Volvo Penta IPS700 Twin D8 Marine Pod Drive Package

Description

Large motor yachts gain impressive fuel range and precise dockside handling with the Volvo Penta IPS700 Pod Package. This 7.7L 6-Cylinder marine diesel generates 550BHP at 2,900 RPM and 400BHP continuous at 2,500 RPM. Common-rail injection requires clean 2-micron pre-filtration, and the IPS15 steerable pod drive requires scheduled gear oil analysis. Clean fuel extends injector tip life.

A structural cast iron block features replaceable wet sleeve liners matched with a heavy-duty bedplate subframe to resist intense pod drive torque. The single-piece 24-Valve cast iron head contains direct valve actuation driven by an overhead camshaft. Electrical systems operate on an isolated 24V marine ground with a 5.5 kW starter and a 24V 80A alternator. Dimensions span 57.5in long, 34.5in wide, and 38.9in high, weighing 3,109 lbs. Oil pan capacity holds 7.66 US gal.

Key Features of Volvo Penta IPS700

Flybridge yacht builders buy Volvo Penta IPS700 pod packages to furnish 55ft motor yachts with joystick maneuverability and reduced drag. Marine shipyards choose this pod propulsion setup for commercial workboat diesel engine repower installations in wind farm crew tenders.

• Forward-facing DuoProp propellers pull vessels through clean water to maximize open-water propulsive efficiency
• Twin-entry turbochargers harness exhaust gas pulses to eliminate low-end turbo lag during rapid acceleration runs
• Common-rail direct fuel injection operates at 2,000 bar to eliminate soot on white gelcoat transoms
• Steerable pod lower units remove rudder drag to reduce overall vessel fuel consumption
• Replaceable wet sleeve cylinder liners provide long term rebuildability without replacing the engine block
• Electronic Vessel Control integrates fly-by-wire joystick steering for precision docking control in tight slips
• Multi-groove serpentine belt drives maintain positive drive grip on the 24V 80A alternator

Bench Dynamometer Load Test Output

Dynamometer test records confirm 550BHP peak crankshaft output at 2,900 RPM and 400BHP continuous output at 2,500 RPM under pleasure craft ratings. Manifold boost pressure reaches 1.95 bar during continuous full-power runs. Freshwater cooling circuits stabilize block temperatures at 185°F under maximum thermal loads. Engine lube oil pressure maintains 60 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 torsional deflection fatigue. Exhaust temperatures stay below 1,220°F during full power runs.

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 IPS15 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 D8 diesel engine core, steerable IPS15 pod unit, hull mounting collar ring, 24V 80A alternator, 24V 5.5 kW starter motor, EVC joystick helm station, and factory technical manuals.