Description
Volvo Penta DPS-D Upper Gearcase – 232890085 | 2.32 Ratios | 21/26
Precision Performance: Rebuilt Volvo Penta DPS-D Upper Unit (#232890085)
Restore the power and smooth handling of your dual-propeller system with our professionally remanufactured Volvo Penta DPS-D Upper Gearcase (OEM #232890085). Unlike “budget” alternatives that often use generic aftermarket gears and seals, our units are rebuilt using Genuine Volvo-Penta internal components to ensure the exact tolerances, durability, and quiet operation your boat was engineered for.
Is this the right fit? This upper unit is an exact-fit replacement for damaged or worn gearcases. To ensure 100% compatibility with your drive’s gear ratio, please verify your engine serial number with us using the options below or view our Volvo Penta DPS-D parts diagrams.
Don’t get stranded by other sub-par units. Get your US Boatworks reman upper today!
Why Genuine Internals Matter:
Zero Compromise Quality: Every gear, bearing, and seal is a factory OEM Volvo part, designed to withstand high-torque marine environments better than universal aftermarket alternatives.
Silent & Smooth Shifting: Precision-shimming with OEM parts eliminates the gear whine and clunky shifting often found in units built with subpar components.
Exact Engineering: This specific unit is built with a 2.32 gear ratio and a 21/26 tooth count, providing the perfect mechanical match for your DPS-D system.
Fits
System: Volvo Penta DPS-D Sterndrives
Compatible Gear Ratios: 2.32
OEM Part Number: 232890085
- Tooth Count: 21/26
✅ Features & Benefits
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100% Genuine OEM Internals: We refuse to use subpar aftermarket gears or bearings. Every unit is rebuilt with authentic OEM internal components to maintain the precision and strength your boat was built with.
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Engineered for High-Torque: Specifically designed with a 2.32 ratio and 21/26 tooth count, these genuine parts are built to handle the heavy-duty demands of cruisers, and houseboats without premature wear.
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Factory-Spec “Silent Shift”: By using original multi-plate clutch components, our remanufactured units provide the smooth, quiet shifting that generic aftermarket rebuilds simply cannot match.
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Bench-Tested Reliability: Every upper unit is shimmed to exact factory tolerances and pressure-tested by certified technicians in the USA to ensure long-term, leak-free performance.
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Full 1-Year Warranty: Because we use only the highest quality genuine parts, we can confidently back every unit with a comprehensive 1-year limited warranty.
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$300 Cash Back: Save even more by recycling your old core through our exchange program.
Pricing
Total Price: $3,495
Less $300 Refundable Core Deposit
👉 Final Price: $3,195
Product Finish
- Gearcases come in gray primer
- Includes a can of factory spray paint for final finishing if desired
Core Deposit Information
- Return your old core, get up to $300 back.
- Refund amount may vary based on the condition of your core
- Please review our Core Policy for details on how to return your old core and claim your deposit
- ♻️ Recycle your core: Keep boat parts out of the landfill & receive $ back
Need Help?
- How to find your Boat Engine serial number?
- To help extend the life of your gearcase, watch out our Boat Maintenance Checklist
- Still deciding? Watch our YouTube video on “How avoid common lower unit replacement mistakes“
US Boatworks: Quality Remanufacturing for over 40 years
🛥️ Please have your Engine Serial # ready when you contact us if possible. 🛥️






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