Service· Sint Maarten (Dutch side)· Leeward Islands

Budget Marine (Cole Bay)

18° 1.9′ N · 63° 5.1′ W

The Caribbean chandlery chain's big St Maarten store at the far eastern end of the lagoon, with its own dinghy dock - cruisers say slightly better prices than its rival.

Practical

Waterfront Road 25B, Cole Bay. Mon-Sat 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Tel +1-721-544-3134, WhatsApp +1-721-559-2863. Dinghy dock rental (limited, US$10 per foot per month); ramp use US$15; oil disposal US$2/gal; outboard and inflatable service; shrink-wrap; free in-store wi-fi; special orders. Duty-free island - no import duty on shipped parts.

Best for

Chandlery and outboard service by dinghy