Trick Out Your Volvo Penta Yacht

Trick Out Your Volvo Penta Yacht

Yacht ownership offers a luxurious way to get some privacy and enjoy the open waters. Whether you use it for cruising, entertaining, water sports, fishing—or all of the above—here are some upgrades that will improve your yacht’s driving experience, safety, and comfort.

Effortless Boating with Volvo Penta Dynamic Positioning System

Volvo’s Dynamic Positioning System is the ultimate solution for maintaining precise control of your boat on the water. Designed to outsmart the elements, this system seamlessly integrates with the joystick, allowing you to effortlessly hold your boat’s position and heading regardless of wind and current. With a simple touch of a button, you can engage the system and enjoy the comfort and confidence of knowing that your boat will remain steady and still, making docking, refueling, and waiting for bridges or locks a safe and straightforward process.

The system’s inbuilt repositioning feature enables you to make slight adjustments as needed while the boat stays within a limited area, even in challenging conditions. Equipped with twin GPS receivers and sophisticated software, the system accurately determines your boat’s position and converts the data into precise steering angles, gear shifts, and throttle positions. Whether you’re inshore, offshore, or in the harbor, the Dynamic Positioning System offers relaxed planning and greater freedom to navigate your journey with ease.

Stay in Full Control with DPS Repositioning

Volvo Penta has introduced an enhanced feature called Repositioning to its Dynamic Positioning System (DPS), allowing boaters to make minor adjustments to their vessel’s position with a simple tap of the joystick. The DPS, launched in 2009 as part of Volvo Penta’s IPS, automatically maintains the boat’s heading and position, ensuring it stays within a limited area even in challenging conditions.

The Repositioning feature enables the boat to move three meters with each joystick tap, making it useful for maintaining position in choppy waters and facilitating precise movements for activities such as fishing or navigating narrow waterways. The feature utilizes specialized software in the boat’s Electronic Vessel Control system to convert GPS data into commands for steering angles, gear shifts, and throttle positions. It can be retrofitted to most DPS-equipped boats and is a valuable addition to Volvo Penta’s Easy Boating philosophy.

Easy Docking with Volvo Penta Assisted Docking

Volvo Penta launched an Assisted Docking system as a retrofit upgrade for yacht owners with Volvo Penta IPS from 2012 onwards. The system automates docking maneuvers, compensating for variables like wind and current to help the vessel stay on course and make docking easier and safer. It can be retrofitted through software updates or full upgrade kits that include the Joystick and Dynamic Positioning System (DPS), antenna, and Glass Cockpit interface. The Assisted Docking system has received recognition and praise for its seamless and intuitive operation.

Preserve your Engine with Volvo Penta Active Corrosion Protection System

Volvo Penta’s Active Corrosion Protection for Sterndrives is a system designed to provide constant protection against corrosion in the water. It replaces traditional sacrificial anodes with impressed currents through a transom unit, automatically adjusting the electrical output for optimal protection in brackish and salt water. The system is fully integrated into engine displays, allowing users to monitor the protection status directly from the helm. It comes as a complete package with a control unit, transom unit, and backup sacrificial anodes.

Active Corrosion Protection is compatible with Volvo Penta sterndrive engines with Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) and can be retrofitted on engines produced from 2007 with EVC generation C2 or later.

Monitor your Yacht from your Phone with Easy Connect

Easy Connect is a convenient solution that allows you to control your boat’s operations from your smart device. With Easy Connect, you can check engine status, send data to your service dealer, and plan your next journey all from the comfort of your couch. You can stay in control no matter where you are as the system provides access to real-time data such as boat position, engine hours, fuel consumption, and potential fault codes through an integrated cloud service. The app also stores your previous trips, making it easy to plan future journeys.

For commercial operators, Easy Connect aids in predicting and preparing for productive journeys. Additionally, the system allows for fast and efficient sharing of engine and driveline diagnostics data with Volvo Penta dealers via email, ensuring prompt service when needed. Finally, you can share your memorable experiences and favorite spots on social media while on the go, keeping your family and friends informed about your adventures at sea.

Enhance Your Driving Experience with Glass Cockpit

The innovative Glass Cockpit is a groundbreaking system that seamlessly integrates engine, driveline, and navigation data into a user-friendly interface, providing a smooth and intuitive driving experience. Compatible with a wide range of boats, the Glass Cockpit offers easy access and control over crucial information through a customizable multi-function screen.

With features like One Touch access, pinch-to-zoom functionality, and inbuilt GPS, you can effortlessly navigate, control lighting and audio, and customize your display layouts to suit different modes. The system gathers data from various onboard systems, ensuring total control and confidence during your adventures. With continuous enhancements and new technologies being added, such as Assisted Docking and Garmin Surround view, the possibilities are endless with the Glass Cockpit system.

Maneuver Easily with Joystick Control

Experience a game-changing maneuvering solution with the Volvo Penta Joystick. This innovative technology provides easy and intuitive control, instantly enhancing your skill level. Docking and driving become stress-free with the Joystick’s integration with propulsion systems, allowing for precise and effortless maneuvering.

With the ability to install multiple Joysticks and compatibility with various engine systems, including IPS, Sterndrive, and Inboard Shaft, you have flexibility and control at your fingertips. Whether it’s Joystick Docking for precise maneuvering, Joystick Steering for smooth and balanced control, or Joystick Driving for intuitive and flexible driving, the Joystick system revolutionizes your boating experience. Combined with features like Autopilot and customizable modes, the Volvo Penta Joystick offers seamless and stress-free maneuvering in any weather conditions.

Improved Experience, Safety, and Comfort with Interceptor System

The Volvo Penta Interceptor System is an integrated boat trim system that enhances driving experience, safety, and comfort. It offers three automatic modes, including “Auto Trim and List” for optimizing performance, “Auto Trim, List and Coordinated Turn” for upright turns, and “Active Ride” for reduced pitch and roll motion. The system adjusts the boat’s trim angle for a smoother ride, improved visibility, and lower fuel consumption. With the interceptors made from corrosion-free materials, the system requires minimal maintenance and provides excellent durability.

We Can Help You Trick Out Your Yacht

At Helmut’s Marine, we have one of the largest parts inventories in the country, as well as the trained expertise to seamlessly install any upgrades you want. Reach out to us to see how we can trick out your yacht!

If you want to learn more about Volvo Penta marine parts engines, or Helmut’s Marine’s services, reach out or call us at 1-800-326-5135.