Pleasure craft - marine leisure

After Volvo Penta introduced the Forward Drive propulsion system in 2015, the transformative technology quickly began making waves in the watersports market, introducing leisure boaters to a more versatile solution and creating a new realm for recreational wake sports.

At Volvo Penta, we are dedicated to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions for commercial marine operators and recreational boaters alike. Our new, expanded 3-year global warranty ensures peace of mind, with terms for commercial marine operators measured by years or total operational hours, whichever comes first. This new comprehensive marine warranty applies to products delivered from 2025 and onwards and underscores our commitment to premium protection, ease of ownership and support. The warranty covers Volvo Penta branded transmissions, engines, control systems and accessories - ensuring seamless protection throughout the entire ownership journey.

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.

Volvo Penta is taking a multi-faceted approach on its path toward decarbonization at sea, where innovation plays a key role. In collaboration with Varberg Energi and Ferroamp, Volvo Penta is testing Boat-to-Grid (B2G) technology to explore the potential of enabling hybrid and electric vessel batteries to support the electrical grid. The stepwise approach aims to explore, learn, and test how this innovation could contribute to accelerating marine leisure electrification in the long term.

Volvo Penta and Azimut have been honored with two prestigious industry awards, recognizing their innovative collaboration and commitment to driving the marine industry toward a more sustainable and decarbonized future. The companies received the MRH Innovation & Sustainability Award, as well as an IBI/METSTRADE Boat Builder Award.

Volvo Penta will unveil its latest docking technology alongside a range of user-friendly solutions at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), demonstrating how its full helm-to-propeller approach is enabling a more enjoyable experience at sea for even more boaters.

Volvo Penta is committed to making boating as easy and accessible as possible, ensuring the ultimate experience and enabling adventures out on the water. Since its launch for the Inboard Performance System (IPS) in 2021, the Volvo Penta Assisted Docking system has been highly regarded for simplifying docking an inboard boat and making it semi-automated. Starting in 2025, the technology is being extended to boats powered by DPI sterndrives, broadening access to enhanced control, precision and confidence.

Volvo Penta’s new Joystick Surfing solution for wake boating redefines the capabilities of revolutionary Joystick Driving technology, with enhanced functionality designed to create the ideal surfing experience. This user-friendly innovation now integrates with the Watersports Control display in wake boats equipped with Volvo Penta’s Twin Forward Drive.

Volvo Penta invites key players to the world premiere of the IPS Professional Platform for the yachting industry, where the drive will be on display at the immersive Volvo Penta Experience Lounge during the Monaco Yacht Show 2024. Located in the prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco in Monte Carlo, the experience lounge offers a welcoming environment where visitors can engage directly with Volvo Penta's expert team and learn about its cutting-edge yachting innovation.

At the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024, Azimut and Volvo Penta are unveiling the world’s first yacht to combine Volvo Penta IPS with hybrid power. The new Seadeck 7 is equipped with Volvo Penta’s helm-to-propeller hybrid-electric package, piloted for the first time in collaboration with Azimut.