Yes she is great and we would always book a pickup by her when we departed even if it was months later. Never was late or missed a pickup. July 2021: SV Sugar Shack Emilie is lovely, professional, friendly, and courteous. She showed up on time, has competitive rates (2000xpf +100xpf per bag from Marina Taina to airport). She greets you at the airport with a sign and a smile. You can reach her by phone or text. She is not on email or WhatsApp. She has a large gray van that can easily accommodate 5/6 people and all of their luggage. We scheduled her to pick us up (2 weeks before) at the airport at 00:45. She was waiting for us with a big smile. Highly recommend her! (Jacaranda) Loick Jeanneteau Taxi (Large Van) Island: Tahiti Loick has a small bus and can take larger groups anywhere in Tahiti. He speaks some English, communicated well and was reliable. Whatsapp: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987715921 SV Rainbow Safari, February 2024. We needed a six person plus baggage transfer from Taravao (Phaeton Bay) to the airport, and back to Phaeton. Loick's bus is comfortable and big with plenty of luggage space (Sprinter type van). Recommended. Transfer cost 12k one way. Manureva Nui Taxi Island: Tahiti Manureva Nui Taxi Ghisailane & Imiura ๐Ÿ“ž +6898772295 ๐Ÿ“ž +6898772294 ๐Ÿ“ง manurevataxi@mall.pf Philo Island: Tahiti philo whatsapp ๐Ÿ“ž +68987771423 Heimmediately responded and confirmed the booking. philo was fantastic, sending a photo of her vehicle (mid size SUV) ahead of time, reconfirming the time and location prior to pick-up, and immediately responding to any questions. she arrived at the marina early, exactly where i had requested next to the guard station. her english is basic (far better than my french), but adequate. i used google translate to coordinate with her via whatsapp in french and everything was fine. Roger Island: Tahiti Roger (whatsapp ๐Ÿ“ž +68987215980 8-23 Recommended by Tahiti Crew for airport transport Tahiti Transport Island: Tahiti Tahiti Transport Airport Shuttle ๐Ÿ“ž +68987796747 ๐Ÿ“ง resa.tahititransports@gmail.com Tahiti Transport is a shuttle that runs from the airport to various locations on Papeete including Marina Papeete. 11-2019 Jacaranda we used this shuttle to pick us up at the airport and take us to the Sarah Nui Hotel. $13 per person including baggage. They had a name on the board outside customs. we emailed them to make the reservation and received a prompt reply Very responsive and pleased with the service Taxi Stand Retro (Papeete) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.539745, Lon -149.568653 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Across from marina Papeete Taxi Sylvie (Papeete) Island: Tahiti Nice new van, speaks excellent English. Does airport transfers ๐Ÿ“ž +68987781854 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987735486 ๐Ÿ“ง sylvie.faafatua@gmail.pf Can make reservations via email for airport arrival Taxi Tahiti Island: Tahiti Hiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68987775034 tlowhiti@gmail.com. Hiti speaks English and is very kind. She has a smaller SUV which is good for 2/3 passengers with limited luggage. She charges 2000xpf from Marina Taina to the airport. -- Sugar Shack Taxi Tina Tahiti (Papeete) Island: Tahiti Taxi Tina Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68987778282 ๐Ÿ“ง taxitinatahiti@gmail.com facebook TPM 215 Reliable for airport pickup and transfer Marina Papeete to airport 2000f + 200f per bag Does respond to email UCAR Pacific Island: Tahiti UCAN Pacific (see Rideshare). Works similar to Uber For more information, see Ride Share Thread Carreira Industries Island: Tahiti Carreira 11-2020 SY Venture Lady reported they moved and the new number is 89546896 Biminis, dodgers, cusions, yatch interiors etc. Carreira 40426473 wide stock of sunbrella, fasteners, webbing, thread, foam open cell and nonwater retaining foam. They will also reburish boat interiors. Mark Bland is best contact with reasonable English. For more information, see Canvas Work Tahiti Distribution Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.541225, Lon -149.554225 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Distribution Address: chemin toomaru PO Box 3774 Titioro 98713, Papeete ๐Ÿ“ž +68940427056 Sewing materials, especially UV-resistant thrread for sails and awnings as well as Zippers. Little side street off to the west side of Avenue de Pierre Loti, about 1 km from the corner at Tahiti Automobile close to Carreira Industries (Sunbrella materials) For more information, see Canvas Supplies Toilet (composting) Agritech Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.538954, Lon -149.563686 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Agritech Papeete 20 Rue des remparts, Papeete, Polynรฉsie franรงaise Du lundi au vendredi : 7h30 ร  16h30 Le samedi matin : 8h00-12h00 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940544560 Agritech Faa'a Pk 4,8 Cรดtรฉ Montagne route Tavararo, Faa'a, Polynรฉsie franรงaise Du lundi au vendredi : 7h30-11h30 et de 13h00-16h00 Le samedi matin : 8h00-12h00 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940800782 2 different types of bricks Indoor Culture Tahiti (For Coconut Coir & Peat Moss) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534187, Lon -149.562677 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Indoor Culture Tahiti Address: Corner of Prince Hรฏnoi Avenue & Regent Paraita Hours: Open โ‹… Closes 4:30PM ๐Ÿ“ž +68940853458 2-22 Reported closed since start of covid I did find both peat moss and coconut coir at a shop called Indoor Culture Tahiti, on Prince Hinoi Street. The peat moss was not compressed and had โ€œa small amount of fertilizerโ€ mixed in. I bought a brick of coconut for 2600 xpf that was easy to carry back to the bus station. Tool rental Ace Hardware Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531449, Lon -149.571269 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ace Hardware In Fare Ute They have a large assortment of power tools for rent. We rented a orbital sander with a long extension cord at a very reasonable price. If rented over the weekend Sunday is no charge - Jacaranda For more information, see Hardware Stores Tools Ace Hardware Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531449, Lon -149.571269 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap In Fare Ute For more information, see Hardware Stores Fournitures Industrielles de Tahiti Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.538049, Lon -149.55478 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap FIT or Fournitures Industrielles de Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68940826389 on Ave de Fautana in the Totioro Valley They have a wide assortment of tools from welding to pneumatic, all sorts of ๐ŸŒ pullers.wrenches sockets grinding supplies, etc. We even found dingy wheels there. MD10 Toptul Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.533343, Lon -149.567031 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Toptul Mamao Brainbridge Servitude Vaininiore 1 & Servitude Vaininiore 2 Streets ๐Ÿ“ž +68940851110 ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/MD10-Toptul-1519592011685350/ Carries high end tools Monsieur Bricolage Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.566682, Lon -149.614396 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Mr Nricolo is south of airport before the Intercontinental Hotel they have reasonable section of Roybi power tools inclding Li+ batteries. Ti-Fix Fuel fitting, air hose fittings, compressors Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.538318, Lon -149.555194 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap T-Fix ๐Ÿ“ž +68940576767 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940826389 Director general Mr. Dominique Remy email. ๐Ÿ“ง demy@tfix.pf located on Avenue Pierre Loti on left side going up the hill across from Magasin Auguste about 1km or less. This store has fuel fittings, air hose fittings & Compressors, wheel pullers, bronze wire brushes and many commercial tools. For more information, see Hardware Stores Technidis Sarl Island: Tahiti Hydraulic crimpers for sale For more information, see Hydraulics Yune Tung Klein Tools Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531339, Lon -149.568474 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Yune Tung Person: Christian Lausan ๐Ÿ“ž +68940508989 Christian.lausan@yunetung.pf Tourist office Tourist Office Cooks Bay Island: Mo'orea ย  ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.489538, Lon -149.816289ย  GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tourist Office Mo'orea Cooks Bay Accessible by dinghy. Pull into the small boat basin on the east side of the bay. Tourist office is with 30m Tourist Office Taioha'e Island: Nuku Hiva ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -8.914096, Lon -140.094765 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Located 100m from dinghy dock Taioha'e Tourist Office Papeete Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.537115, Lon -149.567983 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tourist Office: Located between terry terminal and Marina Papeete Tours (island tours) Bora Bora Quad Adventures Island: Bora Bora Bora Bora Quad Adventures ๐Ÿ“ž +68989755458 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987755458 ๐Ÿ“ง contact@boraboraquadadventures.com ๐Ÿ“ง manu@boraboraquadadventures.com Free transfer around the island 2 rounds per day 1st tour: departure at 9:00 am โ€“ return at 12:30 pm 2nd round: departure at 1:00 pm โ€“ return at 5:00 pm 08-21 SV Domini Weโ€™ve just had a great fun morning out with Manu from Bora Bora Quad Adventures (www.boraboraquadadventures.com). We rented a couple of quad bikes, and we went to places you couldnโ€™t get to on foot - not unless you were really intrepid! Manu is a great guide explaining the history of all the various places he took us to. He speaks perfect English, and itโ€™s only a short walk from Bora Bora Yacht Club - though they will pick you up from elsewhere if need be. I thoroughly recommend it to cruisers on Bora Bora. Eco Island Tour Island: Huahine Eco Island Tour ๐Ÿ“ž +68987713083 ๐ŸŒ islandecotours.net/home/ ๐Ÿ“ง res.islandecotours@gmail.com Can Recommend them SV Jacaranda ๐ŸŒ www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g3219351-d3564029-ReviewsIsland_Eco_Tours_Day_Tours-Fare_Huahine_Society_Islands.html Dolphins & Whales Spirit Adventure Island: Mo'orea Dolphins & Whales Spirit Adventure Heifara ๐Ÿ“ž +68987786886 Celine ๐Ÿ“ž +68987365991 ๐ŸŒ www.dolphinsandwhalesspiritadventure.com/en/ If you want to swim with the whales in Mo'orea Heifara's company is the very best. We call him the whale whisper. We usually get enough people to rent the entire boat and he will come to your anchorage and pick you up. Much better as then you know everyone is a strong swimmer and you won't have to deal with inexperienced water people Moorea Experience Island: Mo'orea Moorea Experience (previously known as Moorea Safari Tours) ๐Ÿ“ž +68987728487 ๐Ÿ“ง info@moorea-experience.com ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/MooreaExperience/ 07/2015 SV Beyond Reach, Teare Back in 2015 my crew and I went on a tour with these guys. At the time the business was known as Moorea Safari Tours. It was a great tour, took all day. They picked us up at the dock and drove us all around Moorea and through the mountains. We stopped at several scenic places to take pictures, and our favorite stop was the distillery. Our favorite was the ginger liquor. Our driver/tour guide spoke english and was very friendly. 10/2020 SV Marauder, Teare & Martin We met up with this business again in October 2020. They are no longer called Moorea Safari Tours, though they still do their island safari tours. Theyโ€™ve also added quads and horseback riding to their tours. We havenโ€™t tried the other tours yet but may look into it and update this later. Temarama Tour Island: Nuku Hiva Richard Dean ๐Ÿ“ง TEMARAMA.TOUR@HOTMAIL.COM ๐Ÿ“ž +68987280836 ๐ŸŒ www.temarama.fr/ We can recommend Richard as a local tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable about not only the history and culture but also the plants of the island. SV Jacaranda Excursion Bleu Island: Tahaa We took this tour for an overview via boat of the island of Tahaโ€™a, which is directly across from Raiatea, and accessible only by private boat or little commuter ferries. We wanted to see all the highlights all at once before picking what areas we would re-explore at our own pace on Shindig. There are many tour companies listed online for Tahaโ€™a - this one stood out by its referral from another cruising catamaran, Panache, who had just finished the tour with a party of six. We jumped at the opportunity to try it ourselves. Would give the day a 10/10! Excursion Bleu: Motorized outrigger with shade gives you access to shallow lagoons. They can pick you up in the anchorage outside downtown Uturoa, Raiatea. Timeframe is 830 - 5PM. Cost 110,000 xpf per person. ๐Ÿ“ง exb@mail.pf or ๐Ÿ“ง excursionbleue@tahaa.net Bruno was our contact - good email communication. We booked two days in advance. The following activities were included: swimming with swing rays and black tipped sharks in open water, guided tour of Vanilla Farm with full process of growing and harvesting explained, snorkeling in the 1st of 2 Coral Gardens, buffet lunch in very pleasant setting, lagoon side at a local families home, guided tour of the Pearl Farm โ€œChanโ€, 2nd Coral Garden snorkeling through very shallow areas with coral and fish, Tour of the Tahaโ€™a Rum distillery and transportation back to boat. The highlights were having plenty of time in the water (3 different sessions), great pace of activities, conversational tour guide and driver, having guided tour in the 2nd Coral Garden, where we went single file following the leader through the maze of Coral. In addition to lunch, there were snacks, including rum punch provided, and at the end of the day, cold Hinano beers. The group had a total of 10 participants, we were the only cruisers, English speaking and the oldest (!). It was a fabulous day spent as tourists, and highly recommended! Vanilla Tours Island: Tahaa Vanilla Tours Moe ๐Ÿ“ž +68987358639 Baie de Hurepiti, Tahaa Moe has a few bouts that are free of charge if you take his tour. We have recommended him to a number of people and all have been pleased. The tour takes about 3-4 hours and highly educational. I never knew vanilla required so much dedication Guided Tours of Tahiti Island: Tahiti Corine Mc Kittrick PHD Polynesian Languages & Civilization ๐Ÿ“ž +68987759156 ๐Ÿ“ง makanalani56@yahoo.fr Excellent island tour. Transportation provided. Fluent in English Can Highly recommend her (Jacaranda) Iaorana Tahiti Expeditions (Tahiti Nui) Island: Tahiti Iaorana Tahiti Expeditions 4WD cross-island Papenoo valley tour, waterfalls, river swimming. Teuai is really interesting and passionate about his land, people and culture. Do the all-day tour. ๐ŸŒ www.iaoranatahitiexpeditions.com/home All day โ€“ 7500XPF Half day โ€“ 5500XPF Natura Exploration Island: Tahiti Natura Exploration Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ง natura.exploration987@gmail.com guided lava tubes tour Tahiti Iti Tour & Surf (Tahiti Iti) Island: Tahiti Tahiti Iti Tour & Surf Boat tour of world-famous Teahupoo surf area, beautiful coastline (snorkeling) and river walk among the chestnut trees (Mape). They also have two guest houses, one is over the water and one is a treehouse. We stayed in the Treehouse and loved it. Took the half-day tour. ๐ŸŒ www.tahitiititourandsurf.pf/index_en.php All day โ€“ 9000XPF Half day โ€“ 6000XPF Unique Tahiti Tours Island: Tahiti Tracey Thomas of Unique Tahiti Tours ๐ŸŒ www.uniquetahiti.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68989236932 ๐Ÿ“ง tracey@uniquetahiti.com ๐Ÿ“ง walkingtours@uniquetahiti.com Translators Serge Thomas Island: Mo'orea Serge Thomas ๐Ÿ“ž +689562645 ๐Ÿ“ง Sergethomas@mail.pf Tamae, Moโ€™orea english-french acceptable for any all all documents requiring translation including cds and LSV. we had friends use him from Tahiti and emailed documents and received original translation via the Ferry. Elodie Mevel Island: Tahiti Elodie Mevel ๐Ÿ“ง mevel.elodie@gmail.com approved by the HC for cds renewals. Can affix required stamp Sabine Wissert Island: Tahiti Sabine Wissert ๐Ÿ“ž +68987325547 ๐Ÿ“ง sabinewissert@yahoo.fr I would be absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to be in the Tahiti Cruisers Guide. Here's a brief overview as well as my contact info. I am a freelance translator and have been providing certified translations since 2017 required by French authorities or public administrations (legal documents, residency permit and extension, contract for the construction of boats, passport, identity card, driving licence, company documents ...). You will find my contact on the following web site ๐ŸŒ www.capapeete.justice.fr/.../Liste_Experts_2018_.pdf , page 33 and 35. WISSERT Sabine BP 45180 98713 Fare Tony ๐Ÿ“ž +68987325547 ๐Ÿ“ง sabinewissert@yahoo.fr If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. 5-2024 SV Lungta (Translation of documents for cds renewal) We used Sabine Sabine Wissert, sabinewissert@yahoo.fr, three weeks ago. We conducted the entire process by email, she was fast and her pricing was good. I recommend her. Service de la Traduction et de l'Interprรฉtariat Island: Tahiti Service de la Traduction et de l'Interprรฉtariat in Papeete: official translations ๐Ÿ“ž +68940432140 FC4H+CH Pape'ete, French Polynesia online application: ๐ŸŒ www.turama.gov.pf/demandecreate/CGU.pdf 12-2020 SV Marauder: This service was so easy to use. I filled out the online form, uploaded my documents that I needed translated, and paid a small fee. In a little over a week I received an email that my documents were translated and ready for pickup. This building is next to the DSP/Tribunal, you can park down the little one-way street just beyond the Tribunal on the right-hand side before you reach the roundabout. U Ukulele Woodies Ukulele's Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.49201, Lon -149.881847 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Woody Howard ๐Ÿ“ž +68987737664 woodyho@mail.pf. He and his wife live on Moorea and own a pearl farm on Apataki. They have a small boutique on Moorea that sells handmade ukuleles, guitars, pearls, and jewelry (made by Woody and his family). He speaks perfect English (moved to Moorea from Hawaii over 30 years ago) and is good friends with a number of cruisers. Great guy, very honest and easy going. Upholstery (see Canvas, Fabrics, Sunbrella) V VHF net (see Radio Net) Vacuum Seal Bags Art Cuisine Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.546619, Lon -149.589142 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Art Cuisine Commercial & Industrial Equipment Supplier ๐ŸŒ www.artcuisine.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68940800660 OPENING TIME Monday to Friday from 8:00 ๐ŸŒ a.m. to 5:00 ๐ŸŒ p.m. continuous day and Saturday from 8:00 ๐ŸŒ a.m. to 12:00 ๐ŸŒ p.m. For more information, see Kitchen Equipment / Appliances Carrefour Punaauia Island: TahitiCarrefour Punaauia Hyper U (near hospital) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.53839, Lon -149.551909 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Hyper U is not too far from the hospital as large as Carrefour and cheaper (no less expensive) Magasin Catherine Aloi Island: Tahiti Magasin Catherine Aloi ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/MagasinCatherineAloi/ ๐ŸŒ catherinealoi.pf/ 184 avenue prince hinoi ๐Ÿ“ž +68940540080 Kitchen ware, coffee pots, pans, etc Closest cross street Rue Paul Gauguin. Note: two different maps show two different locations. Best to call. If you find it Vacuum Bags New available on rolls from kitchen shop next to Hypobrico Maxi Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532193, Lon -149.566769 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Maxi Supermarket Quartier Vaininiore ร  l'angle de l'avenue Pomare V et de la rue Bernardino Hours 7:30 - 5:30 M-F 7:30 - 4:00 Sat Closed Sunday Lots of Costco products!! Coffee, paper products, etc Vacuum bags look upstairs Veterinarian Clinique Veterinaire Maeva Island: TahitiClinique Veterinaire Maeva ๐Ÿ“ž +689404241 Can do Titre tests Clinique Veterinaire de Fariipiti , Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530717, Lon -149.558212 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Had extensive experience with Clinique Veterinaire de Fariipiti on Ave Chef Vairtaatoa ๐Ÿ“ž +68940506565 Dr Olivier Betremieux speaks excellent English and has been very attentive during the โ€œpre-landingโ€ process and in treating several health conditions. Expect cost commensurate with Europe or the US. Victron Marine Supplies Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.54159, Lon -149.57171 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Marine Supplies Carries Victron equipment For more information, see Marine Suppliers Marinelec Island: Tahiti Sometimes Alec has Victron products available SES Consulting Island: Tahiti Distributor tor Victron products For more information, see Batteries Sunzil Papeete Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.529019, Lon -149.567089 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sunzil has coordinated Victron orders for a solar panel install. They may carry solar controllers For more information, see Solar Panels Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap TYA often carries Victron products For more information, see Marine Suppliers Volvo Penta Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Nautisport is the local Volvo Penta distributor For more information, see Marine Suppliers W Watch repair L'Horloger a few blocks from market Island: Tahiti L'Horloger Laurent Crepin ๐Ÿ“ž +68940425965 Rue pietonne, Quarter du Commerce A few blocks from the market on a small side street. He fixed both of our watches. One needed a new stem and the other a battery. Both for 2000f (battery & repair) Patrick Guitard Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.540257, Lon -149.568124 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Patrick Guitard (Joaillier Fabricant). Avenue du Gรฉnรฉral de Gaulle ๐Ÿ“ง patrickguitard@yahoo.fr ๐Ÿ“ž +68940427280 Located on the top floor of the Plaza Moai. This is on the corner at the junction of Rue Jeanne d'Arc and Place Notre Dame (the Cathedral Plaza). Go up the steps, to the second floor. And the shop is tucked away in the corner. A helpful locater is the Air NewZealand office. Google maps will assist too. (Patrick changed my watch battery for very reasonable cost) Water Bloody Mary's wharf Island: Bora Bora Fresh water is available from the wharf opposite Bloody Marys restaurant. Ask the bar tender for the key Bora Bora Ferry Wharf Island: Bora Bora The normal procedure is to buy a card from the mooring lads, it gives access to a water supply at the village dock. You get the deposit back when returning the card. Don't do it at the weekend. Fakarava City Council Island: Fakarava Fresh water available from cistern near wharf. Pay the fee in the city council office. Same place as you pay your anchoring and garbage fee Huahine Fresh Water Island: Huahine Available from main wharf. Ask at the Dive shop, pay fee and obtain key Marina Apooti Island: RaiateaFresh water available from faucets If you are not staying in the marina be sure to ask permission from the office Marina Papeete Island: Tahiti Potable water from Faucets. Water card purchased in office Marina Taina Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585525, Lon -149.61611 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Potable water from faucets in the marina For more information, see Marinas & Anchorages Port Phateon Island: Tahiti Fresh Water Tap 17'44.44S - 129'20.45W (also added in navionics) 5-2022 SV SY COLON Look for the three big Polynesian canoes. Black hose where your own key or wrench needed to open. Drinking water and nice. Spring water. Possible to anchor the boat on 20-30mide the reef and take the dinghy in last couple of 100m to fill up Jerry cans. Or take the dinghy all the way from phanteons anchorage/moorings I asked about in the marina here in Phanteon and some local Lady from the sail school said i should use that one. So I did : Water Pump Adrian Pataki Island: Tahiti Adrian Pataki ๐Ÿ“ง svattila@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68987286083 You may want to start with Adrian to begin withHe does Diesels diagnositics, repair, maintenance But also just about everything else. He helped Steve with the autopilot yesterday and its fixed. Found lots of gunk in the fluid. And he also does xantrex inverter/chargers and water makers. He's a good place to start! 2-2020 SV Avatar We would like to give a reference for Adrian Pataki. We have been in FP for 4 1/2 years. We have used Adrian in several capacities over this time. We have had him watch our sailboat, Avatar, when away on a trip to the US. also several mechanical projects, repairs and a gen-set replacement as he is the Beta Dealer for FP. Adrian has always been on time, does what he says he will do. And one of the few Marine Mechanics that I have been in contact with that does not overbook himself. I was in the Auto repair business for over 15 years and have known good technicians and Adrian in my opinion is good, honest, fair and knowledgeable. Shelly and I whole heartedly recommend him. Sopom Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940439119 on Fare Ute Sopom/Soflex have moved from their former location next to the bridge to the building between Ace and Nautisport. Sopom also sells waterpumps (e.g. for watermakers) and have knowledge about watermakers. They do also have a repair shop. Watermaker Nuku Hiva Yacht Services (Spectra) Island: Nuku Hiva Kevin Ellis Nuku Hiva Yacht Services Spectra Rep Cyprien Island: Raiatea Cyprien ๐Ÿ“ž +68987253529 7-2021 Recommended by Natalie at Iaorana Yacht Services. He services the Charter Boat Watermakers in Apooti For more information, see Electrician (12V / 24V) Iaorana Yacht Services (Rain Man Distributor)Island: Raiatea Located Apooti Marina, Raiatea Contact info: Iaorana Yacht Services ๐Ÿ“ž +68987349079 ๐Ÿ“ง nath@iaoranayachtservices.com Website: ๐ŸŒ www.iaoranayachtservices.com They are the distributor / importer of Rain Man Watermakers Petrouchelec Island: Raiatea Petrouchelec Bruno SV Petrouchka Raiatea, in front of Carรฉnage Service, ๐Ÿ“ž +689877860 72, kapetrouch@gmail.com. Anchored in front of the Carenage 3-21 SV Kini He worked on my engine, batteries, etc and I can testify of his serious thorough approach. He can do watermakers of course. He used to be engineer on superyachts in the Caribbean. Initially qualified in industrial electric engineering. Adrian Pataki Island: Tahiti Adrian Pataki ๐Ÿ“ง svattila@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68987286083 He does Diesels diagnositics, repair, maintenance But also just about everything else. He helped Steve with the autopilot yesterday and its fixed. Found lots of gunk in the fluid. And he also does xantrex inverter/chargers and water makers. He's a good place to start! Applied Membranes Island: Tahiti Applied Membranes, ๐ŸŒ Inc.2450 Business Park Dr. Vista, CA 92081-8847 Customer Service ๐Ÿ“ž +68918003219321 Toll Free ๐Ÿ“ž +6897607273711 Local ๐Ÿ“ง sales@appliedmembranes.com Speak with one of our Water Quality SpecialistsSupplier to a large base of Watermaker companies. If your ordering a membrane from a Watermaker company in the USA itโ€™s a good chance they purchased it from Applied ๐ŸŒ www.appliedmembranes.com/ ECHOTec Watermakers Island: Tahiti ECHOTec Watermakers / Desalinators Contact: Teare Mariteragi-Nofziger Whatsapp/US# ๐Ÿ“ž +18083834558 Tahiti# ๐Ÿ“ž +68987303563 ๐Ÿ“ง nofzigermarine@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ www.echotecwatermakers.com ETABLISSEMENT DIEUMEGARD Island: Tahiti ETABLISSEMENT DIEUMEGARD pk 3.3 ARUE COTE MONTAGE ๐Ÿ“ง etsdieumegard@gmai.com 98701 ARUE ๐Ÿ“ž +68968940423238 Fax : 40412400 Site web : ๐ŸŒ www.etsdieumegard.com/ Marine Elec Island: Tahiti Marine Elec Alexandre ๐Ÿ“ž +68987374715 ๐Ÿ“ง Marine.elec@gmx.com Papeete 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 on electronics, this is the guy to call Sail The Way โ€“ Rudy Island: Tahiti Sail The Way โ€“ Rudy Cell ๐Ÿ“ž +68987300864 ๐Ÿ“ง rudy@sailtheway.com languages: English, Dutch, German Location: Papeete 9-2022 SV ZIEZO I have needed help on my water maker for years with persistent issues since it's installation by Fountaine Pajot and even after professional dealers assessing and "fixing itโ€. Rudy, helped me solve that problem as well as educating me on the issues. We also had issues on our battery charging system. He took the time to slowly and thoroughly diagnose the problem, then resolve it, and then educated us in a manner that was easy to understand and not at all condescending. His calm reassuring manner made us feel at ease and encouraged us to ask questions so that we could fully understand the issues so that we could prevent further problems and maintain our system properly. I would highly recommend him for all boat issues, from electrical to mechanical and everything in between. For more information, see Electronics (Marine) Sopom Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531181, Lon -149.571491 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68940439119 ๐ŸŒ sopom-moteurs-marins-et-equipement-industriel.business.site/?fbclid=IwAR3HQFCI- rnPEWN7U6lAncl524Axhe9OFqbElGEk-7vyZIYVrbLpqilGxd8 on Fare Ute Sopom/Soflex have moved from their former location next to the bridge to the building between Ace and Nautisport. Spom - Carries some water maker pre-filters and EU watermakers Sopom also sells waterpumps (e.g. for watermakers) and have knowledge about watermakers. They do also have a repair shop. 12-2020 It was reported to carry storage solution Just to give you guys an update SOPOM did have an antifreeze gel that they sell for their Aqua-base watermakers 9-2019 Coral Trekker They are the agents for aqua base water maker from SCLE. They also represent Cummins-Onan generators and stock a big variety of Fleetguard filters. Awesome guyโ€™s excellent service and very professional people. 9-2019 SV PanacheSopom is a sister company to STH Marine. My water maker had a slow leak at the one of the ferrules and was only operating at 2/3 capacity. The Sopom โ€œspecialistโ€ came to work on our watermaker and told me that he couldnโ€™t fix the leak and that we would need to order a number of new SS parts. He also said that we had to chemically clean our membranes to improve production. I was able to fix the leak myself with fine wet/dry sandpaper and rubbing compound. I did 2 types of chemical cleaning with chemicals I purchased from them. No change. The problem was with the high-pressure pump, which I rebuilt and reinstalled. The system is now 100%. They were of no help whatsoever Water Maker Fans Island: Tahiti Equinoxe In formative Telectronique See Computers for location details Watermaker Water Filters Island: Tahiti Following stores reported to carry standard size water filter fiilters Sopom Tahiti yacht accessoires MarineElec Ocean2000 plumbarium near Ocean2000 Many of the plumbing stores Webbing (see Canvas Work) Welding Taxi Motu Marines Island: Bora Bora Taxi Motu Marines ๐Ÿ“ž +68940676577 ๐Ÿ“ž +68989439999723 ๐Ÿ“ง taximotumarine@hotmail.com Located in the village of Viatape. Recommended by SV Capall Mara Reported to do some SS welding Alunox Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.723333, Lon -151.456388 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Alunox For more information, see Aluminum (Fabrication, Bending, Welding) Marinalu Island: Raiatea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -16.736569, Lon -151.484583 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Marinalu For more information, see Aluminum (Fabrication, Bending, Welding) Raiatea Usinage Island: Raiatea Raiatea Usinage For more information, see Machine Shops Direct Production Metals - Taravoa Island: Tahiti Renault SS welding and Fabrication ๐Ÿ“ž +68989543537 Taravoa ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/DPM.tahiti 7-23 Extremely satisfied with the installation of my mainsheet rail with reinforcement tubes on the cap. Renaud is very professional, very serious, punctual, and solved technical problems specific to my needs with inventiveness. All in good humor. I absolutely recommend his services. 4-24 Super nice chap, quite far from Papeete but will come to you if the job warrants it Girault (Portable Rig) Island: Tahiti Contact information: Philippe et Damien Girault BP: 40464 Fare Tony 98713 Papeete Tel/Fax: ๐Ÿ“ž +689832458 Vini: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987296105 / ๐Ÿ“ž +68987279024 ๐Ÿ“ง giraultph@yahoo.fr Located near Marina Taina 12-2017 Irene We had a crack in the combined bimini support and wind generator mast, which needed welding by TIG in situ. When we were moored at Marina Taina last December I asked advise from the Taina's director Philippe Olite on a suitable welder and a place where the welding could be done. He recommended Father Son team Philippe and Damien Girault and the work dock of Marina Taina. Philippe Olite was kind enough to call the Girault brothers as I was afraid that I will have communication difficulties. We had to wait a few days because of very wet weather, and then took Irene to the work dock. Philippe Girault came as agreed with a van where he had the argon gas tank with a long enough hose to reach the work dock from the parking lot. Electricity was readily available from the work dock. The crack in the wind generator mast was quickly welded and Philippe repaired also our swimming ladders. He did not speak any English, but we had no communication problems. We were very satisfiedwith the quality of the work and price. 7-2018 Kyory Franz also reported excellent results from some SS welding and polishing he had from Girault. We called them and they came down to Taina marina to pick up the items to be welded. They were returned all welded & polished. 8-2018 Avatar Communication was no problem as Phillips had a translator on his phone. On time did a great job in two hours covering multiple cracks at joints in the arch for solar and davits. Would absolutely recommend them and use them again. Painless job at the work dock at the Marina. Marina charged $2000 francs for the dock which was fair App: Girault charged 7500F per hour Inov inox Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.554922, Lon -149.571348 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Inov inox ๐Ÿ“ž +68987788399 They have a very high end plasma cutter which can make chain plates or tangs. They recently made a set of titanium tangs for a customer who provided the plate material. They are in the Tipaerui Valley. 10-2020 SV Clair de Lune I used this service to manufacture new 316L stainless chain plates. They are a high end decorative metal fab shop and they use a water jet cutting table which can pattern. So they just chucked up my old chain plates, turned on the cutter and manufactured new plates with thicker stainless. The jet cutting was so good, I didn't even have to touch any of the eleven plates with a file. They just dropped right in. Everything happened as they said it would. I was very satisfied. 11-2019 SV Maluhia Here's the info on Inov Inox. Brought SS bar stock from the US. Went to Inov Inox in the Tipaerui Valley on Monday. Showed them the original chain plates which had a slight bend at the top and had two welded washers, one on each side to increase bearing surface for the rigging pin. They said it was no problem to make, would be done by the end of the week. On Thursday I called and left a message. Friday I called again and left another message. On the following Monday I went to the shop and was told that it would be ready maybe Wednesday. On Wednesday I called and was told maybe Thursday. On Thursday I went to the shop, and they said it would be done that afternoon and that they would deliver them to the fishing harbor near the airport as I was anchored near there. I said that would be great and to call me and I would meet them at the harbor. At 3:00 pm I called and left a message. No return call was ever made. The next morning I went to the shop. Yes, here were the chain plates. When I asked why they din't come or call they said they were busy and couldn't make it. Unfortunately the mounting holes did not line up with the originals. The material I brought was now wasted. They apologized and said that they would make new ones and have them ready that afternoon. They had the correct material and said they would deliver them. Not trusting this I said no, I would come back to pick them up. I came back in the afternoon. The plates were done. The mounting holes were aligned. Unfortunatelythe hole for the rigging pin was oblong and too big. They apologized and said it was difficult to find good ๐ŸŒ workers.I was finished with Inov Inox and left with the plates but they did not charge me. For more information, see Stainless Steel โ€“ Fabrication and Welding Metali'nox Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.552167, Lon -149.544409 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐Ÿ“ž +68987770277 Specialize in Stainless steel railings and balastrades but can also fabricate bimini and dodger frames. Owner is Stephane Wong speaks good english. They have MIG and TIG and a pipe bender. They are aprox 1.5 km up the road which goes north from the Pirae Maria. Be sure to call before you go. It is accessible via the small Hamuta or Arue bus. Get off at the Pirea Marie then walk to Intermat. It is the building behind Intermat. 11-2020 SV Moggy We had Metalinox manufacture a 1.5 metre long swim ladder from 42.4mm x 2mm wall, 316 stainless steel tube. We supplied drawings and had phone conversations with Dan about the manufacture and in particular the bends required. Overall we are happy with the result and we recommend Metalinox. Potential customers should have realistic expectations. Efficiency 5 out of 5 He got back to us in a very timely manner and answered all emails and phone calls promptly. Speed of Manufacture 5 out of 5 It was to be finished with a time frame for delivery to us in the Tuomotus and he met that schedule easily. Materials Used 5 out of 5 Exactly as requested Welds 3 out of 5 The welds are strong but are rough. Many are undercut so Dave cannot polish them out. We understand that other people have asked for them to be tidied up and he has done this willingly. Unfortunately we did not collect the ladder ourselves and did not have this opportunity. Bends 2 out of 5 These are a disappointing result. This could be due to communication error, but they are not in accordance with the drawings or our understanding of subsequent conversations. Overall finish 3 out of 5 We knew when we ordered that he would not polish the ladder. To polish to mirror finish, a weld needs to be proud rather than undercut. As a result we cannot achieve a result that is commensurate with other stainless finishes on the boat. Value for money 3 out of 5 It was a very expensive job for a strong, functional finish. If you want something pretty, this is not the guy. We did ask him to quote for hinge fittings and the quote was around US$90. We decided to importhinges from the USA for $14 We understand that he is probably the best welder of this type in Tahiti. He is also very easy to deal with. 11-2020 SV SV Mat-Lau III Metaliโ€™nox are commercial and industrial fabricators specialising in sheet metal and stainless steel. They do a lot of decorative stainless steel fabrications for buildings and houses, but very little work in the marine industry. We had Metaliโ€™nox fabricate a stainless steel frame for the installation of 4 x 340 watt solar panels across the stern of our Lagoon 500. The end result was very impressive and we are 100% satisfied with their work. I should stress that we supplied very detailed fabrication drawings, and Metaliโ€™nox followed them exactly as specified - they got it right the first time and we had no rework. They delivered the frame to the boat and even helped with the installation at no additional cost. Metaliโ€™nox will not polish stainless steel to a polished mirror finish, but their 320 grit polished finish is very pleasing to the eye. The Manager, Dan, speaks English and communicates by email with the assistance of Google Translate. He is a very likeable and helpful young man. Ader Island: Tahiti Moana Taxi Reported to be able to do some SS welding For more information, see Disinfestation/Anti-termite Norbert Island: Tahiti welder in valley of Tipearui, right after the Karcher-shop, (Norbert-87747093, speaks fluent French Recommended By Diesel-Clinic owner Adrian Pataki for aluminum welder of heat exchanger Pacific Productions Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.526809, Lon -149.568108 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Marine aluminium welding, bending, solar panels etc. Good quality, professional, quick and reasonably priced. Fare Ute, next to Technimarine ๐Ÿ“ž +68940425740 Pascal Maurin ("Paco") Island: Tahiti Pascal Maurin ("Paco"): Teaches stainless and alu welding, rigger, un-stepping and stepping of masts, hydraulics, general mechanical work (windlass, etc...). Thorough, precise and patient. ๐Ÿ“ž +68987202816 ๐Ÿ“ง agmstbarth@yahoo.fr He may also be affiliated with Sailtec 8-2022 SV Konbreo So just used Paco for a small alloy job. All good. Happy with work and price. But it was a very small job. 11-2019 Recommend by Olivier on Mary Ann 08-2018 Jacaranda - used Paco to build a SS riser for our Yanmar. He did a nice job and it was done on price and on time. Sailtech Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.534308, Lon -149.578466 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Located near Customs. Turn right at the road across from Customs and its about 100 meters on the right. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940582142 Vini : 87 38 36 96 They have a sail loft upstairs and a rigging shop downstairs. They also have use of a dock (extra fee) at the back of their shop For welding ask for Guy (pronounced Gee) he will arrange with Pacco Pacco does welding. Jacaranda had a new SS riser welded by Pacco and he did a nice job. We supplied all the SS material but they can as well Bryce is the Canvas foreman both speak English. Tura Ora Island: Tahiti TUTA ORA Zl de la TipaeruiBP 663 98713 Papeete Phone ๐Ÿ“ž +68987282018 / ๐Ÿ“ž +68987282019 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940574484 Fax 40421411 Email ๐Ÿ“ง infos@turaora.pf Net ๐ŸŒ www.turaora.com Had our polyethylene (can't glue to polyethylene) water tank welded here at the TYC. Just took it into the club where the mobile team of two came and welded on site. Very professional, did extra welding work for further reinforcement, total cost 100,086 xpf. For more information, see Tanks Techinmarine Island: Tahiti Technimarine address is the end of Fare Ute but to haul out you must approach from the pass east of Papeete due to the low bridge between Fare Ute and Muto Uta. ๐Ÿ“ง technimarine@mail.pf tel ๐Ÿ“ž +68940430222 Manager speaks english. Have two travel lifts one is 75 metric tonnes, the other 300 metric tonnes. The smaller may not be appropriate for the width of some cats. The haul-out price for our 32 ft sail boat including the power wash was 39276xpf ($353.48). Lay days were 6473xpf ($58.25). Not sure if the per foot rate is different for the latger travel lift. You can do any amount of the work yourself you wish. It is very convenient to all marine suppliers available in FP. Electric and water are metered. They have welders including TIG and MIG welding. They can spray in the yard (depending of wind conditions) including polyurethane. Staff are friendly and the facilities looked good for toilet and shower blocks. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940430222 located at the north east end of Fare Ute. ๐Ÿ“ง technimarine@mail.pf Can TIG and MIG, Have tubbing bender. Can work on your boat at dockside. There is also a substantial aluminium operation. If they don'stock stainless tubing try Ocean 2000. Can do portable welding. Danish boat just had them come to the city marina and weld a dinghy davit that had a crack in it. 9-18 Lady A For more information, see Haulout VGI Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532492, Lon -149.570748 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Motu Uta 40 82 34 35. can do stick welding no TIG. see machine shops Welding Island: Tahiti The Yacht Club was able to source a TIG welder for our boat. He took away our bow pulpit and did a fine job. He apparently was not available to weld anything dockside. The price was maybe half of the cost for similar work in the eastern Caribbean. The machine shop mentioned in another section can do stick (arch) welding. Check Dynacier. West System Ace Hardware Paint Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.531045, Lon -149.5704 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Ace Hardware Carries epoxy fillers For more information, see Hardware Stores Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sin Tung Hing has a limited stock of resins but a good supply of the west system powders. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap TYAMichele has carried West System products in the pasr For more information, see Marine Suppliers Wind surfing Tahiti Wind Surf Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532019, Lon -149.544278 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Wind Surf ๐Ÿ“ž +68940545985 ๐Ÿ“ง ctqnahoata@gmail.com Windlass Nautisport Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.530357, Lon -149.571822 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap They stock Lofran horizontal and vertical windlasses. Not sure if they repair. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Tahiti Yacht Accessoire(TYA) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585582, Lon -149.61497 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tahiti Yacht Accessoire Michele Baltzer ๐Ÿ“ž +68987741002 ๐Ÿ“ง tyaccessoire@yahoo.fr Marina Taina In 3/17 stocked 5 Lofran windlasses and a large stock of gypsies. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Windlass repair BMS (Boat Maintenance Services) Island: RaiateaFred Hermelin ๐Ÿ“ง bms@mail.pf ๐Ÿ“ž +68987749560 Fred is very experienced and also does general boat work (windlass, fiberglass) For more information, see Rigging Wire & Supplies Thierry Duvauchelle Island: Raiatea Thierry Duvauchelle He will repair any diesel engine or outboard and can handle various general mechanical problems (windlass, watermakers, etc...). His forte are Perkins, Volvo, Yanmar and Westerbeck and all outboard brands. ๐Ÿ“ž +68987784792 ๐Ÿ“ง duvauchellethierry@gmail.com ๐ŸŒ S.a.r.l Enipac Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.532636, Lon -149.570836 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐ŸŒ S.a.r.l ENIPAC ๐Ÿ“ž +68940427010 Vini: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987777695 ๐Ÿ“ง enipacsarl@mail.pf Next to the Total Fuel Depot in Fare Ute. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940427010 ๐Ÿ“ง enipacsarl@mail.pf They are the motor rebuilder if your windlass has motor problems. They had two Lofrans in the shop last visited. Bring your Google Translate! For more information, see Alternator And Starter Repairs Wood Michel Mardi Local Wood including Teak Island: Mo'orea Michel Mardi ๐Ÿ“ž +68987786063 Cooks Bay He is up the road next to the gas station in Moorea. Call him to see if he is at the workshop or not, and if he has any teak. He has good ๐ŸŒ stuff.1-2021 SV 2K We bought some teak in January, local grown. Gas station at the bottom of Cooks Bay He also have loads of other local grown wood as well as a great wooden workshop. I took a walk and directions are as follows: Turn left after the church next to the gas station, keep right when the road divides and continue walking up for 10-15 minutes. You will pass a large storage for wood, just keep walking until you see the large woodshop with a lot of machinery on your righ Polymat Island: Mo'orea ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.482567, Lon -149.799768 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Polymat There is a pretty decent hardware store on Moorea, just east of Maharepa, called Polymat. They have just about everything, and at least one employee speaks English Ace Island: Tahiti Ace owns Poly Bois so you can order from them in town. Marine plywood is available in 6,9 and 15 mm. They will deliver wood. Lumber Island: Tahiti 05-2021 See Wood Moโ€™orea Local teak from wood shop in Cooks Bay 01-2019 SV Mary Ann 2 THERE IS NO TEAK IN PAPEETE. This statement is based on speaking to four lumber yards. Poly Bois is often recommended but they have not stocked teak in several years. Exterior ply wood go to Hyper Bricolage, see hardware. Poly Bois which is 2 kilometers up Avenue Tipearui. They carry marine plywood but only full sheets, they also stock several hardwoods that are very marine compatible which are sold as decking, such as Epi. Polybois Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.558389, Lon -149.570885 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap ๐ŸŒ www.facebook.com/PolyboisTahiti/ Zone industrielle de Tipaerui Papeete, French Polynesia 98713 ๐Ÿ“ž +68940508350 Large assortment of wood (plywood, etc) and associated building products Located up the Tipaeuri valley Wood workers Michel Mardi Local Wood including Teak Island: Mo'orea Michel Mardi Local Wood including Teak For more information, see Wood Christian Fuller Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ž +68987790606 ๐Ÿ“ง chfuller@mail.pf Recommended by the 2016/2017 Super Yacht Guide. I just saw a spar he painted and it looked terrific (Jacaranda 2017) Christian speaks some English. Carpentry, Fiberglass & Spraying LP work 12-2022 SV Auntie I had Christian make a small panel and he did a beautiful job. The teak marched my teak, the craftsmanship was excellent. He was quick too! I definitely recommend Christian. 8-21 SV Airborne We have had Christian do a couple of jobs for us in the last four months. The first was to cut a new nav panel with all the holes for radios, and MFD pre-cut. He knew we were going to do a carbon wrap so he finished it so there were no surface imperfections that would show through the wrap. The workmanship was perfect and was on time. The second was a set of teak bow pulpit seats on our catamaran. Again, the workmanship was excellent. He is not cheap, but the products delivered are excellent and on time. I highly recommend him" X Xantrax Adrian Pataki Island: Tahiti Adrian Pataki ๐Ÿ“ง svattila@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68987286083 He does Diesels diagnositics, repair, maintenance But also just about everything else. He helped Steve with the autopilot yesterday and its fixed. Found lots of gunk in the fluid. And he also does xantrex inverter/chargers and water makers. He's a good place to start! Y Yacht services Fakarava Yacht Services Island: Fakarava Fakarava Yacht Services ๐Ÿ“ง fakayachtservices@gmail.com Channel #77 ๐Ÿ“ž +68987753484 Laundry, Propane, Diesel, Bike rental, Wifi 10-2019 (Counting Stars) Fakarava Yacht Services wasted my time. In communication with them for several days, even communicating 1 hour before the appointment. Anchored in the agreed spot. Then they stopped communicating. I never saw them. 5-2019 (Jacaranda) - We have used them over the years to purchase diesel, gas, refill propane and obtain use of their wifi. We have also rented bicycles from them as well. Have always been responsive to us and even came by the boat to pick up laundry. Hiva Oa Yacht Services Island: Hiva 'Oa Hiva Oa Yachts Services Located Autona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Sandra WULLAERT ๐Ÿ“ž +68987927985 or ๐Ÿ“ž +68987232247 and email ๐Ÿ“ง hivaoayachtservices@gmail.com Nuka Hiva Yacht Services Island: Nuku Hiva Yacht Services Nuku Hiva BP 301 Taiohae 98742 Nuku Hiva Polynesie Franciasetel: ๐Ÿ“ž +68987226872 fax: ๐Ÿ“ž +68940920750 ๐Ÿ“ง ysnukuhiva@hotmail.com VHF 72 Polynesian Yacht Services (PYS) Island: Tahiti Polynesia Yacht Services (PYS) Laurent Bernaert (689)87 77 12 30 ๐Ÿ“ง polynesia.yacht.services@gmail.com Excellent reports from numerous yachts that have used Laurent. Speaks English 10-2019 SV Amilie We first used PYS when Oyster retained him as yacht agent for the 2013/4 Oyster World Rally We contacted him, again, when in Mexico before departing for Nuka Hiva last Spring 2018 PYS use Kevin (NHYS) in Nuka Hiva and our Fuel Duty Free Certificate were available on arrival, together with Kevin sorting out the paperwork for our entry in FP Marina Taina seems to be pretty well booked up whatever time of year & weโ€™ve met many cruisers whoโ€™ve been denied berths and moorings because fully booked. PYS have arranged our bookings and weโ€™ve always been allocated a berth. We were recommended Matt Rigging Services when in Marina Taina, again he seemed constantly booked up, when we contacted PYS we were on the schedule and it was worth the 10% fee charged for going through Laurent. Weโ€™ve had occasion to import spares, new sails & a new generator over the past 18 months, each time PYS have sorted clearance at Customs and delivery to Marina Taina within 24 hours of goods arriving in Papeete Airport. As an avid cigar smoker I found myself ordering cigars through PYS to fly them to Rangiroa. They were bought at wholesale, not retail, and even including the 10% buyers fee and freight to Rangiroa they were 30% cheaper than the shop in Papeete. If you want to enjoy cruising these beautiful islands & minimise the time waiting for spares & services we highly recommend using PYS.โ€ Handles the Oyster Rally when it comes thru. Tahiti Crew Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.585972, Lon -149.614556 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Tehani Located Taina Marina area. Tehani -- ๐Ÿ“ง tehani@tahiticrew.com +68987215980 Yacht transport Seal Super Yachts Tahiti Island: Tahiti Sevenstar Yacht Transports and DYT Yacht Transports Pascal Bredein ๐Ÿ“ž +68987774447 ๐Ÿ“ง tahiti@seal-superyachts.com ๐Ÿ“ง paco@seal-superyachts.com Yanmar / Yanmar Parts Pacific Marine -Dominique Fily Island: Tahiti Dominique ๐Ÿ“ž +68987748861 ๐Ÿ“ง filydom@gmail.com 8-2019 No longer affiliated with STH but now is independent. Dominque is a diesel and electrical mechanic... He lives on Moorea, but works in Papeete. He is associated with STH in Papeete and they had referred us to him when we had engine issues in Moorea. He came out on a Sunday to our boat to help us. When we continued to have issues he met us at the dock when we arrived in Papeete for further diagnosis and repairs. Great service. Speaks English and French. Iโ€™m not sure if he is an STH employee or a sub contractor, but there is dome connection to STH (Yanmar dealer. SV Airborne 9-18 For more information, see Diesel Mechanic Sin Tung Hing (STH) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.528096, Lon -149.567219 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap Sin Tung Hing Marine is the local Yanmar distributor. Updated contact info 6-18 Service - Arnaud ๐Ÿ“ง direction.sav@sthmarine.com ๐Ÿ“ž +68940549454 / ๐Ÿ“ž +68987281235 ๐ŸŒ www.sthmarine.com For Yanmar and Mercury parts Mahea TEMATAUA-TERIITI SIN TUNG HING MARINE Services Piรƒ ฬˆces Dรƒยฉtachรƒยฉes YANMAR et MERCURY BP:1605 PAPEETE-TAHITI Zone Industrielle de la Papeava ๐Ÿ“ž +68968940549455 FAX:40.454837 ๐Ÿ“ง mahea.temataua@sintunghing.pf 2-2022 SV Siyeza We recently replaced our Starboard Yanmar engine on our Leopard 46, in ๐ŸŒ Tahiti.Just a heads up to the agents at STH ๐ŸŒ Marine.They were great to work with and very knowledgeable. Their mechanic Bryan is now permanently stationed at Marina Taina just behind the STH Marina retail shop. The Chief Technican based in Town is Florian, Very experienced and lots of knowledge 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. For more information, see Marine Suppliers Yoghurt EasiYo products (self-made yogurt) Island: Tahiti ๐Ÿ“ GPS decimal degrees: Lat -17.5956, Lon -149.6119 GoogleMaps OpenStreetMap SDA ๐ŸŒ www.sda.pf/ Order our products online on our website ๐ŸŒ www.premium-market.pf Address: Pk10 PUNAAUIA, mountain side Next to Punaauia Town Hall BP20711 - 98713 Papeete TAHITI French Polynesia ๐Ÿ“ž +68940479797 ๐Ÿ“ง contact@sda.pf OPENING HOURS : โ—ฆ SDA Headquarters in Punaauia (Administrative) Monday to Friday: 7:30 to 15:30 in a continuous day โ—ฆ Premium Market Store (shop, Nespresso and withdrawal of water bottles) Monday to Friday: 5:30 to 19:00 continuous daySaturday: 5:30 to 13:00. ๐Ÿ“ž +68940479744 Nespresso area in Papeete, Notre Dame Square Monday to Friday: 8:00 to 17:00 continuous day Saturday: 8:00 to 12:00. 6-digit free green number: ๐Ÿ“ž +689444997 Z Zippers Carreira Industries Island: Tahiti Carreira Industries Address: Titioro, Pape'ete, 98713 ๐Ÿ“ž +689112020 SY Venture Lady reported they moved and the new number is 89546896 ๐Ÿ“ง contact@carreira-industries.com Web: ๐ŸŒ carreira-industries.com/ Biminis, dodgers, cushions, yacht interiors etc. Wide stock of sunbrella, fasteners, webbing, thread, foam open cell and nonwater retaining foam. They will also reburish boat interiors. Mark Bland is best contact with reasonable English. For more information, see Canvas Work