About E. J. Mertaugh Boat Works
E. J. Mertaugh Boat Works in Hessel is a full-service marina that has been a Chris Craft dealer since 1925. Its mechanics are Yamaha and MerCruiser certified and ABYC certified to service inboard and outboard motors, and it is a licensed Evinrude/BRP and Yamaha dealer and a certified Honda Marine dealer. The yard restores and repairs wood and fiberglass boats, including Boston Whaler, and repairs damaged keels and hulls. It does engine rebuilds and replacements, aluminum fabrication, machining and emergency repairs with towing. Heated, cold and indoor storage, dockage, a travel lift for boats up to 60 tons, launching, hauling and a seasonal fuel dock are available. Rated 4.2 from 54 Google reviews, 38 of them five stars and 8 one star.
Services and details
Repairs boats or engines
YesOutboard motors
YesInboards and sterndrives
YesFactory-certified engine service
YesFiberglass and gelcoat repair
YesBoat storage
YesPickup, delivery or launch
Yes
No information yet on personal watercraft, pontoon boats, winterizing and spring start-up, shrink wrapping, mobile or dockside service, canvas and upholstery, detailing. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (906) 484-2434
- E.J. Mertaugh Boat Works, 296 S Hessel Point Rd, Hessel, MI 49745
- Website
- View on Google Maps
Hours
- Monday
- 8AM-4:30PM
- Tuesday
- 8AM-4:30PM
- Wednesday
- 8AM-4:30PM
- Thursday
- 8AM-4:30PM
- Friday
- 8AM-4:30PM
- Saturday
- 9AM-3PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Listing compiled from public sources on 2026-10-04. Report a correction or request removal. Back to boat repair shops in Hessel.