Marc
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Outboard Boat Permit?
I am leaving my Kayaks behind and transporting a 12 foot "Porta Bote" on roof. It's powered by an outboard and registered in California.
Do I need to register this thing or obtain a permit for use in Baja??
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larryC
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As far as I know, boat permits are no longer required in Mexico.
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Pacifico
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No, it is under the required length for a permit. I take it that you are referring to the boat importation permit, not the no longer required boat
permit. Either way, you are good to go!
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boe4fun
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The TIP (Temporary Import Permit) is required only if the boat you're taking down is larger than (I believe) 16' so no worries about any watercraft
smaller than that.
Two dirt roads diverged in Baja and I, I took the one less graveled by......
Soy ignorante, apático y ambivalente. No lo sé y no me importa, ni modo.
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RnR
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| Quote: | Originally posted by boe4fun
The TIP (Temporary Import Permit) is required only if the boat you're taking down is larger than (I believe) 16' so no worries about any watercraft
smaller than that. |
TIP limit is 4.5 meters. (14 ft - 9 in)
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Bob and Susan
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for a "porta-boat" all you need is "life insurance" for your WIFE!!!
dangerous things
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Marc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
for a "porta-boat" all you need is "life insurance" for your WIFE!!!
dangerous things |
I'll drop by if I can make it that far.
http://www.porta-bote.com/index.php
[Edited on 8-4-2013 by Marc]
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Alm
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| Quote: | Originally posted by RnR
| Quote: | Originally posted by boe4fun
The TIP (Temporary Import Permit) is required only if the boat you're taking down is larger than (I believe) 16' so no worries about any watercraft
smaller than that. |
TIP limit is 4.5 meters. (14 ft - 9 in) |
This would mean - most kayaks and canoes would require TIP, unless you import it and pay tax. Though I haven't heard of many kayakers/canoeists paying
tax. With today's gas prices, a lot of people switched to square stern canoe that carry a small outboard, up to 10-15 HP, and those are usually over
15ft. Probably Mex customs haven't caught up with the trend yet.
[Edited on 8-8-2013 by Alm]
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dizzyspots
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So...discoverbaja and bajabound both confirm that NO tip required for vehicles in Baja or the :Sonora: zone...does this apply to boats over 18ft as
well...OR do boats still need a tip in Baja
headed south again in April...never been asked for one in the past
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55steve
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Lot's of info on this subject lately - everything I've read states that a TIP is required for all vessels over 4.5 meters. Good news is the TIP only
costs $50 and is good for 10 years.
| Quote: | Originally posted by dizzyspots
So...discoverbaja and bajabound both confirm that NO tip required for vehicles in Baja or the :Sonora: zone...does this apply to boats over 18ft as
well...OR do boats still need a tip in Baja
headed south again in April...never been asked for one in the past |
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