Harris Boat Works is in Gores Landing, ON, at 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd on the south shore of Rice Lake, coordinates 44.1147, -78.2564. We're the village marina, family-owned since 1947 and a Mercury Platinum Dealer, selling Mercury since 1965. For most Gores Landing customers the trip is a walk, a five-minute truck ride, or no drive at all if the boat is already at our dock. Every Mercury we rig is water-tested on Rice Lake before pickup. No shipping. Typical full repower: $11,000–$40,000 CAD.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-24
Quick answer: Harris Boat Works is the village marina in Gores Landing, at 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd on the south shore of Rice Lake. We're a Mercury Platinum Dealer, family-owned since 1947. For locals the trip is a short drive or a walk. Every motor is water-tested on Rice Lake before pickup. A full repower typically runs $11,000-$40,000 CAD.
About this pickup area
Harris Boat Works is in Gores Landing, ON, at 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd on the south shore of Rice Lake, coordinates 44.1147, -78.2564. We're the village marina, family-owned since 1947 and a Mercury Platinum Dealer, selling Mercury since 1965. For most Gores Landing customers the trip is a walk, a five-minute truck ride, or no drive at all if the boat is already at our dock. Every Mercury we rig is water-tested on Rice Lake before pickup. No shipping. Typical full repower: $11,000–$40,000 CAD. Travel: local to Gores Landing, under 5 minutes or walking. Pickup only at 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd, Gores Landing, Ontario. Sales catchment only, no mobile service, no delivery.
Key facts
- Address: 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd, Gores Landing, ON K0K 2E0
- Coordinates: 44.1147, -78.2564
- Drive time within Gores Landing: under 5 min, or walk
- Family-owned since 1947 (three generations)
- Mercury Platinum Dealer, selling Mercury since 1965
- Typical full repower: $11,000–$40,000 CAD
What does Harris Boat Works mean to Gores Landing?
Gores Landing is a village of a few hundred people on the south shore of Rice Lake. We're not the new shop in town, we're the shop that has been here since 1947. Three generations of the same family have rigged motors out of this address. We have been a Mercury dealer since 1965, and today we hold Mercury's Platinum Dealer tier.
For locals, the repower conversation is short. You know where the shop is. You know who works the bench. We know what your boat is and probably the last motor we put on it. We treat repower customers as adults, that's the only way to run a shop in a village this small for three generations.
How long has Harris Boat Works been in Gores Landing?
Family-owned since 1947. A Mercury dealer since 1965. Three generations have run the marina out of 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd, on the same south-shore patch of Rice Lake.
The combination matters. Mercury Platinum Dealer status is the top dealer tier, re-earned every year on training, sales, service, and customer satisfaction. Selling and servicing Mercury since 1965 means generations of techs here have stayed current with each new Mercury platform, from carbureted two-strokes through current FourStroke V8, Pro XS V8 4.6L, and Verado V10 architecture.
What HP Mercury do Gores Landing boats run?
Locals run the full range. A lot of Rice Lake hulls in the village are 16- to 20-foot runabouts, tinnies, and pontoons. The common repower spread:
- Tiller FourStroke 9.9–25 HP on tinnies: ~$2,800–$5,500 CAD
- Mid-range FourStroke 60–115 HP on runabouts: ~$8,000–$14,000 CAD
- Pro XS 115–175 HP on bass boats and faster pontoons: ~$15,000–$22,000 CAD
- Big-block FourStroke 150–200 HP on heavier fiberglass: ~$14,000–$24,000 CAD
For pontoon owners running heavy on weekend lake parties, Pro XS V8 4.6L 175 HP with the Mercury Boost option (25 extra HP for 4–6 seconds on demand) is the upgrade that gets asked about most. Boost costs around $1,200–$1,800 CAD on top of the base motor.
How does pickup work for a local customer?
Same as everyone else: pickup-only at the dock. We don't ship motors and we don't deliver, not even within the village. The motor is installed on your boat, propped, fuel-connected, controls run, and water-tested on Rice Lake before you take it back. Locals usually drop the boat with us during quoting and pick it up after the water test.
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, $1,000 for big-block, Pro XS, or special-order Verado. Trade-ins: fill the form, we email a CAD figure within one business day. For HP-by-HP ranges, see the Mercury repower cost guide.
What we see at HBW
We have repowered boats for our Gores Landing neighbours for three generations. The conversation is short because we usually know the boat, and often the last motor we put on it. Local or not, every motor still gets the same Rice Lake water test before it goes home.
Popular boat uses in Gores Landing
- Aluminum fishing boats
- Pontoons
- Family runabouts
FAQ
- Where exactly is Harris Boat Works in Gores Landing?
- 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd, on the south shore of Rice Lake, coordinates 44.1147, -78.2564. We're the village marina.
- Do you deliver Mercury motors inside Gores Landing?
- No. We're pickup-only at the shop, even for local customers. The motor is rigged, propped, and water-tested on Rice Lake before you pick up at our dock.
- How long has Harris Boat Works been in Gores Landing?
- The shop has been family-owned since 1947, three generations. We have sold Mercury since 1965 and hold Mercury's Platinum Dealer tier today.
- Can I bring my boat to you by water from somewhere else in the village?
- Yes. If your current motor still runs, you can bring the boat to our docks under its own power for the repower drop-off. Otherwise it's a short tow.
- What HP Mercury do Gores Landing boats run?
- Locals run the full range. Tiller FourStroke 9.9–25 HP on tinnies, mid-range FourStroke 60–115 HP on runabouts, Pro XS 175 HP on bass boats and pontoons. Big-block FourStroke 150–200 HP on heavier fiberglass.
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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 in Gores Landing, Mercury Platinum Dealer, selling Mercury since 1965. The same techs who write your quote are the ones who rig and water-test the motor on Rice Lake.
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