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Only a few days remain to claim Mercury Marine’s latest promotion. Receive 2 additional years factory backed warranty for a total of 5 years when you purchase an outboard motor before March 31, 2023. Restrictions Apply. Our in stock motors are shown below but don’t let that limit you. We can get most motors directly … Read more
It’s no secret that for the past few years, new boats and new outboard motors have been hard to come by. Supply chain issues and a huge surge in demand to be outdoors created a massive backlog with outboard manufacturers. Of course as demand surges and supply shrinks, prices go up. So now that most … Read more
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9.9 Outboard Motors for Sale It’s been an exciting week at US Boatworks. We have 8 new 2023 Mercury Outboards on the showroom floor. Four of these shiny new Mercury motors for sale have 9.9 horse power and offer several different options such as electric start, tiller handle, long or short shaft and Command Thrust. Command Thrust … Read more
The Best Gearcase Replacement Welcome to part 5 of Gearcase Education. The previous articles have reviewed common gearcase terminology and discussed the three ways you can replace your lower unit. Those were: So now you have the knowledge and can decide for yourself what unit is best for you. Whatever you do, if you … Read more
Quality Remanufactured Lower Units Welcome to part 4 of our gearcase education course. In the previous articles, we reviewed both the OEM Lower Unit and the Non-OEM Lower Unit. In this article, we have a frank discussion about the rebuilt gearcase. So let’s get to it. A rebuilt or remanufactured unit takes the outer shell … Read more
The Case for a NEW OEM Gearcase Welcome to part 3 of our Gearcase Education Course. In the previous article, we discussed New Non-OEM Gearcases which tend to be inferior in quality but can save you money in the short term. Next up on our lower unit tour is the new OEM (original equipment manufacturer) … Read more
The Case for Non-OEM Gearcases In my first article we reviewed the basic components of a gearcase to give us a good understanding of what goes into your unit. So in this article, we start with a look at one of the gearcase replacement choices – the Non-OEM Gearcase. You may have been through this already, … Read more
Gearcase Replacement Course Thanks for checking out my crash course on REPLACEMENT GEARCASES. My name is Mike Tracy, the owner and founder of US Boatworks. We are a company on a mission to help boaters select the best replacement gearcase available. My goal for this course is to provide you with all the information needed to … Read more
Boat repair shops and dealers can buy OEM Boat Parts at a discount with US Boatworks.
Winterizing Tips Why should I winterize my motor? The main reason to winterize your motor is to protect your block from cracking due to freezing damage. While many boaters use their boats into fall to enjoy fishing, summer boaters know it’s time to get their boat ready for the cold before it’s too late. Whether … Read more
After many months of waiting, the Mercury Marine 1623-859399T13 OEM Lower Unit is back in stock. There were only a few made during the last production so this won’t last long. The 859399T13 Mercury Outboard Lower Unit fits V6 / 6-Cylinder motors with 200 hp, 225 hp or 250hp, 3.0 liter, long shaft which measures as … Read more
We buy Lower Unit Cores The busy summer season is winding down and we are already looking ahead to next year. As one of the top remanufacturers of lower units in the US, we spend a good chunk of the winter months rebuilding gear cases so they are ready to ship out in the spring. In … Read more
US Boatworks now carries the hard to find Mercury 30-50 HP Bigfoot lower unit. This lower fits Mercury Outboard Motors with Bigfoot Lower Units. It replaces OEM # 1667-9011G92. There are many reasons to purchase a rebuilt lower unit over buying new or aftermarket units. Those reasons are: -Units are priced at deep discounts to … Read more
If you own an older boat motor you may find it challenging to get replacement boat parts for necessary repairs. Most boat dealers do not have the time or the warehouse space to stock slower moving, older outboard or sterndrive parts. To make matters worse, manufacturers only produce replacement parts for a period of time … Read more
Everyone around the globe has been impacted in some way with supply chain issues and the boating industry is no exception. At US Boatworks, our #1 goal is keeping boaters out on the water thus we have been looking for a way to help with the challenge of finding discontinued/ NLA boat parts. You see, … Read more
Tired of Backorders? We have you covered. We are two years into COVID-19 and the effects of it on supply chains throughout the world. It would seem that things should be getting better as it relates to scarcity and demand but in many areas, that is not the case. This 2022 boating season is no … Read more
With summer approaching, it’s the ideal time to find a boat that fits your needs, budget and expertise, whether you’re an expert fisherman or beginner boater. If you’re looking for tips on how to find that perfect boat for you, look no further for purchasing advice and important questions to ask throughout the process. … Read more
Watch what you put in your gas tank this summer! Planning a fun day out on the lake requires planning and preparation. Most boaters are thinking of food, drinks, sunscreen, water toys and fishing poles. Proper gasoline purchased at the pump usually doesn’t make the list of things to plan for however, it can be … Read more
The calendar says it’s almost spring yet the 40 degree temps make it seem like a distant dream. As we just entered the month of April, its time to think about getting your boat out of storage and begin your spring boat maintenance. So, if you ask yourself, “do I need to perform boat maintenance?” or … Read more
