Coastal Series - for coastal power boats

The Coastal Series is a complete corrosion protection package, turning the tide on the use of Volvo Penta sterndrives and Forward Drives for saltwater applications. This package is comprised of a system of anti-corrosion coatings and sensors along with our all-aluminum engines.

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7-Year Transferable Coverage

With Volvo Penta coverage, you can have confidence in your engine and the peace of mind that comes from our world-class support and dealer network. Purchase of the Coastal Series includes 7-year extended warranty coverage, increasing the number of running hours with full coverage of the complete Volvo Penta package, including engine, drive, transom shield and controls. Coverage is transferable, increasing the resale value of your boat.*

Keeping Corrosion at Bay

The highly durable titanium-ceramic drive coating and aluminum exhaust work together as countermeasures for corrosion. Closed loop cooling and easy drain help ensure saltwater stays out of places it doesn’t belong. Eliminating exposure to saltwater not only provides greater engine durability, it also significantly improves a boat’s resale value.

Titanium-Ceramic Coating

The durable titanium-ceramic Coastal Series coating is applied using a state-of-the-art electrodeposition process and covers the entire drive assembly This acts as a countermeasure for the Volvo Penta drives against galvanic corrosion. The Coastal Series package also includes two sensors that deliver audible and visual warnings to alert boaters to the presence of water in the bellow area. This protects the quality of the drive gear’s lubricant which is an indicator of potential marine corrosion.

Turning the Tide

Volvo Penta brought the first gas sterndrives to market in 1959. Over the last 10 years, we have taken massive steps to upgrade and modernize our sterndrive offerings. The first step was the decision to replace the cast-iron blocks with GM’s V6 and V8 all-aluminum engines with closed freshwater cooling, improved torque and lower emissions as well as features like common rail direct fuel injection, catalytic converter and variable valve timing. In addition to the upgraded engine features, we also decided to add Easy Drain and engine flush to make maintenance easier. The second was the revolutionary Forward Drive (FWD), which opened a totally new category of multi-purpose sterndrive boats optimized for the popular sport of wake surfing and other towed sports like skiing and wakeboarding.

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Features

The Volvo Penta Aquamatic Sterndrive, available with a wide range of sporty yet fuel-efficient gasoline engines, offers boaters the ultimate solution for 20 to 45 ft leisure crafts. From the controls to the engine, and all the way to the drive and propellers, it's engineered to work seamlessly together.

Aquamatic sterndrive gasoline

Forward Drive provides boaters with new, unmatched levels of versatility, enhancing just about every use of the boat, from cruising, to performance, to all types of water sports. Duoprop will give you enhanced fuel economy, better maneuverability, greater low-speed handling and fast acceleration.

Forward Drive

Volvo Penta designed DuoProp to capture the tremendous torque from the latest generation engine technology. The patented blade geometry of the propellers provides optimal interaction between front and rear propellers. This allows for outstanding efficiency and a smooth and comfortable operation. Made of high-strength stainless steel alloy for excellent strength, durability and corrosion resistance. Complete with a shock-absorbing rubber bushing and galvanic isolation. It is perfectly matched for the DPS- and FWD-drive and the ultimate choice for demanding boaters.

With an uncluttered transom you will have easy access to the water. Not only can you have a conversation at the transom, you can do so without exposure to exhaust fumes, providing a quieter, more comfortable ride.

Enjoy a significant reduction in emissions compared to standard outboards today. Since almost half of the time boating involves idling, it’s good to know that CO emissions are reduced by 95% at idle. We make the cleanest propulsion engines in the market today.

We refuse to accept the compromise of a fixed camshaft. With direct injection and variable valve timing, you get higher torque and acceleration across the full range of RPMs. Our patented DuoProp offers low-speed maneuverability and better fuel economy.

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Volvo Penta Forward Drive - 360 ° of fun

Additional Features

At Volvo Penta, we believe that boating should be as enjoyable and relaxing as possible. With our fully integrated Electronic Vessel Control system and advanced technology, everything can be easily controlled and monitored from helm to prop, including two sensors monitoring the quality of the drive gear's lubricant and any presence of water in the bellow. View all driver information in one place via a single interface on the multi‐function, Glass Cockpit display.

Volvo Penta’s solutions are designed to make the boating experience easy. Our Aquamatic sterndrive and Forward Drive combine the benefits of both inboard as well as outboard systems. These benefits with the counter-rotating twin propellers, the Duoprop, render unrivaled and fuel-efficient performance with responsive handling and safe grip. Compared with the outboard engine, the sterndrive engine is placed lower and more forward in the boat. Features like simplified service points and Easy Drain make maintenance and protecting your investment simple.

Gone are the days of needing to tilt outboards out of the water for saltwater protection. With the Coastal Series Corrosion Protection Package, recapture your transom through our inboard configuration. Opening the way for more versatility with space for unobstructed on-deck and water sport activities such as swimming, fishing, or lounging.

Everything can be easily controlled and monitored with the intuitive Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system. With the system, you can plot a route on the Glass Cockpit System, activate the Autopilot on your Joystick, and be guided smoothly to your destination. Two electronic sensors monitor for the presence of water in the bellows and the quality of the drive gear's lubricant, providing audible and visual notifications to the boater.

The Aquamatic and Forward Drive with embedded hydraulic clutch features silent shift, which provides a seamless and soundless shifting. Our innovative Silent Shift feature enables smooth and silent shifting, in and out of gear. Say goodbye to the noisy clunk of shifting and never have exhaust fumes on-board.