Surveyor and rigger in/near Papeete?

[MerMike]

I'm looking at a 44' sloop in Papeete. Does anyone know of a good surveyor there? It's likely in need of standing rigging. Any suggestions on where to get it done? I haven't seen it yet and don't know how far I could go with the current rig.

Thanks,

Mike

[GordMay]

Tahiti Cruisers Guide ➥ Tahiti Cruisers Guide

Lists [surveyors]:

Christophe Citeau
Phone: 87796381
E-mail:chrisciteau@mail.pf
➥ https://www.tahiticruisersguide.com/...citeau-raiatea

Nicolas Gruet
M: +689 87 70 89 39
nico.gruet@free.fr
www.ngyachtdesign.com
➥ https://www.tahiticruisersguide.com/...e-fa6a94ed59ed

[MerMike]

Thanks, Gord. I had no idea such a resource existed.

[psk125]

Knowing a few specialized French vocabulary words would help with a Google search. Try looking for "Accastillage"(fittings), "Expertise"(Marine survey) and "Gréements" (Rigging)in Papeete Tahiti.

[MerMike]

Thanks for the language tips. My French hasn't been used much since high school, and never made it to the chapter on nautical terms anyway.

[GordMay]

“FRENCH FOR CRUISERS”, by Kathy Parsons, is a unique yachtsman’s phrasebook, nautical dictionary, and conversation guide all in one.
➥ https://frenchforcruisers.com/ffc-description.htm

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FRENCH FOR CRUISERS Cheat Sheets ➥ https://frenchforcruisers.com/ffc-cheatsheet.htm

10 "very" French Words ➥ https://frenchforcruisers.com/ffc-tips-veryfrench.htm

Some French Vocabulary, for Sailors:
Gale – coup de vent
Storm – tempete
Hurricane – ouragan
Lightning strike – foudre
Harbourmaster – Capitaine du Port
Harbour dues – Droits de port
Customs – Douanes
Length overall (LOA) – longuer hors tout
Waterline length – ligne de flottaison
Draft – tirant d’eau
Next port of call – prochaine escale
Crew list – list d’equipage
Bolt – boulon
Nail – clou
Screw – vis
Wooden dowell – cheville
Scarf joint – écart
Shackle and pin – manille et vis
Jubilee clip – coullier de serrage
Spilt pin – goupille fendue
Marlin spike – épissoir
Mizzen – artemon, tape-cul
Mainsail – grand voile
Topsail – fleche
Staysail – Voile d’etat
Jib – foc
Roller furling headsail – génois â enrouleur
Bowsprit – beaupré
Mast – mât
topmast – mât de fleche
Boom – bome
Gaff and gaff jaws – corne et machoires
Yard – vergue
Head to wind – nez dans le vent
Port tack – babord amures
Starboard tack – tribord amures
To go about – virer au vent
“ready about?” – Paré a virer
Lee ho – Envoyer
Full and bye – au pres bon plein
Running (downwind) – vent arriere
To gybe – empanner, gambeyer