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Originally Posted by Poor Richard
Is there enough mail being delivered on the lake where a boat that size is required?
Also, the cost to repair the hull....fair to say it ends up a 6-figure proposition?
As far as hull integrity, what would be used in order to obtain the condition of the hull? Is this a density measurement technology being used or some other method?
I find it is such a curious thing to see that boat dry docked however it has definitely sparked wonder and a few great conversations with my daughter.
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Remember the USPS contract is not the only source of revenue for the Sophie C. I do not know the percentages but at 28.00 per person the passenger fees bring in significant revenue in season and mail is also only delivered in season. I am sure the route makes some money otherwise it would not have been delivering mail for the past 73 years.
Usually sound, heat and stress tests are typically used to measure the density of a steel hull for integrity.