Quick Answer Harris Boat Works in Gores Landing is the Mercury Marine Premier Dealer serving Northumberland County. Family-owned since 1947, Mercury dealer since 1965. We're located on Rice Lake within Northumberland County, which means for residents of Cobourg, Port Hope,...
Quick Answer
Harris Boat Works in Gores Landing is the Mercury Marine Premier Dealer serving Northumberland County. Family-owned since 1947, Mercury dealer since 1965. 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 has been the Mercury anchor since 1965, sitting 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 with shrinkwrap. For Northumberland boaters who already boat on Rice Lake, year-round storage means the spring launch is already at the lake.
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.
Three generations of HBW have been on Rice Lake. That's longer than most boats in the county have been on the water.
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 almost always "yes, repower wins."
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, Northumberland County
Is HBW the only Mercury Premier dealer in Northumberland County?
Yes. For Mercury Premier-tier service within Northumberland County, HBW is the option. There may be lower-tier Mercury dealers or non-Mercury shops closer to specific addresses; for Premier-tier work, HBW is the local choice.
Do you 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.
Do you service Bay of Quinte fishing 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's worth, that's an honest call.
Do you service Trent River cruisers in the Campbellford / Trent Hills area?
Yes. We handle both Mercury outboards and MerCruiser sterndrives. For engine repairs, we only service Mercury and Mercruiser.
What's the typical repower cost in Northumberland?
Depends on horsepower and current rigging. The quote builder at mercuryrepower.ca gives a real CAD number. Most repowers in the typical Northumberland boat range land in the $13,000-$25,000 installed range including HST.
Can I store my boat with you year-round?
Yes. Outdoor storage with shrinkwrap. For Northumberland boaters whose boat already lives on Rice Lake during the season, year-round storage at HBW puts the spring launch already at the water.
Do you offer pickup/delivery?
No. HBW does NOT offer pickup or delivery. Customers bring their boat to us.
Do you sell new boats?
Yes. We're also a Legend Boats dealer, aluminum fishing boats and pontoons, all Mercury-rigged.
Harris Boat Works · Mercury Marine Premier Dealer · Mercury dealer since 1965 · Family-owned on Rice Lake since 1947 · 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd, Gores Landing, ON · (905) 342-2153
Last reviewed: 2026-05-17.
