Mechanics On The Trent is dedicated to keeping our customers boating.
We take your boating time seriously. Whether we are doing a simple tune up to a full blown rebuild, we want to get you back on the water as quickly as we can. If possible, its best to work from our shop but if on site repairs are necessary we are ready to travel. We keep a good inventory of frequently used parts and normally can have parts shipped next day if needed.
Preventative maintenance is often ignored in the marine industry. Most boaters pay no attention to, or are uniformed about scheduled maintenance, until there is a problem. We like to inform our customers when work is required or factory recommended to decrease the chance of expensive repairs later.
Some preventative maintenance services include the following:
TUNE UPS
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From just a simple tune up of plugs, cap and rotor to a full tune up with wires, filters, carb cleaning etc. A properly tuned engine will reduce fuel consumption and is better for the environment. We recommend every 2 years or 200 hours.
Water Pump Repairs
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From just replacing the impeller to rebuilding the sea water pump. Not all water pump impellers are created equal or perform the same in different conditions. Most manufacturers recommend impellers should be changed every 200 hours, or if overheating or reduced water flow is observed.
Replacements
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Replacing anodes, on outdrives, inboard shafts and trim tabs. This is such an over looked area. Sacrificial anodes protect your running gear from corrosion that eats away at metals underwater. They should be inspected annually and replaced when 50% gone.
STAFF
Robert Owen
Rob has been servicing boats on the Trent Severn Waterway since 1995, he is a graduate from the Marine Technology course at Georgian college in 2000. Rob has been both a Mercruiser stern drive and Mercury outboard certified technician, as well as a Cat Master mechanic. Rob is also talented with fibreglass/gel coat, electrical systems and has an excellent overall knowledge of all mechanics on your vessel. He is life long boater himself, understanding the needs and service required for boaters on the waterways.
Paul Jones
Paul has spent almost 40 years working in the recreational industry as a talented painter, fibreglass specialist, welder, marine and small engine mechanic and overall handy man. He is a life long boater and avid fisherman who has a great knowledge of the various marine systems found on boats today. Paul has spent many years volunteering with various fishing tournaments and clubs throughout central Ontario.
Evin Barker
Evin started working at Mechanics on the Trent in the summer of 2019, and has been a valuable addition to the team. He has experience working at McLarens Marina and has been a boater himself and has raced motocross for many years
Marine Services
Outdrive servicing, from a simple gear oil change to a major rebuild we have the tools, knowledge and expreience to do the job right. Winterizing, fibreglass and gel coat, oil changes, engine service as well as inboard transmission and V-Drives, generator repairs, outboard servicing, changing props. hydraulic and pontoon trailers.