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A new era in yachting with Volvo Penta, with New D13-IPS1350

Swedish engine and propulsion system manufacturer, Volvo Penta, is revealing its new D13-IPS1350 to a European market for the first time at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Thanks to its performance and provision of  on-board comfort, an increasing number of larger yacht builders are selecting Volvo Penta IPS to power state-of-the-art vessels up to 120 feet.

A new era in yachting with Volvo Penta, with New D13-IPS1350

Volvo Penta’s latest IPS model, the D13-IPS1350, is a milestone product. It provides the highest performance in the range and sees the company move into the four-figure horsepower class for the first time with its 1000hp engine.

The D13-IPS1350 is a phenomenal package that offers power equivalent to a 1350hp engine along with the benefits of an upgraded IPS30 pod drive. The combination of the innovative pod technology and the high power of the engine creates an exceptional propulsion system that offers more possibilities than ever before for the larger yacht segment.

“Our new D13-IPS1350 is the ultimate choice for larger yachts,” says Stefan Carlsson, head of Volvo Penta’s Marine Diesel segment. “It opens the door to the superyacht market, and shows the confidence we have. Customers have seen how Volvo Penta IPS has developed over the years and an increasing number of boat-builders know they can trust us to power their vessels. There are many boats above the 60-70 foot range with Volvo Penta IPS today and now we are powering larger and larger yachts, up to 120 feet. A number of these different exciting projects will be on display at Cannes.

“The philosophy we have at Volvo Penta is to look to the future and that is an attitude that is shared by our customers. We have state-of-the-art technology – our IPS system is an exceptional achievement. To be powering superyachts with IPS opens up a new era in yachting.”

Pod technology: an ideal solution for large yachts

The original Volvo Penta IPS model was a revolution in the marine industry when it was launched in 2005, and Volvo Penta has since supplied more than 20,000 units to around 550 international boat-builders. The system has been continually developed and upgraded to create an unrivaled range of pod propulsion models from the IPS350 up to the new milestone D13-IPS1350 unit.

“Pod technology is not yet a mainstream solution for the superyacht segment, but it is being considered more and more for its benefits in this target market,” says Johan Wästeräng, Volvo Penta’s head of marine product management.

“In addition to all the traditional benefits of IPS, one of the unique aspects is that it completely controls the fully integrated exhaust system. This results in a controlled exhaust release and a clean transom, enabling yacht owners to enjoy the often socially designed aft end of the boat while it is in transit.”

“Volvo Penta IPS is the most innovative pod propulsion technology on the market,” adds Stefan Carlsson. “We have our own in-house naval architects who work with yacht builders to design a vessel in an optimized way for larger yacht performance.”

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