Step by step: How to build your own boat from scratch

Volvo Penta is demonstrating that “Forward is the Only Way” through the launch of a new initiative aimed at driving broader awareness for the benefits of its Forward Drive propulsion system and appealing to established leisure boaters and a population of outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Volvo Penta launched its popular Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) back in 2003 and is now offering customers the opportunity to optimize their boat with the latest version, via tailored upgrades for all eligible boats. The upgrade is available worldwide, and in many cases this will enable a substantial and optimized advance of the features and capabilities of older boats. Boaters will enjoy elevated experiences and performance levels while also boosting re-sale values. EVC upgrade kits are available through Volvo Penta’s global dealer network.

Offering a substantial and optimized upgrade of the features and capabilities of older boats, Volvo Penta’s Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) upgrade has the potential to transform the boating experience and enhance resale values. We met one owner who can’t wait to get back on the water.

What happens when ocean surfers swap the seas for lake waters? That’s one question Volvo Penta set out to answer when it brought professional surfers Alyssa Spencer and Tatiana Weston-Webb on board with professional wakesurfer Parker Payne for a special crossover event on Lake Martin in Alabama.

In 1959, Volvo Penta flipped the script on conventional marine propulsion with the introduction of the Aquamatic, the first commercially available sterndrive. The evolution of the sterndrive technology continued with the introduction of the Duoprop and DPI drive. Sixty-five years later, Volvo Penta sterndrives have proven themselves as an innovative, reliable and versatile power choice.

The Volvo Penta Vantage: Standout features that elevate your boating experience

The best adventures often share similar ingredients: a keen sense of pushing boundaries, and great equipment designed to make the most of the occasion. An ocean rock climbing trip to a cliff in Croatia accessible only by boat provided just such a challenge to a group of Swedish thrill-seekers.