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US Boatworks is your premier OEM outboard & sterndrive parts shop. We take pride in getting you back out on the water as quick as possible. If you need boat parts, a lower unit or just a detailed parts diagram to help you get your motor back together again, we can help. Find boat maintenance, tips, and repair advice in the US Boatworks blog. Here we offer advice on how to make the most of your..
US Boatworks Blog
3M ago
Win a Mercury Outboard up to 250 hp Mercury Marine is giving away an outboard! Visit the link below to enter before March 31 for your chance to win the ultimate engine. Giving away an outboard motor allows winners to repower their boat with a brand new 2024 Mercury Outboard. Winners will be able to ..read more
US Boatworks Blog
6M ago
As boating season winds down, now is the perfect time to start preparing for annual winterization or off-season storage. Stop by today or call us at 913-342-0011 to schedule a service appointment or get the supplies you need to make sure your boat is ready to hit the water next season. While you’re here, enter the Mercury ..read more
US Boatworks Blog
6M ago
There may be things in life you can skimp on to save you money but the following scenario can end up costing you thousands of dollars down the road. You see, many do-it-yourselfers perform basic maintenance on their boat motors throughout the season. Most of these simple projects turn out well and save both time ..read more
US Boatworks Blog
6M ago
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 ..read more
US Boatworks Blog
7M ago
UPS Standard Ground Shipping times from our US Boatworks location in Kansas City to you are shown in the map above. Should you need faster delivery times, please call us to request UPS Next Day Air or UPS 2 Day Air. We also offer US Postal service shipping as a less expensive alternative ..read more
US Boatworks Blog
7M ago
Outboard Motor Parts Discover the main components of your outboard motor, the different types of outboards available and what type of replacement boat parts are recommended by experienced boaters. Parts of an Outboard Motor There are three major sections of an outboard motor which are the powerhead, the midsection and the lower unit. The midsection ..read more
US Boatworks Blog
7M ago
Clutch Dog Configuration for Mercury 3 & 4 Cylinder Lower Units View our available lower 3 dog reverse and 6 dog reverse lower units here ..read more
US Boatworks Blog
7M ago
Buying a new Mercruiser Alpha I, Gen 2 outdrive can be an expensive venture. Many boaters find themselves frustrated with the high cost of Mercruiser’s OEM units. At a price point over $3800 for the entire drive, it’s no wonder that many are looking to alternative aftermarket solutions. But buyer beware – the aftermarket sterndrive ..read more
US Boatworks Blog
8M ago
Go To Videos How to perform an outboard fresh water flush Maintaining your outboard provides a peace of mind knowing that your motor will function efficiently and reliably down the road. Mercury Marine recommends that you perform a fresh water flush each time your take your boat out. The flush does just what it says ..read more
US Boatworks Blog
9M ago
Go To Videos Learn how to change a Mercury Outboard Fuel Filter Maintaining your outboard provides a peace of mind knowing that your motor will function efficiently and reliably. Mercury Marine recommends that you inspect and change your fuel filter at least every 100 & 300 hours. You may need to do this more frequently ..read more