Sophie C

Barney Bear · 07-04-2018, 06:37 AM

Yesterday, the Doris E delivered mail to East Bear Island in place of her big sister, the Sophie C. 🐻

WINNOCTURN · 07-12-2018, 06:59 PM

Does anyone know the status of the Sophie C.

I have passed it numerous time going through Center Harbor. Nothing seams to be happening?

Even drove to the back of office.

Looking at the Boat you are seeing the Port Side of the Boat. I can see nothing that looks like repairs have been done.

Have to see if you can get a look at the Starboard side from Lake Street?

Bear Islander · 07-15-2018, 05:27 PM

The Sophie might be out for the season. They are taking bids to re-plate the hull but the work will take time.

The good news is that the Doris E. has had an ice cream freezer installed including the electrics needed to power it. Other Sophie amenities have been transplanted to Doris and she is delivering the mail daily.

On the downside Doris is a little slower and has an anemic sounding horn compared to the Sophie.

Phantom · 07-16-2018, 12:21 PM

For fear of sounding or becoming like FLL (gawd help me) ………..

They need not go out to bid to re-plate Sophie …. the solution is easy & inexpensive (relatively speaking)

(p.s. sorry for the jab FLL

)

WJT2 · 07-30-2018, 09:09 AM

while visiting God's Country this weekend a small discussion came up about the Sophie C. I was told she ran aground in ALTON BAY last summer and her Hull was damaged at that time. I never recall the Sophie C or Doris E going to Alton Bay over my past 60 years on the Lake. Now I may be mistaken and I am always willing to learn something factual. Also told Alton Bay is where all three vessel's The Mount,Doris E and Sophie C go to get holding tanks pumped out. WHAT!! I have heard a lot of folklore at the Big Lake but this seemed a little bit of a stretch. Looking forward to the feedback

WJT2 · 07-30-2018, 09:22 AM

Me again. I do recall Sophie C hitting rocks of Loon Island August 2016 due to low water around lake. However no damage reported.
Me mind takes a while to wake up

Outdoorsman · 07-31-2018, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WJT2

while visiting God's Country this weekend a small discussion came up about the Sophie C. I was told she ran aground in ALTON BAY last summer and her Hull was damaged at that time. I never recall the Sophie C or Doris E going to Alton Bay over my past 60 years on the Lake. Now I may be mistaken and I am always willing to learn something factual. Also told Alton Bay is where all three vessel's The Mount,Doris E and Sophie C go to get holding tanks pumped out. WHAT!! I have heard a lot of folklore at the Big Lake but this seemed a little bit of a stretch. Looking forward to the feedback

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MAXUM · 07-30-2018, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

For fear of sounding or becoming like FLL (gawd help me) ………..

They need not go out to bid to re-plate Sophie …. the solution is easy & inexpensive (relatively speaking)

(p.s. sorry for the jab FLL

)

Don't forget to add noodles around the water line for added protection - maybe they can be stuck on there with flex glue (can be used underwater as seen on TV). With an industrial size order of flex seal it may be a free gallon of flex glue could be added on to the order for just an additional handling fee.

Bear Islander · 07-30-2018, 03:10 PM

The Mount, Sophie C. and Doris E. are serviced and spend the winter in Center Harbor.

At this time Sophie is out of the water in Center Harbor having her hull sand blasted in preparation for re-plating. Having been built by the US Navy during WWII Sophie has lead paint on her bottom which makes the process more difficult. There are hopes to have her back in the water before the end of the season.

07-04-2018, 06:37 AM	#1
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	Welcome Doris E Yesterday, the Doris E delivered mail to East Bear Island in place of her big sister, the Sophie C. 🐻

07-12-2018, 06:59 PM	#2
WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	What is happening? Does anyone know the status of the Sophie C. I have passed it numerous time going through Center Harbor. Nothing seams to be happening? Even drove to the back of office. Looking at the Boat you are seeing the Port Side of the Boat. I can see nothing that looks like repairs have been done. Have to see if you can get a look at the Starboard side from Lake Street?

07-16-2018, 12:21 PM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	For fear of sounding or becoming like FLL (gawd help me) ……….. They need not go out to bid to re-plate Sophie …. the solution is easy & inexpensive (relatively speaking) (p.s. sorry for the jab FLL ) Attached Images __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

07-30-2018, 09:09 AM	#5
WJT2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Foxborough MA Posts: 176 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 4 Thanked 50 Times in 31 Posts	Sophie C while visiting God's Country this weekend a small discussion came up about the Sophie C. I was told she ran aground in ALTON BAY last summer and her Hull was damaged at that time. I never recall the Sophie C or Doris E going to Alton Bay over my past 60 years on the Lake. Now I may be mistaken and I am always willing to learn something factual. Also told Alton Bay is where all three vessel's The Mount,Doris E and Sophie C go to get holding tanks pumped out. WHAT!! I have heard a lot of folklore at the Big Lake but this seemed a little bit of a stretch. Looking forward to the feedback

07-30-2018, 09:22 AM	#6
WJT2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Foxborough MA Posts: 176 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 4 Thanked 50 Times in 31 Posts	Sophie C Me again. I do recall Sophie C hitting rocks of Loon Island August 2016 due to low water around lake. However no damage reported. Me mind takes a while to wake up

07-15-2018, 05:27 PM	#3
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 32 Thanked 441 Times in 207 Posts	The Sophie might be out for the season. They are taking bids to re-plate the hull but the work will take time. The good news is that the Doris E. has had an ice cream freezer installed including the electrics needed to power it. Other Sophie amenities have been transplanted to Doris and she is delivering the mail daily. On the downside Doris is a little slower and has an anemic sounding horn compared to the Sophie.

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07-30-2018, 03:10 PM	#9
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 32 Thanked 441 Times in 207 Posts	The Mount, Sophie C. and Doris E. are serviced and spend the winter in Center Harbor. At this time Sophie is out of the water in Center Harbor having her hull sand blasted in preparation for re-plating. Having been built by the US Navy during WWII Sophie has lead paint on her bottom which makes the process more difficult. There are hopes to have her back in the water before the end of the season.