IPS By the Numbers (2011)
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IPS vs Traditional Propulsion
Survey Says: After four years of use, Volvo Penta IPS owners feel that IPS is Vastly Superior or Superior to traditional inboard propulsion in the following areas:
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The unique benefits of Volvo Penta IPS:
30% reduction in fuel consumption gives around 40% longer cruising range. |
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Important Service Notes from Volvo Penta
NEW!! Anode Inspection and Replacement
What happens when anodes don't work properly, are installed incorrectly or used beyond their useful life?
Optional Sea Water Strainer Kit
A new strainer kit has been released by Volvo Penta for IPS propulsion systems.
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Cary Negley commented on Cary Negley's blog post 'Correct Antifouling Paint for IPS Pods'
Thanks John.
What part of the country are you in and are you normally in salt, brakish or fresh water?
Cary
John. P. Henry commented on Cary Negley's blog post 'Correct Antifouling Paint for IPS Pods'
Thanks. That is the procedure we followed and so far it has stayed on and worked satisfactorily.
Cary Negley commented on Cary Negley's blog post 'Correct Antifouling Paint for IPS Pods'
Dear John,
I joined the Interlux Forum and posted my question to them and here is their response from jay@interlux
When looking to paint Volvo IPS drives you have a choice between two antifouling paints, those products would be…
Steve Goetz commented on Manny Vickers's blog post 'JOYSTICK PROBLEMS'
Manny,
No one has walked away. From your post I was under the understanding that your boat was repaired and you were talking about the joystick not being covered. If you have a safety related issue with the boat don't use it until repairs are…
Steve Goetz commented on Cary Negley's blog post 'Correct Antifouling Paint for IPS Pods'
Great info John. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Steve
John. P. Henry commented on Cary Negley's blog post 'Correct Antifouling Paint for IPS Pods'
I found a technical sheet (pdf) from Interlux with instructions on application of their system designed for IPS drives. I have looked but cannot find it. The diver I use recommended it because he has serviced a boat using the system on the pods…
Mark Schwartz commented on Manny Vickers's blog post 'JOYSTICK PROBLEMS'
Manny, shouldn't your discussion be with the extended warranty company? Aren't they refusing to cover the joystick claiming that it's not part of the IPS system?
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Release Notes for IPS Systems
Posted by Cary Negley on January 19, 2012 at 11:01am
Correct Antifouling Paint for IPS Pods
Posted by Cary Negley on January 18, 2012 at 1:00pm — 11 Comments
Dead in the Water Again--Milky transmission fluid this time
Posted by Mark V Anderson on January 16, 2012 at 9:51am — 11 Comments
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Good primer on pod maintenance and some comparison by a major publication
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