ten reasons why volvo penta is the sterndrive

TEN REASONS WHY VOLVO PENTA IS THE STERNDRIVE ENGINE OF CHOICE
VOLVO PENTA
1. High strength cone clutch – For quiet and precise shifting.
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2. No trim pump or hoses in the boat – For quieter operation, increased boat space and
easier routine maintenance and serviceability.
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3. Front-mounted water pump on all drives – Provides easy access to water pump impeller,
saving time and money during maintenance and impeller changes.
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4. Top-mounted engine flush – No special “ear muffs” or hardware needed to flush engine;
simply use a standard garden hose.
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5. Side-mounted water intakes on all drives – Reduces the intake of harmful sand or dirt into
the engine versus drives with low-mounted water pick-ups.
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6. Drive tilts up to position level with boat bottom – Reduces drive wear in shallow water and
times when beaching your boat.
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7. Softer motor mounts – Reduces engine vibration for superior onboard comfort.
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8. Drive Saver coupler – Reduces the risk of damage to gears and shafts, and improves
overall reliability.
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9. Top-mounted SS oil dipstick – Provides easy access for checking drive oil level.
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10. Superior Service and Support – Volvo Action Service backs you with free 24/7/365 telephone access to technical
support during warranty period ($50 per year cost after warranty period), plus a 72-hour parts guarantee. If the
part isn’t in stock or delivered in 72 hours, it’s free.
THE COMPETITION
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4. Top-mounted engine flush
1. High strength cone clutch
9. Top-mounted SS oil dipstick
6. Drive tilts up to position
level with boat bottom
3. Front-mounted water pump
8. Drive Saver coupler
7. Softer motor mounts
10. Superior Service and Support
2. No trim pump or hoses in the boat
5. Side-mounted water intakes
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