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capitolkat
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Getting a Boat from California to La paz
I've been looking for about 6 months for a boat to bring to La paz. I'm getting close and have three 30' boats ready to select from. I now need to
know about several things:
1. Anyone know some one who is insured and dependable to tow the boat from Orange County to La Paz? Name and number would be appreciated so I can get
a quote and references.
2. Insurance for the boat here in La paz. it will either be in the water at a marina or on a trailer at the marina for launching so no trailering
around after it arrives. Do I need insurance for the boat for loss on the water plus a separate policy for out of the water when it might be moved.
3. I have Baja Bound for my cars- I understand it does no cover the boat and trailer when being towed?? is that correct?
4. Anything esle I might need to consider-- I know about the importing part and will do so when the boat arrives.
Thanks-- Norm
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Moving your boat
Norm , you need to find someone you trust and someone that has done it countless times. Someone here on the board might have a good reccomendation but
you need to check them out .
I moved our Grady White from Portland Oregon to Loreto and last month took it from Loreto to La Paz.
If you decide to do it , go easy ,always be looking ahead and don't be in a hurry .
Thats my two cents.
Mike
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Towing
Norm , I just came across the -there based out of La Paz.
Mike
posted on 6-28-2012 at 07:20 AM
RV Towing Baja.
Baja Wheeling S.A. de C.V. is a Mexican Corporation registered with La Paz Business and Commerce, the National Foreign Investment Registry and
enrolled in the local Chamber of Commerce.
We assist our clients with recreation vehicles into, out of and through Mexico, United States and Canada. We also import, export, sell and buy RV’s.
Baja Wheeling is fully insured, licensed and bonded to work through North America. We recognise the need for this type of service due to time
restraints, risk management, emergencies and not being equipped to manage the recreation vehicle (RV, boat, 5th wheel trailer, goose neck trailer,
camper, mobile home, motor home).
Making sure your RV is brought to its destination on time and intact is our commitment to you. We take great pride with road safety and care of your
RV while in the possession of Baja Wheeling.
For further interest or inquires please email inquirers to bajawheeling@gmail.com
Website development is currently underway.
Telephone 612-152-6065
Kind regards,
Thomas Shusterman.
Administrator of Baja Wheeling
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Run that baby down yourself! All you need is fuel, and a chart or two.
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capitolkat
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Cypress-- It's a big boat and while I have a Suburban 2500 with tow package I really don't think I'm cleared for the 900+ miles from the border. The
grades down to Santa Rosalia and Mulege are something I think I would rather have someone who does it professionally handle. I drive the route a
couple of time a year and like Eastwood says " A man needs to know his limitations".
Anyone have thougths on the insurance questions.
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capitolkat, Not talking about hauling it down on a trailer. Run it down on the water. Launch it and haul ass!
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Launch in San Felipe cruise south have a wonderful safe adventure,!!!!!
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capitolkat
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You guys are not helping-- I've had adventures and 10 days on a boat is not what I had in mind....
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Joe Neal
J&L Marine Services
619-224-4495
I considered using him to tow my 26' Blackman down to Buena Vista but decided to tow it down myself. They have the option of towing it on your trailer
or theirs. Joe replied quickly to my inquiry and his rates seemed reasonable......dt
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You will have a greater adventure and more worry having a 30 ft boat pulled down that highway.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capitolkat
You guys are not helping-- I've had adventures and 10 days on a boat is not what I had in mind.... |
What do you have in mind?
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Forget about towing in Baja. Cross at Nogales, AZ and launch at San Carlos, Sonora. Literally two lanes in each direction all the way down. Great
launch ramp. Then head straight for Puerto Escondido, south of Loreto, fuel up there and you're in La Paz by mid day, the next day. O'night at
Escondido or Agua Verde. Escondido is about 130 nm from San Carlos. Or, you could cross to Santa Rosalia (80 nm) and then hug the coast down to
Escondido. Fuel available in Santa Rosalia.
The Grossman family business is once again towing boats from the States into Mexico. I am not sure if you have to have your own trailer. They had
stopped for a time; not sure why. They own Marina San Carlos and Marina Seca here in San Carlos.
The person to call is Mario and he can be reached at 622-226-1061. So, I think from the States it would be 011-52-622-226-1061.
What's your beam? I hope there is no tuna tower on it.
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capitolkat
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Hook-- beam is 9'5"-- no tuna tower-- I contacted the service out of La Paz- they say I might need a wide load lead car in CA to the border-- God the
guy selling the boat has had it since 2007 when new on a trailer and garages it and tows it accross LA to the marina every time he launches it-- no
tow lead car-- this is becoming complicated. if I launch in San Carlos- where does the trailer go -- what happens to the tow vehicle?
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When you get to La Paz, take the bus back and drive the tow car and trailer back to La Paz.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capitolkat
Hook-- beam is 9'5"-- no tuna tower-- I contacted the service out of La Paz- they say I might need a wide load lead car in CA to the border-- God the
guy selling the boat has had it since 2007 when new on a trailer and garages it and tows it accross LA to the marina every time he launches it-- no
tow lead car-- this is becoming complicated. if I launch in San Carlos- where does the trailer go -- what happens to the tow vehicle?
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Well, since you have a trailer that you want to keep with the boat in La Paz (lots of 30 foot boat owners dont have trailers), the San Carlos option
isnt very practical.
Although, you might be able to have someone put the trailer and the tow vehicle on the ferry to Santa Rosalia. That would probably cost around 600.00
US. Then you meet the trailer and tow vehicle in Santa Rosalia after you cross with the boat. That puts you below the SR grade. Fairly easy drive from
there.
Electric brakes on the trailer?
When you thinking about doing this? Chubasco season is upon us. Where in CA is the boat NOW?
I wouldnt worry too much about the lead car thing. People tow that width all the time w/o it. Not sure if it's legal or not.
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Hook
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I'm checking on another option, Kat. A friend of mine just sold his 28 Topaz and the new owners are having it shipped to San Carlos and then they are
cruising it down to the East Cape area. I'm trying to get the name of the company and contact info. I dont think they own a trailer.
In this case, you could drive the trailer down to SR, cross on the ferry or plane (only about 100.00 US) and boat back to SR. PUt it on the trailer
and off you go.
I know this all sounds complex but there isnt much I wouldnt do, to avoid towing a 30 x 9.5 boat down Baja.
[Edited on 7-7-2012 by Hook]
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Hook
HOLA,,I have never seen electric brakes on a boat trailer !!
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OK.
You still owe me a Volvo raw water pump story.
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I had my 35' RV towed yesterday, landed today at 5pm to Punta Chivato, here's the stuff you need to have covered. #1 the driver of the tow vehicle
must have full coverage ( if you want full coverage ) #2 driver must have a US drivers license and current Insurance, US registration, etc. #3 you
must send them with the origanal registration ( no copies ) and a written document stating you are authorizing them to borrow your product ( for fun,
vacation, whatever ) I am new to this board and have been looking for this type of info for a couple months, had to figure this out on my own, as I
did not want to purchase a vehicle for a one way trip to BCS. I have two very dependable people, one a US citizen, One a mexican citizen from TJ that
work together, I would not broadcast their names on this board without talking with them first, but i will check your response and see if this is
something you would like to pursue. Its a tough call in Mex, you hear all sorts of nightmares, these guys are good and did exactly what I asked of
them.
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