Sophie C...

bilproject · 08-08-2019, 10:16 AM

From the captain of the Doris, the Sophie is expected to be repaired by September and refloated for trials. Fully back in service next year.

Barney Bear · 08-08-2019, 11:17 AM

There was a nice story about the Doris E as a mail boat on NH Chronicle WMUR Channel 9 last evening. Bear Island was featured on this interesting piece, including the East Bear Island location where the mail bag hangs on a private dock. The historic post office at North Bear was also featured, where adults, kids, and dogs pick up treats. 🐻

dykg · 08-09-2019, 11:18 PM

Yay! I will love seeing the Sophie C again on the Lake! And hearing it’s horn.

Overlake97 · 09-05-2019, 03:24 PM

I heard a rumor that the Sophie C is back in business, and back on the water. Can anyone confirm this?

MAXUM · 09-05-2019, 03:58 PM

Inaccurate rumor unless it was magically fixed, painted and launched in the past 4 days. As of last weekend it was still sitting there in dry dock as previously pictured.

TiltonBB · 09-05-2019, 08:30 PM

7:30 Thursday Night.

She just needs a light buff out and good to go!

Descant · 09-05-2019, 10:03 PM

Wait a minute. That's Dan's line. No plagiarism here, please.

LIforrelaxin · 09-06-2019, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

Inaccurate rumor unless it was magically fixed, painted and launched in the past 4 days. As of last weekend it was still sitting there in dry dock as previously pictured.

I am not sure I would expect to see here painted before she get dipped in the lake for a soak test...... I would think, that once they believe all the issues have been addressed, they will slip her into the water, and tie her to the dock for a few days, (maybe even start the engines), and then pull her back out to paint and finish her up....

With all that said, I don't expected given the nature of the work, for us to see M/V Sophie C going around the lake until next summer. She has been undergoing major work, and has been sitting for some time.... she needs to be gently brought back to life......

bilproject · 09-16-2019, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

I am not sure I would expect to see here painted before she get dipped in the lake for a soak test...... I would think, that once they believe all the issues have been addressed, they will slip her into the water, and tie her to the dock for a few days, (maybe even start the engines), and then pull her back out to paint and finish her up....

With all that said, I don't expected given the nature of the work, for us to see M/V Sophie C going around the lake until next summer. She has been undergoing major work, and has been sitting for some time.... she needs to be gently brought back to life......

They did an air test by pressurizing the hull. There is an air tight hatch.

steve c · 09-23-2019, 12:29 PM

Went by there Saturday and the bottom has fresh paint which is a good sign for a spring launch.

MAXUM · 09-23-2019, 11:59 PM

Usually it sits in center harbor right by the Mount. I doubt they will splash her this late in the year.

Descant · 09-24-2019, 12:59 PM

Nowadays, There seems to be a service rotation through the drydock, with the remaining two boats in the water. I recall some decades ago seeing both the Sophie and the Doris on the drydock at the same time, but it was so long ago, it could have been the General, not the Doris.

Barney Bear · 09-24-2019, 11:58 PM

Some years, the Sophie C, the Doris E, and the M/V Bear II from Camp Lawrence would share the marine way during the off-season.

fltsimguy · 09-27-2019, 01:25 PM

Anyone know when the Mount will go into dry dock? I heard somewhere it usually goes into dry dock every five years. Can’t remember when it was out last.

Barney Bear · 09-27-2019, 03:10 PM

With the Sophie C still on the marine way, the Mount will probably enjoy the crisp waters of the lake this winter. ❄️

08-08-2019, 10:16 AM	#1
bilproject Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bear Island/Fort Myers, Fla Posts: 231 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 59 Times in 41 Posts	Sophie expected to be back in water this year From the captain of the Doris, the Sophie is expected to be repaired by September and refloated for trials. Fully back in service next year.

08-08-2019, 11:17 AM	#2
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 496 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Doris E Stars There was a nice story about the Doris E as a mail boat on NH Chronicle WMUR Channel 9 last evening. Bear Island was featured on this interesting piece, including the East Bear Island location where the mail bag hangs on a private dock. The historic post office at North Bear was also featured, where adults, kids, and dogs pick up treats. 🐻

09-05-2019, 03:24 PM	#4
Overlake97 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 246 Thanks: 146 Thanked 58 Times in 42 Posts	Sophie C back on the water? I heard a rumor that the Sophie C is back in business, and back on the water. Can anyone confirm this?

09-05-2019, 08:30 PM	#6
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,038 Thanks: 715 Thanked 2,213 Times in 944 Posts	No Miracles here! 7:30 Thursday Night. She just needs a light buff out and good to go! Attached Images

09-05-2019, 10:03 PM	#7
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,451 Thanks: 1,373 Thanked 1,650 Times in 1,078 Posts	Really? Wait a minute. That's Dan's line. No plagiarism here, please.

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08-09-2019, 11:18 PM	#3
dykg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foxboro, MA Posts: 76 Thanks: 120 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Yay! I will love seeing the Sophie C again on the Lake! And hearing it’s horn.

09-05-2019, 03:58 PM	#5
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Inaccurate rumor unless it was magically fixed, painted and launched in the past 4 days. As of last weekend it was still sitting there in dry dock as previously pictured.

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09-23-2019, 12:29 PM	#10
steve c Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cow Isl Posts: 46 Thanks: 84 Thanked 40 Times in 14 Posts	Went by there Saturday and the bottom has fresh paint which is a good sign for a spring launch.

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09-23-2019, 11:59 PM	#11
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Usually it sits in center harbor right by the Mount. I doubt they will splash her this late in the year.

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09-24-2019, 12:59 PM	#12
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,451 Thanks: 1,373 Thanked 1,650 Times in 1,078 Posts	drydock rotation Nowadays, There seems to be a service rotation through the drydock, with the remaining two boats in the water. I recall some decades ago seeing both the Sophie and the Doris on the drydock at the same time, but it was so long ago, it could have been the General, not the Doris.

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09-24-2019, 11:58 PM	#13
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 496 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Boat Parade Some years, the Sophie C, the Doris E, and the M/V Bear II from Camp Lawrence would share the marine way during the off-season.

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09-27-2019, 01:25 PM	#14
fltsimguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 69 Thanks: 14 Thanked 30 Times in 11 Posts	Anyone know when the Mount will go into dry dock? I heard somewhere it usually goes into dry dock every five years. Can’t remember when it was out last.

09-27-2019, 03:10 PM	#15
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 496 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Four's a Crowd With the Sophie C still on the marine way, the Mount will probably enjoy the crisp waters of the lake this winter. ❄️