What is a Walter V-drive?

Walter V-Drives are precision gear drives which allow inboard engines to be placed in the stern (rear) of a boat. Advantages include: Greater safety (with propeller tucked under the boat, not under swim platform) Improved handling, reduced drag and bow rise. Shallower draft.

What is V-drive on a boat?

V-drive is a propulsion system for boats that consists of two drive shafts, a gearbox, and a propeller. In a "V-drive" boat, the engine is mounted in the rear of the boat and the front of the engine faces aft. Connected to the rear of the engine is the transmission.

How does a Marine V-drive work?

A V-drive and a direct drive are both inboard propulsion systems, which means the engine drives a propshaft that passes through the boat bottom, with the propeller positioned under the boat and steering accomplished by a rudder.

Are V-drives any good?

V-drive inboards offer advantages found in no other propulsion system. With the weight of the engine placed in the stern, but with the stable tracking of inboard running gear, a V-drive proves ideal for generating the big wakes, steep ramps, smooth faces and clean alleys that wakeboarders have a jones for.

Why is it called V-drive?

The drivetrain was on a direct path from the engine, which was how the name direct drive came about. V-drives, on the other hand, put the engine in the rear of the boat and the drivetrain makes a turn about halfway down, creating a V shape.

How much HP can AV drive handle?

V-drives can certainly handle the power, 2000 hp or more (used in top fuel drag boats), and the drives system parts cost less than a Bravo XR. Speed capability is not a problem. They run them to up to 260 mph.

Is sterndrive the same as inboard?

Sterndrives draw less when slightly tilted up. Sterndrives will go faster than an inboard with the same horsepower and even use less fuel. On the other hand, inboards will hold a speed more easily than a sterndrive. Sterndrive's put out great wakes for wakeboarding; inboards create flat wakes for waterskiing.

Whats better direct drive or V-drive?

Essentially, the terms direct-drive and V-drive refer to the path of the power. V-drives are better for wakeboarding because the weight of the engine and transmission is farther aft. The stern of the boat rides lower in the water and throws a larger wake.

Are Sea Ray boats good for saltwater?

One of the most widely known cruising boats in the southeastern United States is Sea Ray's. The vessel is commonly used in saltwater and freshwater in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Families enjoy the combination of comfort and the sporty ride.

What is a velvet drive?

Borg-Warner's (Velvet Drive's) integral V-Drive marine transmission is a compact, self-contained unit that helps create extra cargo and cabin space by allowing you to move your engines further aft.

What is a Argo V-drive?

The Argo V-Drive incorporates and output shaft angle of 8 degrees which minimumises the angle on the jackshaft. 3 models available - Continuous - Warm Up Clutch - Prop Release. Warm up clutch is not to be engaged while engine is running. Argo V-Drives are backed by a 12 month warranty on workmanship and materials.

Do any boats have transmissions?

Boats do not have transmissions like cars because adding transmissions to a boat engine will cause undesired complexity, creating more problems such as cavitation, increasing the boat's drag & fuel consumption, etc., for a small increase in speed. That's why boats don't have gears like cars do.

Are direct drive boats reliable?

Definitely more reliable than a stern drive, especially if left in sea water. Vdrive puts the engines aft, which opens up more interior room in the boat, but tends to put the weight too far aft for nice slow speed handling- but some longer boats are fine there.

Are Inboards better than outboards?

Inboard motors generally last longer than their outboard counterparts. You can squeeze roughly 1,500 hours out of an inboard before necessary maintenance. Outboards, on the other hand, last about 750 hours on average. So, the inboard option means less maintenance (nearly half) even though they cost more initially.

How long does a boat engine last?

The average marine gasoline engine runs for 1,500 hours before needing a major overhaul. The average marine diesel engine will run for more than three times that long and log an average 5,000 hours under the same conditions.

What is the difference between inboard and I O?

True Inboard vs I/O

There is a distinction between a true inboard engine and an inboard/outboard engine we need to discuss. A true inboard is fully inside a boat and an I/O has components within and outside of the boat.

Do Sea Ray boats hold their value?

Sea Ray Boats has made a tremendous number of boats over the years. The value they hold depends on the line and the year, but overall, the depreciation isn't too bad. For example, according to NADA, a 2015 Sundancer 310 retailed for $213,767 has an average resale value on the mid-East Coast of $135,900.

Where are Sea Ray boats built?

Sea Ray is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it operates two factories in Tennessee and two in Florida. Sea Ray designs and markets more than 40 models ranging in boats from 18 to 65 feet (5.5 to 19.8 m).

What is Volvo forward drive?

Forward drive is a new propulsion system that leverages Volvo Penta forward-facing technology to deliver amazing results. The innovative system provides versatility, added passenger comfort, efficiency, flexible trim and a host of performance benefits. It's the most versatile performance system available.

How do boat transmissions work?

These two functions are accomplished by a series of internal clutches, which when moved via the gear lever at the helm, engage different gear sets. Each marine transmission has an internal oil pump that generates hydraulic pressure, which forces these clutches together to provide engagement.

What is better sterndrive or outboard?

If you want a transom for water play, the smart move is to get the sterndrive. If you want better corrosion resistance and easier maintenance, plus drives that can be trimmed clear of the water, go for the outboards. It's your call, and with the Aviara AV32, either choice is a winner.

Are outboards better for salt water?

In 2020, all outboard motors will function equally well in freshwater or saltwater.

What is a MerCruiser sterndrive?

MerCruiser Sterndrive or Inboard-Outboard Engines (IOs)

A MerCruiser sterndrive is essentially a car or truck style engine mounted inside the boat, lower in the hull. The engine is then connected through the transom, or back of the boat, to an outdrive unit that hangs down below the boat's bottom.