Harris Boat Works is 45 minutes south of Lakefield in Gores Landing, ON, on the south shore of Rice Lake. The drive is roughly 45 km through Peterborough. We're a Mercury Platinum Dealer, selling Mercury since 1965 and family-owned since 1947. Lakefield sits in the northern Kawarthas near Stony Lake, big-water territory with bigger boats and heavier repowers. We rig, install, and water-test on Rice Lake before pickup at Gores Landing. No shipping. Typical full repower: $11,000–$40,000 CAD, often at the higher end for Stony Lake hulls.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-24
Quick answer: Harris Boat Works is about 45 minutes south of Lakefield, in Gores Landing on Rice Lake. We're a Mercury Platinum Dealer, family-owned since 1947, and we handle bigger Stony Lake hulls regularly. 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 45 minutes south of Lakefield in Gores Landing, ON, on the south shore of Rice Lake. The drive is roughly 45 km through Peterborough. We're a Mercury Platinum Dealer, selling Mercury since 1965 and family-owned since 1947. Lakefield sits in the northern Kawarthas near Stony Lake, big-water territory with bigger boats and heavier repowers. We rig, install, and water-test on Rice Lake before pickup at Gores Landing. No shipping. Typical full repower: $11,000–$40,000 CAD, often at the higher end for Stony Lake hulls. Travel: about 45 minutes south of Lakefield. Pickup only at 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd, Gores Landing, Ontario. Sales catchment only, no mobile service, no delivery.
Key facts
- Drive time: ~45 min south to Gores Landing
- Distance: ~45 km via Peterborough
- 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
- Common segment: Stony Lake big-block and Pro XS V8 4.6L hulls
How far is Harris Boat Works from Lakefield?
Lakefield sits north of Peterborough, on the Otonabee at the gateway to Stony Lake and the northern Kawarthas. The drive south to Gores Landing runs roughly 45 km, about 45 minutes through Peterborough on Highway 28 and out County Road 9.
The drive is honest. We're not pretending it's a quick trip. Lakefield customers pick HBW because they want a Mercury Platinum Dealer that's been rigging motors since 1965, a shop where the same techs who write the quote are the ones who do the water test, and a place that treats a Stony Lake hull seriously.
What Mercury motors do Lakefield boaters typically repower with?
The mix runs heavier in this part of the Kawarthas. Stony Lake hulls (bigger fiberglass runabouts, larger pontoons, bowriders) often repower with Pro XS V8 4.6L 200–300 HP at $20,000–$32,000 CAD, or FourStroke big-block 150–250 HP at $14,000–$28,000 CAD. The Mercury Boost option, 25 extra horsepower on demand for 4–6 seconds, is a frequent add-on at roughly $1,200–$1,800 CAD on top of the base motor.
For pontoons and family runabouts on the smaller northern lakes, FourStroke 90–150 HP is the common repower at $11,000–$18,000 CAD. Some Lakefield customers ask about Verado V8 or V10 in the 250–400 HP range, that's special-order from us, starting around $25,000 for the motor alone, and we set expectations carefully on lead time.
Where do Lakefield boaters launch?
Lakefield sits at the start of the northern Kawartha chain, Clear Lake, Stony Lake, the upper Otonabee. Public access points in the area serve a mix of cottage and resident boaters. We won't recommend specific launches because conditions and fees change. What we can say is that Stony Lake fishes differently than Rice Lake, deeper water, bigger waves on a windy day, different prop pitch profile.
We don't water-test on Stony Lake. The trial is on Rice Lake. But the rigging conversation accounts for where the boat actually runs. Prop selection is part of the quote, not an afterthought, and we're setting it for your lake, not ours.
How does pickup work for Lakefield customers?
You drive south to Gores Landing, 45 minutes, and pick up. We don't ship Mercury motors and we don't deliver to Lakefield or to Stony Lake cottages. Many Lakefield customers drop the boat with us during the quoting visit and pick it up after the rigging and water test. Typical turnaround is 1–3 weeks once the motor lands, longer on special-order Verado.
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 the Mercury repower cost guide.
What we see at HBW
Lakefield and Stony Lake boats run heavier than the Rice Lake average. Bigger fiberglass, larger pontoons, more big-block and Pro XS V8 repowers. We are straight about the drive and straight about lead times, especially on special-order Verado.
Popular boat uses in Lakefield
- Aluminum fishing boats
- Pontoons
- Family runabouts
FAQ
- How far is Harris Boat Works from Lakefield?
- About 45 minutes south, roughly 45 km via Peterborough on Highway 28 and out County Road 9 into Gores Landing on the south shore of Rice Lake.
- Do you deliver Mercury motors to Lakefield or Stony Lake cottages?
- No. We're 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 Stony Lake and northern Kawartha boats?
- Stony Lake boats often run bigger. Pro XS V8 4.6L 200–300 HP and FourStroke big-block 150–250 HP are common repowers in this segment, sometimes Verado V8/V10 250–400 HP on special order.
- Can I drop my boat at HBW and pick it up later?
- Yes. Many Lakefield customers drop the boat with us during the quoting visit and pick it up after the rigging and water test. Typical turnaround is 1–3 weeks once the motor lands.
- Can Lakefield customers finance a Mercury repower?
- Yes. Financing is 7.99% APR over $10,000 and 8.99% APR under $10,000, OAC. Deposits are $200 portable, $500 mid-range, $1,000 big-block, Pro XS, or special-order Verado.
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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