Fleet Repairs & Maintenance

Dependable service to keep your camp, resort or outfitters’ canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards safe, functional, and ready for every guest.

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Preventative maintenance for hardworking fleets

Managing a fleet of canoes or kayaks means staying ahead of wear and damage. At Johnny's Boat Shop, we work with camps, resorts, outfitters, and school boards across Muskoka and Central Ontario to keep fleets safe, seaworthy, and performing at their best.

With over 35 years of experience maintaining fleets of all sizes, we help keep your boats on the water more days of the year. Our approach is proactive, identifying and resolving issues before they become costly problems or operational disruptions.

What We Repair

  
        Fleet-wide inspections and annual maintenance schedules
    
        Seasonal cleaning and adjustments
    
        Hardware replacement (seats, yokes, thwarts, grab handles)
    
        Trim repair and replacement
    
        Hull damage repair and structural fixes
    
        Kevlar skid plate installation
    
       Skid plate touch-ups and repairs
    
       Gelcoat re-coating for worn fibreglass and Kevlar hulls
 (restores appearance and extends lifespan)

Our Process

Fleet Assessment
We review your fleet and identify wear, damage, and priority repairs.

Service Plan
We create a plan based on your season, usage levels, and budget.

Scheduled Repairs
Work is completed efficiently, often outside peak season, to minimize downtime.

Ongoing Support
We’re available throughout the season for quick-response repairs when needed.

Four kayak hulls painted in light gray color resting on wooden stands in a workshop.

A boat in the process of being painted, with the bow covered in a shiny red color and the rest primed with gray primer, situated in a workshop with tools and jackets hanging on the wall.

Multiple canoe hulls in red and turquoise in a workshop.

Yellow kayak with the number 45 on the side, being assembled in a workshop with clamps attaching the frame.

Several yellow canoes and one red canoe stacked on a wooden rack outside near a rustic wooden building, with leafless trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Workshop with several wooden kayaks covered with protective plastic and sitting on workbenches.

Why Choose Johnny’s Boat Shop

  
Extensive experience with fleets from a dozen to hundreds
    
Proven systems for managing high-use equipment
    
Fast, reliable turnaround during peak season
    
Proactive maintenance approach
    
Trusted by camps, outfitters, and institutions across Ontario
    
Focus on maintaining performance, balance, and longevity

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Every Boat Deserves Another Season

Keep your fleet safe, reliable, and ready for daily use with professional repairs and maintenance tailored to camps, resorts, outfitters, and schools.