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High Performance Sterndrive

High Performance Sterndrive

The diesel aquamatic sterndrive from Volvo Penta is the world’s leading marine sterndrive product line. These engines are built for the performance demands of commercial marine use and deliver efficiency and safety in every application in which they’re used. When you need performance without sacrificing reliability, Volvo Penta’s sterndrive engines are the premier choice. This line is available from 140 – 400 hp.

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Power and Performance

Power and Performance

A complete sterndrive system where all parts have been developed in parallel with each other, providing higher reliability and overall performance. The drives and propellers have been designed in concert to match engine torque and boat speed. This engineering gives you the most thrust from every drop of fuel.

Comprehensive Control

Comprehensive Control

The Volvo Penta sterndrive gives you the direct response. The common rail engines deliver massive torque from low revs for safe maneuvering and rapid acceleration onto the plane. The highly efficient drives turn power into performance with precise and direct steering.

Fuel Efficient

Fuel Efficient

Aquamatic Sterndrive with Duoprop propellers gives you high efficiency and reduces fuel consumption by up to 30% when compared to most inboard and outboard solutions. Volvo Penta sterndrives also provide low C02 emissions.

Power and Performance

Power and Performance

The counter-rotating propellers – the Duoprop – provide unrivaled performance, responsive handling and excellent grip in the water. All propellers are perfectly matched to a specific drive and application. Volvo Penta sterndrives provide safe driving and maneuvering even in rough sea conditions.

Comfort and Reliablity

Comfort and Reliablity

By integrating a boat’s engines and electronics into one platform, you’ll be able to enjoy unique functions that will increase control, maneuvering and onboard comfort. The Aquamatic combines the benefits of both inboard as well as outboard systems, including reduced sound and vibrations, and freshwater cooling for longer service life.

Improved Performance With Electronic Vessel Control

The Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system provides a new level of simplicity with integrated buttons for activating and fine tuning several features. Single-lever mode, cruise control and low-speed mode are all easily accessible with the push of a button.

Electronic Vessel Control monitors and connects all electronic systems on board:

  • Individually steerable drives with twin counter-rotating propellers*
  • Engines connect to the drives through the stern and are electronically controlled from numerous helm stations
  • Helm station with throttle, displays, joystick, steering wheel
  • Additional helm station connectivity
  • Joystick for docking
  • Other EVC options available – contact us for additional options & specs

*Requires factory-fitted electronic steering