More powerful inboard engines
Volvo Penta officially presented its new D13 1000 HP engine at the Cannes Yachting Festival. This inboard engine, which can reach a power equivalent of 1350 HP with Volvo's IPS contra-rotating propeller base, is now the most powerful in the Swedish engine manufacturer's range. It allows the brand to equip yachts up to 120 feet. A 120-foot Amer Cento is already under construction in Italy with a quadruple D13-IPS1350 installation.
When asked about future developments in the Volvo range towards more powerful engines, Johan Wästeräng, vice president in charge of recreational products at Volvo Penta, confirmed that the engine manufacturer does not intend to stop at 1000 HP. "We should probably have higher horsepower in two to three years..."
The outboard has become a must
Volvo Penta took 80% control of U.S. outboard engine manufacturer Seven Marine in the summer of 2017. When asked about Volvo's plans for outboard propulsion, Björn Ingemanson, CEO of Volvo Penta, was not very forthcoming. He did say, however, that outboards have become a must-have for recreational boating and that Volvo will offer Seven Marine engines in Europe with CE certification as early as 2017. A wider power range will be available soon. He also insisted on the coherence of the outboard technology with that of the joysticks developed by Volvo Penta.
The diesel outboard, an option to consider
In parallel with the takeover of Seven Marine, an agreement on diesel outboard patents has been reached with the company Oxe Diesel, as we wrote in these columns. When asked by BoatIndustry about the potential development of diesel outboard engines by Volvo Penta, Björn Ingemanson said that the door was open to this type of project, although it is not a priority at this time.
