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IPS By the Numbers (2011)

Did you know that on average, IPS Owners...
  • have 24.7 years of boating experience
  • have owned 5.3 boats
  • are 55.4 years of age
  • have 16.5 years of education with household incomes of $510,900
  • 71% sought out a boat brand available with IPS

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:

  • Ease of Handling (97%)
  • Reduced Fuel Consumption(93%)
  • Overall Efficiency (92%)
  • Noise & Vibration Levels (91%)

The unique benefits of Volvo Penta IPS:

  • 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.

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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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Latest Activity

Paul O posted a discussion

Fuel Filter Replacement

I recently changed the fuel filters on my IPS 600 engines.  There is a sensor (PN 3808616) that screws into the bottom of the filter.  At the base of the sensor is a small neoprene washer that acts as the seal between the sensor and the filter body.…See More
10 hours ago
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Dave Halton posted blog posts
Sunday
Dave Halton commented on T Newby's blog post Water In IPS drives - Tiara
"Oh, just a thought. My boat originally had the IPS-A but the recall and changed to IPS-B. Did these have the upgraded seals. Thanks Again"
Sunday
Dave Halton commented on T Newby's blog post Water In IPS drives - Tiara
"Thanks Mark"
Sunday
Mark Schwartz commented on T Newby's blog post Water In IPS drives - Tiara
"Dave - No, have a pressure/vacuum test performed by a certified Volvo Penta IPS technician.  If they have not been changed, you will find that the steering seals (one in each pod) are probably leaking and need to be replaced, along with other…"
Sunday
Dave Halton commented on T Newby's blog post Water In IPS drives - Tiara
"Hi, I have slight white colour to the oil of my port pod, I'm assuming this is water ingress. My approach was to have the seals changed (front and rear of propeller shaft). Does this sound like the correct procedure? Thanks"
Saturday
Joseph W. Rubin commented on John. P. Henry's blog post Extended Warranty
"I have the latest pod iteration-the new improved 2011 model that is not supposed to leak. Yet, I am advised to buy the extended warranty! I have had several quotes and have found that the after-marketer of the insurance policy tacks on perhaps 40%…"
Saturday
Rick Slocum replied to Jim Ambrosio's discussion Extended Warranty
"What are the likely "expensive repairs" that happen with IPS systems, and how much do they cost/are they covered by the extended protection plan? [Theoretically, the whole engine could fly apart and yeah, that would (presumably) be…"
Saturday

Blog Posts

IPS Workshop Manual

Posted by Dave Halton on May 27, 2012 at 6:12am

Fuel Gauge

Posted by Dave Halton on May 26, 2012 at 5:30pm

Simrad Auto Pilot Volvo Gateway

Posted by John. P. Henry on May 25, 2012 at 7:32pm

Simrad Auto Pilot

Posted by John. P. Henry on May 22, 2012 at 7:38pm — 4 Comments

SQUEAKY BELTS

Posted by Rick Leach on May 15, 2012 at 7:56pm — 1 Comment

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Fuel Filter Replacement

Started by Paul O in Service Info 10 hours ago.

Extended Warranty 5 Replies

Started by Jim Ambrosio in Service Info. Last reply by Rick Slocum on Saturday.

Electronics 23 Replies

Started by David & jan Howard in New Technology. Last reply by Kenny Picken on Friday.

Volvo Penta 280 outdrive tilts up on reverse

Started by Vadim Fedorov in Service Info on Friday.

IPS Drive 1 Reply

Started by Peter Manzo in Service Info. Last reply by Mark Schwartz May 14.

 
 
 

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