Service· Martinique· Windward Islands

Le Marin Chandleries and Sail Lofts

14° 28.2′ N · 60° 52.1′ W · approximate

Le Marin is the chandlery capital of the Windwards. Within a few hundred metres of the pontoons you'll find Caraïbe Marine, Maximarine, Le Ship, North Sails Martinique, Pochon electronics and stainless specialists.

Practical

Position is approximate, at the marina shopping area. Businesses the marina lists in its technical directory include Caraïbe Marine (chandlery and services), Maximarine (engines, parts, safety gear), Le Ship (boat equipment), Mécanique Plaisance (inboard and outboard mechanics), North Sails Martinique (sail repair and sales), Pochon SA (navigation and communications electronics), Diginav (electronics), INOXALU (stainless and aluminium; recommended by a 2020 Noonsite commenter for biminis and arches), Caraibe Réfrigération, Sellerie Marine (upholstery), SAV Chantier Amel and Akwaba (fishing and dive gear). Clippers Ship and Quinca Plus are mapped near the carénage. More services are at the Carénantilles yard. There are no Volvo or Yanmar agents per one guide; general diesel mechanics can source parts.

Best for

Spares, electronics, sail and canvas repair