link at top of page.... Volvo sterndrive

[KRS]

Anyone else click the link that shows at the top of the page every now and then... the Volvo IPS link?<br /><br />Is is just me or are those drives pointing the wrong way???

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: link at top of page.... Volvo sterndrive

Huh??? Where at? I don't see anything besides the one where it says t-shirts, etc.

 

[DJ]

Re: link at top of page.... Volvo sterndrive

They're called "Tractor" drives as opposed to "pusher" drives. In other words, they pull, intead of push. Not a novel idea.<br /><br />All the stern drives we think of today are "pushers".<br /><br />The "tractor" drive has many benefits, including cleaner water with increaesd efficiency.<br />Believe me, those drives are NOT a retrofit, without a serious re-work of the hull.<br /><br />It, basically, is a GREAT idea. I hope it works for Volvo. I see this drive as a major player in the European market, not much here. We're (US) to jaded, in our opinions. Not to mention, many of us operate in shallower areas.

 

[KRS]

Re: link at top of page.... Volvo sterndrive

It was this banner http://ips.volvo.com/Standard.aspx <br /><br />and you'll see.<br /><br />Tractor drives huh?<br /><br />What is the hole in (what is now) the back of the drive? It is inline with the shaft. Is that for exhaust?

 

[DJ]

Re: link at top of page.... Volvo sterndrive

Yes,<br /><br />The hole in the back is for the exhaust. Optional. Some larger units may opt for through hull exhaust.