Scott:
I will be seeing Bruce sometime in the next month or two, and will see if I can raise this topic.
Actually, I don't know the story of how the original Zopilote sank. I did bring it up with Bruce one evening in Bermuda, but it was obviously a sore subject. My recollection is that it was a combination of low tide, an uncharted reef, and strong swell. I believe Bruce said that the actual sinking was as a result of a strap breaking while the boat was being placed onto a barge. I've heard a couple of different stories as to "where" it sunk. One in Alaska, and one much farther south.
Zopilote has been refloated and made "better than new".
Interestingly, his "Spirit of Zopilote" is a much smaller boat. - 64'. My guess is that Bruce made the same decision as Roberta and I: keep the boat to a manageable, and maintainable size. A steel boat requires more maintenance than I wanted to tangle with (or, so I was told).
If it feels appropriate to the conversation I'll ask him his thoughts on steel vs fiberglass.
You'll note that we are installing sonar on Sans Souci II. My plan is to have the Sonar down whenever there is any potential risk.
-Ken W
PS http://www.panbo.com/yae/archives/001329.html
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