2018 will be even better!

As we say goodbye to 2017, we look forward to making 2018 an even better year.  Our goal is to continue providing a superb customer experience by adding value to every customer that reaches our retail store or online shop.  Adding value through customer education, friendly advice and a wide array of product to meet your needs.  Browse our blog for boat repair topics, call or email us with questions about outboard or sterndrives.  We are the best boat parts store and boat repair shop and will continue to improve and grow over the coming year.

Thank you for allowing us to keep you out on the water all season long.

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you a joyous Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year in 2018!

We sincerely thank you for your business and are extremely grateful for the role we play in ensuring your fun out on the water.

From our family to yours, may the New Year ring in an abundance of health and prosperity.

Warmest wishes,
The US Boatworks Team

Boat Safety Checklist

Planning for a day out on the lake can take some time.  The most skilled planner will have lists of items to buy before the trip, items to bring in the car for the ride to the lake and also a list of items to go on the boat.  Of course we remember the snacks and drinks, the water skis and fishing poles all which are a necessity for having a great time.  However, with the fun list of toys comes a short list of safety items which could be a huge help in the event of a boating emergency.  While we will never use all of these safety items, having the right tools when you need them can make all the difference.  In fact, missing some of these items can make or break your fun day.  Better yet, having the right safety gear on your boat can save a life.

Boat Safety Items:

Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Life Jackets
Whistle or Air Horn
Flash Light
Screw Driver
Pliers
Spare Prop
Prop Nut Wrench
Duct Tape

While researching items for this article, we came across Federal Requirements for recreational boats published by the US Coast Guard.  These regulations go into great detail as to the type of equipment necessary in its 82 page document called A Boaters Guide to Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats.  Page 42 of tha
document lists the requirements based on the size of your boat.  For our purposes, we are discussing boats up to 26 feet in length. Their list starts with reminding boaters that they need the required  state numbering and licensing then the remaining 8 items are about safety.  Similar to the list above, items required are life jackets, electric distress signals, flares, fire extinguisher, gas tank ventilation,horn or whistle, navigation lights and backfire flame arrestor for non-outboard motors.  We recommend all boaters review this document in its entirety as it address safety in operating your boat as well.  We will cover that topic in another post in the coming weeks.

In summary, take a few extra minutes this year before your first trip out with the boat to
be sure you have the proper safety equipment.  Do it now and at the beginning of each season.  A few safety precautions now can mean the difference between fun and disaster.

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Happy Easter

Easter is more than just eggs and candy. It is also about peace, love, and family. We wish  you a blessed Easter.

To help you enjoy your Easter weekend, we are extending our spring break sale through Monday, 3/28. Hurry on over to our parts site, www.usboatworks.co and stock up on all your boating and accessory needs before its too late.  When you spend $100 or more at our online store, save 10%* on your boat parts order when you enter SPRINGSAVE10 at checkout. Choose parts from Mercury, Mercruiser, Evinrude, Johnson and OMC.

US Boatworks specializes in boat parts and lower units.  With over 2 Million parts in stock and ready to ship today, you will get your parts fast.  Most orders ship the same day.  If your looking for a quality remanufactured lower unit, visit our lower unit page to discover more about our remanufacturing process and the savings to you when you purchase from us.

The US Boatworks Team
www.boatengine.com

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