Volvo Penta’s Innovative Engines Named as Top Products of 2016

Volvo Penta’s Innovative Engines Named as Top Products of 2016

Volvo Penta’s next-generation engines have been making waves this year, and the newest development is their selection as one of the top products of 2016 by Boating Industry magazine.

Selected for innovation, creativity and impact on the industry, Volvo Penta’s new 5.3L 300 and 350 hp V8 gasoline sterndrive engines beat out hundreds of other entries that were introduced or significantly improved in 2016.

Volvo Penta’s next-generation engines introduce original features that have never been available to the sterndrive market, and are the first and only V8 marine gas engines combining the following technical advancements:

·  Variable Valve Timing (VVT) producing higher torque and acceleration across the full range of RPMs

·  Common-rail direct fuel injection for better fuel economy and lower emissions

·  Lightweight all-aluminum block for industry-leading weight-to-horsepower ratio

·  Freshwater cooling (FWC) for longer engine life in the marine environment

·  Wideband oxygen sensors to accommodate blended fuels and fuel quality

The innovations of Volvo Penta have been impressive, and we’ve been very upfront about how much we like what the company has been doing for marine engines. Not only have the features of the engines gotten better, but Volvo Penta has also made huge efforts to simply service and accessibility with the Front Engine Accessory Drive.

Congratulations to Volvo Penta – we can’t wait to see what you come out with next! 

One-Key Remote Access for Your Boat – the Future is Here!

Who doesn’t want to be able to start their boat like they start their car? Volvo Penta’s new Battery Management System features an e-Key remote, giving you the ability to do just that. Now unlocking and starting your boat can be just like getting into your sedan. You can actually control the entire driveline with just one key, and the new system boasts other innovative features for improving safety, security and uptime.

Volvo has come up with this system to follow their mission of “easier boating,” and the features of this new system certainly make life easier. Now there’s no need to search for the ignition keys and circuit breakers – both are controlled remotely from as far away as 100 meters! You can also link other electrical systems, like your boat’s lights, to the remote so they are on before you step onboard.   

The e-Key remote also gives you better security from theft, since each e-Key is connected to the vessel with a unique identifier. Only a valid key can be used to operate the system – up to four e-Keys can be paired up with the vessel.

But that’s not the only cool new thing. The Battery Management System has some handy new features for easier boating. For instance, the system provides alerts on battery statuses and diagnostic information so you can catch issues before they become serious. In fact, the battery management display lets you monitor the voltage of the many batteries on your vessel right from the cockpit instead of going to all the location to check on them. Plus, if you go to start the battery and it’s weak, the system will automatically borrow energy from the auxiliary battery.

It’s no secret that we’re fans of Volvo Penta here at Cedar port Marina, but can you blame us? This is just another example of how the company is pushing the boundaries with innovative solutions to make life easier for us boaters. 

The Crownline Eclipse E6 XS

The Crownline Eclipse E6 XS

Crownline has been producing some of our favorite boats for over 25 years. After beginning in a small factory in Illinois, they quickly (in less than a decade) became an international force in the upscale boat market in the US and elsewhere. After all these years, their new Eclipse E6 XS doesn’t fail to impress.

The Eclipse E6 XS is the largest of Crownline’s XS outboard series, boasting all of the wonderful features of the sterndrive E6, including a comfortable and spacious J-wrap cockpit, “hot tub” style bow seating, and convertible aft sunbed seat – just to name a few features. The sharp, distinct profile of the E6 XS is perfectly finished with a gelcoat that is distinctly Crownline, and the Crownline Eclipse E6 XS gives you the storage needed for the perfect day of riding the waves, including a large fiberglass tub beneath the aft hatch. And to ensure exceptional performance, this model is built on Crownline’s F.A.S.T. Tab® hull design.

Crownline Eclipse E6 XS SPECIFICATIONS

· OVERALL LENGTH 26' 3" / 8m (w/o Outboard)

·  BEAM 102" / 2.59m

· DRAFT UP 21" / 53cm

· DRAFT DOWN 35" / 89cm

· CAPACITY Yacht

·PERSONS Yacht

·DEADRISE 19°

·BRIDGE CLEARANCE TBD

· MAX HORSEPOWER 300 HP / 224 kW

· ANGLE OF ENTRY AT BOW 39°

·  FUEL CAPACITY 55 gal / 208 L

· DRY WEIGHT 5000-5300 lbs / 2268-2404 kg

We’re big fans of the Crownline brand at Cedar Port Marina, and we’re proud to offer a full line of premium Crownline boats, including the Eclipse E6 XS. Take a look at our current inventory of Crownline Boats, or request a quote for a brand new Crownline through us today!