Act Now -10% Off Boat Parts
Spring break in Kansas City is winding down & St. Patrick’s Day is near. We are all looking forward to those warm summer months out on the lake with family and friends. Smart boaters know that successful days on the water require preparation. The key component of that preparation that is boat maintenance. Are you ready […]
Open Saturdays
It finally happened just like it does every year. Freezing temperatures left us and spring is in the air. Like clockwork as soon as it warms up, our phones start ringing off the hook and customers line up to get their boats ready for the season. Since you need us, we are now open on Saturdays beginning March 3rd. […]
Announcing the new Mercury V-6 FourStroke Outboard
Mercury Marine recently introduced the brand new naturally aspirated 3.4L, V-6 FourStroke outboard. This outboard is available in 175 hp, 200 hp and 225 horse power. An announcement was made via a Facebook live event last week from the 2018 Miami International Boat Show. This Mercury V6 FourStroke outboard is the lightest and quietest engine you will […]
Why you need Fuel Additives for your Boat Engine
Old, untreated gasoline in your boat motor can impact your engine’s performance. Over time old gasoline turns into sludge which can deposit in your carburetor, injectors and fuel lines. These deposits can harm your engine. Treating your fuel can prevent gunk in your tank and fuel lines and remove any current deposits in your motor. We always recommend […]
Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Month
October has been declared National Hunting and Fishing Month by US. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. Zinke is a proponent of hunting and fishing and looks to expand these activities in our National Parks. He notes in an article on the Kansas Wildlife Federation Website, that hunters and anglers play a huge part in conservation […]
Rebates on Mercury Outboards Available Now!
REPOWER SALES EVENT Buy a new Mercury Engine today and save big. Choose between two great Mercury outboard repower rebate offers: – a Factory-Direct Rebate of up to $1,000 OR – 0 Down Payment, 0 Interest, and 0 Payments for Six Months Financing. Either way, there’s no better way to join the […]
Outboard Engine Care
So you own a Mercury outboard but just haven’t quite kept up on maintenance. Perhaps you have no idea where you stored the owners manual and are just crossing your fingers that you haven’t forgot any major maintenance items. For anyone who can identify with the above, this article with outboard boat engine care tips […]
Which work best? OEM or Generic Fuel Lines
Our phone rings continuously with about boat motors not running properly. At times, we try to help our customers trouble shoot the problem over the phone. No sense in bringing a boat in for service if the answer is a quick solution that the owner can handle. So, when discussing the poor performance complaints, popular […]
Happy Independence Day!
US Boatworks will be open this MONDAY, JULY 3 from 9-5 pm to serve you before the July 4th holiday. We are closed Tuesday, July 4 and will re-0pen Wednesday, July 5 at 9 am. This July 4th many families will travel to their favorite lake and take their boat out on the water. As usual, hours of […]
Is your boat safe? Find out for free!
The US Coastguard Auxiliary has free tools to check the safety of your boat. Their Vessel Safety Website allows boaters to become educated on boating safety. First, download the Vessel Safety Manual to be clear on the rules and regulations regarding boating safety. Second, do an online virtual vessel safety check that addresses of the following: […]
Boat Safety Checklist
Planning for a day out on the lake can take some time. The most skilled planner will have lists of items to buy before the trip, items to bring in the car for the ride to the lake and also a list of items to go on the boat. Of course we remember the snacks and […]
Introducing Our New Volvo-Penta DPS-A Lower Unit
US Boatworks now proudly carries the hard to find Volvo Penta DPS-A gear case in several different configurations. Our remanufacture department has been hard at work this winter to make the quality Volvo Sterndrive Housings in the following specifications: DPS-A LOWER (17/29) 1.78 RATIO, OEM#3842842 DPS-A LOWER (17/29) 2.11 RATIO, OEM#3842842 DPS-A LOWER (16/30) 1.95 […]
MERCURY 250 PRO XS OUTBOARD WINS
Mercury pro Jordan Lee claims win for the 2017 Bass Master Classic last week on Lake Conroe Park near Houston, Texas. Lee finished day one of fishing in 37th place and pulled off an incredible come back to claim first place by a large 4 pound margin.As reported by Mercury Marine News, the top 5 […]
Boat Maintenance Tips
The calendar says it’s almost spring even though all the clouds and rain make it feel like a distant dream. As we are just entering the month of April, its time to get your boat out of storage and begin your spring boat maintenance. So the question is: where to start? First, ask yourself if […]
New Website Launch!
It’s here! After months of hard work this winter, we just launched our new and improved site. Our website has been redesigned to better serve you. Check it out here. Find our boat parts look up which shows boat engine diagrams for your specific motor. Simply choose to the engine component and specific boat part that you […]
Thank You Veterans!
Thank you to our Veterans for serving our country and protecting our freedoms. These small words can not express our gratitude for the sacrifices you make for us. As a token of our appreciation, Veterans can receive $10 off online boat parts order of $50 or more when you enter code 10save10 at checkout. Visit […]
Kansas Right to Fish & Hunt on Ballot In November
If you already completed advanced voting, you may have been surprised to find a proposed amendment regarding the right to hunt and fish in Kansas. This proprosal is taking people by surprise as there has been little talk of it since the main topic of conversation is the presidential election. So what’s this proposal all […]
Duck Season!
Judging by the huge quantity of duck boats we have in our repair shop for tune ups right now, it seems that duck season is upon us. Learn some boat repair tips below. To be sure your first duck hunting trip this year goes smoothly, we highly suggest your outboard motor is running in top […]
Winterization Service Options
Winterizing your motor before the first hard freeze is extremely important to prevent expensive damage come spring time. A cracked block as a result of freezing will cost thousands of dollars not to mention missed time out on the lake next spring while you wait for your motor to be repaired. Spend the time and […]
What you need to Winterize your Outboard or Sterndrive
Winterizing tips for do it yourselfers: This week temperatures took a dip and it definitely feels like fall outside. Enjoying these cooler temperatures out on the water should be very tempting right now. Traffic on the lake will be at a minimum so it might feel like you have the lake to yourself. While it […]
