23. Buying a sailboat in Mexico — and the reality of the refit

Buying a sailboat far from home is something that many of us may have considered, especially if the goal is to start sailing somewhere different or if there are more sailboats with better price points elsewhere. Today's guests, Patricia and David from Sailing Milagros, are from Switzerland and they went all the way to Mexico to buy their sailboat. They are now in the middle of refitting the boat and getting her ready for sailing adventures. Patricia and David share some of the challenges they faced, and mention a few things to consider when buying a sailboat in Mexico, or anywhere far away from home. They also share a scary but educational story about sailing in the Sea of Cortez at night and what kind of problems sailors there can run into. Follow Sailing Milagros ⬇️ 🖥 Website with extensive refitting documentation: milagros.ch📸 Milagros Sailing on Instagram👩‍💻 Milagros Sailing on Facebook🟡 Let's be social!Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.🎵 Theme music by: Ikson - Anywhereiksonmusic.comThis podcast is brought to you with curiosity, kindness and a big sailing dream.You can explore more episodes, show notes and ways to support the show at liveaboardsailingpodcast.comFollow our community on Instagram & Facebook: @liveaboardsailingpodcastIf this episode inspired you, please rate or review the show; it makes a world of difference!Guest inquiry formHave a story to share? Apply to be a guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.