Harris Boat Works is roughly 75 minutes south of Bobcaygeon in Gores Landing, ON, on the south shore of Rice Lake. The drive is around 80 km. We are a Mercury Platinum Dealer, selling Mercury since 1965 and family-owned since 1947. Bobcaygeon sits between Pigeon and Sturgeon Lakes in the central Kawarthas, major boating country. Customers drive to us for pickup; we do not ship or deliver. Every Mercury we rig is water-tested on Rice Lake before pickup at Gores Landing. Typical full repower: $11,000–$40,000 CAD.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-24
Quick answer: Harris Boat Works is about 75 minutes south of Bobcaygeon, in Gores Landing on Rice Lake. We're a Mercury Platinum Dealer, family-owned since 1947, serving the Pigeon, Sturgeon, and Buckhorn corridor. Every motor is water-tested on Rice Lake before pickup. No shipping. A full repower typically runs $11,000-$40,000 CAD. Build a quote at mercuryrepower.ca.
About this pickup area
Harris Boat Works is roughly 75 minutes south of Bobcaygeon in Gores Landing, ON, on the south shore of Rice Lake. The drive is around 80 km. We are a Mercury Platinum Dealer, selling Mercury since 1965 and family-owned since 1947. Bobcaygeon sits between Pigeon and Sturgeon Lakes in the central Kawarthas, major boating country. Customers drive to us for pickup; we do not ship or deliver. Every Mercury we rig is water-tested on Rice Lake before pickup at Gores Landing. Typical full repower: $11,000–$40,000 CAD. Travel: about 75 minutes south of Bobcaygeon. Pickup only at 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd, Gores Landing, Ontario. Sales catchment only, no mobile service, no delivery.
Key facts
- Drive time: ~75 min south to Gores Landing
- Distance: ~80 km
- HBW coordinates: 44.1147, -78.2564
- Family-owned since 1947, Mercury Platinum Dealer, selling Mercury since 1965
- Boating anchor: Pigeon, Sturgeon, Buckhorn corridor on the Trent-Severn
- Typical full repower: $11,000–$40,000 CAD
How far is Harris Boat Works from Bobcaygeon?
Bobcaygeon sits between Pigeon Lake to the south and Sturgeon Lake to the north, on the lift lock that connects the two. The drive south to Gores Landing runs roughly 80 km and takes around 75 minutes, depending on the season and the route.
That is a real drive, and we are not going to dress it up. Bobcaygeon customers come to us because they want a Mercury Platinum Dealer, a water test on a real lake, and a shop where the same techs who built the quote are the ones who rig and run the boat off the dock. Bobcaygeon is destination boating country, the boat is central to the cottage week, and that usually makes the trip easier to justify.
What Mercury motors do Bobcaygeon boaters typically repower with?
The Pigeon-Sturgeon-Buckhorn corridor sees a lot of mid-to-large repowers. Cruising pontoons and family runabouts typically land at Mercury FourStroke 90–150 HP, $11,000–$18,000 CAD for the motor alone. Performance pontoons and bigger fiberglass commonly move to Pro XS V8 4.6L 175–250 HP, $18,000–$30,000 CAD, often with the Mercury Boost option, 25 extra horsepower on demand for 4–6 seconds, at roughly $1,200–$1,800 CAD on top.
Bigger bowriders and runabouts that live on Sturgeon sometimes look at FourStroke big-block 200 HP at $20,000–$24,000 CAD. Verado V8/V10 250–400 HP is special-order from us and we are honest about lead time before quoting one. For fishing boats and tinnies, tiller FourStroke 9.9–25 HP at $2,800–$5,500 CAD remains the common repower.
Where do Bobcaygeon boaters launch?
Bobcaygeon connects directly to the Trent-Severn Waterway and sits on the lift lock between Pigeon and Sturgeon. Public access points across both lakes serve local and visiting boaters. We do not single out a specific ramp here, fees and conditions change, and the Trent-Severn Waterway is the right source for waterway updates.
For the repower itself, the water test happens on Rice Lake. That is a different lake than Pigeon or Sturgeon, but the prop call is made for your hull and your home water. We are not stock-propping the boat. The choice accounts for where you actually run.
How does pickup work for Bobcaygeon customers?
You drive south to Gores Landing, about 75 minutes, and pick up. We do not ship Mercury motors and we do not deliver to Bobcaygeon or to cottages on Pigeon, Sturgeon, or Buckhorn. Many Bobcaygeon customers drop the boat with us at the quote visit and pick it up after the rigging and water test are complete. Typical turnaround is 1–3 weeks once the motor lands.
Financing runs 7.99% APR over $10,000 and 8.99% APR under $10,000, OAC. Deposits are $200 for portable HP, $500 for mid-range, $1,000 for big-block, Pro XS, or special-order Verado. For ranges by HP, see our Mercury repower cost guide. For the closest companion read, our Buckhorn page covers the northern Kawartha side of the same corridor.
What we see at HBW
Bobcaygeon is destination boating country, and the boats reflect it. Mid-to-large repowers, performance pontoons, bigger fiberglass on Pigeon and Sturgeon. For a boat that is central to the cottage week, customers tell us the drive to a real water test is worth it.
Popular boat uses in Bobcaygeon
- Aluminum fishing boats
- Pontoons
- Family runabouts
FAQ
- How far is Harris Boat Works from Bobcaygeon?
- About 75 minutes south, roughly 80 km, to Gores Landing on the south shore of Rice Lake.
- Do you deliver Mercury motors to Bobcaygeon or Pigeon Lake cottages?
- No. We are pickup-only at Gores Landing. We rig and water-test on Rice Lake, then you drive south to pick up.
- What HP Mercury is common for Pigeon and Sturgeon Lake boats?
- Cruising boats run mid-range FourStroke 90–150 HP. Performance pontoons and bigger fiberglass run Pro XS V8 4.6L 175–250 HP, often with the Boost option for 25 extra horsepower on demand.
- Why drive 75 minutes for a repower?
- Because we are a Mercury Platinum Dealer, selling Mercury since 1965, every motor gets water-tested on Rice Lake before pickup, and the same techs who write your quote are the ones who do the install.
- Is Bobcaygeon far enough away that I should book early?
- Yes. If you want the boat ready for spring, January to April is the best booking window. Ice-out on Rice Lake is usually mid-April.
Visit Harris Boat Works
Harris Boat Works · 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd, Gores Landing, ON K0K 2E0 · Phone (905) 342-2153 · Family-owned since 1947 · Mercury Platinum Dealer, selling Mercury since 1965.
We're the repower side of Harris Boat Works, a family marina in Gores Landing serving boaters since 1947. The same techs who write your quote are the ones who rig and water-test the motor on Rice Lake.
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