Volvo Penta IPS pod system

I've seen the system before. Looks like an awsome performance enhancer for larger cruisers over inboards - but the c-c-c-cost!! Wow!!:wow:

Not sure if I could justify the difference in price over IB's. If you consider the fuel used at normal 25-28mph cruising speeds is not that different (that's were the majority of us seem to cruise) it makes it more of a stretch. :huh:

Now, for ease of docking, high speed tight turns, and plain old top end speed the new system sure foots the bill!:grin:
 
Jimmy, It is not cheap for sure. The idea is to have it installed when you spec out your new boat. Because the engine sits up to 6 feet further back in the boat, not needing prop shafts, you can buy a shorter boat with the same cabin space as a larger shaft driven model. The money you save in not buying wasted floor space makes the system a bit more reasonable.

I hear they are working on a single head, twin prop, transom mounted pod with trim option. I'll look into it and report back. Sure would be cool on my 76 SRV200. (Maybe I can get an employee discount.LOL.)
 
I'm curious as to why the IPS is even mentioned here as a possible power package.........you might want to advertise it on a non-Brunswick brand forum since IPS drives are not available on Sea Rays, unless I've been asleep this week.
 
I heard they are working on a pod type system that will stick out the back or drive from the stern of the boat. The ‘drive’ will be out of the boat, the engine will be inside the boat.

I think they will be calling it an outboard inboard or drivestern.

Man, I’m waiting for that.
 
I know Sea Ray does not offer it. That's why I wanted your opinions. Didn't mean to offend anyone. Seems like I'm stepping on someones toes here so I'll back off a bit. Have a great day.
 
OldSkool said:
I know Sea Ray does not offer it. That's why I wanted your opinions. Didn't mean to offend anyone. Seems like I'm stepping on someones toes here so I'll back off a bit. Have a great day.
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We are just having fun with you.

Sea Ray is owned by Brunswick who also owns Mercury Marine.

Mercury Marine has their own competing system called Zeus (stick out the bottom) and Axius (sterndrive.)

They have advantages and disadvantages. The big cost is a big disadvantage.


Here is a video on Axius

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSG-QCIO1gg[/youtube]
 
I dock friend has it on his 40 Formula PC.
I have tried it and it feels like cheating..somehow.
It is cool and works as advertised.
Still, its electric throttle, shift and steering.
I dont trust it..yet.
I wonder about it in 10-15 years..
 
Thanks for all the reply's. As for the wiring, I agree that wiring harness and sea water never should meet but we try to minimize the exposure as much as possible. Any thoughts on the forward facing props compared to the triditional rear facing as Zeus uses. I like both systems as they put the prop perpendicular to the haul instead of pitch up like a shaft driven prop. This allows for better flow along the haul clear to the transom.
 
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