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The launch of Volvo Penta ’ s latest and highest ever performance IPS model enables larger yachts to benefit from its excellent capabilities. And to complement the new unit, Volvo Penta is offering its Yacht Series Support to cover any leisure vessel powered by the D13-IPS1350, to ensure that customers are confident that they can get any help when needed. “ Our Yacht Series Support has provided a great service to customers for several years now, in allowing them to enjoy their time on the water with absolute peace of mind ” says Kenneth Norlen, senior vice president of global aftermarket, at Volvo  Penta. “ The 24/7 support gives customers access to expert help whenever and wherever they need it. And as we have recently launched our strongest performing IPS unit, the D13-IPS1350, we can reassure owners of high-end, larger yachts, that we are available to support them at all times. ” Exclusive service Yacht Series Support is a free, exclusive service for yacht owne...

The new D13-1000 sees Volvo Penta move into the 1000hp marine leisure engine market for the first time, and provides higher performance, greater durability and more comfort than ever before. The inboard engine and its equivalent from Volvo Penta ’ s Inboard Performance System (IPS) range – the D13-IPS1350 – have been designed for the benefit of customers operating yachts of up to 120ft. “ This is hugely exciting for us to create our most powerful engine yet, ” says Johan Wästeräng, vice president for product management in the marine leisure segment at Volvo Penta. “ It ’ s truly a landmark product for our marine range, and really gives us a bigger step into the large yacht market. We ’ ve spent a long time talking to customers about what they want, and refining our engine and IPS designs, so that we can offer unique experiences with exceptional products that are ideal for world-class vessels. ” Taking performance to the next level As a mark of its commitment to the marine...

why your generator fails to start In the result of a power failure standby generators are there for us when we need them the most … at least that ’ s what we hope. As with any piece of machinery a generator cannot be 100% reliable, this blog will explore some of the common reasons why a diesel generator may fail to start and most importantly, how to reduce the risk of a failure. Standby generators are often operated infrequently, meaning that monthly tests and service plans are vital to ensure problems are not occurring unknown to the operator. Let ’ s take a look at the most common reasons why a generator will fail to start and what you can do to prevent these happening in the future. 1. Battery Failure Image of a battery conntected to a diesel generator One of the most common reasons a generator will not start is due to a battery failure. Often this could be caused by a loose connection or a sulfation build-up (a build-up of lead sulphate crystals on the plate...