11-28-2021, 10:17 AM
Big decision, please comment,
Im considering upgrading to a (05'-06') 36' Sovran diesel (shaft drive) or a an (08-'09') 39 Sovran diesel (IPS drive). I am fully aware of all the differences, My biggest concern is the IPS drives. I hear all of the horror stories but would love to hear the success stories. I will be boating on the north shore of long island NY. With proper maintenance and frequent oil changes are the IPS drives as unreliable as I read about?
I would prefer the IPS version, does anyone have any successful real world experiences with the drives that they would like to share?
Im considering upgrading to a (05'-06') 36' Sovran diesel (shaft drive) or a an (08-'09') 39 Sovran diesel (IPS drive). I am fully aware of all the differences, My biggest concern is the IPS drives. I hear all of the horror stories but would love to hear the success stories. I will be boating on the north shore of long island NY. With proper maintenance and frequent oil changes are the IPS drives as unreliable as I read about?
I would prefer the IPS version, does anyone have any successful real world experiences with the drives that they would like to share?

![[-]](https://www.tiaraownersclub.com/forum/images/netpen-pro/collapse.png)