Diagnostics & repair
Systematic fault-finding and dependable repairs for onboard AC and DC systems.
View St. Maarten service →Marine electrical expertise · St. Maarten & Dominican Republic
Reliable power,
wherever you sail.
From precision diagnostics to complete electrical refits, we keep your vessel performing safely and confidently.
POWER STATUS13.5 VALL SYSTEMS NOMINAL
18°29'N · 69°56'WDOMINICAN REPUBLIC
18°02'N · 63°03'WSINT MAARTENShop Products
Know what you need? Request equipment by category, brand or part number.
Explore →Build My Power System
Choose a coordinated package and configure it for your vessel.
Explore →Trade & Fleet
Commercial supply, volume quotes and urgent vessel-down replacements.
Explore →Coming to Sint Maarten?
Order ahead for pickup, local delivery or installation during your stay.
Explore →Built for life on the water
Electrical confidence
starts with experience.
Marine electrical systems demand more than a quick fix. They require a clear understanding of the whole vessel—and how every component works together at sea.
Tradewind Marine Electric combines hands-on technical expertise with practical guidance, delivering solutions you can trust from marina to open water.
25+ years total electrical experience2015 established in Sint MaartenFault-finding testing · repair · refits
What we do
Complete marine
electrical support.
One knowledgeable partner—from identifying the problem to sourcing the right equipment and completing the installation.
Refits & upgrades
Thoughtful electrical modernization planned around your vessel, cruising style, and budget.
Discuss your project →Power systems
Victron-centered systems integrating ARCO Marine alternators and Zeus voltage regulation, Epoch lithium batteries, and selected Balmar alternator hardware.
Discuss your project →Solar & arch coordination
Marine solar design and installation, including coordination with a specialist fabrication partner for a custom solar arch.
Completed Tradewind solar-arch installationDiscuss your project →Equipment & supplies
Customizable marine electrical packages, compatibility guidance, shipping coordination to your island, and Sint Maarten pickup.
Request a part →MARINE POWER SYSTEM · SINGLE-LINE OVERVIEWCONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURE · NOT FOR INSTALLATION
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The Tradewind approach
Designed as a system.
Built to endure.
We look beyond individual components. From solar generation and coordinated solar-arch fabrication to batteries, charging, and monitoring, every recommendation considers safety, capacity, compatibility, serviceability, and the way you actually use your vessel.
- 01Listen & assess
Understand your goals and inspect the full system.
- 02Design the solution
Clear scope, suitable components, and no unnecessary complexity.
- 03Install & support
Careful execution, system checks, and straightforward handover.
Authorized distribution & integrated power
Preferred components.
One complete system.
Tradewind designs new systems around Victron Energy as the central power-management platform, pairing proven components selected for the way your vessel operates.
Authorized supply · Customizable packages · Product guidance · Installation · Support
Victron Energy
Charging, conversion, monitoring, and energy management brought together as one coordinated system.
ARCO Marine + Zeus
High-output ARCO alternators paired with Zeus voltage regulation.
Epoch Batteries
Dependable lithium storage specified around the vessel's real energy needs.
Balmar
Alternators and supporting hardware used where they best fit the installation.
Build My Power System
Choose a package.
Make it yours.
Four starting points, engineered around your vessel. TWME confirms the components, compatibility and delivery before you pay.
01 · ARCO Marine + Zeus
High-Output Engine Charging
ARCO-first alternator charging, with Zeus regulation and Balmar K6 / serpentine belt conversion where required. We also support existing or customer-requested Balmar equipment.
Engine mounting, belt drive, battery chemistry, protection and charging limits are reviewed together.
Configure my system →02 · Epoch + Victron Energy lithium
Lithium Battery Upgrade
Upgrade your energy reserve with Epoch or Victron Energy lithium as our preferred starting points. SOK is a secondary option; RELiON is available by special request.
Battery capacity, BMS, charging sources, monitoring and circuit protection are matched to your vessel.
Configure my system →03 · Integrated power & monitoring
Lithium + Victron Power
Lithium storage with Victron inverter/chargers, charging and monitoring as the default for new systems. Mastervolt is primarily supported within existing Mastervolt configurations.
We review DC voltage, AC supply, onboard loads and the equipment you want to retain.
Configure my system →04 · Mabru marine air conditioning
Battery-Powered A/C / Generator Reduction
Mabru is our first choice for new A/C installations, with selected Dometic self-contained inverter systems also available. Battery and Victron power equipment are sized around your cooling needs.
Runtime depends on cooling load, battery capacity and recharge options. We assess the system before proposing generator reduction.
Configure my system →Authorized distributionNavico Group brands
Authorized access across the group, with a focus on marine power and electrical products such as Blue Sea Systems.
Existing-system supportMastervolt systems
Service and integration when Mastervolt equipment is already installed and the client prefers to retain it.
Tradewind specializes in marine electrical power systems—not navigation or general marine electronics.
TWME Trade & Fleet
Supply for Caribbean
marine professionals.
Charter companies, marine electricians, boatyards, service companies and fleet operators: request commercial or volume pricing, planned upgrades, or urgent vessel-down replacement support.
Explore Trade & Fleet →Order Ahead — Sint Maarten
Your next port.
Your equipment ready.
Share your arrival and departure dates so we can coordinate pre-arrival sourcing, pickup, local delivery or an installation appointment, subject to confirmation.
Plan my arrival →Ordering & delivery
Expert review.
Then a confirmed order.
- Tell us what you need. Send product details or system goals, destination and timing.
- TWME verifies the order. We confirm availability, compatibility, shipping arrangements and final pricing.
- Choose your payment method. Pay using the CX Pay payment link or bank wire instructions supplied by TWME. We process the order after payment is confirmed.
Caribbean fulfillment
Large, heavy and complete-package orders generally travel from the manufacturer or supplier to a freight forwarder, then to the customer. Selected smaller or urgent stocked items can ship from Sint Maarten using TWME’s DHL account, subject to availability and shipping suitability.
Your destination details
Provide your destination address and freight-agent information. Customers are responsible for destination duties, taxes, customs clearance and related charges. The Dominican Republic is a service and product-sales market; regional outbound shipments are arranged through the supplier/forwarder route or eligible Sint Maarten stock.
Regional expertise
Local knowledge.
Two home ports.
Responsive marine electrical support across two of the Caribbean's most active boating destinations.
18°02'N · 63°03'W
St. Maarten
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18°29'N · 69°56'W
Dominican Republic
SERVICE & PRODUCT SALESStart a conversation
Let's get your vessel
powered right.
Tell us what you are planning, what is not working, or which products you need. We will help you find the clearest path forward.
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