Who is the Mercury dealer for Northumberland County?

Harris Boat Works in Gores Landing is the Mercury Marine Premier Dealer serving Northumberland County. We are located on Rice Lake within the county itself, which means for residents of Cobourg, Port Hope, Hastings, Brighton, Colborne, Campbellford, and Trent Hills, we are not the closer option, we are the local Mercury dealer.

How far is HBW from each Northumberland community?

Cobourg is about 25 minutes via County Road 18 south. Port Hope is 30 minutes via County Roads 18 and 28. Hastings is 25 minutes via County Road 9 east across the Trent. Campbellford is 35 minutes. Colborne is 35 minutes via Highway 401. Trent Hills is 30 minutes. Brighton is the furthest at about 50 minutes via the 401 east to County Road 64.

Does HBW service Bay of Quinte boats from Brighton?

Yes. The 50-minute drive from Brighton works for major service and repowers. For routine work, the trip may be more than it is worth, and that is an honest call to make. For engine repairs we only service Mercury and MerCruiser.

Will HBW handle warranty work on a Mercury bought elsewhere?

Yes. The Mercury Canada warranty network honours coverage at any authorized Mercury dealer regardless of where the motor was originally purchased. Bring the purchase paperwork.

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Quick Answer Harris Boat Works in Gores Landing is the Mercury Marine Premier Dealer serving Northumberland County. We're located on Rice Lake within Northumberland County, which means for residents of Cobourg, Port Hope, Hastings, Brighton, Colborne, Campbellford, and Trent...

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Quick Answer

Harris Boat Works in Gores Landing is the Mercury Marine Premier Dealer serving Northumberland County. We're located on Rice Lake within Northumberland County, which means for residents of Cobourg, Port Hope, Hastings, Brighton, Colborne, Campbellford, and Trent Hills, we're not "the closer option", we ARE the local Mercury dealer. Installed pricing is published online at mercuryrepower.ca.

See why boaters across Ontario choose Harris Boat Works for the full breakdown of our approach.

What "local" means in Northumberland County

Northumberland County stretches from the Lake Ontario shore north to the Trent system, and includes a wide range of waterfront communities, Cobourg's harbour, Port Hope's Ganaraska, the Hastings lock at the bottom of Rice Lake, Brighton on Presqu'ile Bay, the Trent River through Campbellford. The county is one of the most water-connected regions in southern Ontario.

For Mercury outboard service, the county has historically been served by a mix of small general boat shops and dealers that focus on other brands. HBW provides Mercury sales and service right on Rice Lake at Gores Landing.

If you live anywhere in Northumberland County, HBW is your local Mercury Premier dealer.

Coverage across the county

Drive time from HBW (Gores Landing) to each major Northumberland community:

Community	Drive time	Route
Cobourg	25 min	County Road 18 south
Port Hope	30 min	County Road 18 + County Road 28 south
Hastings	25 min	County Road 9 east + bridge over Trent
Brighton	50 min	Highway 401 east to County Road 64
Campbellford	35 min	County Road 35 east
Colborne	35 min	Highway 401 east
Trent Hills	30 min	County Road 35 east

Most of the county is within 30 minutes of HBW. None of it is more than an hour.

What HBW handles for Northumberland customers

Mercury outboard sales Full Mercury lineup: 2.5 HP portables through 600 HP Verado. For Northumberland's mixed boating profile (Lake Ontario harbour boats, Rice Lake fishing rigs, Trent system cruisers, cottage pontoons), FourStroke covers most use cases. Pro XS for performance fishing. ProKicker 9.9 for trolling.

Mercury repower service Full job: motor, rigging, controls, throttle and shift cables, prop selection, install, lake test on Rice Lake. Northumberland customers can drop off, get the work done, and pick up commissioned.

MerCruiser sterndrive service For Trent River and Lake Ontario cruisers with MerCruiser sterndrives, we handle full service, repair, and repower. For engine repairs, we only service Mercury and MerCruiser.

Mercury parts and service Premier-tier parts depth, warranty authorization, SmartCraft diagnostics.

Winter storage Outdoor winter storage with shrinkwrap. We don't offer indoor, heated, climate-controlled, summer, or year-round storage. For Northumberland boaters who already boat on Rice Lake, keeping the boat at HBW through winter leaves it close to Rice Lake when we reopen in early April.

Legend Boats Aluminum fishing boats and pontoons. All Mercury-rigged. Worth a conversation if you're in the new-boat market.

The Northumberland boating profile

Northumberland County has a wider range of boating than most Ontario counties:

Lake Ontario harbour boats, Cobourg, Port Hope, Brighton harbours. Smaller powerboats, sailing, day-cruising. Mercury 50-150 HP common.

Rice Lake fishing and cottage boats, the heart of recreational boating in the county. 14-18 foot aluminum, pontoons, Mercury 40-115 HP. Walleye, bass, muskie fishing.

Trent River and Trent-Severn cruisers, larger boats running the lock system, often MerCruiser sterndrives or Mercury Verado-sized power.

Bay of Quinte access from the east of the county, Brighton-area boats accessing Bay of Quinte muskie fishing. Larger aluminum or fiberglass, Mercury Pro XS or FourStroke 150-250 HP.

This range is why HBW carries the full Mercury lineup and full SmartCraft diagnostic capability. The Northumberland service mix isn't dominated by one boat type.

Why local matters more than dealer distance

In some markets, "local" is just a 5-kilometer marketing claim. In Northumberland, "local" is functional. The Northumberland boating community is small enough that a bad service experience travels by word of mouth fast. HBW is the dealer that picks up the phone when a Cobourg customer's neighbour calls because the original customer recommended us.

HBW is on Rice Lake inside Northumberland County. The shop's reputation depends on returning customers and referrals from local boaters.

What we see at HBW

The Northumberland customer mix is more diverse than any other regional market we serve. A typical service week might include a Cobourg sailboat owner picking up parts, a Rice Lake cottager dropping off for fall winterization, a Brighton Bay of Quinte angler bringing a Pro XS in for an impeller, and a Trent River cruiser scheduling MerCruiser service. That mix is what makes Northumberland different from a more homogeneous GTA service market.

For repower decisions specifically, the most common Northumberland scenario we see: a 15-20 year old Mercury (often a 90 or 115 HP) on a 16-18 foot aluminum fishing boat. The motor still runs but is starting to need more attention. The owner asks "is repower worth it on this hull?" Our Repower vs Buy New decision guide walks through the math. For Northumberland-area sound hulls under 15 years old, the answer is often "yes, repower wins," though it's worth running the numbers.

How to start

Build your quote at mercuryrepower.ca. Real installed CAD pricing. For Mercury pricing without a quote, see our published price list.

If you have a service issue, submit a request at hbw.wiki/service.

For a motor purchase or repower conversation, call: 905-342-2153.

Start from home: build your itemized Mercury quote at mercuryrepower.ca/quote/motor-selection, then pick up at Gores Landing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Mercury dealer for Northumberland County?: Harris Boat Works in Gores Landing is the Mercury Marine Premier Dealer serving Northumberland County. We are located on Rice Lake within the county itself, which means for residents of Cobourg, Port Hope, Hastings, Brighton, Colborne, Campbellford, and Trent Hills, we are not the closer option, we are the local Mercury dealer.
How far is HBW from each Northumberland community?: Cobourg is about 25 minutes via County Road 18 south. Port Hope is 30 minutes via County Roads 18 and 28. Hastings is 25 minutes via County Road 9 east across the Trent. Campbellford is 35 minutes. Colborne is 35 minutes via Highway 401. Trent Hills is 30 minutes. Brighton is the furthest at about 50 minutes via the 401 east to County Road 64.
Does HBW service Bay of Quinte boats from Brighton?: Yes. The 50-minute drive from Brighton works for major service and repowers. For routine work, the trip may be more than it is worth, and that is an honest call to make. For engine repairs we only service Mercury and MerCruiser.
Does HBW sell new boats in addition to Mercury motors?: Yes. We are also a Legend Boats dealer, aluminum fishing boats and pontoons, all Mercury-rigged. Worth a conversation if you are in the new-boat market.
Will HBW handle warranty work on a Mercury bought elsewhere?: Yes. The Mercury Canada warranty network honours coverage at any authorized Mercury dealer regardless of where the motor was originally purchased. Bring the purchase paperwork.

Harris Boat Works · 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd, Gores Landing, ON · (905) 342-2153

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