https://youtu.be/kdP_FXwTVT4 Lower Unit Gear Lube Change in a Mercury Outboard Maintaining your Mercury outboard lower unit provides a peace of mind knowing that your boat’s motor will function efficiently when out for a day on the water. Mercury lower unit lube changes are an important part of maintaining an outboard...
How to change oil for a Mercury Outboard
Watch this video learn how to change your outboard engine oil. Mercury Marine recommends that you change your oil at least every 100 & 300 hours. Of course, change the oil more frequently as needed.
Fishing Gear Checklist
Struggling to remember all the gear you need to bring on your next fishing outing? We have you covered with this handy Fishing Gear Checklist. Here is a rundown on all the fishing gear you need: Fishing License State Fishing Regulations Rod & Reel Bait, live or artificial Hooks, Sinkers,...
Do I need to replace my boat water pump?
Why is a water pump important? Outboard water pumps and sterndrive water pumps are very important to your engine because they circulate water through the engine, keeping it cool to prevent overheating. Find tips on replacing your water pump for outboard motors below. Why is it important change an outboard water...
Mercury’s FREE 5 Year Warranty
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...
The Volvo SX-M Upper
Our product highlight for this week is the popular Remanufactured Volvo-Penta SX-M Upper Gear Case from US Boatworks. We offer the SX-M in two popular tooth counts, the 22/23 and the 21/26. Within the 22/23 Upper, you can choose from five different gear ratios. Those are 1.43, 1.51, 1.60, 1.66...
How to Get the Best Deal on Outboard Motor
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...
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Now In Stock- Mercury Outboard Motors
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...
The Truth About Replacement Gearcases #5
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: Purchasing a New Aftermarket Gearcase made overseas Buying a New OEM Gearcase from your motor manufacturer Selecting a...
The Truth About Replacement Gearcases #4
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...
The Truth About Gearcase Replacement #3
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...
The Truth About Gearcase Replacement #2
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...
The Truth About Gearcase Replacement
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...
Where can boat repair shops buy OEM boat parts?
Boat repair shops and dealers can buy OEM Boat Parts at a discount with US Boatworks.
How to Winterize your Boat Motor
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...
859399T13 Mercury Lower Unit Back in Stock!
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,...
We Pay Cash for Lower Unit Cores
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...
The Challenge with Hard to find, NLA Parts
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...
Where to buy discontinued Evinrude Boat Parts
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/...