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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...