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No surprise here. Too exotic and way too expensive (Compared to Mercury and Yamaha). Based on R&D capital outlay, I don't expect Honda to step up with a V8 either.
so 450hp good but 650hp bad?
I guess its better to see these hulls hanging in the rafters rather than rotting in a barn or field somewhere. I don't even want to think about where all of the OMC V8 hulls have ended up. I spend a lot of energy fending off thoughts on where all of my equipment is now.:(Quote:
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2 months ago..
I guess the “Paris Climate Agreement” is slowly going to make boating hard..!!
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It’s going to be interesting to see how VP is going forward with fossil fuel inboard engines..
do any boat builders still install IPS's?
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Those forward mounting puller-props are nice.
A boat owner has to decide if I hit a log or trash in the water, do I want my props to get dinged.
Or is it better to have a conventional lower unit with the props behind the skeg fin, for protection against the debris in the water.
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachm...7&d=1604722770
Its a more efficient i will give them that but talk to an owner.
Gone from asia as we have some twigs in the water.
Everytime you go out you need to have the props repaired.
So volvo moving into sailing boats made from renewable products.Quote:
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The "Green death" will take on a new meaning
I'm in the boat business and sell Regals and Cruisers Yachts. While most new models from these 2 builders are outboards, both still sell plenty of IPS powered boats.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
In our market here in Ontario, Canada the market is still I/O and IPS on boats we sell 35 to 60 feet. As an example in Georgian Bay most cruiser style boats need or want to carry a dinghy - tough to do with outboards.
As far as some 'getting their shorts in a knot' over fossil fuels being extinct in the near future, think about it. Most of us still have gasoline powered cars & trucks that may not need to be replaced for years to come. Think about how important trucking is to moving goods across the continent - not too many electric trucks yet or probably for years to come. If it comes down to economics 101 (supply & demand) there will be fossil fuel refined and available for years to come. Just my opinion.
MarineMax sell lots of Galeon Yachts and Azimut Yachts. Most of them are powered by VP IPS.
Like it or not the VP IPS is a big success.
The Zeus drive by Cummins/Merc is more or less gone.
Volvo Penta is a Swedish based company and must follow laws set up by the Swedish Government and they are mildly said "liberal"
The Zhejiang Geely holding Group of China owns AB Volvo the parent co of PentaQuote:
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Well..that’s not correct.Quote:
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Ford sold Volvo Cars to China.
The Chinese owns around 10% of the other part of Volvo including trucks heavy equipment and Volvo Penta.
I stand corrected, apologies
I told you she didn't look like she appreciated seven marine...
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What was the failure of the Zeus?
Or simple as packaging like Volvo trucks and buses, the whole package made the best deal?
So safe to say VP basically bought 7M and the IP to forever dissolve the brand in the name of enviro naziism
Zeus more or less disappeared when the Cummins/Mercury diesel engine agreement ended a few years ago.Quote:
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A surprise yesterday when I did see this 2021 Iviara 32 at MarineMax, Lake of the Ozarks.
Did not know Ilmor build there own duo-prop stern-drive.
https://www.ilmor.com/Marine/One-Drive/
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The electric motor should be on the pod.
Lots of electric pods on commercial vessels
HaaHaa..you tell VP..they are like all other big corporations..and dont care what buyers think.Quote:
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The Parker 9 Hours winner 1970.
Thanks Ron Hill
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And the drive should install and remove vertically
Cool..:cool:
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Ben Robertson at Pittsburgh, PA.
Thanks Ron Hill
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FRED AND RON IS GETTING READY FOR THE 225 CLASSIC IN MIAMI, July weather...
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Ron Hill's boat racing book is out:
"Ron Hill Here!"
128 pages of fun reading!
https://www.lulu.com/en/en/shop/ron-...wByHc60oBgHFX4
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Cool!
I want one.
Link does not work Lars.
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Not sure why..but the link works from my FB page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607
Pretty cool if you only want to go 40 miles. Wonder how much it costs?
40 miles today........will be something better in 2 years. Everybody is struggling with range and charging cycles. Battery technology is the keystone component. Remember the Honda Insight? It's a laugh today but was cutting edge tech when it came out. Not to mention butt ugly. It made a Dodge DeSoto look good.:thumbsup:Quote:
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