San Diego to Sea of Cortez cruising the outside of the Baja.

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I am currently looking at a number of Sea Rays In Ca. (prior sea ray owner) and am biased toward Sea Rays.
Will be putting in 1 of 2 marina in San Carlos.
Looking at Sport Fishers or cockpit motor yachts. If living on the sea of Cortez you gotta wet a line and fish a tournament or two.
The real question to those that have made the trip outside is what range is required to reach available fuel on the Baja run. Gas or diesel.
Appreciate any and all input.
Mike
 
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We met someone who has a 52 foot Viking. that has taken it to Cabo His comment was you need to arrange for fuel along the way and have it brought out to your boat in 45 gallon drums.
We spend 4 months in the Baja each winter and as far as I know there are very few full service marinas (None) along the Pacific coast once south of Ensenada. Gas in Baja is 13.6 Pesos a liter and at marinas there is a 20% adder. On the drive along the Pacific coast the waves look very large.
If you want a boat in Mexico the rules to have a boat are now being enforced. Do your home work before you enter Mexico with a boat.
 
If you make it down to south Baja on a gas power boat, you will be the first person I know of to do it.

you may want to get on the trawler and sport fishing sites for more info on fueling spots.

And as Norhtern stated, do your due dilligence on Mex boat registration and fishing. They have no issues confiscating boats if paper work is not in order. It has been getting better the past few years though. The mex government has web sites.
 
Will NOT be a gas powered boat. Will take delivery in Mexico to save the ca. tax. Going through a broker and he or Baja Naval in Ensenada will assist with all required documentation. For a 60.00 fee. Not nearly as daunting as one might think. I'm having trouble finding a SR with the fuel capacity I need..
 
We spend the winters in Mexico since 2008. It is not USA or Canada. Tonight there are 55 knot wind gusts and for the next week winds are to be in the 20 to 40 knot range.
Lot of people have brought boats down here and have not have had problems. It takes time and the ability to communicate in Spanish. Do not expect people to speak English and have the forms you require on hand. Once here with your boat (I have trailered a 21 footer in) moorage and fuel are more money than in the US or Canada and space can be limited. When the huricanes come you will need a boat sitter if your boat is in the water. If on land you could sustain damage from the winds and water.
 
Nice vid. You obviously know what you are doing if you have done that run in past.

You mentioned gas or diesel in your first post, so I thought you were referring to running a gas boat down there. I guess you meant for you dinghy.

Keep us posted, and pictures or video of your trip if you do the run would be great to see.

Lastly, is your Carver currently for sale in San Diego? I think I have seen it.
 
Thanks for posting the video pictures of your trip! Great water all of the way it seemed! I would love to have the time to try that trip, maybe after retirement...
 
No. We had a Captain take to boat back to San Francisco. Going back North is a pain because it's against wind and current.
 
I have made this trip a few times in a Sail boat. San Diego Yacht Club sponsors a rally now known as CUBAR originally called FUBAR . The Sail Boat rally is called Baja Ha-Ha.
You can get info on fuel stops I think the web site is cubarsdyc.org. Or check out SDYC web site.

Hope that helps.

TML
 
Great video, loved the songs!!!!
 
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