Harris Boat Works is 30 minutes north of Port Hope in Gores Landing, ON, on the south shore of Rice Lake. The drive is roughly 32 km on county roads. We're a Mercury Platinum Dealer, selling Mercury since 1965 and family-owned since 1947. Like Cobourg, Port Hope has many residents who keep boats or cottages on Rice Lake, and we're their closest Mercury repower shop. No shipping or delivery. Customers drive to Gores Landing for pickup after we rig, install, and water-test on Rice Lake. Typical full repower: $11,000–$40,000 CAD.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-24
Quick answer: Harris Boat Works is about 30 minutes north of Port Hope, in Gores Landing on the south shore of Rice Lake. We're a Mercury Platinum Dealer, family-owned since 1947. We rig and water-test every motor on Rice Lake, then you pick up at the shop. No shipping, no delivery. A full repower typically runs $11,000-$40,000 CAD. Build a quote at mercuryrepower.ca.
About this pickup area
Harris Boat Works is 30 minutes north of Port Hope in Gores Landing, ON, on the south shore of Rice Lake. The drive is roughly 32 km on county roads. We're a Mercury Platinum Dealer, selling Mercury since 1965 and family-owned since 1947. Like Cobourg, Port Hope has many residents who keep boats or cottages on Rice Lake, and we're their closest Mercury repower shop. No shipping or delivery. Customers drive to Gores Landing for pickup after we rig, install, and water-test on Rice Lake. Typical full repower: $11,000–$40,000 CAD. Travel: about 30 minutes north of Port Hope. Pickup only at 5369 Harris Boat Works Rd, Gores Landing, Ontario. Sales catchment only, no mobile service, no delivery.
Key facts
- Drive time: ~30 min north to Gores Landing
- Distance: ~32 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
- County tie: Port Hope and Gores Landing are both in Northumberland County
How far is Harris Boat Works from Port Hope?
Port Hope sits on Lake Ontario, just west of Cobourg. The drive north to Gores Landing runs roughly 32 km and takes about 30 minutes on county roads. For Port Hope residents with a boat on Rice Lake, and there are a lot of them, the trip to our shop is shorter than most options to the east or west.
The Port Hope customer profile we see most often is the cottage owner: house in town, boat at a Rice Lake cottage, looking to repower a hull they've owned for years. We treat repower customers as adults who know their boats. The quote starts with what the boat is and what you actually use it for, not a sales pitch.
What Mercury motors do Port Hope boaters typically repower with?
For aluminum runabouts and small fishing boats heading to Rice Lake, Mercury FourStroke 25–60 HP is common, which lands in the $5,500–$10,000 CAD range for the motor alone. Mid-size fiberglass runabouts often move to FourStroke 90–115 HP, $11,000–$15,000 CAD. Bass boat and pontoon owners who want more bottom-end power look at Pro XS V8 4.6L 175 HP with the Boost option, which gives 25 extra horsepower on demand for 4–6 seconds, common on Rice Lake pontoons with a heavy crew.
If you're repowering away from a 1990s or early-2000s motor, the upgrade is more than horsepower. Current Mercury FourStrokes are quieter, more fuel-efficient, and come with the current Mercury Limited Warranty. We confirm the warranty at quote time.
Where do Port Hope boaters launch?
Port Hope boaters using Rice Lake typically launch from public access points on the south shore. We won't name a specific ramp (conditions, parking, and fees change) but Rice Lake is a 30 km long, shallow, weedy lake with strong bass, walleye, and muskie fisheries. Prop selection is part of the quote, not an afterthought.
For boats kept on the Lake Ontario waterfront, we still rig and water-test at Gores Landing. The test is on Rice Lake, but it confirms the install is dialed in before you tow the boat home to Port Hope.
How does pickup work for Port Hope customers?
You drive north, about 30 minutes, and pick up at Gores Landing. We don't ship Mercury motors and we don't deliver to Port Hope. 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 terms are 7.99% APR over $10,000 and 8.99% APR under $10,000, OAC. Deposits run $200 for portable, $500 for mid-range, $1,000 for big-block or Pro XS. For ranges by HP, see the Mercury repower cost guide. If your route is really Port Hope vs Cobourg, our Cobourg page is the closest comparison.
What we see at HBW
Most Port Hope customers we see are cottage owners. House in town, boat at a Rice Lake cottage, a hull they have owned for years and want to keep. The repower question is almost always whether the boat is worth another fifteen seasons, and for a sound hull the answer is usually yes.
Popular boat uses in Port Hope
- Aluminum fishing boats
- Pontoons
- Family runabouts
FAQ
- How far is Harris Boat Works from Port Hope?
- About 30 minutes north of Port Hope, roughly 32 km on county roads to Gores Landing on the south shore of Rice Lake.
- Do you deliver Mercury motors to Port Hope?
- No. We're pickup-only at Gores Landing. The motor is water-tested on Rice Lake first, then you drive 30 minutes north to pick up.
- Do many Port Hope boaters cottage on Rice Lake?
- Yes. Port Hope has a strong cottage-on-Rice-Lake crowd. The lake is around 30 minutes north of town and we sit on its south shore.
- Can I get a trade-in valuation from Port Hope?
- Yes. Fill out the trade-in form and we email a CAD figure within one business day. We take Mercury outboards directly and review other brands case by case for resale or wholesale.
- Can I finance a Mercury repower from Port Hope?
- Yes. Financing is 7.99% APR over $10,000 and 8.99% APR under $10,000, OAC. We finalize numbers at quote.
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.
If financing is part of the plan, review Harris Boat Works financing terms. The repower itself is still installed, tested, and picked up in Gores Landing.
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