An Amer 100 yacht is fit with a quadruple Volvo Penta IPS package and then makes its way into the water for the first time. Learn more about Volvo Penta IPS: bit.ly/2cKoPwp
The Europeans or Scandanavians make installation, building and moving things look so simple. They work like gentlemen where here in America we bust our balls and do everything by hand. Moving the ship for example, all the wheels turn allowing the trailer with the ship on it to maneuver around tight corners.. The only time you will see that in America is with the retired Space Shuttle or installing 700 ton turbine for power plants. Never launching a ship..None of these guys were even dirty, I want to work over in Europe or Scandinavia!
b1itsjustme thanks, true very exposed. Wonder how is the fuel running 4 smaller engines rather than 2 big sets? Volvo should go diesel electric with 2 me and 4 azi motors, less maintenance and possibly fuel.
Maybe it's a bit of a gimmick to get their ips and dp onto a bigger boat? Allow anyone to put it alongside at boat shows etc? Until it breaks down and it back on the sticks!
Most likely would be some kind of deal going on there I'd imagine. It does seem a rather unusual setup to want to purchase and install. I'm wondering if it's some sort of proof of concept deal to get a boat of given size up to a given speed.
Terrible crude launch ceremony, glass all over her head..ffs! Why not a dignified gantry with bottle release after... "I name this vessel SS boatymcboatface"
I know the supposed benefits but ips drives arent for me. Hanging down just waiting to be torn off. Plus 4 motors on a 100'r, thats a joke. Sure plenty of folks love them but they are best suited to big commercial vessels. Way too many fragile parts for a miniscule bit of efficiency, cancelled by the 2 extra motors, and good slow speed handling but with thrusters even a non boater can learn to dock. I will be fine with a twin inboard with pockets or keel for a little protection.
But, 4 x Engines, 8 x props, additional service costs for extra engines. I still cannot see how this is more economical than two engines with conventional shafts! On a smaller vessel with two IPS, maybe, but not with four to make the power.
