Service· La Cruz de Huanacaxtle· Mexico

La Cruz Shipyard

20° 45.0′ N · 105° 22.7′ W · approximate

The marina's boatyard, with one of the largest Travelifts on Mexico's west coast and a deep bench of independent contractors. Cruisers haul here for bottom jobs, seals and refits before the Puddle Jump or for summer storage.

Practical

Coordinate is approximate (within the marina complex). 150-ton Travelift with 32 ft beam capacity; dry storage for trailerable boats to 35 ft; launch ramp; 2-ton hoist for small race boats and engines; 24/7 security; air, water and power. A contractor directory covers bottom paint, painting, mechanics, fibreglass and rigging; there is a chandlery in the yard (Noonsite). Contact: Andrea Lopez Vazquez, shipyard@marinarivieranayarit.com, tel +52 329 295 5504, mobile/WhatsApp +52 322 779 9203. Noforeignland reviewers rate the yard highly but call it 'a bit pricey'. Cruisers report being allowed to do their own work (SV Delos, 2010).

Best for

Haul-out, refit and summer dry storage