Keeping a boat running through a full Kawartha Lakes season — from the May long weekend through Thanksgiving — takes more than fuel and luck. Outboards need tuning, upholstery tears, canvases wear out, and when the season ends, winterization done properly can mean the difference between a spring splash and a spring repair bill. The businesses below cover the range of marine service, mechanical work, and boat care available to boaters and cottage owners in the region, from Peterborough and Lakefield out to Bobcaygeon and beyond.
For boaters who want one shop to handle mechanical work, seasonal storage, and winterization, two operations stand out in this area.
Based in Peterborough with more than 30 years of operation, Del Mastro Recreation runs a multi-category dealership with a dedicated marine service department. Factory-trained, brand-specific technicians handle outboard engine service and diagnostics, pontoon and boat maintenance, and preventative inspections. The shop is open to any customer regardless of where the boat was purchased. Winterization is offered for boats, RVs, and powersports, and on-site storage is available. A Store & Stay program at Horseshoe Bay adds an option for trailer storage and dock space for those who want to keep their rig near the water.
C-US Consignment Boats & Motors brings more than 50 years of collective marine experience to its Peterborough-area location on Lakefield Road. The shop handles marine mechanical service and repair, boat haulage, and storage, along with custom tops and upholstery. It also operates as a consignment and brokerage dealership, so owners looking to buy or sell used boats — alongside getting them serviced — can do both in one place. The shop services Mercury, MerCruiser, and OMC engines and is open Monday through Saturday. The business does not advertise a winterization program separately, so it’s worth confirming seasonal services directly.
Located on County Road 36 in Bobcaygeon, McGregor Sportsline is a family-owned authorized Yamaha dealership with 25 years in business. The service department is staffed by Yamaha factory-trained technicians and handles full repairs, complete rebuilds, and minor adjustments on Yamaha ATVs, snowmobiles, and outboard motors. The shop stocks an extensive parts inventory and offers winterization, including an indoor “White Glove” snowmobile storage package covering winterization, battery service, and washing. Boaters running Yamaha outboards who want factory-authorized service will find this the closest dedicated option in the eastern Kawarthas.
Angevaare Motorsports is a father-son operation in Lakefield built around custom fabrication. The shop sells and customizes MiniJet boats (10, 11, and 12-foot models powered by PWC motors) and has been the official MiniJet boat seller in Ontario since late 2021. Beyond boats, the business does aluminum and stainless steel welding, engine swaps, turbo and exhaust systems, custom trailer fabrication, and aftermarket parts installation. It is not a general marine repair shop, but for performance builds, one-off fabrication, or a specialized jet boat, it fills a distinct gap.
Bruce Custom Fabricating has operated out of Selwyn since 1979, serving lakefront property owners and local businesses with MIG, TIG, and oxyfuel welding. For boaters specifically, the shop does aluminum boat welding and modification, fuel cell fabrication, and radiator and coolant system welding. The business also manufactures and installs aluminum docks and is the exclusive certified Wahoo Docks retailer and installer in Eastern Canada. Ownership changed in late 2021 when the Brown family took over, though the business has continued under the same name and location.
John's Little Boat Shop in Omemee is a specialty shop with a narrow but deep focus: antique and wooden boat restoration, repair, and modification. The shop builds new Bear Mountain Boats sprint canoes and takes on heritage vessel work including varnishing and structural repairs. Active projects on the bench include a 1953 Seabird Swan, a 1939 Peterborough Ambassador, and a 1924 Peterborough Autocraft being converted to electric power. This is not a shop for fibreglass runabouts or outboard tune-ups — it serves owners of wooden and heritage craft who need skilled, patient craftsmanship.
Carslake Motorcycle & Powersports in Selwyn specializes in motorcycles rather than boats, but is worth noting for cottage owners who trailer both. Founded in 2020 by a certified Harley-Davidson technician, the shop services all makes and models and offers winterization and storage preparation, battery maintenance, and fuel system stabilization. It is a licensed DriveON vehicle inspection centre and provides pickup and delivery, which sets it apart from most shops in the area.
Nauticomp Inc in Lindsay is not a repair shop in the conventional sense — it is a Canadian manufacturer of rugged LCD displays and monitors for marine, military, and industrial use. Its marine line includes waterproof, sunlight-readable monitors sealed to IP67 standards. Boaters looking to upgrade or replace a chartplotter display or helm monitor will find this a regional source for high-performance marine display hardware. Customer support and troubleshooting are listed services.
Captain Phab Marine and RV Care is a Canadian manufacturer of cleaning, maintenance, and repair products for boats and recreational vehicles, with more than two decades of production. Its line covers sailboats, power yachts, pontoons, fishing boats, and personal watercraft, with many products carrying an environmental designation for biodegradability and low aquatic toxicity. The company also supplies gelcoat, fibreglass, and epoxy repair materials. This is a products supplier, not a service shop, but useful for owners who do their own maintenance and want Canadian-made supplies.
The Fenelon Falls branch of Muskoka Auto Parts supplies automotive parts, bodyshop supplies, chemicals and additives, oil, grease, and towing products. While its focus is automotive rather than marine, boaters doing their own trailer maintenance or vehicle upkeep will find it a convenient local supplier in the Fenelon Falls area.
| Business | Location | Marine Mechanical | Winterization | Storage | Brand Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mastro Recreation | Peterborough | Yes | Yes | Yes | Multi-brand (factory-trained) |
| C-US Consignment Boats & Motors | Peterborough (Lakefield Rd) | Yes | Not advertised | Yes | Mercury, MerCruiser, OMC |
| McGregor Sportsline | Bobcaygeon | Yamaha outboards | Yes | Yes (snowmobile) | Yamaha |
| Angevaare Motorsports | Lakefield | Custom/performance only | No | No | MiniJet, LS1 |
| Bruce Custom Fabricating | Selwyn | Aluminum welding/modification | Not advertised | No | Wahoo Docks |
| John's Little Boat Shop | Omemee | Wooden/antique boats only | No | No | Bear Mountain, Peterborough heritage |
Boaters who need a single shop to handle mechanical service, winterization, and storage will find Del Mastro Recreation the most comprehensive option, while C-US Consignment Boats & Motors is the stronger choice for those running Mercury or MerCruiser engines and looking to buy or sell used boats at the same time. Owners further east toward Bobcaygeon with Yamaha outboards should look at McGregor Sportsline for authorized service. Specialty needs — wooden boat restoration, aluminum boat welding, or a custom jet boat build — point toward John's Little Boat Shop, Bruce Custom Fabricating, and Angevaare Motorsports respectively, each operating in a focused lane where a generalist shop won’t go as deep.
Del Mastro Recreation in Peterborough explicitly offers winterization for boats, RVs, and powersports equipment, with on-site storage as well. McGregor Sportsline in Bobcaygeon offers winterization for Yamaha products including outboard motors and snowmobiles. C-US Consignment Boats & Motors handles boat storage and mechanical service but does not separately advertise a winterization program — it’s worth calling to confirm.
C-US Consignment Boats & Motors near Lakefield Road in Peterborough lists Mercury, MerCruiser, and OMC as brands it services, alongside general marine mechanical repair and haulage.
McGregor Sportsline on County Road 36 in Bobcaygeon is an authorized Yamaha dealership with factory-trained technicians. The service department handles outboard motors, ATVs, and snowmobiles, and the shop stocks an extensive Yamaha parts inventory.
John's Little Boat Shop in Omemee specializes in antique and wooden boat restoration, repair, and modification, including varnishing and new Bear Mountain Boats sprint canoe construction. It is a specialty operation and does not offer general fibreglass or outboard repair.
Bruce Custom Fabricating in Selwyn offers aluminum boat welding and modification, fuel cell fabrication, and radiator and coolant system welding alongside its dock and trailer fabrication services. Angevaare Motorsports in Lakefield also does aluminum and stainless steel welding and specializes in MiniJet boat customization and performance builds.
Details verified as of August 2026.
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