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 over buying new. Those reasons … Read more
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 5 day email course on … Read more
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 life of your motor. An … Read more
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 and 1.85. As for the … Read more
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 do not want to stock … Read more
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 due to hidden objects under … Read more
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 over 2 million boat parts … Read more
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 moments notice. In order to … Read more
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 must be built by quality … Read more
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, Mercury, Evinrude…) and will contain … Read more
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 side, some of these aftermarket … Read more
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 a small bend in your … Read more
The busy summer season is dwindling down giving us a chance to remind gearcase customers to cash in on the core refund. Customers who purchase a lower unit from US Boatworks are eligible for a refund when you return a good core back to us. If you are one of those customers, send your core back to … Read more
I want to address a big problem in our industry that no one is telling you about. The reason for this article is to clear up confusion when it comes to selecting a replacement gearcase. You see, not all gear cases are made the same and just because the price tag is lower doesn’t necessarily mean … Read more
We are a company on a mission to help boaters select the best replacement gearcase available. While some boat shops will sell you an unreliable piece of garbage to get your sale, we won’t stand for inferior products. Our mission is to be sure our buyers are educated about their lower unit choices so they can … Read more
Tips & recommendations for replacing your gearcase lower unit. It happens – just plain bad luck – hitting an underwater tree stump, rock or other invisible debris and your boat lower unit is shot. After you get towed safely back to shore and have a chance to regroup, what are your next action steps? We … Read more
US Boatworks now proudly remanufactures the Volvo-Penta DPS-A upper unit gearcase in several different configurations. Our rebuilding department has been hard at work remanufacturing quality Volvo Sterndrive Housings in several different specifications to meet your needs: DPS-A UPPER (22/23) 1.68 RATIO, OEM#3842918 DPS-A UPPER (22/23) 1.78 RATIO, OEM#3842918 DPS-A UPPER (22/23) 1.95 RATIO, OEM#3842918 DPS-A UPPER (21/26) 2.11 RATIO, … Read more
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 … 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 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 (16/30) 2.32 RATIO There are … Read more
