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details for selling a small boat in Baja(??)

micah202 - 1-19-2011 at 08:03 PM

hi there,I'm new to this forum,not sure if this is the right section,,
....I'm taking a small (Laser)sailboat to use on my vacation in baja next month(feb2011),,but plan to be purchasing another boat in san diego on my way home,and need the roofspace...ssoooo,,, I'm wondering about selling a small (laser) sailboat during my visit to baja .
....is this a difficult,silly plan,,or do-able?

....I'm familiar that the border requires registration of 'toys' like this,,,,is there a 'duty' to pay or something,,,how do they establish the amount?......the boat is worth ~$2000
.....thanks for any information or ideas!

[Edited on 1-20-2011 by micah202]

[Edited on 1-20-2011 by micah202]

woody with a view - 1-19-2011 at 08:07 PM

they don't care. they think you will bring it home. if you can find someone to buy it, sell it.

it's the same with your car. they don't make you pay duty.

BajaWarrior - 1-19-2011 at 08:13 PM

If you do get the red light at crossing show the registration not the Title and yes they will only assume you will be bringing it back to the U.S.

Are you trailering it all the way just to sell it in Baja?

micah202 - 1-19-2011 at 08:14 PM

..it's been a few years since I was last there,and it was on the mainland,,,,,but last time I registered vehicle and boats a distance past the border,and had to -un-register- them on the way out.
....not the case for baja?
....anyone want a fun laser sailboat delivered in baja??:yes:

micah202 - 1-19-2011 at 08:16 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BajaWarrior
If you do get the red light at crossing show the registration not the Title and yes they will only assume you will be bringing it back to the U.S.

Are you trailering it all the way just to sell it in Baja?


...actually don't have either reg or title-not required for non-motorized craft where I live!
...it's cartop,,,and I plan t'use it!

woody with a view - 1-19-2011 at 08:18 PM

baja is different. just go.

micah202 - 1-19-2011 at 08:23 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
baja is different. just go.


...fun!
...should I worry about the 'tourist pass',,,visa or anything??

....what's the correct forum to post a boat for sale?

...where's the best deal for 5 weeks car insurance??

...thanks all for your info!

[Edited on 1-20-2011 by micah202]

woody with a view - 1-19-2011 at 08:26 PM

you need insurance and the tourist visa.

look for the Misc for sale or whatever. not sure. check back every day or two and reply to your posting. that will keep it near the top.

rhintransit - 1-20-2011 at 08:05 AM

you can sell it, of course.
it is illegal, of course.
tengo cuidado where you advertise...

shari - 1-20-2011 at 08:08 AM

hi there...you can probably unload your Laser in places like BOLA, Mulege or Chivato where someone might want one...and has cash. I bought a cool little Sunfish but it's hard to use here getting out and back through the surf. You might not get your full price for it though but should be able to sell it.

Pompano - 1-20-2011 at 08:39 AM

Competely doable...or is that spelled do-able? Either way looks funny to me, but then I am drinking WAY TOO MUCH COFFEE this morning...

vandenberg - 1-20-2011 at 09:11 AM

Put it on Baja Sur craigslist. Sold my boat that way and had a surprising amount of response.

mtgoat666 - 1-20-2011 at 09:20 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by micah202
....I'm taking a small (Laser)sailboat to use on my vacation in baja next month(feb2011),,but plan to be purchasing another boat in san diego on my way home,and need the roofspace...ssoooo,,, I'm wondering about selling a small (laser) sailboat during my visit to baja .
....is this a difficult,silly plan,,or do-able?


lasers are great fun - you should be able to easily find someone who wants to buy it, focus on selling it in vacation communities. due to your time limits, you may not get top dollar, but who knows.

what kind of boat are you buying on return?

where are you planning to sail your laser in baja?

micah202 - 1-20-2011 at 11:07 AM

wow,thanks for all the responses!
....so it's a bad idea to have a for-sale sign on the boat??
,,,though there's already interested enquiries coming from this site(!!)

...I'm planning on getting a 29er sailboat in San Diego,,but it's not ready until my trip back north.