Volvo Penta IPS, the ideal mix of power, speed, manoeuvrability and respect of the environment. A system that can be installed in two ot three engines configuration. Volvo IPS uses professional building materials as alloys of nickel-aluminium-bronze, assuring an high protection against corrosion and consequently an higher reliability, safety during the navigation and a longer components life. IPS allows an increase of real performance up 35%, by transmitting in water in a more effective way speed, acceleration and boat guiding.
Engines technical schedule
| Engine | D6-435D-D |
| Date of production | 2009 |
| Operating Cycle | 4-stroke |
| Cylinder configuration | 6 |
| Cylinder bore (mm) | 103 |
| Damper piston stroke (mm) | 110 |
| Compression ratio | 17,5:1 |
| Capacity (litres) | 5,5 |
| Power (horsepower ) | 435 |
| Engine max speed (revolutions Nr) | 3500 |
November 2009: Great excitement for the excellent performances and the extraordinary comforts of Santarpia 55, revealed during the World Boat Test realized with the cooperation of Yacht&Sail experts team. Watch the video.
29th September 2009: only few days ago, Cantieri Santarpia staff completed the last test, with the support of Yacht&Sail editorial team. The images and the video will be visible for the first time in the next weeks on Yacht&Sail Channel and on Youtube.
9-14 September 2009: great debut for the Cantieri Santarpia 55 feet at the Salon International de la Plaisance at Cannes. Moored at Quai Saint Pierre, it has been visited by thousands of nautical connoisseurs, insiders, lovers or simply curious visitors who was made fascinated, both for the external shape and the internal finish.
August 2009: launch for Santarpia 55 near Portovenere’s Gulf. Expectations have been totally satisfied both for performance – with a reached max. speed of 34 Kn and 30 Kn as cruising speed – and for the asset and the comfort during the navigation.
