Cobourg, Port Hope, and Northumberland buyers use Harris Boat Works as their Mercury dealer for the same reason locals do: a real CAD quote in 3 minutes, Mercury-only expertise since 1965, and a clear pickup process at Gores Landing.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-24
Quick answer: Harris Boat Works is about 25 minutes north of Cobourg, in Gores Landing on Rice Lake. We're a Mercury Platinum Dealer, family-owned since 1947. 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
Cobourg, Port Hope, and Northumberland buyers use Harris Boat Works as their Mercury dealer for the same reason locals do: a real CAD quote in 3 minutes, Mercury-only expertise since 1965, and a clear pickup process at Gores Landing. Travel: about 20–25 minutes north of Cobourg. Pickup only at 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd, Gores Landing, Ontario. Sales catchment only, no mobile service, no delivery.
Key facts
- Drive time: ~25 min north to Gores Landing
- Distance: ~28 km on county roads
- HBW coordinates: 44.1147, -78.2564
- Family-owned since 1947, Mercury Platinum Dealer, selling Mercury since 1965
- Typical full repower: $11,000–$40,000 CAD
- Closest south-side city base to Rice Lake
How far is Harris Boat Works from Cobourg?
Cobourg sits on Lake Ontario, about 25 minutes south of Rice Lake by car. The drive north to Gores Landing runs roughly 28 km on county roads and takes most Cobourg drivers under half an hour outside of summer Friday traffic. For a lot of Cobourg residents, we're the closest Mercury Platinum shop in either direction.
The typical Cobourg customer isn't boating on Lake Ontario itself, they're keeping a boat at a cottage on Rice Lake, or trailering up for fishing weekends. That's the reason the short drive north matters: it puts the boat on the same lake we test on, and it lets one shop handle the install, prop choice, and water test in a single day.
What Mercury motors do Cobourg boaters typically repower with?
For runabouts and aluminum boats heading to Rice Lake, Mercury FourStroke 60–115 HP is the common repower range, $8,000–$14,000 CAD for the motor alone. Bass boats and faster fiberglass hulls, common on Rice Lake's south-shore bays, usually move up to Pro XS 115–175 HP at $15,000–$22,000 CAD. The Pro XS V8 4.6L 175 HP with Mercury Boost (25 extra HP for 4–6 seconds on demand) is the upgrade pontoon owners ask about most.
If you're repowering away from an older 2-stroke, the upgrade to a current Mercury FourStroke usually brings better fuel economy, quieter operation, and the current Mercury Limited Warranty. We confirm warranty details at quote.
Where do Cobourg boaters launch?
Most Cobourg boaters using Rice Lake launch from public access points on the south shore. We won't recommend a specific launch (conditions, parking, and fees change) but the lake itself is about 30 km long, runs east-west, and is shallow and weedy in mid-summer. Prop selection matters here. Our quoting process always includes the prop call, not just the motor.
For boats kept on Lake Ontario at the Cobourg waterfront, we still rig the Mercury at Gores Landing and water-test on Rice Lake. The trial is not on big water, but it confirms the install is right before you tow the boat home.
How does pickup work for Cobourg customers?
You drive north to Gores Landing, about 25 minutes, and pick up. We don't ship Mercury motors and we don't deliver to Cobourg. The boat gets rigged, propped, fuel-connected, controls run, and water-tested on Rice Lake before you arrive. Most repowers wrap in 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, $500 for mid-range, and $1,000 for big-block or Pro XS. For ranges by HP, see the Mercury repower cost guide, or read the Rice Lake repower page for the water-test detail.
What we see at HBW
Cobourg and Gores Landing are both in Northumberland County. Most Cobourg customers we see keep a boat or cottage on Rice Lake, and we are the closest Mercury repower shop. The drive north is about 25 minutes.
Popular boat uses in Cobourg & Northumberland
- Pontoons
- Aluminum and fibreglass fishing boats
- Family runabouts
FAQ
- How far is Harris Boat Works from Cobourg?
- About 20–25 minutes north via County Rd 18 from Hwy 401.
- Where is pickup?
- Pickup is at our shop in Gores Landing on Rice Lake, not at the Cobourg waterfront.
- Can I get a quote before driving up?
- Yes. Build a complete itemized CAD quote online at /quote/motor-selection first.
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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