The Cutting Edge of Propulsion Boat owners around the world are more and more turning to Pod Drive propulsion systems, such as the Volvo Penta IPS, as a way to provide movement power, or “thrust” to their marine vessels. There are several benefits to using this technology. However, first, it helps to first understand exactly what a Pod Drive Propulsion system is, in order to properly understand why so many boats are now being produced or retrofitted with this technology. Before Pod Drive Systems was invented- a boat traditionally moved its engine power into thrust by using a series of shafts, struts, and rudders. But,…
