Volvo Penta IPS1350 Twin D13 High-Output Pod Drive Package

Description

Heavy-duty pearlitic cast iron forms the rigid block casting inside the Volvo Penta IPS1350 Pod Package. Producing 1,000 BHP at 2,400 RPM from a 12.8L 6-Cylinder engine, this flagship system yields 700BHP continuous at 1,900 RPM. High-pressure unit injectors require 2-micron pre-filtration, and high-output pod gearboxes demand regular gear oil analysis. Clean fuel extends injector tip life.

A structural cast iron block features centrifugal wet sleeve liners and an integrated lower ladder subframe to withstand high thrust loads. The single-piece 24-Valve cast iron cylinder head contains direct valve actuation driven by an overhead camshaft. Electrical systems operate on an isolated 24V 2-pole marine ground with a 7.0 kW starter and a 24V 110A alternator. Complete package dimensions span 71.9in long, 46.5in wide, and 47.6in high, weighing 5,159 lbs. Oil pan capacity holds 9.51 US gal.

Key Features of Volvo Penta IPS1350

Custom superyacht builders buy Volvo Penta IPS1350 pod packages to equip multi-pod yachts with joystick maneuverability and high cruising speeds. Marine engineers select this 1,000 BHP platform for commercial workboat diesel engine repower installations in offshore crew transfers.

• Forward-facing DuoProp propellers pull vessels through clean water to maximize open-water propulsive efficiency
• Twin-entry high-boost turbochargers maintain high manifold charge pressure up to 2,400 RPM
• Electronic unit injectors spray fuel at high pressure to optimize combustion and eliminate smoke
• Steerable pod lower units remove traditional shaft and rudder appendage drag through the water
• Electronic Vessel Control integrates fly-by-wire joystick steering for precision docking control in tight marinas
• Centrifugal wet sleeve cylinder liners ensure long engine service life with simple overhaul capabilities
• Multi-groove serpentine belt drives provide positive power transfer to the 24V 110A alternator

Bench Dynamometer Load Test Output

Dynamometer test records confirm 1,000 BHP peak crankshaft output at 2,400 RPM and 700BHP continuous output at 1,900 RPM. Manifold boost pressure reaches 2.40 bar during continuous full-power runs. Freshwater cooling circuits hold engine block temperatures at 185°F under sustained maximum power dyno pulls. Engine oil pressure maintains 65 PSI across operating ranges. Pod mounting interfaces seal directly into molded hull collars. Crankshaft journal runout remains below 0.0005in TIR to protect bearings against deflection fatigue. Exhaust temperatures stay below 1,240°F. Fuel consumption averages 44.2 US gal per hour at cruise rating.

Field Operation Maintenance Service Rules

Electronic joystick helm controls allow smooth vector thrust maneuvers with under 1 lb of hand effort. Do not install this steerable pod drive package in shallow unmapped waterways where submerged groundings breach pod hull collars, or in vessels lacking 2-micron fuel water separator filtration. Operators must replace sacrificial zinc rings and monitor drive lube moisture content.

• Drain engine oil and change spin-on oil filter cartridges every 500 operating hours
• Inspect IPS30 pod gear lube, prop shaft seals, and zinc rings every 250 hours
• Replace the primary 2-micron fuel water separator filter cartridge every 500 engine hours

Factory Warranty Shipment Parts Manifest

Volvo Penta provides a 2-Year limited warranty backed by 3-Year major component structural coverage. The shipment crate contains the D13 diesel engine core, IPS30 steerable pod unit, hull mounting collar ring, 24V 110A alternator, 24V 7.0 kW starter, EVC joystick helm station, and factory technical manuals.