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The reason the Eldorado sank: 'It's just a weird one. It doesn't normally do that'

posted by DanaBerube on Tuesday March 09, @09:09AM
from the Never-did-that-before dept.

The reason the Eldorado sank: 'It's just a weird one. It doesn't normally do that'

By RICHARD WALKER
Journal of the San Juans Editor
Mar 05 2010, 1:53 PM

The Eldorado sank because of failed shaft packing on the starboard shaft, according to Les Soland of A1 Marine Services/Vessel Assist.

The Eldorado, a 39-year-old, 50-foot Trojan wooden boat that sank Tuesday at the Friday Harbor Marina breakwater dock, was raised and towed Wednesday to Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes, where it is undergoing repair. "They're pickling the engine and the gen-set. It will need new appliances, new interior and new wiring, but it will be OK," Soland said.

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