As many of our readers know, finding a brand new outboard motor has been very difficult over the last 18 months. An increase in demand has manufacturers scrambling to produce motors as quickly as possible. The demand continues to surge and forecasts are telling us this trend will continue for the next few years. While … Read more
There is a big debate among boaters concerning OEM vs Aftermarket parts. There are several important things to consider when you buy OEM or aftermarket boat parts yet most buyers are strictly looking at the MONEY. I could give countless examples where the quality of aftermarket parts is inferior but since most choose to buy parts … Read more
Happy Birthday America! This July 4th thousands will flock to the lake to get their boat out on the water. Often times many hours of preparation have gone into preparing for a trip to the lake. Such chores include tuning up your boat and even making boat repairs as necessary. I have posted some tips … Read more
BRP filled boat parts orders for Evinrude, Johnson and OMC parts through Kibo for years. You may also know this product from its older name, Shopatron. This spring, the program came to an abrupt halt leaving customers with bad url links and no forwarding information. As a supplier of many parts orders for the Kibo … Read more
We are thankful to our Veterans who have defended this great country throughout the years. In order to honor those who served our nation, we are offering everyone flat rate $4.95 shipping* orders placed on-line through June 30, 2021. Use code DISCOUNTSHIPPIN at checkout to see your Memorial Day discounts in your shopping cart. Feel … Read more
WORK WITH THE BEST, JOIN OUR TEAM Boat Repair Technician/ Mechanic Position Available EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME certified BRP Evinrude (preferred) with Mercury I/O, Mercruiser & Volvo experience helpful. Must have great troubleshooting and problem solving skills and willingness to work in fast paced environment. We offer generous hourly pay plus weekly performance incentives, paid time off, … 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
It finally happened just like it does every year. Frigid temperatures from February left us and spring is in the air. Like clockwork as soon as it warms up, customers line up to get their boats ready for the season. To meet this springtime demand, we are now open on Saturdays beginning March 6th. Come down and see … 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
“Get your motor ordered today if you want to be out on the lake in 2021” As I addressed in my blog titled “Don’t make this mistake 2021” COVID 19 continues to impact the supply chain in our country. The boating industry has seen its share of challenges last season most of which are due … Read more
What a crazy year 2020 has been for all of us. Who would have guessed that our world would look so different today than it did just 10 months ago. With vacations canceled, baseball and soccer seasons postponed, graduation parties and weddings virtually eliminated, people thorough out the world were looking for new, safe ways … Read more
US Boatworks would like to say “thank you” to everyone that made this strange 2020 year a success. The 2020 boating season started out slow at the beginning of the COVID outbreak then quickly shifted to absolute craziness with boaters wanting to get out on the water once it was deemed safe to do … Read more
As you spend more time out on the water, you may notice that steering your boat has started to feel different, more stiff. As steering cables age, they can become less responsive. Steering components are a very important part of your boat and damaged or old cables can lead to trouble while out on the … Read more
Our lot is full with Kansas City area boats to winterize. Many boaters are taking advantage of the mild temperatures and coming in this week to get their boat winterized. Although our weather has been mild the past month, the cold finally hit the Kansas City Area. Customers choose US Boatworks for winterizing for our great rates and … Read more
Winterizing your boat motor before the first hard freeze this year is extremely important to prevent expensive damage to your engine. A cracked block will cost thousands of dollars to repair not to mention missed time out on the lake next spring while you wait on your motor at the shop. Insurance companies will … Read more
So you haven’t kept up on your outboard maintenance? Perhaps you were not aware that maintenance is required or you have no idea where you stored the owners manual to dig into the details. If you need some tips for outboard maintenance, you came to the right place. Regular boat engine maintenance is essential … Read more
Stack the available Mercury deals to maximize your savings. If you follow our blog you may already know how you can save big this winter on a new Mercury Outboard. If you have missed my recent articles, you are in luck. I am recapping ways to save now. Currently there are four ways to save … Read more
