Mackinaw Boat Challenge division of Seaports Great Lakes

Mackinaw Boat Challenge division of Seaports Great Lakes Bob has started building a 27 ft. Mackinaw boat here in Ponshewaing, MI one block off of Hwy 31. We would love to have visitors!!

This boat is basically the same boat that is in storage in Northport, Michigan. The difference is that it will be planked around mold stations instead of around frames. This construction method will make the boat much lighter and quicker to complete. There is still the possibility he will finish the other boat also. If anyone has already donated to these projects you are still entitled to a sailbo

at ride, here on Crooked Lake this summer of 2015. Bob is doing carpenter work part time right now and will be working on the boat in the evenings and weekends!! If you want to make sure we are here when you visit please call Bob's cell phone 989-351-8944 otherwise we are just one block from the highway on Marina Drive---one block from Ryde Marine.

We’re proud to launch our Mackinac boat just in time for the 4th of July this year—celebrating 250 years of American spi...
06/11/2026

We’re proud to launch our Mackinac boat just in time for the 4th of July this year—celebrating 250 years of American spirit and independence! After giving her a fresh start by removing the centerboard trunk, she’s ready for new adventures on the water. Here’s to freedom, fair winds, and many more miles ahead! 🇺🇸⛵ Who’s joining us for a sail this summer?

09/05/2025

The Mercantile is still in Maine and is still owned by Seaports (Great Lakes 501-c3). She will be staying there and hopefully day sail next year. Future plans are still being planned.

07/06/2024

Windjammer days 2024 Parade of Sail. Video from our visit in Boothbay last week

06/26/2024
Bob says 500 boat flotilla in Boothbay Harbor today!!
06/26/2024

Bob says 500 boat flotilla in Boothbay Harbor today!!

06/26/2024

One sail up yeah! The wind changed to a headwind but they made it to Boothbay slowly. A good and beautiful first day journey!!

Lobster reward after the approximate 11 hour journey yesterday.
06/26/2024

Lobster reward after the approximate 11 hour journey yesterday.

Captain Shawn and yawl boat captain Bruce Dellinger
06/26/2024

Captain Shawn and yawl boat captain Bruce Dellinger

Power napping!!
06/26/2024

Power napping!!

Address

9024 Marina Drive Crooked Lake
Alanson, MI
49706

Telephone

+19893518944

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