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