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There's something that I've always been curious about regarding the Hokansons' case. Does anyone know if they ever tried tracking down the last position of *Sol-e-Mar* through any equipment onboard? I know tech was different in 1990, but I've read about some boats having early GPS or other tracking systems around that time. Could they have possibly used any of this data in the search efforts, or was it all reliant on the distress call that never got through in time? It's always puzzled me how a whole boat and two people can seemingly vanish without solid leads. Any thoughts or insights?
I find it so puzzling that despite the *Sol-e-Mar* being discovered, there's still no trace of Billy and his dad. Ocean currents and environmental factors are unpredictable, but it's odd that not even personal items washed up anywhere. Has anyone else seen cases where boats are found but not the people? You would think something would come ashore at some point. Also, does anyone know how thorough the investigation was back then with the tech available? Can't help but feel there are gaps in the case.
I've always been fascinated by maritime mysteries, and the disappearance of Billy Hokanson Jr. and his father hits close to home. Something that's been puzzling me is the distress call that was made. It only lasted four seconds, which isn't enough time to explain any situation. Could it have been interrupted, or maybe technical problems? The fact that it didn’t reach the Coast Guard in time is so frustrating. I've read various theories about what might have happened, but I keep circling back to the abruptness of that call and what they might have been trying to convey in those few seconds. Does anyone have more insight into common issues with radio communication at sea back then, especially in less than ideal weather? It's haunting to think those four seconds might have held crucial information.