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Discussion in 'Marinas & Waypoints' started by DOCKMASTER, May 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM.

  1. DOCKMASTER, May 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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    DOCKMASTER

    DOCKMASTER Senior Member

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    I’m considering relocating my boat vs. selling. I have a few tire kickers scheduled to look at my boat when I splash her later this month. Doesn’t seem like any are keenly interested but who knows. I haven’t officially listed it or advertised it so just word of mouth thus far.
    I’m toying with the idea of relocating it rather than sell it. I love the boating and fishing in Ketchikan but the season is just too short. And my business relationships there are ending so it becomes less appealing.
    The two options I’m exploring are either Puget Sound area or La Paz, Mexico. Does anyone have input on either of these? I’m pretty familiar with Puget Sound having lived there and in the PacNW. It would be good as I’m about a 2.5 hour drive away. But just cruising the San Juan’s and around the Sound seems like it would get old pretty quickly. What else is there in the Sound?
    I have a colleague who has a house in La Paz and loves it. It’s much smaller and sleepier than Cabo which is just fine with me. Anyone have experience down there? What are typical sea conditions? I believe fishing is pretty decent? Much warmer weather is appealing, especially to my wife. I did a quick google search on moorage but only found general info. I’m not sure if slips are available or long waiting lists?
    I’m not interested in So Cal or Bay Area. Fantastic weather but the destinations don’t appeal to me and costs are outrageous.
    Anything else I should consider? I briefly thought about moving it to Florida but I don’t think that scene is for me.
  2. Capt Ralph, May 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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    Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    Don't drop Coastal Georgia or N/E Florida yet. We have nothing to do with central, south or the whole left coast of Florida.
    Two RingPower shops close by.
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  3. gr8trn, May 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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    2 1/2 hours away from where exactly? Most folks like to keep boats further north than Seattle as the trip to San Juans is quicker for sure. I ask because I am 4 hours away from downtown Seattle and I am keeping a boat there for the summer as I decide what to do with other boats. I agree that San Juans will get old pretty quickly. Vancouver Island, Sunshine coast, The Broughtons, there is way more to do and to fish. Halibut and Salmon are your thing. I look forward to learning to salmon fish and spot prawn trap this summer.
    I will not go below SoCal as I don't like hot air temps, at all, so I hope others will talk about Mexico options for you. I do know a guy who keeps a sport fish in Mexico and travels there and loves having his boat there. It is a full time captain boat though so not like he has to worry about day to day operation and maintenance.
    Who knows you may have an offer you can't refuse.
  4. DOCKMASTER, May 5, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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    I’m in the Portland area. I would need to stay south of Seattle or more likely the Kitsap side. Traffic to the north side of Seattle is a non-starter for me. Gig Harbor is likely my preferred if I move it to the Sound. I can cruise at 30 knots so being a bit farther South isn’t too much of an issue.
    If I move it to Mexico I would likely hire a full-time caretaker.