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Spirit of Zopilote

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by capitan_buzo, Sep 16, 2004.

  1. capitan_buzo, Sep 16, 2004
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    There is a yacht on showboats called Spirit of Zopilote or zopilote. IT IS 560FT. plus. I heard it sank. Does anyone have more info. of this yacht.
  2. AMG, Sep 17, 2004
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    Spirit of Zopilote is the replacement for the Delta 70, Zopilote owned by Bruce and Joan Kessler, that sank after her circumnavigation, but is reported recovered for a rebuild. Spirit of Zopilote is also built of GRP, this time by Northern Marine, 64 feet and with a similar design by Steve Seaton. Very nice and seaworthy boats.
  3. TIM, Sep 17, 2004
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    What the reason that Zopilote sank ????

    I have seen photos of that trawler, it was very nice, and looked as if it was built for long offshore passages ...
  4. Loren Schweizer, Sep 17, 2004
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    She found an uncharted reef.
  5. TIM, Sep 17, 2004
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    Thats sad, I realy liked that Yacht...... I engoued the piece that was written on her ith Passage maker magizine
  6. alloyed2sea, Sep 27, 2004
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    Update on Zopilote History

    Details: Sank off the airport, in Tongass narrows in Ketchikan, AK circa 1993-94. Towed and hauled to Bar Harbor in Ketchikan, AK by salvage company. Looked pretty sad at that time but someone has rebuilt her and she looks great. :p
  7. palindrome, Sep 30, 2004
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    Any Pics? :confused:
  8. alloyed2sea, Sep 30, 2004
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    MOther Hubbard

    I wish!
    Will post if found.
    Cheers!
  9. AMG, Sep 30, 2004
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    Zopilote in 1985

    I only found an old picture, but she was an impressive little 70-footer made for circumnavigations. Which she completed!

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  10. YachtForums, Sep 30, 2004
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    Way to go Lars!!
  11. AMG, Sep 30, 2004
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    Having a yacht like that, I certainly would! :)
  12. capitan_buzo, Sep 30, 2004
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