Set sail, follow the winds – but never forget about the importance of a durable and reliable engine. The Volvo Penta Saildrive is a highly efficient engine, drive and propeller package for responsive and powerful manoeuvring that will get you where you want – for those times when the wind has left your sails.
Sailing may be all about the natural elements and catching the best winds. However, a dependable, quiet, fuel-efficient engine paired with a state-of-the art drive and propeller will add peace of mind and greatly improve your sailing experience.
Features
Volvo Penta diesel engines for sailboats have proven their reliability and efficiency throughout the sailing community, all over the world. They are well known for their remarkable power and quiet operation. Other benefits you'll be able to experience are:
Set sail, follow the winds – but never forget about the importance of a durable and reliable engine. The Volvo Penta Saildrive is a highly efficient engine, drive and propeller package for responsive and powerful manoeuvring that will get you where you want – for those times when the wind has left your sails.
Drive
With this highly efficient engine, drive and propeller package, you will experience responsive and powerful manoeuvring. This Volvo Penta innovation also provides excellent onboard comfort thanks to its quiet and smooth operation. Volvo Penta Saildrive offers many unique features.
Engine
Our sailboat engines are well known throughout the international sailing community for their excellent power and quiet operation:
Volvo Penta D-series engines are rated at low rpm, which means only 1,800–2,300 rpm at cruising speed. This results in minimal vibrations and low noise levels – which are further reduced with the Saildrive.
The D-series engines deliver high torque also at low rpm. That means plenty of power and quick response to all commands. It also provides power to drive some of the most powerful alternators in the industry.
Today’s sailboats depend on electricity. All
D-series engines are equipped with high-capacity charging. The 115A alternator has a built-in charging sensor that gives correct battery charging voltage. All models can have an extra, engine mounted, alternator.
Accessories
Expand your sailing experience and stay safe and in complete control with Volvo Penta’s ergonomically designed controls. Furthermore, the Saildrive system can be extended with tailored propeller options, for example the folding propeller, to further add efficiency. Every item is developed and manufactured by Volvo Penta – for a perfect match and optimal performance.
Marine Options and Accessories
A Volvo Penta folding propeller gives you up to 1.5 knots higher speed under sail compared with a fixed propeller. The elliptical profile of the propellers also ensures low noise and minimal vibrations. The elliptical blades give efficient thrust, even in reverse and the unique blade profile also provides safe opening when reversing. This will add greatly to your sailing pleasure.
Volvo Penta engines have alternators that are perfectly matched to the torque of the engine to provide extra charging without losing manoeuvring power. Upgrading with an extra alternator will give high-capacity charging for 12V and 24V systems.
With automatic pre-heating and the relay-activated starter solenoid, starts are reliable and fast. Electric stop is standard on all D-series engines.
The easiest way to improve your boating experience may sometimes be as simple as updating your boat's engine. A new engine or driveline can give you a cleaner, faster, quieter and more comfortable boating experience as well as provide peace of mind. Repowering will also increase the value of your boat. When switching your old engine for a D1 or D2 engine, including Saildrive, Volvo Penta has developed repowering kits to ensure a seamless and cost effective replacement. Each kit has been carefully crafted and designed to easily integrate into an existing engine bed, regardless of which engine brand you are currently running.
Repowering
