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WINTERIZE SOON!

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Temperatures have remained above freezing so far here in the Midwest.  Most boaters have already brought their boat in for boat winterization services due to the cold snap we had last night.  If you have not winterized your boat yet, get down to our shop to winterize sooner rather than later.  As soon as news […]

Labor Day Savings

Its Labor Day

In honor of Labor Day, US Boatworks is offering great savings to our hard working customers. Give yourself a break; a price break. Save $10 off your $50 online order this weekend by using coupon code 10SAVE10 at checkout. Offer ends September 3, 2019.

Cash for Cores

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 […]

Why Should I Choose a Remanufactured Gearcase?

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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 […]

This gearcase won’t fail you!

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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 […]

Non-OEM Gearcases: good, the bad, the ugly

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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 […]

2020 Mercury Outboards Are Here!

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It’s been an exciting day at US Boatworks. We just received 7 new 2020 Mercury Outboard motors, unpacked them, loaded them up on stands and wheeled them out to the showroom floor. Two of our new motors are  9.9 horse power Pro-Kicker models for excellent performance in a little motor. The other 9.9 horse power motors we have in stock offer […]

The Truth about Gearcase Replacement

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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 […]

Checklist: Boat Maintenance

Summer is finally here.  The sun is shining and bringing with it warm temperatures.  Clearly you will want to be out enjoying these summer days and what better way to do it than getting out on the water?  Before you take your boat out, it’s a good idea to make sure your sterndrive engine or outboard motor is […]

Additional $300 Rebate on this 50 HP Mercury Outboard

Mercury Marine’s Power Up Rebate Event is in full swing!  Now through May 31, 2019 customers purchasing certain new Mercury Outboards from 40-150 HP receive up to $1650 in rebates.  Additional propeller rebates are available as well. This spring rebate event is a rare occurrence for Mercury Marine.  With the slow warm up this year, […]

Mercury’s Power Up Event

Mercury Rebates on New Outboard Purchases

The Mercury 40 – 150hp FourStroke outboard motors are incredibly powerful, lightweight and efficient, so that they can be featured on a wide range of applications. Purchase a Mercury 40 – 150hp FourStroke or a Mercury 115hp or 150hp Pro XS outboard NOW and receive a rebate of up to $1,650! This offer ends May 31, […]

DO THIS BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR BOAT OUT THIS SEASON

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May is here already and the kids will be out of school before we know it.  Memorial Day is around the corner. Its time to think about getting your boat out of storage and begin your spring boat maintenance. So, if you find yourself asking, “do I really need to perform boat maintenance?”   or […]

Free Stuff

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Floating Keychain Giveaway Who doesn’t love free stuff? We certainly do, so we are showing our love by giving away free floating keychains.  It’s easy to win a free floating keychain from US Boatworks.  Simply follow this link and let us know why you love US Boatworks. Once you show your love by completing the […]

How Do I Clean My Boat?

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Your new beautiful boat sparkles in the sun the first few months.  As time goes on, residue and minerals build up and the sun begins to fade surfaces.  Proper care and cleaning of your boat’s exterior is not quite as important as keeping your boat engine running in top shape but a clean boat, free of build […]

USGS Crew Relies on US Boatworks During Flood Rescue

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Flood waters continue to torment the Midwest and rescuers are relying on US Boatworks to fix their boats quick so they can get back to the job of saving lives.  The US Geological Survey crew has been on hand helping with rescue efforts to the North of Kansas City and when their Mercury Outboards started having […]

Spring Hours Start March 1

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The month of March rolled in like a lion here in the Mid-West so we set our hopes on it going out like a lamb.  We are all looking forward to warm spring weather and the outdoor fun that goes along with it.  With that said, we hope to see our customers early this spring […]

Mercury Go with 5 Event

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Purchase a new 2.5 – 350 hp Mercury Outboard now through March 31, 2019 and receive 2 additional years factory backed coverage for free.  In addition to the standard three-year factory warranty, you will receive an additional 2 year Mercury Product Protection Gold Plan! Hurry in now before this special is gone. Motors included in this […]

2019 Outlook

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As we say goodbye to 2018, we took a quick look back in time.  A lot has changed since Mercury’s small beginnings in 1939 when outboards were ordered from the Montgomery Ward mail order catalog.  Mercury Outboards continue to be a leader in the industry and are even more reliable today. We at US Boatworks […]

Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas

  Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season. We sincerely thank you for your business & look forward to serving your boating needs in the new year. Your Trusted Source for Boat Parts and Repair, The US Boatworks Team

Mercury’s 6 Year Warranty

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Give your loved one a Mercury Outboard this Christmas & double your warranty coverage! Purchase a new 2.5hp to 25hp Mercury FourStroke outboard tiller handle model between October 25 and December 31, 2018 and get a total of six years of Mercury factory-backed limited coverage! In addition to the standard three-year factory warranty, you also receive […]