Business Details
46 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Boat Propeller Repair Experts in Ontario
Established in 1980 as a division of Buckhorn Yacht Harbour Ltd., Kawartha Propeller has built a reputation as Canada's leading propeller repair facility. With 40+ years of combined experience, our team of 19 certified technicians specializes in precision repairs for aluminum, stainless steel, bronze, and nickel-bronze propellers, ensuring OEM specifications for performance and balance. We serve over 250 marinas and individual boaters across Southern Ontario, offering weekly pickup and delivery services to locations including Toronto, Ottawa, and Muskoka, as well as nationwide shipping. Our expertise extends to propeller sales, lower unit repairs, shaft straightening, and custom machining, supported by advanced laser scanning technology for blueprinting.Backed by certifications for Mercury Marine and Volvo Penta parts and service, we prioritize customer education and satisfaction, providing honest recommendations and fast turnaround times to minimize downtime during the short boating season. Our family-owned business spans three generations, maintaining a commitment to quality repairs that match or exceed original performance levels, as evidenced by decades of repeat customers and industry recognition.
Services
Propeller Repair
Propeller Sales
Lower Unit Repair
Shaft Straightening
Coupler Installation
Skeg Replacement
PWC Impeller Repair
Dripless Shaft Seals
Prop Scanning
Marine Hardware Sales
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialized propeller repair expertise
- Certified Mercury Marine and Volvo Penta service technicians
- Advanced laser scanning for precise propeller blueprinting
- Nationwide shipping and Ontario-wide pickup/delivery services
- Same-day emergency repairs available on select Sundays
Associations and certifications
- Mercury Marine
- Volvo Penta
What people say
Best service ever
Knowledgeable technicians
Quick turnaround
Honest recommendations
Expert repairs
Services
Propeller Repair
Our precision propeller repair service restores damaged aluminum, stainless steel, bronze, and nickel-bronze propellers to OEM specifications. Using advanced laser scanning technology, we ensure perfect pitch and balance for optimal performance. Customers receive expert damage assessments with clear recommendations on repair viability versus replacement, backed by a guarantee matching or exceeding original performance levels.
Propeller Sales
We offer an extensive inventory of new and used propellers from leading manufacturers, including complete hardware kits for all motor brands. Our experts provide personalized recommendations based on boat specifications and performance goals, with options ranging from standard replacements to high-performance stainless steel models that improve fuel efficiency and speed.
Lower Unit Repair
Comprehensive lower unit services include skeg replacement, cavitation plate repairs, and nose cone installations. We specialize in Bobs Machine low water nose cone kits and OEM color-matching paint jobs. Our technicians handle both partial and full repairs with proper coupler fitting to ensure watertight integrity and mechanical reliability.
Shaft Straightening
Our precision shaft straightening service accommodates outboard, sterndrive, and inboard systems with tolerances measured in thousandths of an inch. We manufacture replacement Aquamet 19/22 shafts and perform custom machining while maintaining proper coupler alignment to prevent future mechanical issues from misalignment.
Dripless Shaft Seals
As authorized Tides Marine SureSeal dealers, we install and repair dripless shaft seal systems featuring ABS-certified components. Our solutions include complete systems with housings, bearings, and replacement seals, as well as PSS repair kits that eliminate traditional packing gland maintenance requirements while maintaining watertight integrity.
People
John Fuderer
Owner/Operator
Third-generation marine expert with 40+ years of propeller specialization. Known for technical expertise and customer-focused solutions, John provides personalized recommendations while overseeing daily operations at the facility.
Jamie Fuderer
Operations Manager
Third-generation team member managing repair processes and quality control. Jamie combines inherited knowledge with modern techniques to ensure accurate diagnostics and reliable repair outcomes for all marine propulsion systems.
Questions
What propeller repair services do you offer?
We repair aluminum, stainless steel, bronze, and nickel-bronze propellers with precision balancing and pitch adjustments to OEM specifications.
Do you provide same-day propeller repairs?
Emergency repairs are available on Sundays with typical turnaround times under one week during peak season for all service types.
How do I choose the right propeller?
Complete our online propeller selection form with engine specs and boating needs for personalized recommendations based on performance goals.
Do you service outboard lower units?
Yes, we repair skegs, cavitation plates, and nose cones while offering Bobs Machine low water kits and OEM paint matching services.
What areas do you service?
We provide weekly pickup/delivery across Southern Ontario and ship nationwide in Canada and the USA.
Are your technicians certified?
Our team holds certifications for Mercury Marine and Volvo Penta parts and service with decades of combined industry experience.
