Keep Your Boat Looking great

Regular maintenance and thoughtful restoration help extend the life of your canoe or kayak and keep it ready for every season.

Silhouette of a person paddling a canoe on water.
Silhouette of a person paddling a canoe on water.
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Maintenance That Keeps You Paddling Longer

Between sun exposure, transport, and regular use, even the best-built boats need upkeep. At Johnny's Boat Shop, we provide professional maintenance and restoration services that protect your investment and keep your boat performing like new.

With over 35 years of experience working on boats in Muskoka, we’re often able to spot and fix small issues before they become expensive repairs. We understand how short the paddling season is, so we work with you to minimize downtime and keep your boat on the water.

  • Canoes and kayaks (fibreglass, Kevlar, carbon, Royalex)
  • Stand-up paddleboards/SUPs (fibreglass, Kevlar & carbon)
  • Faded or oxidized hulls
  • Worn or aging components
  • Cosmetic and structural wear
  • Heavily used or older boats
  • Worn stems and keels
  • Fleet maintenance for camps, resorts, and outfitters

What We Maintain & Restore

Our Process

Inspection
We check for damage, wear, and problem areas.

Recommended Work
We explain what needs repair now and what can wait.

Careful Restoration
We repair and restore using the right materials and techniques.

Ready for the Season
Your boat leaves clean, protected, and ready for the water.

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A black kayak with scratches and scuffs on its surface, resting on a wooden stand outside near a wooden shed with a window. An orange traffic cone is visible in the background.
A workshop with a partially assembled sleek, black fiber-glass boat on stands, with tools and work materials around.
A carbon fiber boat hull on a workbench in a workshop, with tools and clothing hanging in the background.
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A wooden and fiberglass canoe with the words 'Golden Point' on the side, in a workshop.
A wooden canoe with a dark brown exterior and light wood trim, labeled "Golden Point," inside a workshop.
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A carbon fiber surfboard with the logo of Souris River Canoe Outfitters and Soustisriver.com, resting on a surface covered with protective paper in a workshop.
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Featured Maintenance Services

Seasonal & Fleet Maintenance

Seasonal & Fleet Maintenance

Maintenance isn’t just for individual boats. We regularly work with camps, resorts, outfitters, and school boards across Central Ontario to maintain fleets of all sizes.

  • Annual inspections and maintenance plans

  • Off-season servicing to reduce downtime

  • In-season support with fast turnaround

  • Scalable service for fleets from a few boats to several hundred

Whether you have one canoe or an entire fleet, we can help keep everything in top condition.

Kevlar Skid Plates

Skid plates act as protective “bumpers” for your canoe or kayak, helping prevent wear at the bow and stern from shoreline landings and rocky conditions.

  • Installed on new or used boats

  • Suitable for fibreglass, Kevlar, carbon, and Royalex

  • Helps prevent and repair wear damage

  • Professionally installed for a clean, durable finish

  • Can often be colour-tinted to match your boat

Skid plates are a cost-effective way to extend the life of your boat and are often recommended after seasonal wear is identified.

Kevlar Skid Plates

Annual Winter Maintenance

Winter is the ideal time to take care of maintenance while your boat is not in use.

Regular maintenance helps extend the life of your canoe, kayak, or paddleboard and ensures it’s ready when the season begins.

Winter Service Includes:

  • Professional pressure wash

  • Hand-applied hull waxing

  • Oil treatment for wood components

  • Tightening of hardware and fittings

  • Full inspection of hull and components for wear or damage

Annual Winter Maintenance

Why Choose Johnny’s Boat Shop

  • Local Algonquin and Muskoka expertise
  • Over 35 years of repair experience
  • Specialized in composite and laminate construction
  • Proven techniques for even complex or unusual damage
  • Trusted by camps, outfitters, and paddlers across Ontario
  • Free in-shop estimates with honest recommendations
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Every Boat Deserves Another Trip

Keep your canoe, kayak, or paddleboard ready for the water with a free in-shop assessment from Johnny’s Boat Shop.

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