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VOLVO PENTA IPS
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Volvo Penta IPS A new era in yacht power For Vessels up to 100+ feet

From a revolution to a The unique Benefits of Volvo Penta IPS: Praised by boat owners, the press and boat builders, Volvo Penta IPS has revolutionized the boating industry. Superior to inboard shafts in every vital aspect – handling, onboard comfort and performance. • 40% longer cruising range • 20% higher top speed • 30% reduced fuel consumption • 30% less CO2 emissions • 50% lower perceived noise level • Joystick docking Compared with inboard shafts at cruising speed, approximate figures. 30% reduction in fuel consumption gives around 40% longer cruising range. Volvo Penta IPS has been...

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PROVEN SUCCESS Today, more than 10,000 IPS units are installed in more than 250 different boat models world- unique benefits of forward facing are available A COMPLETE LINE FOR A PERFECT MATCH Three pod sizes - perfectly matched to each engine's power and torque. IPS900 | 1800 needed from an equivalent IPS600 | 1800 inboard shaft installation. Volvo Penta IPS offers a complete range for yachts, sport cruisers and sportfishing boats up to 100+ feet. All options are equally easy to drive with standard twin controls and all accessories available.

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INCREASED CONTROL AND SAFETY – FOR EASIER BOATING Volvo Penta IPS is available with a range of features that can be tailored to your personal needs. Designed to make life at sea easier, they let you concentrate on the fun of boating and enjoy your days at sea with precise control and increased safety. Joystick for easy docking The skipper’s best friend that makes docking easy, even fun. 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:...

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Follow the fish and bring it home Slow driving in marinas and canals Low-speed mode is perfect when driving in marinas and canals. It is also ideal for trolling. The adjustable Low-speed mode works by a slip coupling in the gearbox, which reduces boat speed at idling by approximately 50%, from 5–6 knots to 2–3 knots. Sportfish mode makes it easy to follow the fish, and bring home the catch. With the pods locked toe-out, the driver can turn the boat rapidly using control levers. Sportfish mode is a unique Volvo Penta IPS feature, developed exclusively for big-game fishing. Hold your boat’s...

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Why forward facing is so superior Steerable pods Steerable pods point the entire thrust in the desired direction. The boat is absolutely coursestable and the turning radius is tight, with perfect grip and predictable handling through the whole speed range. Volvo Penta IPS provides what seems to be an impossible combination: dramatically improved performance, longer cruising range and, at the same time, radically reduced CO2 emissions – compared with inboard shafts. Forward-facing efficiency 6 Virtually no fumes The twin counter-rotating propellers face forward and work in undisturbed...

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Efficiency 35% 25 30 35 40 45 Knots The forward-facing solution and an efficient flat-surface hull. The result is around 35% better efficiency at cruising than inboard shafts. Cavitation-free The propellers are positioned well under the hull to eliminate the risk of air intrusion and cavitation, even in sharp turns and under full acceleration. Blade area equals efficiency Forward-facing propellers, with no exhausts through the hub, minimize the hub diameter. This gives a proportionally much larger active blade area, and better grip in the water. 7

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a perfect match developed, manufactured and serviced by one company 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 key feature, Volvo Penta IPS offers a robust construction and redundancy in the EVC system. www.volvopenta.com For specific information on a certain engine model, ask your dealer for a Product Bulletin or go to www.volvopenta.com. Not all models, standard equipment and accessories are available in all markets. Every effort has been made to ensure...

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