10-13-2025, 07:16 AM
IPS drives do require significantly more maintenance than straight shaft inboard engines. The yearly cost depends a great deal on how lucky you are. The most important thing is to have a competent mechanic who is familiar with the drives and can get parts that is trustworthy. The IPS drives have a lot of advantages, but if you don't have a mechanic who fits that description nearby, I would avoid them.


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