- Mercury Outboard Maintenance Parts List: Filters, Plugs, Kits and Part Numbers (2.5 to 600 HP)
A guide to common Mercury outboard maintenance parts: filters, spark plugs, impellers, gear lube and service kits. Check your model and serial number for fitment.
- New vs. Used Pontoon Boats in Ontario: What Actually Determines Value
Compare new and used pontoon boats in Ontario by condition, motor history, documentation, tax, warranty and total ownership risk before you buy.
- Mercury Outboard Repair Guide: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Troubleshoot Mercury outboard starting, overheating, alarm and power-loss problems, with service intervals and honest DIY-or-dealer guidance.
- Mercury 60 HP FourStroke Review: Where It Fits and Where It Doesn't
A candid Mercury 60 HP FourStroke review with current Canadian specs, real freshwater tests, owner feedback and honest Standard vs Command Thrust advice.
- Mercury 200 HP Review: FourStroke vs Pro XS
An honest Mercury 200 HP review for Ontario, comparing the current 3.4 L V6 FourStroke and 4.6 L V8 Pro XS with freshwater tests and candid buyer advice.
- Mercury 250 HP Review: FourStroke vs Pro XS
An honest Mercury 250 HP review for Ontario, comparing the current 4.6 L V8 FourStroke and Pro XS with exact Canadian specs, freshwater tests and owner evidence.
- Your New Mercury Outboard's First Season: What to Expect From PDI to First Service
New Mercury outboard? What the dealer PDI covers, how break-in really works, when the first oil change is due, and what's normal in season one.
- Legend Boats Warranty in Canada: What the WOWranty Actually Covers (2026)
Check the written Legend warranty for your exact boat, identify each equipment provider and prepare the records needed for a warranty claim.
- Mercury 150 HP Review: FourStroke vs Pro XS
An honest Mercury 150 HP review for Ontario, comparing the current FourStroke and Pro XS with exact specs, freshwater tests and candid buyer advice.
- Mercury Outboard Oil Capacity Chart: Model and Year Lookup
Search Mercury FourStroke crankcase and gearcase capacities by horsepower, year, displacement, serial break and engine family, from 2.5 to 600 HP.
- Mercury Outboard Fault Codes: Legacy VesselView and Modern UFC Lookup
Search Mercury fault codes by format and engine family, including legacy VesselView IDs and the current V6/V8 UFC table checked against dealer literature.
- Electric or Gas Repower? An Honest Guide for Rice Lake Boaters (Mercury Avator Included)
Thinking about an electric repower? An honest look at where the Mercury Avator fits in cottage country, where gas still wins, and how to decide for your boat.
- Is Mercury Still Reliable in 2026? A Dealer's Honest Answer
Is Mercury still reliable in 2026? An Ontario Mercury Premier Dealer's honest shop answer: what actually fails, what the maintenance record shows, and how long a...
- Mercury Outboard Lineup for Ontario Boaters (2027 Model Year)
Compare Mercury FourStroke, Pro XS, SeaPro, Verado and Avator for an Ontario boat, with exact-model checks, current pricing references and ordering questions.
- The Complete Guide to Boat Bilge Pumps: How They Work, Why They Fail, and How to Fix Them
The complete guide to boat bilge pumps: how the pump, float switch, and wiring work together, why they really fail, how to size and test one, and when professional...
- Milky Gearcase Oil in Ontario: Causes, Diagnosis, and Next Steps (2026)
What milky gearcase oil means, how a technician finds the leak, and how repair scope is determined before any quote. No generic repair price.
- Mercury Water Pump Replacement Cost in Ontario: 112 Shop Jobs (2026)
HBW medians from 112 Mercury water-pump jobs, plus the model, kit, corrosion and diagnostic factors that change an Ontario quote.
- Mercury 100-Hour Service Cost in Ontario: What's Included (2026)
What shapes the cost of a Mercury 100-hour or annual service in Ontario, what the visit includes, and when to submit an HBW service request.
- Spring Commissioning Cost in Ontario: What 9,540 Spring Jobs Taught Us (2026)
HBW spring commissioning is free for winter-storage customers or $99 labour for others. See what 9,540 Lightspeed job records actually measure.
- Renting vs Owning a Boat in Ontario: The Honest Math (2026)
Rent or buy a boat in Ontario? A marina that does both walks the real cost buckets, a practical worksheet, and what the spreadsheet misses.
- Group Boat Rentals on Rice Lake: Reunions, Fishing Weekends, and Big Days Out
Planning a reunion or group day on Rice Lake? How multi-boat rentals work: capacity rules, one licensed driver per boat, BBQs, and cottage-dock weekends.
- First Time Renting a Boat? What We Tell Every Renter at Our Dock
Never driven a boat? Review the core handling and safety guidance for a first Rice Lake rental: controls, docking, wind, hazards, and what to do if something goes wrong.
- Rice Lake Boat Rentals: Fleet, Costs, and How It Works (2026)
Rice Lake boat rentals from Harris Boat Works in Gores Landing. The current pontoon and fishing-boat lineup, what's included, fuel planning, licence rules, and online...
- Do You Need a Licence to Rent a Boat in Ontario? (2026)
Renting a boat in Ontario? Here's what the driver actually needs, how to get a boating licence online, and how long to allow before rental day.
- Canada Day on Rice Lake: Boating Guide
A local's guide to boating Rice Lake over Canada Day weekend - launches, fishing, fireworks viewing, safety, and ethanol-free fuel from Harris Boat Works.
- Mercury Outboard Overheating at High Speed: What to Check
Mercury overheating at high speed? Learn which cooling-system faults a technician checks, how to respond to the warning, and when to stop for service.
- Mercury Pro XS vs Verado vs FourStroke Compared
Mercury Pro XS, Verado, or FourStroke: what's actually different, which is a four-stroke, and which fits your boat. A Rice Lake Mercury Premier dealer explains.
- Is a Pontoon Right for Your Family?
Is a pontoon right for your family on Rice Lake? Honest look at what pontoons do well, where they fall short, tubing power, and tritoon vs pontoon.
- Mercury Quote via AI at Harris Boat Works
Harris Boat Works is a live Universal Commerce Protocol merchant. AI assistants can now build a real CAD Mercury outboard quote.
- Five Boat Problems That Get Expensive When You Keep Running
Five Mercury outboard warning signs Ontario boaters should not run through, plus the safe response and service details that support a sound diagnosis.
- When to Replace a Mercury Impeller: 12 Years of Shop Data
When to replace a Mercury outboard impeller, plus 12 years of HBW parts records showing when water-pump work reaches the shop.
- Mercury Outboard Weight Chart 2026: 2.5–300 HP Dry Weights
Official dry weights for every Mercury FourStroke and Pro XS from 2.5 to 300 HP, plus the transom weight check we run before quoting any repower.
- Mercury vs Suzuki Outboards: Reliability 2026
Mercury vs Suzuki outboard reliability in Ontario. Both mechanically reliable. Service network and rigging switch cost drive decision.
- Old Motor Trade-In, HST and Disposal in Ontario
Wondering what to do with your old outboard when you repower? Trade-in credit, Ontario HST rules, and responsible disposal, all explained honestly.
- How to Choose Repower Horsepower From Your Capacity Plate
Use the boat manufacturer's power limit, motor weight, transom condition, load, steering, and use to choose repower horsepower without guessing.
- Pontoon vs Aluminum vs V-Hull Repower
Not all repowers are the same. What changes, and what to watch, when replacing the motor on a pontoon, an aluminum fishing boat, or a fibreglass V-hull.
- How Your Mercury Warranty Works After a Repower
What Mercury warranty covers after a repower: duration, inclusions, what voids it. How a Mercury Premier dealer affects your coverage. Harris Boat Works explains.
- Mercury Command Thrust Guide 2026
Mercury Command Thrust complete guide for 2026 covers 9.9 ProKicker to 115 FourStroke. Includes eligibility table, retrofit reality, decision matrix.
- Mercury DTS Retrofit Eligibility 2026
Check if your Mercury outboard supports DTS retrofit. Covers Verado, Pro XS, FourStroke, multi-engine joystick eligibility, and motors needing repower.
- Mercury Outboard Monthly Payment Math (Ontario, 2026)
What a Mercury outboard costs per month in Ontario: 2026 financing math by HP tier, current promo rate, terms, monthly payment, and remaining-balance guidance.
- Mercury Boost Canada 2026: Eligibility, Performance, and Pricing
What Mercury Boost does, which motors may qualify, and how HBW confirms current Canadian pricing from the exact serial number.
- Mercury vs Honda Ontario 2026
Mercury vs Honda outboards: where Honda wins, where Mercury wins, local service reality on Rice Lake. Updated 2026 with Honda BF350 lineup.
- Mercury 115 vs 150 HP (Honest Ontario Dealer Guide, 2026)
Compare Mercury 115 vs 150 hp by hull design, load, and manufacturer limits, with CAD pricing and guidance on exact-model Command Thrust availability.
- Trent-Severn Mercury Dealer Guide
Trent-Severn transit guide: how to confirm Mercury or MerCruiser service, exact parts, fuel, water access, and breakdown options near Rice Lake.
- Lake Ontario Salmon Boat Rigging: Kicker, Charging & Troll Control
Rig a Lake Ontario salmon boat around trolling control, kicker fit, alternator demand, battery management, electronics, and safe handoff testing.
- Yamaha to Mercury Repower: Ontario Guide
Yamaha to Mercury repower from an Ontario Mercury Premier dealer. What changes, what stays, brand-swap rigging premium, HP equivalency table.
- Honda to Mercury Repower: Ontario Guide
Switching from Honda to Mercury in Ontario: rigging compatibility, current pricing paths, trade-in questions, and what changes at the transom.
- HBW On-Water Load Test: Mercury Repower
What an on-water Mercury repower check can verify at HBW, how seasonal conditions affect testing, and what the handoff should document.
- Mercury Overheat Alarm Decoder: Beep Meanings
Mercury overheat alarm? Decode every pattern, what triggers Guardian mode vs. limp home. Ontario dealer guide to troubleshooting overheat alarms on Mercury.
- Mercury Propeller Selection Guide 2026
Mercury propeller selection guide: hull-type to prop-family matching, 3-blade vs 4-blade, aluminum vs stainless, and the WOT RPM test to confirm.
- Is Your Boat Worth Repowering? 5 Checks Before You Quote
Screen your boat for a Mercury repower using five practical checks: structure, manufacturer limits, rigging fit, how you use it, and total project value.
- The Five-Minute Boat-Trailer Check Before Every Trip
Check your boat trailer before every trip: coupler, chains, restraints, tires, wheels and lights, using current Ontario and manufacturer guidance.
- Best Pontoon Outboard 2026: Mercury Buyer's Guide
Match Mercury horsepower and gearcase to your pontoon size, tube count, passenger load, and real Rice Lake use.
- Repower vs Buy New Boat: Compare the Total Cost
Compare a boat repower with buying new using current quotes, HST, trailer and rigging needs, hull condition, financing, and how long you plan to keep it.
- Mercury Main + Trolling Motor: How to Pair Them
Pair a Mercury main with a 9.9 ProKicker or Avator 7.5e electric kicker, or a bow electric trolling motor. What the bracket, tie bar, fuel routing, and wiring involve.
- Best Time to Buy Boat Motor Ontario
When does it actually pay to buy a new Mercury outboard in Ontario? An honest month-by-month calendar of pricing, inventory, install timing, and trade math.
- 2-Stroke vs 4-Stroke Repower: What to Know
Repower an old 2-stroke with a Mercury FourStroke. Weight, rigging, fuel, and how to get a current Ontario price. Pickup at Gores Landing.
- Mercury Avator 7.5e: Review, Range, and Best Uses (2026)
Mercury Avator 7.5e electric outboard: honest review, current pricing status, battery life, range, and best uses on Rice Lake.
- Mercury Outboard Warranty Canada 2026
A plain-English guide to Mercury outboard warranty in Canada: coverage, exclusions, maintenance records, registration, and Product Protection.
- Legend Boats Mercury Packages Ontario
Legend Boats with Mercury power: 2026 lineup, pairings, all-in pricing, and hull recommendations from an Ontario Legend dealer.
- Ordering Your Mercury: What to Expect
Complete guide to ordering a Mercury outboard. Understand the 6-step process from configuration to water test, timeline expectations.
- Cost of Owning a Boat Ontario 2026
A no-marketing, real-numbers breakdown of what it costs to own a boat in Ontario in 2026, slip, storage, insurance, fuel.
- Mercury Repower GTA Toronto Guide
How a GTA boater repowers a boat at Harris Boat Works: logistics, pricing, timeline, and transport from the dealer that handles this route every week.
- Mercury 9.9 vs 15 HP Tiller for Ontario
Mercury 9.9 vs 15 HP tiller, licensing, fuel use, real-world performance on Ontario lakes. Build a live quote at mercuryrepower.ca.
- Harris Boat Works: On Rice Lake Since 1947
The real story of Harris Boat Works. George Harris opened the shop in 1947, Jim ran it for 37 years, and Jay runs it today. Three generations on the same Rice Lake dock.
- Read Mercury Outboard Serial Number
A practical guide to finding, reading, and decoding your Mercury outboard's serial number, model year, shaft length, features.
- Winter Boat Storage Near Toronto HBW
An honest comparison of GTA boat storage options vs. driving to HBW on Rice Lake: pricing, what's included, the transport math, and where serious owners land.
- Mercury DTS vs Mechanical Ontario
Mercury DTS vs mechanical controls: how digital throttle and shift feels on the water, what it costs and which boats qualify - from Harris Boat Works.
- Mercury Spring Run-Up Checklist
Boring spring checks prevent expensive May surprises. A Mercury Premier dealer's step-by-step run-up checklist for Ontario boaters opening up their boat.
- Repair, Repower or Sell? Ontario Decision Guide
Repair, repower or sell your boat? A practical Ontario guide to comparing costs and hull condition, from the repower specialists at Harris Boat Works.
- Boat Electrical Safety Ontario
Marine electrical safety checklist for Ontario freshwater boats: corrosion, fuses, bilge pump, battery switch, amateur wiring traps.
- Mercury FourStroke Buyer Guide for Ontario (2026)
Mercury FourStroke buyer guide for Ontario: 2.5-300 hp coverage, HP recommendations by boat, prices, options, install considerations.
- Mercury Pro XS Buyer Guide for Ontario (2026)
The canonical Mercury Pro XS buyer guide for Ontario boaters. 115-300 HP coverage, bass and tournament fishing applications, pontoon performance setups.
- Mercury Avator Electric Outboard Range on Rice Lake (2026)
How far a Mercury Avator electric outboard actually goes on Rice Lake. Real-world range by model, battery configuration, charging logistics for cottage.
- Mercury Avator vs Torqeedo Ontario
Mercury Avator vs Torqeedo compared for Ontario boaters: power, batteries, charging, service and CAD pricing from Harris Boat Works on Rice Lake.
- Charging a Mercury Avator at Your Cottage Dock (2026)
How to set up Mercury Avator charging at an Ontario cottage. 110V vs 240V options, dock outlets, charge times by model, real-world planning for cottage.
- Rice Lake's Full-Service Marina Since 1947
The full-service marina on Rice Lake, Ontario: family-owned since 1947 in Gores Landing, Mercury Premier dealer, storage, service, and rentals when in season.
- New vs Used Mercury Outboard in Ontario, by the Numbers
New Mercury or used Mercury? The honest math for Ontario buyers, from a Mercury Premier dealer who sells both.
- How to Read a Boat Capacity Plate in Ontario
Decode a Canadian compliance notice: maximum recommended safe horsepower, people and load limits, where to find it, and what to do if it is missing.
- Pontoon vs V-Hull, Honestly Compared for Ontario Boaters
Pontoon or V-hull? A Mercury Premier dealer's honest take on which hull fits which Ontario boater. Family use, fishing, rough water, fuel economy.
- Aluminum vs Fiberglass Hull Ontario
Aluminum or fiberglass? A Mercury Premier dealer's straight take on which hull material fits which kind of Ontario boater.
- Mercury VesselView vs SmartCraft Explained (Ontario)
What Mercury VesselView shows, how it differs from SmartCraft, how to check engine hours, and how to connect the Mercury Marine App. From Harris Boat Works on Rice Lake.
- Boat Service Near Toronto HBW Reach
A Mercury Premier dealer's honest take on what GTA boat-service options really look like, what HBW does that local options often don't.
- Toronto to Rice Lake: How HBW Drive-In Service Works
Step-by-step guide to bringing a GTA boat to Harris Boat Works on Rice Lake, including drive-in drop-off and generally available boat-pickup arrangements.
- Mercury Pro XS Repower for Rice Lake & Kawartha Anglers
Mercury Pro XS repower guide for serious Rice Lake and Kawartha anglers. Hole-shot, top end, Command Thrust, fuel-burn, real numbers from a Mercury.
- MerCruiser Sterndrive Ontario Guide
Ontario guide to MerCruiser sterndrive maintenance, winterization, repairs, and repower options from Harris Boat Works.
- Mercury Pro XS 150–300 HP: What Runs Best on Ontario Boats
Mercury's 150 to 300 Pro XS lineup from the dealer who rigs them: inline-4 vs V6 vs V8, which hulls each one suits, and the honest pricing paths.
- Shrinkwrap vs Indoor Boat Storage Ontario
Shrinkwrap vs indoor boat storage in Ontario: honest comparison on cost, protection, and what happens without winterization.
- Best Mercury Dealer in Ontario: The HBW Difference (2026)
A frank look at what "best Mercury dealer in Ontario" actually means, what to look for.
- Boat Insurance in Ontario: What You Actually Need (2026)
Ontario boat insurance basics: liability vs hull coverage, what is covered, and real annual premiums by boat type. Plain-language guide.
- Mercury Extended Warranty Ontario
Mercury Product Protection Platinum is an extended service contract for eligible mechanical and electrical failures. See real Canadian pricing by HP and term.
- Mercury Outboard Maintenance: 100 and 300 Hours
Most current Mercury FourStrokes are serviced every 100 hours or annually. Learn what an early check, annual service, and model-specific 300-hour service mean.
- Mercury Dealer Toronto: Why Drive to HBW
How Toronto-area boaters compare Mercury service and repower shops by written scope, pickup, and no-delivery limits. No competitor drive-time or price table.
- Boat Motor HP Size Guide Ontario
Use our boat motor sizing guide. Inventory hull, engine, fuel, equipment, people, and gear, stay within manufacturer limits, and compare examples.
- Mercury Overheating at Idle Fix
Mercury outboard overheating at idle but fine at speed: diagnostic flow for water pump impeller, intake debris, thermostat, sensors.
- Mercury Dealer for Whitby: Only 45 Minutes to Rice Lake
Mercury Premier dealer for Whitby: Harris Boat Works on Rice Lake, 45 minutes north via 401 and 115. Repower, sales, parts, winter storage for Durham Region.
- Mercury Dealer for Bowmanville: 35 Minutes to Rice Lake
Mercury Premier dealer for Bowmanville: Harris Boat Works on Rice Lake, 35 minutes via 401 and 115. Repower, sales, parts, winter storage practically next door.
- Mercury Outboard Beep & Alarm Codes: What Each Means
Continuous beep, 4 beeps every 2 minutes, or a key-on alarm on your Mercury outboard: what each pattern means, what to check first, and when to stop the motor.
- Rice Lake Boating Guide 2026
Rice Lake boating guide from the marina that's been on it since 1947: launches, fish, hazards, rentals, and Trent-Severn access.
- HBW Outdoor Winter Boat Storage & Shrinkwrap
Outdoor winter boat storage and shrinkwrap at Harris Boat Works, Gores Landing on Rice Lake. What's included, what's not, and how to prep for an Ontario winter.
- Where to Launch Boat on Rice Lake
A no-nonsense guide to launching on Rice Lake from Gores Landing. Pre-launch checklist, parking, after-hours payment, what to know about the ramp.
- Mercury 9.9 EFI Review Ontario
The Mercury 9.9 MH EFI brings battery-free fuel injection to a simple portable outboard. Here's what Ontario boaters should know before buying.
- Mercury 90 HP FourStroke Review: Standard vs Command Thrust
An honest Mercury 90 HP FourStroke review for Ontario, with current specs, exact freshwater tests, Command Thrust differences and candid buyer advice.
- Mercury 115 FourStroke Review 2026: Fit, Features and Performance
An honest Mercury 115 outboard review for Ontario: 4 stroke vs Pro XS, Command Thrust, weights, performance examples and propeller advice.
- Mercury 75 HP FourStroke: Buy the 90 Instead?
Mercury 75 hp FourStroke: why HBW doesn't stock it. Same weight and price as 90 hp, so 90 is the smarter buy. Ontario dealer's honest take on this motor.
- Mercury Overheating Emergency Guide
A Mercury Premier dealer's emergency-and-prevention guide for outboard overheating: what to do in 60 seconds, what to check at the dock.
- Mercury 40 vs 60 HP Ontario Guide
Mercury 40 vs 60 HP for Ontario boats. Real CAD prices, weight, fuel economy, Command Thrust availability, and which one your boat actually needs.
- Outboard Trade-In Value in Ontario (2026)
How HBW evaluates outboard trades in Ontario: appraisal factors, records to gather, and how to compare a trade with a private sale using your actual quote.
- Mercury SmartCraft Connect: Features, App & Installation
See what SmartCraft Connect shows in the Mercury Marine app, how the module is installed, and how it differs from helm-display integrations.
- 2026 Mercury Buying: Pricing, Promotions and Smart Timing
Work through 2026 Mercury outboard pricing. Understand MSRP vs dealer pricing, seasonal promotions, winter buying advantages.
- Trent-Severn 2026: Free Lockage Dates, Rules & Trip Plan
Free lockage runs June 19 to September 7, 2026, roughly $45 a day saved on a 20-footer. Our marina sits on the waterway; here's how we'd run it.
- Mercury Outboard Prices Ontario (2026): CAD Guide
Real Mercury outboard prices in Ontario for 2026: CAD pricing by HP tier, model code decoder, what's included vs not. Ontario Premier dealer's price guide.
- Mercury Controls Rigging Guide 2026
What controls, steering, gauges, wiring, and prop you actually need for a Mercury 40-225 HP repower in Ontario.
- Used Outboard Buying Guide Ontario
What to check before you buy a used outboard in Ontario: the inspection order, the deal-breakers, the on-water test.
- Best Mercury for Family Runabout 2026
A Mercury Premier dealer's straight answer on the right Mercury for a family runabout, by boat length, by use case.
- Cold-Water Boating Safety in Ontario: What to Know
Cold-water boating safety for Ontario waters. Risks, essential gear, weather awareness, and emergency procedures for spring, fall.
- Why Mercury Dealers Hide Prices (HBW Doesn't)
Most Mercury dealers hide prices online to control the sales conversation. HBW publishes Mercury prices live so you can compare without a phone call.
- Mercury Outboard Rigging Costs Explained (Ontario 2026)
Mercury rigging costs: throttle, steering, harness, gauges, hose, cables, prop. Typical repower with post-2010 controls: $500-$1,500 CAD.
- What Happens During a Mercury Repower (Step-by-Step Process)
What happens during a Mercury repower at Harris Boat Works: the step-by-step process, timeline, rigging, water test, and what you do before drop-off.
- Outboard Shaft Length Guide: 15, 20, 25 Inch (2026)
Outboard shaft length chart for 15, 20, and 25 inch shafts. Measure transom height, match the Mercury shaft code, and avoid cavitation. Ontario dealer guide.
- Harris Boat Works Mercury Dealer Ontario
Discover why Harris Boat Works has been Ontario's trusted Mercury dealer since 1965. Learn about our expertise, inventory, service.
- Best Mercury for a Pontoon: HP by Length + Command Thrust
Pontoon HP examples to compare by load and use: 60 CT, 90-115 CT, and 150. Gearcase choice and the boat's documented limits matter more than length.
- Best Pontoon Boats for Rice Lake Cottage Use (2026)
Best pontoon for Rice Lake cottage use: 18 to 22 ft Legend or similar with a Mercury 90 to 115 hp Command Thrust (or 150 HP standard gearcase above 115).
- Electric Trolling Motor vs Kicker Guide
An HBW take on trolling motors vs kicker motors, when each wins on Rice Lake and the Kawarthas, the math on running both, and why most serious anglers do.
- Mercury vs Yamaha Outboards: Honest Comparison
Mercury vs Yamaha outboards for Ontario boaters: an honest comparison of reliability, parts, service network, and pricing from a Rice Lake dealer.
- Best Mercury for Ski Boats 2026
Best Mercury outboard for ski and wakeboard boats. Covers hole shot, Pro XS vs FourStroke, and correct HP for desired wake. Ontario dealer's real-world picks.
- Walleye Opener Boat Prep Checklist (2026)
Ontario walleye opener boat prep checklist: battery, fuel, motor, trailer and safety checks so opening morning goes smoothly, from the crew on Rice Lake.
- Mercury Boost and 150 HP Pontoons: Check Eligibility First
Most standard Mercury 150 FourStroke pontoon motors are not on the published Boost retrofit list. Check the engine family and serial number before comparing...
- Is Your Boat Hull Worth Repowering? A Structural Checklist
Check the transom, floor, stringers, hull damage, layout, steering, and rigging before deciding whether an older boat is worth repowering.
- Portable Mercury Outboard Guide: 2.5 to 20 HP (2026)
Mercury portable outboards 2.5 to 20 hp for small boats: 8-14 ft tinners, dinghies, sailboat auxiliaries, kickers. Mercury 9.9 MH is most popular.
- Winter Repower Planning: Get Ready for Spring
Plan your winter repower project now for a spring-ready boat. Timeline, considerations, and benefits of off-season motor replacement.
- Mercury Outboard Won't Start (Ontario Dealer Guide, 2026)
Mercury outboard won't start? Ontario dealer's honest diagnostic ladder: battery, fuel, ignition, EFI. Ethanol-free fuel available at HBW.
- Trailering a Boat: Toronto to Rice Lake
A guide to trailering your boat from Toronto to Rice Lake. Ontario rules, route notes, launch picks, and what HBW handles when you arrive.
- Best Boats for Rice Lake Under $30,000 (2026 Buyer's Guide)
Under $30,000 CAD on Rice Lake in 2026: a new small aluminum with a Mercury under 60 HP, a used pontoon, or a clean used hull repowered at HBW.
- Mercury vs Yamaha vs Honda: Reliability 2026
Mercury vs Yamaha vs Honda from an Ontario Mercury dealer: service access, parts, and support trade-offs. No comparative reliability dataset.
- Cheapest Mercury Outboards in Canada (2026)
The cheapest Mercury outboards in Canada for 2026: real CAD prices from 2.5 HP up, what each budget tier gets you, and where the value sweet spot sits.
- Ontario Boating Season Tips 2026
How to run an Ontario boat season smart: spring commissioning, peak summer operations, fall layup, and the call-the-shop moments in between.
- Best Mercury Outboard for Lake Ontario Salmon & Trout
Choose a Mercury main outboard for a Lake Ontario salmon or trout boat by hull rating, loaded weight, use, range, and offshore conditions.
- DIY Mercury Outboard Winterization
DIY Mercury outboard winterization: identify the exact model procedure, prepare fuel and gearcase, protect the battery, and know when to stop.
- Mercury Setup for Simcoe Walleye 2026
A 2026 guide to fishing Lake Simcoe: species, seasons, FMZ 16 regulations, the open-water conditions, and the right Mercury outboard for every Simcoe setup.
- Boat Winterization Cost Ontario 2026
Ontario winterization quotes follow the current HBW rate card plus the engine, systems, and storage scope for your boat. No generic package price.
- Mercury SeaPro Commercial Outboard Guide
An HBW guide to Mercury SeaPro outboards, what makes them different from FourStrokes, who actually needs one, and the math on commercial-grade vs.
- Mercury Outboard Financing Ontario (2026): Rates
How to finance a Mercury outboard or full repower in Ontario: current rate, monthly payments, terms, and the honest fine print.
- Best Outboards for Ontario Small Lakes
Match the motor to the lake's rules: electric-only, 10 HP, 20 HP, or open water. Cottage-lake recommendations from the shop that rigs them.
- Mercury Repower Guide: Cost, Timeline & When It's Worth It
What a Mercury repower actually costs, how long it takes, and when it beats buying new. Straight answers from a Mercury Premier dealer on Rice Lake.
- Evinrude to Mercury Repower: The Ontario Guide (2026)
An honest guide to switching from Evinrude to Mercury in Ontario: why it matters now, what the conversion involves, when to switch.
- Pleasure Craft Licence Update During Repower (Ontario 2026)
How the Pleasure Craft Licence update works when you repower in Ontario: what Transport Canada requires, and how the owner submits it with motor specs from the HBW...
- Mercury Boost Software Eligibility 2026
Mercury Boost eligibility by exact motor and serial number, including current FourStroke, Pro XS, Verado, and Racing rules and limitations.
- Mercury Ethanol & Octane Rules 2026 (V10 Verado Update)
Octane and ethanol are separate questions. We cover Ontario's new E15 pumps, the E10 limit, the 91 RON trap, and why V10 Verados list 87 octane.
- Tiller vs Remote Steering Outboard: Which to Choose (2026)
Choose tiller or remote from helm layout, how you handle the boat, and normal use. Kickers and solo transom fishing often stay tiller; console and family boats...
- Best Motors for Kawartha Musky Fishing
Choose the right Mercury outboard for musky fishing in Ontario's Kawartha Lakes. Power recommendations and setup tips from local musky anglers.
- Mercury Boat Battery Guide Ontario
Marine battery guide for Ontario boaters: types, switches, wiring, winter storage, and spring startup so you're not stranded on the May long weekend.
- Spring Outboard Commissioning Checklist (2026 Ontario)
Spring commissioning brings your Mercury back to operational state after winter storage: fuel, cooling, lubrication, electrical.
- Pontoon HP Sizing: The Rice Lake Decision Tree by Length
Pontoon HP by load, use, and the boat's documented limits. 25 HP through 300-plus bands are examples to compare, not an HP-per-foot or length chart.
- Best Mercury for a Center Console 2026: 115 HP to Quad V10
How we'd power a center console by hull length: a single 115 inshore, twin V6s and V8s midrange, up to triple and quad V10s for offshore hulls.
- Docking a Boat in Wind: Rice Lake Guide
A technique-first guide to docking single-outboard boats (pontoons, bowriders, and fishing boats) in windy conditions on Rice Lake.
- Mercury Fuel Burn by HP: 5 Ways to Cut Gas Costs (2026)
Real Mercury fuel burn by HP class and the five levers we adjust first at the shop. The right prop depends on hull, load, and the engine's specified WOT range...
- Used Boat Walkaround Ontario Guide
A practical, time-blocked inspection checklist for Ontario buyers showing up to look at a used boat: what to check, in what order.
- Choosing the Right Mercury for Your Bass Boat (Ontario 2026)
Find the perfect Mercury outboard for your bass boat. Compare Pro XS and FourStroke options for tournament and recreational bass fishing.
- Outboard vs Sterndrive 2026 Ontario
Ontario sterndrive owners weighing a repower get an honest dealer's take on outboard vs. sterndrive in 2026, covering cost reality, market trends.
- Boat Trailering Mistakes to Avoid, Ontario
Ten trailering mistakes Ontario boaters make every season, from wrong tongue weight and blown trailer tires to forgetting the drain plug.
- Boat Repower in the Kawarthas: Complete Guide
A step-by-step guide to repowering your boat in the Kawarthas: is your hull worth it, picking the motor, what the install involves.
- How to Trim a Boat With a Mercury Outboard: Read the Boat, Not Just the Gauge
Learn how to trim a Mercury outboard for planing, cruise, turns and rough water. Read speed, RPM, steering and spray instead of guessing on the water.
- Bad Used Boats to Avoid Ontario
An Ontario Mercury dealer's honest rundown of the used boats and motors you should walk away from, and what's actually worth buying on Kijiji.
- Common Pontoon Problems on Rice Lake
The most common pontoon boat problems we see at Harris Boat Works, from underpowered motors to tube leaks and wiring corrosion.
- Best Mercury Outboard Setup for Rice Lake Fishing
Choose a Mercury main motor and kicker for Rice Lake fishing based on hull rating, load, trolling speed, weeds, wind, and how you fish.
- Mercury ProKicker for Rice Lake Walleye
Why the Mercury 9.9 ProKicker is the standard kicker for Rice Lake walleye trolling: what it is, which version to buy, install tips.
- Is 2026 a Good Year to Buy a Boat in Ontario? (Honest Take)
What dated U.S. and North American market samples do and do not tell Ontario boat buyers in 2026, plus the verified luxury-tax change.
- Why Mercury Makes Practical Sense for Ontario Boaters (2026)
A Mercury Premier dealer explains Ontario dealer coverage, parts access, and factory-rigged boats, plus where Yamaha or Honda can still be the better fit.
- Mercury Avator Electric Outboards: Cost & Range (Canada)
Mercury Avator electric outboards: what they cost, how far they go, and whether one fits Rice Lake. Honest take from a Mercury Premier dealer.
- Rice Lake Fishing Outlook 2026: Species, Seasons & Conditions
Plan a 2026 Rice Lake fishing trip with current FMZ 17 season context, an honest species outlook, local hazards, and seasonal conditions.
- Mercury Alarm Codes List Ontario
Mercury alarm codes explained: SmartCraft SYS FAULT, warning horns, the correct owner's manual, and why dismissing an alarm doesn't fix its cause.
- Ontario Cottage Boat Motor Repower Guide (2026)
Ontario cottage repower guide: capacity-plate-first horsepower selection, Mercury fitment, drop-off logistics, and when repowering can make sense.
- Mercury 90 vs 115 vs 75 HP: Which Outboard to Pick (2026)
Compare Mercury 75, 90 and 115 FourStroke outboards by boat fit, loading, tiller and Command Thrust availability, pricing and performance tradeoffs.
- Best Mercury for Aluminum Boats 2026
The right Mercury for an aluminum fishing boat depends on the hull, load, and the boat's documented limits. 9.9-25 HP and 60-115 HP are examples to compare against...
- How to Choose the Right Boat Horsepower
Choose outboard horsepower for your boat's limits, hull, usual and heaviest planned loads, and intended use. A fixed percentage cannot decide the right fit.
- Mercury Motor Seasonal Care Ontario
Seasonal Mercury maintenance for Ontario: spring checks, 100-hour or annual service, model-specific fall storage, and expanded 300-hour work.
- When to Replace Your Boat Motor. A Repowering Guide for Ontario Boat Owners.
When is it time to repower? Honest Ontario cost ranges ($6.5K-$40K CAD), signs your motor is done, and a Mercury repower framework from HBW.
- How to Break In a New Mercury Outboard
Mercury outboard break-in: follow the manual for your model, avoid common mistakes, and understand scheduled service and HBW's optional early check.