Blog - Hike Metal

Commercial fishing in Canada plays a crucial role in meeting global seafood demands. To support this industry, boat manufacturers like Hike Metal Products Ltd. specialize…

27 Apr

April 27, 2023

Registering and Insuring Your Custom Vessel in Ontario

Designing and manufacturing a custom-built vessel is an exciting process. Before taking a new vessel out on open water, however,…

29 Mar

March 29, 2023

Ontario Shipyard and Shipbuilders

Ontario has historically been the hub of the Canadian shipbuilding industry and is home to some of the most successful…

27 Feb

February 27, 2023

Working with a Shipbuilding Company in Canada

bbbnShipbuilding is one of the most specialized forms of naval construction and is crucial to the marine industry. It requires…

28 Jan

January 28, 2023

Ferry Boats and Tour Boats in Ontario (Large Project Builds!)

Hike Metal is among the best in the Canadian shipbuilding industry. Whether you need a commercial fishing boat for Lake…

22 Dec

December 22, 2022

Retrofitting of Marine Vessels (Retrofit and Upgrade)

Hike Metal is proud to make some of the finest marine vessels in the shipping industry. But did you know…

25 Nov

November 25, 2022

Building Quality Expedition Research Vessels

The expert shipwrights at Hike Metal have been building many types of ships for over 50 years. We have built…

28 Oct

October 28, 2022

Custom Boat Builders in Ontario

So you've finally decided to invest in a custom boat for your fleet, but you're not looking for any boat.…

26 Sep

September 26, 2022

Commercial Fishing Boat Manufacturer

As the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea. If you're ready to catch more fish, you…

Commercial Fishing Boat Retrofit & Repairs