RedactedNarrative: USCG received noticed in the MISLE system of a disappearance/suspected fatality 280 NM S of Acapulco, Mexico involving a US-owned recreational vessel.
  
  Victim was reported overdue by his brother.  The victim was traveling from El Sal to Acapulco.  Last communications were on 2 November when the victim said he was delayed by weather.
  
  The overturned vessel was first spotted by a merchant vessel.  A mattress was on the hull and a sail had been placed in an attempt to create a shelter.
  
  Based upon the expertise of a biologist from the US Fish and Wildlife service, the vessel had likely been overturned for 1-2 weeks, undisturbed based upon the buildup of guano.
  
  A body was not found.