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  • First-Ever Forward Drive in a Dedicated Wakeboat

    First-Ever Forward Drive in a Dedicated Wakeboat In an exciting move that marks a potential milestone for the towed water sports industry, Supra Boats, the renowned premium towboat brand under Skiers Choice, Inc is announcing the groundbreaking collaboration with Volvo Penta, global leader in marine propulsion technology. This partnership introduces an innovative concept that brings…

  • Volvo Penta Unlocks Power With New 480 DPI Propulsion Package

    Volvo Penta Unlocks Power With New 480 DPI Propulsion Package The new 480 DPI package from Volvo Penta promises more horsepower, more installation options and a more integrated boating experience. Courtesy Volvo Penta Volvo Penta has announced details of a new Aquamatic DPI propulsion package. The Volvo Penta D6 480 DPI offers more horsepower, more…

  • Volvo Penta Launches Enhanced Single-Engine Joystick Technology

    Volvo Penta Launches Enhanced Single-Engine Joystick Technology Volvo Penta’s single-engine joystick is now available to even more boaters. Courtesy Volvo Penta Volvo Penta is expanding its award-winning Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) features with the launch of enhanced joystick technology for V8 single gasoline engines. Now, a broader range of watersports and recreational vessels can offer…

  • Hanna Ljungqvist named new head of Volvo Penta Marine

    Hanna Ljungqvist named new head of Volvo Penta Marine Volvo Penta has appointed Hanna Ljungqvist as head of the Volvo Penta marine business and a member of the Volvo Penta executive group, effective October 1, 2025. After working at Volvo Penta for over a decade earlier in her career, and most recently serving as vice…

  • Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking System Wins MPI Award

    Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking System Wins MPI Award Asisted Docking is an impressive system that makes boat handling easier. Courtesy Volvo Penta Everyone wishes they could dock like a pro, but we all need a little help sometimes. With that has come the advent of docking assistance technology. But of all the ones we’ve tried,…

  • Tidal Transit selects Volvo Penta to equip its new next-gen electric CTV fleet

    Tidal Transit selects Volvo Penta to equip its new next-gen electric CTV fleet In an agreement announced at this week’s Seawork 2025 event, U.K.-based offshore wind crew transfer vessel (CTV) specialist Tidal Transit has signed an agreement with Volvo Penta that will see it outfit its next-generation electric CTV fleet with Volvo Penta’s new electric…

  • The Benefits of Volvo Penta’s Electronic Vessel Control

    The Benefits of Volvo Penta’s Electronic Vessel Control The helm of a 2003 boat looks nothing like a new boat’s helm. Upgrade your engine’s EVC and you can upgrade your helm, adding value, function, and a modern look. Courtesy Volvo Penta Maybe you own an older boat and don’t want to replace it but would…

  • Gladding-Hearn delivers repowered Fort Ripley to Charleston Branch Pilots

    Gladding-Hearn delivers repowered Fort Ripley to Charleston Branch Pilots After 10 years of continuous service in the port of Charleston, the 65-foot pilot launch Fort Ripley has been delivered to the Charleston Branch Pilots by Gladding-Hearn, Duclos Corporation, after a repower and installation of a Seakeeper 40 gyro stabilizer. The all-aluminum Fort Ripley was designed…

  • Pilot boat Fort Ripley returns to Gladding-Hearn for refit and repower

    Pilot boat Fort Ripley returns to Gladding-Hearn for refit and repower The Charleston Branch Pilots have returned the pilot boat Fort Ripley to Gladding-Hearn for a refit and repower after 10 years of continuous service for the port of Charlestown. The all-aluminum vessel will also be fitted with a new Seakeeper 40 gyro stabilizer. The…

  • Volvo Penta launches new all-inclusive global three-year marine warranty

    Volvo Penta launches new all-inclusive global three-year marine warranty Volvo Penta has launched a new, expanded three-year global warranty that, it says, “ensures peace of mind, with terms for commercial marine operators measured by years or total operational hours, whichever comes firs.t” The new comprehensive marine warranty applies to products delivered from 2025 and onwards…

  • Discover Unmatched Versatility: Cruise in Comfort and Surf in Style With the Cobalt R33 Surf Powered by Volvo Penta

    Discover Unmatched Versatility: Cruise in Comfort and Surf in Style With the Cobalt R33 Surf Powered by Volvo Penta What they are able to do with this Cobalt R33 Surf boat is basically offer a two-in-one situation: The family that wants to use a traditional runabout so they can do everything they normally do, plus…

  • Must-See Engines at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

    Must-See Engines at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Whether you’re looking at a new boat or looking to repower, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is packed with excellent choices on display and in the water. Here are some of the highlights to check out. Read Next: Must-See Marine Electronics at the Fort Lauderdale…