HollowPeaks
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Towing my PWC into Baja
Greeting Nomads,
I'm planning on towing my jet ski into Baja; anything I need be aware of ?
I'm going to add additional "towing a trailer" insurance and
possibly purchase the "on the water" liability insurance.
Is my registration for the vessel/trailer plus the insurance all I need ?
Thanks in advance for any input or advice! 
[Edited on 5-23-2015 by HollowPeaks]
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MMc
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You'll have to do the Temp. Import Permit for it.
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what is the difference between taking a quad in and taking a jet ski? Is there a difference? Nancy
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If your going in at TJ.My dirt bikes,jet ski.No temp permit. Current Reg up to date,no photo copy's
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HollowPeaks
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Yes i'll be crossing at TJ. Thanks for the info..
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Quote: Originally posted by HollowPeaks  | Greeting Nomads,
I'm planning on towing my jet ski into Baja; anything I need be aware of ?
I'm going to add additional "towing a trailer" insurance and
possibly purchase the "on the water" liability insurance.
Is my registration for the vessel/trailer plus the insurance all I need ?
Thanks in advance for any input or advice!
[Edited on 5-23-2015 by HollowPeaks] |
My advice is the same one I would follow. Don't leave your PWC unattended. Gated compound's OK but not on the streets. It will disappear
trailer and all. Same goes for quads.
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HollowPeaks
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Thanks Lee, I appreciate that. Although I do consider myself a fairly seasoned Baja guy; I've never brought my ski with me. I'm more concerned with
the technicalities at the border and check points.
Salud!
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David K
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Right... I thought the TIP was only for the mainland, south of Guaymas?
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MICK
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Lately friends of mine have been stopped at the border with their boats just coming to the river. They have been told that if it is under twelve feet
no permit is needed. I think a jet ski would fall under that rule.
As all rules lately they change based on the day and the guy at the border
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" Requirements To Bring Your Boat Into Mexico
If you want to bring into the country a touring motor boat or a sailboat more than four and a half meters long (14'-6"), you must comply the following
requirements:"
http://www.mexonline.com/boatmex.htm
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HollowPeaks
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I'm comfortable without the TIP being as the length of my vessel does not exceed 14' 6".
According to that link, a Tourist Entry Form is required. I'm assuming this is the standard requirement (for stays longer than 72 hours) regardless of
towing a jet ski. Generally I don't get FMM unless Im planning on spending weeks and definitely when going south of GN.
Woody, out of
curiosity do you get FMM for a week-long surf trip to the area north of GN?
Again, thanks all for taking the time to repond to my questions..
If you want to bring into the country a touring motor boat or a sailboat less than four and a half meters long (14'-6"), you must comply with the
procedure for temporary import, meeting the following requirements:
1. The vessel is the property of the person residing in a foreign country.
2. Present identification verifying your nationality and a current Tourist Entry Form.
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woody with a view
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Yes, when we travel past the DMZ near Maneadero (Las Canadas) we always buy the FMM. The cost is minimal.
Get it for 180 days and do as many trips as you can fit onto that one visa. The law is intentionally ambiguous so use it to your benefit.
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HollowPeaks
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Solid advice, much appreciated..
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