IPS and raising fish

hotshot1 · 01-23-2008, 11:09 PM

As I do most winters, I am always looking for my next boat. One new trend is the IPS systems. The one thing I have not heard any info is the fish raising ability of them. Anybody have info either good or Bad on this isssue? My feeling is they will lack that nice hum of a standard diesel set up and not raise fish as well.

reel fishy · 01-24-2008, 12:02 AM

No matter what system you go with the diesel will still make it's "hum". With the IPS it just gets expelled in a different manner (underwater exhaust). Only one that will not hear it as much is the passengers. I would be concerned on how much it would cost to repair the damage if you stick those units on a sand bar. It isn't just prop bendin anymore, now you have two pods hanging down.

FishBlueWater · 01-24-2008, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by reel fishy

I would be concerned on how much it would cost to repair the damage if you stick those units on a sand bar. It isn't just prop bendin anymore, now you have two pods hanging down.

That was my concern as well or if you happen to hit any floating debris!!

TheBigI · 01-24-2008, 01:20 AM

A 43 Spencer with IPS, docked next to my boat for a night on its way south. The Capt. had nothing, but praise for the IPS, and said the boat raised fish. It also had more interior space than a normal express.

flatbottom · 01-24-2008, 01:48 AM

TheBigI do you know if the engines were mounted over the drives... or if a jack shaft was used

BigSteads · 01-24-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by flatbottom

TheBigI do you know if the engines were mounted over the drives... or if a jack shaft was used

I dunno what other companies are out their with them now. But here is volvo pentas.

I think it is great that they started this a couple years ago, been using them in big ships forever in the northwest.

fishskipper · 01-24-2008, 11:02 AM

I think they are the way of the future. As far as running aground they have built in features from what I understand that make it pretty simple to repair. I think the advantages far out weight the disadvantages. No Strut or shafts to drag.
35% better efficiency
20% higher top speed
30% reduced fuel consumption

The rig I saw went out of the harbor sideways using the joystick! I'm sure it was just for show, but it was pretty neat!

perfectscore · 01-24-2008, 12:34 PM

one of them has the "brains" inside the engine room and one has underneath hull and bolted on. I forget which one I think ipm is inside with zeus outside hull which would be more costly, i think I spoke to guys at calyber regarding this and they said it would be like 5k to replace underwater gear

iguana1 · 01-24-2008, 12:50 PM

anybody know what a paul spencer 43 IPS sells for? Just curious....

perfectscore · 01-24-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by iguana1

anybody know what a paul spencer 43 IPS sells for? Just curious....

i think it was like 1.3 with ips-the boat was built for a customer who was waiting for a big paul mann sporty to get built. nice little diversion-I think his name was Hubris or something

01-23-2008, 11:09 PM	#1
hotshot1 Crab mustard is good Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Matawan NJ Posts: 872 Credits: 1,838.8 Boat: Silverton 42 c Home Port: Morgan Best Catch: fish wise, none yet to mention Occupation: veterinarian	IPS and raising fish As I do most winters, I am always looking for my next boat. One new trend is the IPS systems. The one thing I have not heard any info is the fish raising ability of them. Anybody have info either good or Bad on this isssue? My feeling is they will lack that nice hum of a standard diesel set up and not raise fish as well.

01-24-2008, 12:02 AM	#2
reel fishy Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: May 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida and Beyond Posts: 420 Credits: 1,296.4 Boat: Yours or Mine? Home Port: Florida Best Catch: Fresh fish for dinner! Occupation: Pink Snapper Snatcher	No matter what system you go with the diesel will still make it's "hum". With the IPS it just gets expelled in a different manner (underwater exhaust). Only one that will not hear it as much is the passengers. I would be concerned on how much it would cost to repair the damage if you stick those units on a sand bar. It isn't just prop bendin anymore, now you have two pods hanging down. __________________ Capt. Adam M. For-Hire Cockpit or Bridge Man Backcountry to Bluewater

01-24-2008, 01:20 AM	#4
TheBigI Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 406 Credits: 1,544.9 Boat: The Big I Occupation: Drexel Student,Home Building	A 43 Spencer with IPS, docked next to my boat for a night on its way south. The Capt. had nothing, but praise for the IPS, and said the boat raised fish. It also had more interior space than a normal express. __________________ Jeremy The Big "I"

01-24-2008, 01:48 AM	#5
flatbottom Fish the Edge Team Sportfishermen.com Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 8,096 Credits: 18,163.4 Boat: 232 center console Home Port: Indian River, De Best Catch: off the shot gun Occupation: jackleg	TheBigI do you know if the engines were mounted over the drives... or if a jack shaft was used __________________ New Rules To Live By Don’t invade Russia in the winter, and don’t conduct a short raid on Goldman Sachs when the former CEO is the Treasury Secretary.

01-24-2008, 12:34 PM	#8
perfectscore Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 387 Credits: 1,587.8	there is a difference bw ips and zeus drive one of them has the "brains" inside the engine room and one has underneath hull and bolted on. I forget which one I think ipm is inside with zeus outside hull which would be more costly, i think I spoke to guys at calyber regarding this and they said it would be like 5k to replace underwater gear

01-24-2008, 11:02 AM	#7
fishskipper I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kill Devil Hills ,N.C. Posts: 1,225 Credits: 1,880.5 Boat: Custom Carolina Home Port: Oregon Inlet,N.C. Best Catch: Still Looking Occupation: Charter Capt.	I think they are the way of the future. As far as running aground they have built in features from what I understand that make it pretty simple to repair. I think the advantages far out weight the disadvantages. No Strut or shafts to drag. 35% better efficiency 20% higher top speed 30% reduced fuel consumption The rig I saw went out of the harbor sideways using the joystick! I'm sure it was just for show, but it was pretty neat!

01-24-2008, 12:50 PM	#9
iguana1 Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 409 Credits: 1,786.3	anybody know what a paul spencer 43 IPS sells for? Just curious....

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