Does anyone know how to get diesel fuel to a boat in the Mulege/Conception Bay area. Will be arriving by sea with no trailer. Want to stop there on
the way up the coast heading for San Carlos Marina.Summanus - 11-2-2006 at 08:20 PM
This is one suggestion, as there are no existing fuel docks in Mulege. Anchor offshore near Mulege lighthouse, go ashore in dingy and hire taxi to
ferry jerry fuel cans back and forth from Pemex south of Serinadad.. Also Cafe Almeja is closeby. Just a thought from a landlubber.Bob and Susan - 11-2-2006 at 08:41 PM
that is a VERY good plan
a taxi can easily be hailed from the serinadad....
don't come too close in though the water is shallow and murky.
i really don't know how the panga guys do itBruce R Leech - 11-2-2006 at 08:41 PM
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Originally posted by xazanthum
Does anyone know how to get diesel fuel to a boat in the Mulege/Conception Bay area. Will be arriving by sea with no trailer. Want to stop there on
the way up the coast heading for San Carlos Marina.
how much fuel are we talking about?comitan - 11-2-2006 at 08:52 PM
Much better access at Santa Rosalia, close to the Pemex. Deep harbor, docks, within sight.
[Edited on 11-3-2006 by comitan]
[Edited on 11-3-2006 by comitan]Diver - 11-2-2006 at 09:29 PM
I once traded a nice fisherman for a boat ride on his trailer for my boat to the gas station and back. He was thrilled to make the $20 I paid him.
Later I found out that it was his friend's truck and trailer who was out fishing at the time ! Probably none the wiser !?
I hear some local gringos will do it for beer !
Where is that Pompano when you need him anyway ???
Isn't there a worker at Serenidad who could do the gas shuttle for a small fee ? The young man with the rake that I always see there ?
.Bruce R Leech - 11-2-2006 at 09:44 PM
I might be able to help but I need more info.QuePasaBaja - 11-2-2006 at 10:38 PM
That can take quite a few trips. I am surprised that no one has set up fuel servies there.Summanus - 11-2-2006 at 10:48 PM
I have heard stories that some diesel burners have used a 50 gallon barrel, a 12 volt pump w/alligator battery clips, and a long 100' -200' garden
hose to fuel their large boats from the wharf at the lighthouse...and even on a shelving shore in Conception Bay. Of course, now that the lighthouse
is an island, thanks to the recent storm, one would have to pull into shoal water near a fueling spot at high tide to do this without breaking
Lindsay's Law.
Lindsay's Law: When your draft exceeds your depth your are most assuredly aground.
One panga with a couple of 50 gallon drums and a hand pump would do this easier...but it wouldn't be nearly as much fun.
[Edited on 11-3-2006 by Summanus]xazanthum - 11-2-2006 at 11:10 PM
thanks for the replies. It is a 35' sportsfisher so trailering is not an option. I know vessels use to tie up at the mouth of the river but don't
know what it looks like post hurricane. Santa Rosalia is probably the most convenient option.
xazanthum
Summanus - 11-2-2006 at 11:18 PM
This is what the river estuary at Mulege looks like today. If you must refuel at Mulege, it can be done. Very good anchorages in front for your
35footer. But if you don't have to then Sta. Rosalia is much easier for you enroute to San Carlos. Bon Voyage.
xazanthum - 11-2-2006 at 11:29 PM
Thanks. Last time I was there, 2003, there were some boats moored in front of the Port Captains office by the light house. I was thinking I might be
able to anchor there and have a truck bring out a couple of 55 gallon drums and pump to the boat as you mentioned earlier. Doesn't look like that is
an option now. Looks like Santa Rosalia harbor is best option.capt. mike - 11-3-2006 at 04:36 AM
geezzus Summanus!! thats the 1st pic i have seen of that/there spot since the flood!!
man, i am going to miss driving to the lighthouse!...........
guess i'll see it from the air next week, been since july i was there.Bob and Susan - 11-3-2006 at 06:06 AM
WOW!!!
Will this be the picture on 12-6-2006??
osoflojo - 11-3-2006 at 07:14 AM
That looks like a Mexican date stamp: dd/mm/yyyy.Alan - 11-3-2006 at 07:30 AM
I've heard they have a Pemex station at Puerto Escondido but that may still be too far south to get you to San Carlos.
