Tropical Sail Loft

Sails & Canvas

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Tropical Sail Loft is Sint Maarten's established sail loft, founded in 1996 by Ernst Looser — a fully qualified German-trained sailmaker who completed his apprenticeship in 1989. Based in the big red building at Lagoon Marina, Wellington Road #35, Cole Bay (top floor, next to FKG Rigging), the loft occupies 3,200 sq ft with a raised floor to handle the largest sails. Serves dinghies through to superyachts and cruise ships. As North Sails agents for Saint-Martin / Sint Maarten, they supply new sails with fast delivery via SXM's duty-free status and international air links. The loft's signature machine offers 900mm underarm clearance — among the most powerful sail sewing machines available. Also stocks 700 yards of Sunbrella plus adhesives, zippers and canvas fabrics. Dinghy dock, car park, and electric hoist on-site.

Services

Sail making and repair, canvas work, biminis, dodgers, covers, sail bags. North Sails agent.

Certifications & training

North Sails Authorised Agent

Boat types

Sail (monohull), Catamaran

Service mode

Works at workshop

Years on SXM

Areas served

Lagoon Marina, Wellington Road #35, Cole Bay (top floor, red building next to FKG Rigging)

Languages spoken

English, Deutsch

Hiring checklist

✓Get a written quote before work starts — WhatsApp message is fine
✓Confirm scope, timeline, and payment terms before the contractor begins
✓Don't pay 100% upfront — deposit, then balance on completion
✓Test all work in the lagoon before you clear out
✓Leave a review to help the next sailor

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Last updated: 2026-05-17

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