47th Annual Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show

August 9, 2025 - August 9, 2025

Always the 2nd Saturday in August - the "Boat Sheaux" returns for its 47th year in Hessel, Mich.

Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Hessel, MI

This event is hosted by the Les Cheneaux Historical Association - proceeds help to fund the operation of our historical and maritime museums.

Spotlighting: LYMANS
Celebrating 100 years of EJ Mertaugh Boat Works

For more details on "BOAT SHEAUX" and activities leading up to Saturday, please visit www.lchistorical.org.

Hessel, MI 49745

Marina: 46° 00’ 05” N 84° 25’ 30” W
Radio Channel: 9, 69

www.lchistorical.org

906.484.2821

P.O. Box 301
Cedarville, MI 49719

From the Community

Classified

Classified

2021 Lapstrake Dory/Skiff. 12' 6", on trailer starboard bow view

2021 Lapstrake Dory/Skiff. 12' 6"

Lapstrake dory/skiff built by the Wooden Boat School in Brooklin, Maine in 2021 as a class projec

Classified

New England Classic, starboard bow view on trailer

New England Classic $8,500

Excellent condition and freshly painted, custom 16’ Amesbury Skiff 2003, Oak Frame, lapstrake ced

Register of Wooden Boats

Register of Wooden Boats

Port side

Starboard Side

In fog with La Vie en Rose

Laminated frames

Kevlar tape

BUD

Rowing version as tender to La Vie en Rose. Modifications include laminated frames instead of th

Register of Wooden Boats

Under sail

Interior looking forward

Main salon cabinetry

Galley

Interior looking aft

LA VIE EN ROSE

See “LA VIE EN ROSE — A collaborative masterpiece by owner, designer, and builder,” by Bruce Hala