Skimming the Les Cheneaux: A raw, nearshore cruise aboard a 40 HP Misty Harbor Force

CEDARVILLE BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE

Skimming the Les Cheneaux: A raw, nearshore cruise aboard a 40 HP Misty Harbor Force

A concise guide to renting the Misty Harbor Force from Hills Point Resort—what the boat is, how long you can keep it, and the practical limits to plan around.

Skimming the Les Cheneaux: A raw, nearshore cruise aboard a 40 HP Misty Harbor Force.

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Location
Cedarville
Operator
Hills Point Resort
Category
Boat Rental
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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The Misty Harbor Force is a 40 HP rental boat offered by Hills Point Resort for exploring the shallow channels and island labyrinth of the Les Cheneaux Islands on Lake Huron. The craft is promoted for both cruising and fishing out of Cedarville, with flexible daily and weekly rental options and clear shore limits for safety.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

Les Cheneaux Islands from the water

The rental is designed to put you among the Les Cheneaux Islands—shallow channels and dozens of small islands best experienced from a small motorboat for cruising or fishing.

THE BOAT

A 40 HP craft for fishing and cruising

The Misty Harbor Force is a 40 HP boat recommended for island cruising and fishing; the operator positions it as suited to those on the water for a day or a week.

LOGISTICS

Flexible rentals with practical limits

Rentals are available on daily and weekly schedules with pick-ups and returns during daytime hours; note that fuel is not included and operators set shore limits for safety.

What the day feels like

What the outing feels like

You’ll launch from Hills Point Resort and spend time threading quiet channels between islands or anchoring for a day of fishing. The boats are intended for nearshore Lake Huron use, with rental periods that can be tailored to a single day or multiple consecutive days.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this rental suits—and who should look elsewhere.

1
Active AnglersA 40 HP workhorse for anglers who want to move between fishing spots and shore fish in the Les Cheneaux channels; practical for a day of lines in the water.
2
Island CruisersIdeal for small groups wanting to explore island shores and quiet channels, with daily and weekly options to pace your trip.
3
Families with licensed driver (18+)Families can use the rental provided an eligible driver (18+) is present and all adults complete the required waiver at check-in.
4
Overnight Trip PlannersSuitable for overnight rentals within the operator’s timing rules—overnight boats must be returned by your original pickup time on the final day.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

Rentals are offered in daily and weekly formats; pick-ups and returns are scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Overnight rentals must be returned by your original pickup time on the final day.

What to Bring

Bring a valid driver's license if you will operate the boat (drivers must be 18+). Be prepared to sign a waiver for all adults and arrange for fuel—prices do not include gas.

Pickup & Return

Pick up and return the Misty Harbor Force at Hills Point Resort during the posted hours; confirm your exact check-in location and times with the resort when you reserve.

Costs & Limits

Operator pricing excludes fuel costs. For safety, boats must not be taken more than one mile off shore in Lake Huron; confirm passenger capacity with the operator when booking.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long can I rent the Misty Harbor Force?

The operator offers daily and weekly rental options; headline materials reference rentals of 1–7 days.

When can I pick up and return the boat?

Pick-ups and returns are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; overnight rentals must be returned by your original pickup time on the final day.

Does the rental price include fuel?

No. Prices do not include gas—fuel is the renter’s responsibility.

How far offshore can I take the boat?

Boats are not to be taken more than one mile off shore in Lake Huron.

Who is allowed to drive the boat?

Drivers must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license; all adults must sign a waiver during check-in.

How many guests can the boat carry?

Operator materials reference an occupancy of '11 Guests' in some spots and '141 passengers' in another line; confirm the correct maximum passenger capacity with Hills Point Resort when you reserve.