The Perfect Gearcase Replacement
Stay out on the water longer with the perfect lower unit replacement. Replacing a lower unit can keep you on the sidelines for many weeks. Knowing which unit to buy requires research. Choose the right replacement the first time & stay out on the water all season long. Join our 5 day email course 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 often times boaters do not […]
How to Stay Out of the Boat Repair Shop
Here is a simple tip to keep you out on the water and out of the repair shop. Having been in the boating industry for over 35 years, we see thousands of boats each year for repairs. The one thing most repairs have in common is that inferior aftermarket parts have failed. Sometimes not only […]
Aftermarket VS OEM Marine Fuel Pump
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 […]
Avoid this Deadly Combination
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 […]
BRP Evinrude Johnson Parts on Kibo
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 […]
Boat Maintenance Checklist
Spring is officially here & it’s time to think about dusting that boat off and getting it in top running shape. The warm weather will be here soon & you want to be ready so you don’t miss a minute out on the water. Here are some boat engine tips and other things to check […]
Spring Boat Maintenance, What to do
The temperatures are finally warming up in the Mid-West. As we just entering the month of May, Memorial Day is right around the corner. Now is the time to think about getting your boat out of storage and begin your spring boat maintenance. So, if you ask yourself,“where do I start?” “What do I do?”this […]
We are Thankful
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 […]
Save $25 -Black Friday Savings!
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Winterize with US Boatworks
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 […]
Outboard Motor Buyers Guide
What does an early spring mean for boaters?
For those of you that follow Punxsutawney Phil you know he did not see his shadow this year. That’s great news for us in the Mid-West as we anxiously await warming temperatures. As we enter March, Phil’s prediction seems to be spot on, with temperatures in the 60’s even in late February it seems like […]
Do I need a tiller handle for my outboard?
Ways to Save Money on a New Outboard
Did You Winterize Your Outboard?
While we traditionally talk about winterizing sterndrive engines, it is important to remember that your outboard engine needs some attention at the end of the season. You may be thinking it’s a bit early to be writing about winterizing and you would be correct, however, we do remind our faithful blog readers to winterize throughout […]
Non-OEM Gearcases: good, the bad, the ugly
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 […]
The Truth about Gearcase Replacement
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 […]
DO THIS BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR BOAT OUT THIS SEASON
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 […]
