Volvo Penta IPS950 Twin D11 Marine Pod Drive Package

Description

Compliant with EPA Tier 3 and IMO Tier II marine emissions standards, the Volvo Penta IPS950 Pod Package powers performance motor yachts with 725BHP at 2,500 RPM. This 10.8L 6-Cylinder system yields 510BHP continuous output at 2,000 RPM. High-pressure unit injectors require 2-micron pre-filtration, and steerable pod gearboxes mandate scheduled drive gear lubrication service.

A structural cast iron block features replaceable 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 6.0 kW starter and a 24V 110A alternator. Complete package dimensions span 63.0in long, 37.4in wide, and 41.3in high, weighing 3,968 lbs. Oil pan capacity holds 9.51 US gal.

Key Features of Volvo Penta IPS950

Flybridge yacht builders buy Volvo Penta IPS950 pod drive systems to give 65ft motor yachts joystick docking agility and higher cruising speeds. Naval architects select this pod propulsion platform for commercial workboat diesel engine repower installations in offshore patrol boats.

• Forward-facing DuoProp propellers pull vessels through undisturbed water to maximize propulsive thrust
• Twin-entry turbochargers deliver continuous boost across mid-range cruise RPM bands
• Electronic unit injectors atomize fuel at extreme pressure to stop transom diesel soot buildup
• Steerable pod lower units eliminate separate rudder appendage drag to increase overall cruising range
• CAN-bus EVC-2 joystick steering synchronizes thrust vectors for seamless docking in close quarters
• 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 725BHP peak crankshaft output at 2,500 RPM and 510BHP continuous output at 2,000 RPM. Manifold boost pressure reaches 2.25 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 1,220°F. Fuel consumption averages 31.5 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 IPS20 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 D11 diesel engine core, IPS20 steerable pod unit, hull mounting collar ring, 24V 110A alternator, 24V 6.0 kW starter, EVC joystick helm station, and factory technical manuals.