Choosing a dealer by distance alone is easy. Choosing by the complete job takes a little more work. For a portable outboard, the nearest authorized dealer may be the practical answer. For a full repower, the better comparison is the written scope: motor, controls, rigging,...
Quick answer: HBW is not in Toronto. We are a Mercury Marine Premier dealer in Gores Landing on Rice Lake. The drive can make sense when you want a written installed quote, Mercury-specific rigging, and an on-water test before pickup. We can generally arrange boat pickup. Ask us about availability for your boat and location. HBW does not deliver boats, ship motors, offer mobile, dockside, or on-site service, recommend transport providers, or quote third-party transport.
Choosing a dealer by distance alone is easy. Choosing by the complete job takes a little more work.
For a portable outboard, the nearest authorized dealer may be the practical answer. For a full repower, the better comparison is the written scope: motor, controls, rigging, propeller, installation, testing, warranty registration, and the support you will receive after pickup.
HBW operates as a Mercury Marine Premier dealer. We publish current motor pricing and let boaters build a starting repower quote before making the trip.
What the Drive Can Buy You
A written starting price
Use the Mercury pricing reference for current bare-motor prices and the quote builder for an installed starting quote. The boat still has to be assessed before the final work order is approved, but you can see the main numbers before towing anywhere.
Compare every dealer quote line by line:
- Exact motor model and shaft length
- Gearcase and steering configuration
- Controls, harnesses, gauges, and cables
- Propeller selection
- Removal of the old motor
- Installation labour and shop supplies
- Fuel-system or transom work that may be required
- On-water testing
- Warranty registration
- HST and any stated exclusions
A low headline number is not useful if the scopes are different.
Mercury-specific rigging
Modern repowers can involve mechanical controls, Digital Throttle and Shift, SmartCraft instruments, steering, charging, fuel systems, and boat-specific setup. The right configuration depends on the hull and the exact Mercury model, not only the horsepower printed on the cowl.
HBW starts with the boat's capacity label or manufacturer's rating, then checks shaft length, transom condition, controls, steering, electrical system, typical load, and intended use.
A water test before handoff
HBW's standard repower handoff includes an on-water test on Rice Lake before pickup when safe seasonal conditions allow. The test can cover starting, shifting, steering, charging, cooling, gauge operation, wide-open-throttle RPM, and general behaviour under load. Any alternate acceptance plan is documented with the customer.
From the Shop: The Logistics
We can generally arrange boat pickup. Ask us about availability for your boat and location. You can also bring the boat and trailer to Gores Landing and return after the installation and water test are complete.
HBW does not provide:
- Boat delivery
- Mobile service
- Shipping of outboards
- Courier or third-party release
- Transport referrals or transport-price estimates
Pickup is subject to availability for the boat and location. HBW does not recommend third-party carriers.
For a motor-only purchase, pickup is in person at Gores Landing after HBW confirms the exact release requirements and safe loading plan. A mounted repower is the better fit when the boat needs rigging, setup, and an on-water test.
When the Trip Usually Makes Sense
The drive is worth considering when:
- You are comparing complete installed repower scopes
- You want the boat water-tested before handoff
- Your project includes controls, gauges, steering, or substantial rigging
- You want current Mercury pricing before the first visit
- You can bring the boat or HBW confirms pickup availability for your boat and location
The closest dealer may be the better answer when:
- You cannot move the boat and HBW cannot confirm pickup availability for your boat and location
- The boat needs emergency service at its current marina
- The job is simple routine work and distance is the deciding factor
- You need another outboard brand serviced
HBW is Mercury-only. We would rather be clear about the fit than turn a distance problem into a bad service experience.
Winter Planning and the Physical Closure
The marina is closed December 1 through April 1. No service, repower, installation, inspection, or customer access happens on site during that period.
Planning can continue remotely. You can use the pricing tools, submit boat details, review a proposed configuration, and approve a spring work order while the physical shop is closed. The boat work begins after reopening.
If your boat is stored at HBW, it remains inaccessible during the closure. HBW offers outdoor storage with professional shrink wrap, outdoor uncovered storage, and shrink-wrap-only service. We do not offer indoor or heated boat storage. We also do not offer climate-controlled or year-round storage.
What to Send Before You Tow
Submit the following at hbw.wiki/service:
- Boat make, model, year, and length
- A clear photo of the capacity label or compliance notice
- Current motor model and serial number
- Transom and rigging photos
- Steering and control type
- Normal passenger and gear load
- How you use the boat
- The problem you are trying to solve
HBW can then tell you whether the job fits our shop and what must be confirmed in person.
Ready to Compare the Complete Job?
Start with the Mercury pricing reference, build an installed starting quote, then submit the boat details before making the drive.
Quote builder: mercuryrepower.ca/quote/motor-selection
Service request: hbw.wiki/service
Phone: 905-342-2153
Pickup location: 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd, Gores Landing, ON K0K 2E0
