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...
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...
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...
Just Dropped – Mercury Bigfoot Lower Unit
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...
Our New 40-60 HP ETEC Lower Unit
US Boatworks now proudly carries the hard to find Evinrude 40-60 HP ETEC lower unit. This lower fits Evinrude Outboard Motors years 2015- present and comes in the 11:32 gear ratio. It replaces OEM # 5009364 and OEM # 5009758. There are many reasons to purchase a rebuilt lower unit...
The Perfect Gearcase Replacement
Stay out on the water longer with the perfect lower unit replacement. Replacing a lower unit can keep you on the sidelines for many weeks. Knowing which unit to buy requires research. Choose the right replacement the first time & stay out on the water all season long. Join our...
Introducing Our New Volvo-Penta DP-SM Lower Unit
US Boatworks now proudly carries the hard to find DP-SM 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: DP-SM LOWER (17/29) 1.78 RATIO DP-SM LOWER (16/30) 1.95 RATIO DP-SM LOWER...
AVOID THESE COSTLY MISTAKES
Prevent the tragedy of getting stuck out on the water. Eliminate down time and weeks at the boat repair shop this season. Buy the best boat parts now. You will thank us with many trouble free days out on the water. Properly maintaining your boat engine is important to the...
Volvo Penta Outdrives Available Now
Now in stock - The OEM Volvo-Penta Outdrive DP-SM We are continuously looking for ways to help you stay out on the water. There is a demand for the Volvo Outdrives which is not effectively being met until now. You see, the problem is Volvo Outdrives are expensive. Most dealers...
Just Added -Mercury Marine OEM Lowers
Introducing our newest product addition - the Mercury Marine V6 Lower Unit. The addition of the Mercury Marine V6 Lowers will meet a big need for boaters. You see, the lower unit of the boat motor is frequently damaged and needs to be replaced. It is susceptible to damage mostly...
Save $25 -Black Friday Savings!
Black Friday Sale-Save $25! Our Black Friday coupon begins today and runs through midnight, Friday 11/27. Save $25 when you spend $100 or more in our online store. Use code 25off100 at checkout to receive your discount. Shop reliable, quality boat parts from Mercury, Mercruiser, Evinrude, Johnson, OMC and Volvo-Penta. US Boatworks stocks...
Cash for Cores
We buy Lower Unit Cores The busy summer season will be winding down soon and we begin looking ahead to next year. As one of the top remanufacturers of lower units in the US, we spend much of the winter months rebuilding gear cases so they are ready to ship out at a...
Why Should I Choose a Remanufactured Gearcase?
This is the final article of my Gearcase Replacement Education Series and I have saved the best for last. In this article, I will discuss REMANUFACTURED GEARCASES. The in & outs, pros & cons, the good & bad...you get the idea. A rebuilt or remanufactured unit must meet two very important criteria: 1) it...
This gearcase won’t fail you!
Last week discovered more about New Non-OEM Gearcases which tend to be inferior in quality but can save you money in the short term. Next up on our gearcase education tour is the new OEM (original equipment manufacturer) unit. The new OEM unit is made by your motor manufacturer (ie. Volvo,...
Non-OEM Gearcases: good, the bad, the ugly
The Non-OEM, Aftermarket Gearcase There are new, replacement, non-OEM lower units on the market selling for very cheap prices. Prices so good they are too good to be true! The saying goes – “you get what you pay for” and that just may be the case. On the plus...
The Truth about Gearcase Replacement
Replacing a damaged gearcase is one of the most common and most expensive repairs boaters can encounter. It's a common repair because the lower unit is easily damaged by hitting hidden objects underwater. Sometimes after hitting an object underwater, the damage may not be totally obvious. The problem is that...