ZEUS DRIVES - Page 2

JonnyD · 01-14-2008, 07:50 PM

I have run the 43 spencer with IPS and lemme tell ya, its awesome. Most manueverable boat I have ever been on. But, it doesnt seem like the system will work in a really large sportfish with motors larger than a straight 6 because it is alll under the cockpit. But in a 40 to 48 ft game boat it is awesome to drive and is incredibly efficient.

PacificBlue · 01-14-2008, 07:57 PM

The Doral comparison really did not offer a final conclusion.

The Zeus Drive is more maneuverable due to a quicker steering response and the IPS Drive struggles somewhat with Running Trim Angles. The AutoTab feature on Zeus is pretty slick, with a calibrated feature that allows hand-off Trimming. I think at Cruise Speed, there is a very little if any difference between the two. The ability to tuck the Zeus Drive in a Tunnel should give it a draft advantage over IPS.

The Zeus Product will be showcased at the Miami Boat Show, so it should be interesting to see the response. Look for Cabo to bring out the fishing version first, although I have not heard an ETA yet.......

flatbottom · 01-14-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnyD

I have run the 43 spencer with IPS and lemme tell ya, its awesome. Most maneuverable boat I have ever been on. But, it doesn't seem like the system will work in a really large sportfish with motors larger than a straight 6 because it is all under the cockpit. But in a 40 to 48 ft game boat it is awesome to drive and is incredibly efficient.

here is a 4 pack in a different type of boat.....straight six (D-6) I believe in a 75 footer. These are the Volvo flavor. If needed ..for some reason...12 knots can be achieved with 2 off and oil pumps on allowing the free wheeling props to turn. Impressive speed and fuel mileage for a 75' coming in @ 35 knots. Looks like plenty of room to service in the pic.

WhiteMarlin · 01-14-2008, 10:34 PM

I have driven Both the IPS and Zeus...
And they are amazing!!!
Check out the Spencer 43....incredible boat...good sea boat...
and it;s hard to find a better performer than a Spencer

perfectscore · 01-16-2008, 06:38 PM

ips and zeus are same concept but different tech. ips props are in front and it pulls like airplane zeus is in rear. both are great on fuel and get much better cruising and top end speeds. i believe with ips if wheels and mechanism bolt to the bottom so if grounding the expensive mechanism is still in the boat but with zeus the brain is underneath so more costly repair. jmho

PacificBlue · 01-16-2008, 08:30 PM

Both the IPS and Zeus "Brains, Gears, etc." are inside the boat. They both have breakaway features on the exterior drive legs

drose · 02-03-2008, 01:30 PM

We at Caison Yachts are in the process of doing a 40' with the I.P.S. and a 49' with the Zuess drives. We used the Volvo pods for the fourty and we built our own tunnel/pods for the zuess.
Pics on my profile or in my albums.
enjoy
Danny

flatbottom · 02-03-2008, 03:19 PM

I believe SeaVee will have a large CC with IPS drives @ the Miami show....Guys please take pics if you are @ the show

drose · 02-17-2008, 11:15 PM

caisonyachts.com

The blue one is the 49' with zuess, The other is the 40' with the IPS.

gradyfish265 · 02-18-2008, 01:04 AM

Drose, would love to hear how the Zeus drive turns out on that boat. Have not heard of many going with the Zeus drive on a sportfish boat so far. Most getting into the new technology have opted for the IPS since it has some more sportfish friendly modes. I'm sure over time the Zeus will incorporate them as well. Will be interesting to see which performs better in the end.

01-14-2008, 07:57 PM	#12
PacificBlue I caught a fish once :) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 50 Credits: 1,541.0	Zeus Drive The Doral comparison really did not offer a final conclusion. The Zeus Drive is more maneuverable due to a quicker steering response and the IPS Drive struggles somewhat with Running Trim Angles. The AutoTab feature on Zeus is pretty slick, with a calibrated feature that allows hand-off Trimming. I think at Cruise Speed, there is a very little if any difference between the two. The ability to tuck the Zeus Drive in a Tunnel should give it a draft advantage over IPS. The Zeus Product will be showcased at the Miami Boat Show, so it should be interesting to see the response. Look for Cabo to bring out the fishing version first, although I have not heard an ETA yet.......

01-14-2008, 10:34 PM	#14
WhiteMarlin Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 352 Credits: 1,917.5 Occupation: Professional Mate & Journalist	Driven Both I have driven Both the IPS and Zeus... And they are amazing!!! Check out the Spencer 43....incredible boat...good sea boat... and it;s hard to find a better performer than a Spencer

01-16-2008, 06:38 PM	#15
perfectscore Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 510 Credits: 2,113.5	calyber boats is putting them in new 35 ips and zeus are same concept but different tech. ips props are in front and it pulls like airplane zeus is in rear. both are great on fuel and get much better cruising and top end speeds. i believe with ips if wheels and mechanism bolt to the bottom so if grounding the expensive mechanism is still in the boat but with zeus the brain is underneath so more costly repair. jmho

02-03-2008, 01:30 PM	#17
drose Cockpit Monkey In Training Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MONKEY JUNCTION, n.c. Posts: 37 Credits: 1,480.9 Boat: dream boat, it's all in my head. I just build them for a living, almost. Home Port: north carolina, inner banks. OR, the wild wild west, port nelson, rum cay, bahamas Best Catch: I am more into tag and release. Occupation: Caison Yachts, Chef, hull guy, dummy, fat boy, scapegoat, safety officer, ASSHOLE	we are doing one of each We at Caison Yachts are in the process of doing a 40' with the I.P.S. and a 49' with the Zuess drives. We used the Volvo pods for the fourty and we built our own tunnel/pods for the zuess. Pics on my profile or in my albums. enjoy Danny

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01-16-2008, 08:30 PM	#16
PacificBlue I caught a fish once :) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 50 Credits: 1,541.0	Both the IPS and Zeus "Brains, Gears, etc." are inside the boat. They both have breakaway features on the exterior drive legs

02-03-2008, 03:19 PM	#18
flatbottom Fish the Edge Team Sportfishermen.com Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 8,260 Credits: 24,369.9 Boat: 232 center console Home Port: Indian River, De Best Catch: off the shot gun Occupation: jackleg	I believe SeaVee will have a large CC with IPS drives @ the Miami show....Guys please take pics if you are @ the show

02-18-2008, 01:04 AM	#20
gradyfish265 Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 457 Credits: 1,949.6 Boat: Grady White 265 Express Home Port: Port Monmouth Occupation: Naval Architect	Drose, would love to hear how the Zeus drive turns out on that boat. Have not heard of many going with the Zeus drive on a sportfish boat so far. Most getting into the new technology have opted for the IPS since it has some more sportfish friendly modes. I'm sure over time the Zeus will incorporate them as well. Will be interesting to see which performs better in the end.