I own one of the first if not the first Sportfish's with IPS. I have 3200 hours not without growing pains. Both of my pods have been replaced with...
I took mine apart but could not find anyone to make new ones. Had a boat shop in Marathon repair what damage they could and they painted them,...
I use Rainex, it seems to work well.
Hard to believe but I have owned 2 different 38's a 1996 and my 2006. Now over 10,000 hours on the pair. The 2006 is the only 38 made with Volvo...
Volvo calls them IPS 600's due to the efficiency of the pods. They are actually Volvo D6 motors with 435HP.
The hull was in the mold as a prop boat. Luhrs glassed over the prop shafts area and took the rudder off. The pods act as a rudder. Having trouble...
This build was done by Luhrs as they were getting into IPS boats. Handling and performance are a major improvement. My 1996 with Cat 3126 motors...
Marathon, FL
Hard to believe but I have owned 2 different 38 Tournament Opens for over 23 years and over 10,000 hours of use. Started with a 1996 with Cat...
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