Advice on moving to Baja

Thanks guys. Will get the spare parts and filters you mentioned. Forgot how bad the gas was.

Engines not running that great now. Trying to decide weather to take it in to a shop or just sell it for what I can get and try and buy one that's a little newer and more reliable. Motor is a 1980s. And it's 10hp over the hull limit so getting a different one might be good


Any advice on the fish finder? Can I use one on the boat then switch it to a yak fairly easy?

No offense but I'd ditch the boat altogether and bring the yak instead for easier transport less breakdowns etc. etc. That boat looks like you will spend more time wrenching on it than running it.

Use the money from the boat for panga trips and you will be better off. If you're there for a while you could meet some people doing the same thing and chip in for gas.

Or bite the bullet and buy something reliable.

Good luck with your trip!

-Eliot

No freakin way I'd take a kayak 10-20 miles out where I need to get.

Going out on a panga every day would cost a fortune. If it didn't I wouldn't even screw with a boat. I hate them.  I wish it was as simple as a yak but that's just not feasible for going far out and bluewater spearfishing.

Since you bought the boat already, it's a moot point but you have to figure that you may not get in the water everyday.  Conditions, health, and mechanical issues may keep you on shore.  I had friends with boats in the area and they went out far less than they thought.  Also, BW diving alone poses challenges.  Diving everyday also poses unique affects on the body. 

Ceralvo looks close but I think the closest straight line from the launch is like 16 miles.  To get to the BW spots, it's further. 

Also, how do you plan to dive BW by yourself?  if you tag a big fish, what's your game plan? 

Sounds like a great adventure, and also looking forward to the reports.

Nate

Yeah ceralvo is that far from launch. I was just saying I'm not going 20 miles out from land. Not sure what bluewater spots you're referring to. There were spots right off ceralvo.

No I don't plant on going alone. Don't see that being possible. Wouldn't leave the boat unattended... Strong currents, etc. Should always have an absolute minimum of one other person.

Yeah can't take it out every day. Won't go out in this thing in any wind or strong chop.

awesome, looking forward to reports. 

Gio,

You are one crazy gung ho mother fucker and I love it. 

You are doing what most of us divers dream of doing.

Wish I could join you......be careful and safe OTW and road brother.

A lot of sound advice here. Do with it what you will and then go slay some fish.

Envious,

Antonio

BTW I have a real estate friend in Cabo. If you need some info on a rental she may be able to help. Let me know specifics and I'll ask her.

Gio,

You are one crazy gung ho mother fucker and I love it. 

You are doing what most of us divers dream of doing.

Wish I could join you......be careful and safe OTW and road brother.

A lot of sound advice here. Do with it what you will and then go slay some fish.

Envious,

Antonio

BTW I have a real estate friend in Cabo. If you need some info on a rental she may be able to help. Let me know specifics and I'll ask her.

Thanks

I've got my eye on a couple places but I definitely wouldn't mind back ups.

Must be pet friendly.

Must have Internet.

Must be secure(as secure as one can get there)

Must be reasonably close to the water in either Los Barilles or La Ventana

Also may need a place to secure boat if this old POS actually makes it.

I noticed Chay (guy who runs sea sniper Baja) doesn't leave his boat unattended and locks it in a gated yard even in a good neighborhood.


I'd love to find a travel/fishing buddy and split this place

http://www.m.longtermlettings.com/r/rent/fpk981780/

If I can get a renter in my house by then I may still get it by myself, but if not I probably won't spend that money for a 2 bed by myself..... Even though it looks pretty awesome

Try contacting Don Angling. He was just down there I believe. . Good luck.

Life Insurance. 
Life raft.
Ditch bag with water and food.
Radio
Backup radio
Backup backup radio
Epirb
PLB


In that order.

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AR 15

"Yeah can't take it out every day. Won't go out in this thing in any wind or strong chop."

If you are planning on being on the East Cape during October and November, plan on a lot of time on the beach.  There is a reason they hold The Lord of the Wind there.

Try contacting Don Angling. He was just down there I believe. . Good luck.

I text him before I started this. New plan is for February when they YT should be around.

Life Insurance. 
Life raft.
Ditch bag with water and food.
Radio
Backup radio
Backup backup radio
Epirb
PLB


In that order.

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AR 15

Not into mexican prison.

I text him before I started this. New plan is for February when they YT should be around.

Oh, curious as to why you will wait till February? 

I text him before I started this. New plan is for February when they YT should be around.

Oh, curious as to why you will wait till February?

Curious why you ask when you just quoted the answer. Lol. Yellowtail come in around spring I guess

I text him before I started this. New plan is for February when they YT should be around.

Oh, curious as to why you will wait till February?

Curious why you ask when you just quoted the answer. Lol. Yellowtail come in around spring I guess

I thought your original plan was the fall for pelagics.  Spring seems so different.  I also wanted to see if I could learn something from your decision process.

I text him before I started this. New plan is for February when they YT should be around.

Oh, curious as to why you will wait till February?

Curious why you ask when you just quoted the answer. Lol. Yellowtail come in around spring I guess

I thought your original plan was the fall for pelagics.  Spring seems so different.  I also wanted to see if I could learn something from your decision process.

Best be careful when wanting to learn from someone else's thought process, it cost me two boats currently one used hobie on the way and a new propel coming shortly after that! It's expensive.

I text him before I started this. New plan is for February when they YT should be around.

Oh, curious as to why you will wait till February?

Curious why you ask when you just quoted the answer. Lol. Yellowtail come in around spring I guess

I thought your original plan was the fall for pelagics.  Spring seems so different.  I also wanted to see if I could learn something from your decision process.

Just joking around. I guess fall is good for pelagics except yellowtail.

I text him before I started this. New plan is for February when they YT should be around.

Oh, curious as to why you will wait till February?

Curious why you ask when you just quoted the answer. Lol. Yellowtail come in around spring I guess

I thought your original plan was the fall for pelagics.  Spring seems so different.  I also wanted to see if I could learn something from your decision process.

Just joking around. I guess fall is good for pelagics except yellowtail.

Whenever you decide to go, we'd all still be envious.

I text him before I started this. New plan is for February when they YT should be around.

Oh, curious as to why you will wait till February?

Curious why you ask when you just quoted the answer. Lol. Yellowtail come in around spring I guess
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Yellowtail were in last week, however, not in large numbers.