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Forum: Destinations 28-06-2017, 20:49
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Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

We spent a month in San Carlos two years ago.we really loved it. It was supposed to be a 1-2 day stop on our way to Mazatlan. Awww can't we just stay one more night?? turned into a month.

I am...
Forum: Destinations 25-12-2015, 14:21
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Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

Here is a map of the Free Zone:
Sonora Vehicle Permit - Sonora, Mexico (https://www.mexadventure.com/MexicoTravel/Sonora/Puerto-Penasco-Vehicle-Permit.cfm)
Forum: Destinations 25-12-2015, 10:31
Replies: 116
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Posted By mohave_steve
Smile Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

Boy that sounds really familiar.....:smile:
Forum: Destinations 24-12-2015, 11:58
Replies: 116
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Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

Thank you for the Florida details.

Honestly, I had been looking at Florida as a place to switch from airplane to boat on my way to the Bahamas. The majority of my time in Florida has been in...
Forum: Destinations 24-12-2015, 10:14
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

Wow! Great points!

We spent most of our time on the water sailing 27'-30' boats with some additional time on friends boats up to 43'.

We have also lived for extended periods in our RV's....
Forum: Destinations 24-12-2015, 09:30
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

I have been a bit surprised at how many folks have chimed in on Mexico and so few on the Bahamas.


After weeks of reading copious amounts of information online, asking questions on the boards and...
Forum: Destinations 22-12-2015, 15:27
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

Great link!

It looks like the MSAR have some very modern gear. MD helicopters that cruise at 134kts and Response Boats that will run 46kts.

Reading on the EPIRB function it looks like the...
Forum: Destinations 22-12-2015, 10:00
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

Good to know!!

I did a bit of reading on the process of an EPIRB initiated rescue. It looks like, with a GPS enabled PLB/EPIRB, your location should be in the hands of rescue dispatchers within...
Forum: Destinations 21-12-2015, 16:20
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

Very Kewl!!

I had not seen these before. Please correct me if I misunderstand but it looks like these do everything that a 406mhz EPIRB does but in a smaller and less expensive package. My...
Forum: Destinations 21-12-2015, 11:11
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

And the questions continue....... This one more on the "Budget" end of things.


I have been looking at necessary gear to take with me and in my "top 10" is a 406mhz EPIRB. I have not looked at...
Forum: Destinations 21-12-2015, 10:07
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

Thank you.

That is why the Pacific Guide is on my Christmas list. :)
Forum: Destinations 21-12-2015, 09:48
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

Thanks for the great info!!

I have put this guide on my Christmas list :)

It is unlikely that we will be seeing the Pacific coast of Baja as we will likely be buying our boat somewhere on...
Forum: Destinations 21-12-2015, 09:35
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

^^^^ +1

It drives me nuts to see the folks who travel to a unique destination and then start throwing $$ at it to make it more like where they came from....
Forum: Destinations 21-12-2015, 09:31
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

I have been reading cruising guides and articles on Lattitue38 as well as the great info presented here. With that I am leaning towards the Mexico option.


Our evolving plan includes buying a...
Forum: Destinations 21-12-2015, 09:04
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

Follow on question:


I have spent time in Rosarita, Ensanada, Cabo, San Carlos and PV. I have really enjoyed my time in the Northern areas but I am finding that one of my "likes" is the more...
Forum: Destinations 21-12-2015, 08:58
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

Thanks for all of the good info!!!


Can you all give me some ideas of what an itinerary may look like if I wanted to leave San Carlos in November and head South at a leisurely pace and end up in...
Forum: Destinations 17-12-2015, 18:32
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

:) Yes, if you take proper advantage of the TIP it is quite reasonable.

Last year I spent almost $300 on my TIP's and never left the "free zone". My original plan was to spend time in Mazatlan...
Forum: Destinations 17-12-2015, 14:43
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

We found Belize to be quite reasonable. BUT... to enjoy Belize on a budget we ate & drank more like the locals. Walking downtown San Pedro and having dinner from the vendors for $3-$4 was a regular...
Forum: Destinations 17-12-2015, 14:33
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

I have spent time on the Yucatan and in Belize. Love it there!!

Well... Not so much Cancun but PDC and south are awesome. Love the diving on the Mesoamerican Reef.

I do have trouble...
Forum: Destinations 17-12-2015, 14:25
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Re: Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

We have had the good fortune of being able to spend quite a bit of time in various areas in Mexico. We do love it there and you are right on about the people there.

I know we can eat, drink and...
Forum: Destinations 17-12-2015, 14:01
Replies: 116
Views: 28,049
Posted By mohave_steve
Budget cruising grounds: Sea of Cortez vs Florida/Bahamas?

Hey Everyone,

I have been looking towards cruising for many years and scrapped and reworked my "plan" at least three time due to life events. Divorce, failed investments and the like.

The...
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