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[*] posted on 3-22-2014 at 03:03 PM
buying a boat in Baja


Can anyone recommend brokers and/or websites that list boats for sale in BCS?

Are there many sailors who decide not to go "uphill" back to the US, and leave boats down south to be sold?




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[*] posted on 3-22-2014 at 03:28 PM


Craigslist BCS or Cabo --boats for sale-- will bring up some. Google La Paz Marina for possible website, too. Like kids in a candy store! Tio
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[*] posted on 3-22-2014 at 04:44 PM


Lots of boats go down, then are sold. Take a look at La Paz Yachts, they have a listing of sail and power boats all over the Sea of Cortez. Mike, one of the brokers, is a past commodore of Club Cruceros in La Paz, has extensive sailing experience in the Sea.
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[*] posted on 3-22-2014 at 04:50 PM


Lots of people abandon boats at dry docks like Berkovitch in La Paz and there are many many boats for sale. But there seems to be a crazy gene that runs through these people, the prices are beyond insane and unreasonable for boats that have not been cared for or run in a long time. You may want to compare to prices in marinas in California. It's a lot of work to buy a boat properly. And best to buy a boat that's in use regularly.
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[*] posted on 3-22-2014 at 07:14 PM


The 2 happiest days in a boaters life- the day he buys and the day he sells!
Don't ask how I know but still look.
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[*] posted on 3-22-2014 at 07:19 PM


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Originally posted by Cliffy
The 2 happiest days in a boaters life- the day he buys and the day he sells!
Don't ask how I know but still look.


Thanks for reminder Cliffy- I've owned 2 holes in the water, and thrown in my share of money. But something keeps me coming back...




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[*] posted on 3-22-2014 at 08:29 PM


We have had our boat in Marina de la Paz for the past 16 years and seen many well kept boats for sale at reasonable prices. Boats are bought and sold regularly. Most of the boats we see for sale are in the water, in a slip, and certainly not abandoned. Boats change hands, people have changes in their lives, and many simply have done their cruising and ready to move on. Any prudent boat buyer needs to select their boat with care, have a survey, and be prepared for the maintenance and upkeep needed. Deal with a respected broker (like La Paz Yachts), then personally examine the boat, hopefully talk to the owner, and have a survey. Boats in the water are ready for a trial run and can be readily determined if they have been given proper care.
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