Volvo DPSM Now In Stock
It’s been a long wait for Volvo-Penta to manufacture their DPSM complete outdrive and DPSM lower unit. Volvo-Penta stopped producing these units in 2021 with no details as to when they would be made again. So now, after over 24 months on backorder, production started up at the Volvo-Penta factory. We recently received both of […]
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 new OEM (original equipment manufacturer) […]
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 (16/30) 2.32 RATIO There are […]
Should I Invest in a Non-OEM Lower Unit?
The Case For The Non-OEM, Aftermarket Gearcase There are new, replacement, non-OEM lower units & sterndrives on the market selling for extremely cheap prices. Can these prices be too good to be true? You know the saying – “you get what you pay for”, so is that the case with these gearcases made overseas? […]
We buy Lower Unit Cores
The busy summer season is still upon us and the demand for rebuilt boat lower units is high. 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 us – […]
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 lake to yourself. While it […]
Trust your Boat Motor Repair to US Boatworks
Choosing a repair shop for your boat motor is a big decision. Of course you want quality boat repair performed by certified mechanics, but which shop can you trust? History and reputation are both good deciding factors when choosing who to trust with your boat motor. History: US Boatworks has been in the marine service […]
