![]() With quads, the system has the equivalent of 5,400 hp. It is available in twin, triple or quad installations. With integrated IPS pod drives, the system produces the equivalent of a 1,350-hp engine. “The D13 and IPS1350 systems offer a unique combination of features for larger yachts that make for a smoother, more comfortable journey with longer cruising range, a higher top speed, less vibration and lower noise levels,” he said.įor the new D13-1000 Volvo engineers redesigned the 13-liter engine, including new pistons, more efficient injectors and improved cooling systems, resulting in 11 percent more power. ![]() Jens Bering, VP of marine sales for Volvo Penta of the Americas, said the selection was an honor for the global Volvo Penta engineering team. They already are being integrated into models being made this year. The new D13-1000 and IPS1350 open new performance possibilities for boats up to 120 feet. The engine and drives result in a longer cruising range, higher top speeds and reduced fuel consumption and emissions, it added. “With Volvo Penta’s major redesign to create the D13-1000 engine and its integration with IPS pod drives, the company created an impressive system with the consumer end result in mind,” the magazine said. The engine and drive system were introduced to the North American market at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat show last November. and maybe the motor is ok, but in alaska where a fishing season is measured in days and one glitch loses the entire year? better put real live support and a track record in first place, and put hype last in the outfield.Volvo Penta’s new 1,000-hp D13 diesel engine, it’s most powerful ever, and its IPS1350 pod drive propulsion system just won new honors from Boating Industry, the boating business magazine, which named them among the top boating products of the year. If my son was where you guys are, maybe i’d give fpt it a maybe. Thats just my take on spending hours, days & weeks researching on google, making phone calls, etc. More About The Volvo D13 Like all of Volvos engines, the D13 is built on a foundation of proven, developed architecture that leverages innovative hardware to maximize efficiency. and, answers to a question on many different forums is always just a few clicks away - never any smoke, never any mirrors. for my son, the choice was simple, cummins, as no matter where you look, support is always there whether it be independent or at distributor level. If volvo has good support, then go volvo. does anyone want to buy a used iveco? i sure don't. Remember, engine manufacturers bases much on their profit on when you need parts years from now, not just the initial cost of the engine. made you a deal that was hard to refuse, but later, what happened? thats what the red iveco salesman did 20 years ago. maybe I should post their response? does fpt want me to ? or, maybe what came back to me from overseas? just ask and i am at your command.Īnyway, to make a long story short, buy the engine based on after sales support & real history, not how good a deal you can get up front. I even went to mac boring, i think a respected distributor, because they also tried to work with fpt. i sure fell sorry for those guys as i was there about 25 years ago. ![]() locally where my son is, and overseas, prices and availabiliy are a even worst nightmare. ftp may be doing the same, all sales pitch with a few guys on his side, so i just walked away and decided to look around a lot more. sell you an engine and then when it comes time for parts, well, that’s another story. i even went overseas to australia where they are widely advertised. ![]() Looking into support, since my questions to him, has led me to realize there is none except where he is located. in so many words, he blew me off, but i am not a easy blow-off. i also mentioned my son was in the market for a repower engine and was considering iveco based upon the fpt salesmanship in this forum. it was a great engine until it came to support needing any serious parts. A few weeks back interacted with fpt on a different & contentious tread telling him about my experiences with volvo.
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