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Power for marine professionals Volvo Penta IPS the PROPULSION REVOLUTION a NEW era FOR FAST WORK AND PATROL BOATS

40% longer operating range noise and vibration level Joystick docking Type approved Compared with inboard shafts at service speed, approximate figures. 30% reduction in fuel consumption gives around 40% longer operating range. To Volvo Penta, green is more than a color. Ifs a commitment Reducing environmental impact was one of the main targets when developing the IPS system. Superior to inboard shafts in every vital aspect - handling, onboard comfort and performance, Volvo Penta IPS has revolutionized the marine industry. engine. With the unique twin-entry, dual-stage turbos, you will

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PROVEN SUCCESS Today, more than 10,000 IPS units are installed in many different types of vessels worldwide. the unique benefits of forward-facing and contra-rotating propellers are available for fast work boats, patrol boats and passenger ferries A COMPLETE LINE FOR A PERFECT MATCH Three pod sizes - perfectly matched to each engine's power and torque. needed from an equivalent inboard shaft installation. All models are Marine Commercial Rating 4. Volvo Penta IPS offers a complete range for work and patrol boats and passenger ferries up to 30 meters and 45 knots. Twin, triple and quad are...

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INCREASED CONTROLAND SAFETY - WITH EASIER MANEUVERING Volvo Penta IPS is available with a range ot functions that can be tailored to the needs of your application. Designed to make life at sea easier, they allow you to concentrate on your operations with precise control, active steering JOYSTICK FOR EASY DOCKING The driver's best friend that makes docking easy. Forget complicated shift, throttle and steering wheel combinations in close-quarter maneuvering - simply move the joystick in the direction you want the boat to move, and the boat reacts to your intentions: sideways, diagonally,...

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PERFECT CONTROL WITH ACTIVE STEERING Steerable pods point the entire thrust in the desired direction. This gives active steering with immediate response to driver commands. At slow speed and in close quarters, steering response is direct and powerful. And while navigating in a following sea, the boat is course-stable and the direct response increases safety, With Volvo Penta IPS, the driver has perfect control with immediate response, regardless of speed. In applications with frequent docking and tight maneuvering, this gives increased productivity and greater safety. HOLD YOUR HEADING...

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Volvo Penta IPS provides what seems to be an impossible combination: dramatically improved performance, longer operating range and, at the same time, radically reduced C02 emissions - compared with inboard shafts and waterjet propulsion. FORWARD-FACING EFFICIENCY The twin contra-rotating propellers face forward and work in undisturbed water. The propeller thrust is parallel with the hull, maximizing efficiency, Steerable pods point the entire thrust in the desired direction. The boat is absolutely course- stable and the turning radius is tight, with perfect grip and predictable handling...

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Multiple efficiency With the slender pod units in combination with forward facing contra-rotating propellers, Volvo Penta IPS offers around 30% higher efficiency, in twin, triple or quadruple configurations. Efficiency The forward-facing solution and an efficient flat-surface hull. The result is around 30% better efficiency than inboard shafts. IPS 30% Inboard shafts 25 30 35 40 COMPLETE AND fully INTEGRATED The pod is a complete unit including gearbox, exhaust system, water intake and steering. This greatly facilitates installation and improves reliability. 45 Knots 7

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WITH VOLVO PENTA IPS you have one contact for everything. The components of the entire propulsion system can be sourced directly from your local Volvo Penta dealer. This means easy service and less downtime. Volvo Penta IPS is a complete and integrated propulsion system - from the helm station to the propellers. This greatly increases quality and reliability. Designed with safety as a top priority, Volvo Penta IPS offers a robust construction with high redundancy in the EVC system. For specific information on a certain engine model, ask your dealer for a Product Bulletin or go to www.vo Ivo...

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