Marine engine and systems builder Volvo Penta announced today that 97 independent boat manufacturers are producing boat models utilizing Volvo Penta IPS with over 130 boat models now in production. Volvo Penta IPS, launched just four years ago, is the global leader in the production of “Pod” propulsion systems.
“You can’t ask for any better validation of a product than the fact that 97 of the world’s best boat builders have chosen Volvo Penta IPS based on its revolutionary performance, outstanding fuel economy, low noise levels and Joystick docking technology” said Clint Moore, president of Volvo Penta of the America’s. Moore added, “Volvo Penta IPS exemplifies Volvo’s commitment to its Core Values of Quality, Safety and Care for the Environment.”
To date, the following builders are integrating Volvo Penta IPS and producing over 130 models:
| UNITED STATES | AUSTRALIA | JAPAN | Sessa |
| Caison Yachts | Mustang Marine | Yasuda Shipyard | UNICA |
| Calyber | Powerplay Catamarans | MONACO | Vismara |
| Carver Yachts | Riviera | WallyPower | Zenit |
| Chaparral Boats | BELGIUM | NEW ZEALAND | NORWAY |
| Chris-Craft Boats | Prinz Yachts | Genesis | Fjord Boats |
| Cruisers Yachts | BRAZIL | ITALY | Windy |
| Egg Harbor | Intermarine | Abati Yachts | POLAND |
| Formula Boats | Schaefer Yachts | Absolute | Galeon |
| Fortier Boats | CANADA | Airon | SLOVENIA |
| Four Winns | Coastal Craft | Azimut Yachts | Yanga Yachts |
| Larson | Doral | Baia | SOUTH AFRICA |
| Lazzara | CHINA | Bani | Africat |
| Legacy Yachts | Applause | Blue Martin | SPAIN |
| Liberty Yachts | Poly Marine | C.N. Patrone | Altair |
| Luhrs | Sunbird | Cantieri di Sarnico | Astinor |
| Marquis | FINLAND | Cayman | Astondoa |
| Monterey Boats | Nord-Star | Conam | Astromar |
| Ovation Yachts | FRANCE | Cranchi | Doqueve |
| Radon | Arcoa | Di Donna | Moa Tecnica |
| Regal | Beneteau | Enterprise Marine | Rodman |
| Rinker | GERMANY | Fiart | SWEDEN |
| Sculley Boat Builder | Bavaria | Innovazioni e Progetti | Nordwest |
| SeaVee Boats | Fjord Boats | Maxi Dolphin | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Silverton | HOLLAND | Portofino | Fairline |
| Spencer | Wajer Watersport | Primatist | Sunseeker |
| Tiara Yachts | TAIWAN | Salpa |
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| TURKEY | Dyna Craft Ltd |
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| Ada Boat Yard | Grand Harbour Boat Building |
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| C.M.M. Marine | Hershine Marine |
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| Dutch Bay | Shing Shen Fa Boatbuilding |
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| GCG Marine |
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| Orucoglu Sistem |
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| Zeelander Yachts |
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For further information, please contact Ann-Charlotte Emegård, AB Volvo Penta, phone: +46 (0)31-66 84 18, E-mail: ann-charlotte.emegard@volvo.com