Community Q&A

RE: Community Q&A (July 22-Aug. 4)  Question: Just looking for a safe Marina in Mexico to take my 2013 52-foot SEARAY. Any suggestions? Gregg Ritola  Answer: When it comes to boating in Mexico, we generally look towards contributing writer Captain Pat Rains, who runs our Mexico Report column. This is what Rains had to say when asked about the best recommendations. “My three favorite marinas in Mexico are (1.) Marina CostaBaja in La Paz, due to its WX safety, security, and good location; (2.) Paradise Village Marina at Puerto Vallarta, for its comfort and security, and (3.) Marina Isla Navidad at Barra de Navidad for WX safety and ambiance. The boat owner may be worried about the 52-foot Sea Ray’s fuel range for getting safely down the outside of Baja. As my last Mexico Report pointed out, after the three nice, safe marinas and two fuel docks in Ensenada, it’s about 770 n.m. further down Baja to reach the Los Cabos region (Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo) with four nice, safe marinas and three fuel docks. The boat’s ability to make it safely down to Los Cabos and the 37 marinas beyond all depends on how many gallons of diesel the Sea...