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
Outline of the Dominican Republic18°29'N · 69°56'WDOMINICAN REPUBLICOutline of Sint Maarten18°02'N · 63°03'WSINT MAARTEN

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

Complete marine
electrical support.

One knowledgeable partner—from identifying the problem to sourcing the right equipment and completing the installation.

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Refits & upgrades

Thoughtful electrical modernization planned around your vessel, cruising style, and budget.

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Power systems

Victron-centered systems integrating ARCO Marine alternators and Zeus voltage regulation, Epoch lithium batteries, and selected Balmar alternator hardware.

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Solar & arch fabrication

Marine solar design and installation, including custom solar arch fabrication built around your vessel.

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Equipment & supplies

Customizable marine electrical packages, compatibility guidance, shipping coordination to your island, and Sint Maarten pickup.

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MARINE POWER SYSTEM · SINGLE-LINE OVERVIEWCONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURE · NOT FOR INSTALLATION
SOLAR ARRAY
4 × 440W
PV CHARGE CONTROL
Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/45Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/45Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/45Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/45
4 × MPPT 100/45
ENGINE CHARGING
ARCO Zeus A275 high-output alternator viewed from the pulley sidePORTARCO Zeus A275 high-output alternator viewed from the pulley sideSTBD
2 × A275 · 12V
ALTERNATOR CONTROL
ARCO Zeus external Bluetooth alternator regulatorARCO Zeus external Bluetooth alternator regulator
2 × ZEUS AZ1000
HOUSE BATTERY BANK
Victron 12.8V 300Ah Lithium NG batteryVictron 12.8V 300Ah Lithium NG batteryVictron 12.8V 300Ah Lithium NG batteryVictron 12.8V 300Ah Lithium NG battery
4 × 12.8V / 300Ah NG · 1,200Ah total
BATTERY PROTECTIONVictron Lynx Smart BMS 500 NGLYNX SMART BMS 500 NG
PARALLEL INVERTER / CHARGERS
Victron Quattro 12/5000/220-100/100Q1Victron Quattro 12/5000/220-100/100Q2
2 × QUATTRO 12/5000 · 230V
230V ACVESSEL AC
DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM MONITORING & CONTROL
Victron GX Touch 50Victron Cerbo GX
CERBO GX · GX TOUCH 50
VE.DIRECTVE.CANVE.BUSVE.BUS
DC POSITIVEDC NEGATIVECOMMUNICATIONAC POWER

Designed as a system.
Built to endure.

We look beyond individual components. From solar generation and custom arch fabrication to batteries, charging, and monitoring, every recommendation considers safety, capacity, compatibility, serviceability, and the way you actually use your vessel.

  1. 01
    Listen & assess

    Understand your goals and inspect the full system.

  2. 02
    Design the solution

    Clear scope, suitable components, and no unnecessary complexity.

  3. 03
    Install & support

    Careful execution, system checks, and straightforward handover.

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
ARCO Marine and Zeus
Primary alternator & regulation

ARCO Marine + Zeus

High-output ARCO alternators paired with Zeus voltage regulation.

Epoch Batteries
Lithium energy storage

Epoch Batteries

Dependable lithium storage specified around the vessel's real energy needs.

Balmar
Selected alternator hardware

Balmar

Alternators and supporting hardware used where they best fit the installation.

Choose a package.
Make it yours.

Start with one of our thoughtfully assembled marine electrical packages. We can then customize the components to fit your vessel, energy goals, existing system, and installation plans.

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System packages

Choose a coordinated equipment package as the starting point for your project.

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Tailored to your boat

Adjust the package around your goals, vessel, and existing electrical system.

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Shipping coordination

We can coordinate delivery of your equipment to the island of your choice.

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Sint Maarten pickup

Arrange a convenient collection from our Sint Maarten location.

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.

Local knowledge.
Two home ports.

Responsive marine electrical support across two of the Caribbean's most active boating destinations.

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18°02'N · 63°03'W

St. Maarten

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18°29'N · 69°56'W

Dominican Republic

REGIONAL SERVICE

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.

READY TO TALK?

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SERVICE AREASt. Maarten
Dominican Republic
PROJECT TYPESService · Product sales
Refit · Owner installation