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...
Spring Boat Maintenance Tips
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...
Ethanol Vs Your Boat Engine
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. Marine fuel stabilizer usually doesn't make the list of things to plan for however, it can be the difference between enjoying a trouble-free outing on...
What Info is Needed to Order Boat Engine Parts?
When you are in need of boat parts to get your repair going on your outboard or sterndrive motor, some basic information is needed beyond a description of the part. Of course having the OEM boat part number is the easiest way to get the exact part you need but...
Open Saturdays
It finally happened just like it does every year. Freezing temperatures left us and spring is in the air. Like clockwork as soon as it warms up, our phones start ringing off the hook and customers line up to get their boats ready for the season. Since you need us, we are now open...
Why you need Fuel Additives for your Boat Engine
Old, untreated gasoline in your boat motor can impact your engine's performance. Over time old gasoline turns into sludge which can deposit in your carburetor, injectors and fuel lines. These deposits can harm your engine. Treating your fuel can prevent gunk in your tank and fuel lines and remove any current deposits in...
“Thank You” to all of our customers
US Boatworks would like to say "thank you" to all our customers. We are proud to be serving the greater Kansas City area with boat maintenance and repair for over 30 years. Our success is due to our wonderful staff and loyal customers. If you haven't tried US Boatworks for your...
DIY Boat Winterization Supply Guide
Winterization tips for do-it-yourselfers: This week daytime temperatures are dipping into the 60's and it finally feels like fall outside. Enjoy these cooler temperatures by taking your boat out for a quick drive while you can. Traffic on the lake will be at a minimum; you may have the lake all...
Happy Labor Day
US Boatworks is closed Sauturday 9/3 - Monday 9/5 for the Holiday Here's to the many workers have contributed to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. While we recognize the history of this great nation, Labor Day also marks the last big celebration of the summer season. So, all you...
Outboard Engine Care
So you own a Mercury outboard but just haven't quite kept up on maintenance. Perhaps you have no idea where you stored the owners manual and are just crossing your fingers that you haven't forgot any major maintenance items. For anyone who can identify with the above, this article with...
Which work best? OEM or Generic Fuel Lines
Our phone rings continuously with about boat motors not running properly. At times, we try to help our customers trouble shoot the problem over the phone. No sense in bringing a boat in for service if the answer is a quick solution that the owner can handle. So, when discussing...
Happy Independence Day!
US Boatworks will be open this MONDAY, JULY 3 from 9-5 pm to serve you before the July 4th holiday. We are closed Tuesday, July 4 and will re-0pen Wednesday, July 5 at 9 am. This July 4th many families will travel to their favorite lake and take their boat out on...
Introducing Our New Volvo-Penta DPS-A Lower Unit
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,...
Checklist for Boat Maintenance Tips
Spring is finally here and the sun and warm temperatures are not far behind. Soon you will want to be out enjoying the sunshine and what better way to do it than getting out on the water? Before you make your first trip to the lake this year, it’s a...
Boat Maintenance Tips
The calendar says it's almost spring even though all the clouds and rain make it feel like a distant dream. As we are just entering the month of April, its time to get your boat out of storage and begin your spring boat maintenance. So the question is: where to...
Duck Season!
See the bottom of this article for duck season dates in Kansas and Missouri. Judging by the huge quantity of duck boats we have in our repair shop for tune ups right now, it seems that duck season is upon us. Learn some boat repair tips below. To be sure...
What you need to Winterize your Outboard or Sterndrive
Winterizing tips for do it yourselfers: This week temperatures took a dip and it definitely feels like fall outside. Enjoying these cooler temperatures out on the water should be very tempting right now. Traffic on the lake will be at a minimum so it might feel like you have the...
OEM vs Generic Fuel Lines
We receive numerous phone calls each day about boat motors not running properly. Often times we try to help our customers troubleshoot the boat fuel line problems over the phone if possible. No sense in bringing a boat in for service if the answer is a quick solution that the owner...
Boat Maintenance Guidelines
Spring is finally here with high temps in the 70's all week. It's great to be out enjoying the sunshine and what better way to do it than getting your boat out? Before you take your family and friends out on the water for the first time this year, it’s a...
Boat Motor Spring Maintenance
It's finally here. Time to get your boat out of storage, dust off that cover and begin your spring boat motor maintenance. So the question is, are you a do-it-yourselfer or do you bring your boat in for annual boat spring maintenance. The good news is that US Boatworks supports...