Volvo Penta Saildrive Parts - Spare parts for Volvo Penta Saildrive Transmissions
The saildrive layout is similar to that of the sterndrive, though its application is limited to sailboats and other boats with deeper hulls. The engines are inboard, and a shaft is transferring the power to a transmission. Then, the movement is directed vertically to a propeller, in the same way it would on any other lower unit of a sterndrive. Due to the fact that it is 100% submerged, the propulsion is much smoother, without noise or vibrations.
The saildrive system of Volvo Penta has changed very little since 1973, and is well-known for its reliability. The first transmissions were able to power boats up to 10 meters, yet nowadays there are boats with a hull length of 20+ meters. The first saildrive systems were combined with marine diesel engines, such as the following:
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MD1B, MD2B, MD3B
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MD5A, MD5B, MD5C, MD6A, MD7A
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MD11C, MD11D, MD17C, MD17D
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2001, 2002, 2003
The next generation of saildrives was combined with:
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MD2010, MD2020, MD2030, MD2040
And the newest saildrive systems are used with Volvo Penta D2-55, D2-60, and D2-75.
The first saildrive system is the 100S, followed by the 110S and the 120S. Then, it was redesigned to handle bigger hulls, and the 130S was introduced. The latest series is the 150S.
Here are some popular parts that Poseidon Marine offers for Volvo Penta saildrive systems:
- PoseidonMarine® Saildrive sealing kit Volvo Penta MS25 120S 130S 150S 3593663
- Recmar® Bellows kit for Volvo Penta sail drive replaces 21389074
- Crom® propeller shaft seal kit Volvo Penta saildrive 110S with 897426
- CEF® Mounting Rubber for Volvo Penta sail drive 854932 22303438
- Recmar® Seal for Volvo Penta saildrive propeller shaft 3593663
- Recmar® Anode for Volvo Penta Aluminium 130S 150S MS25S 22651246
- Crom® Drive unit seal kit Volvo Penta Saildrive 120 876391 875720
- Crom® Drive unit seal kit Volvo Penta Saildrive 110S 876397 875591
- Recmar® Anode for Volvo Penta Aluminium 3-blade folding propeller 3858399
We keep all the necessary consumable parts in our warehouse, including seal kits, anodes, bellows, and more specialised parts, which can be ordered on demand. Besides these, PoseidonMarine is continually working to fill market gaps and supply whatever is not available. A significant addition to our catalogue was the various propellers, such as:
- Recmar® Propeller Volvo Penta saildrive 853583 23478919 17X16 2 blades
- Recmar® Propeller Volvo Penta saildrive 23478968 17X13 3 blades
- Recmar® Propeller Volvo Penta saildrive 853588 23478969 17X14 3 blades
- Recmar® Propeller Volvo Penta saildrive 23478970 17X15 3 blades
- Recmar® Propeller Volvo Penta saildrive 23478972 18X16 3 blades
Our stock includes common maintenance kits, like the following:
- CEF® Bellows anode (AL) Volvo Penta saildrive SD110 875812 854932 22303438
- CEF® Bellows and anode (AL) Volvo Penta saildrive SD120 23973978 854932 22303438
- CEF® Bellows and anode (AL) Volvo Penta saildrive SD130 SD150 23615636 22303438
- Recmar® Bellows kit for Volvo Penta sail drive replaces 21389074
Saildrive Identification Chart:

The Saildrive bellows kit is offered both as Recmar and genuine Volvo Penta:
Volvo Penta® Bellows kit for Volvo Penta sail drive 21389074
The replacement of the bellows on the SD-130 and SD-150 series may require a new clamping ring, “Volvo Penta® 22222853 clamping ring for sail drive 130S 150S”.
Instruction book for Volvo Penta saildrive MS2 and 120S series
This is a workshop manual for Volvo Penta MS2, MS2B-A, MS2B-L, MS2A-D, MS2A-E, MS2L-D, MS2L-E, MS2V, 120S, 120S-B, 120S-C, 120S-D, and 120S-E saildrives. For further technical details, you may download this instruction book here.
Instruction book for Volvo Penta saildrive 110S series
This is a workshop manual for Volvo Penta 110S saildrive. For further technical details, you may download this instruction book here.
Instruction book for Volvo Penta saildrive 130S and 150S series
This is a workshop manual for Volvo Penta 130S-A, 130SR-A, 130S-B, 130SR-B, 130S-C, 130SR-C, 150S-A, 150SR-A, 150S-B, 150SR-B, 150S-C, and 150SR-C saildrives. For further technical details, you may download this instruction book here.
What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta 100S (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta 100S is 2.5 litres (2.64 US quarts). It is recommended to use the same oil as the engine’s. The 100S is available with a 1.66:1 gear ratio.
What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta 110S (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta 110S is 1.8 litres (1.9 US quarts). It is recommended to use the same oil as the engine’s. The 110S is available with gear ratios of 1.66:1 and 2.15:1.
What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta 120S, 120S-B, 120S-C, and 120S-D (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta 120S, 120S-B, 120S-C, and 120S-D saildrives is 2.6 litres (2.74 US quarts). It is recommended to use the same oil as the engine’s. These models are available with gear ratios of 1.66:1 and 2.15:1.
What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta 120S-E (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta 120S-E is 2.6 litres (2.74 US quarts). It is recommended to use API GL-5 SAE 75W-90 oil. The 120S-E is available with gear ratios of 2.20:1 and 2.50:1.
What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta MS25 (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta MS25S-A and MS25SR-A saildrives is 2.0 litres (2.1 US quarts). It is recommended to use the same oil as the engine’s. These models are available with gear ratios of 2.19:1 and 2.47:1.
What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta 130S-A (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta 130S-A and 130SR-A saildrives is 3.35 litres (3.5 US quarts) for the 2.19:1 ratio, and 3.01 litres (3.1 US quarts) for the 2.47:1 ratio.
What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta 130S-B (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta 130S-B and 130SR-B saildrives is 3.35 litres (3.5 US quarts). It is recommended to use the same oil as the engine’s. These models are available with a 2.19:1 gear ratio.
What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta 150S (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta 150S-A, 150S-B, 150SR-A, and 150SR-B saildrives is 3.25 litres (3.4 US quarts). It is recommended to use the same oil as the engine’s. These models are available with a 2.19:1 gear ratio.
Frequently Asked Questions About Volvo Penta Saildrive Transmissions:
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Instruction book for Volvo Penta saildrive MS2 and 120S series
This is a workshop manual for Volvo Penta MS2, MS2B-A, MS2B-L, MS2A-D, MS2A-E, MS2L-D, MS2L-E, MS2V, 120S, 120S-B, 120S-C, 120S-D, and 120S-E saildrives. For further technical details, you may download this instruction book here.
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Instruction book for Volvo Penta saildrive 110S series
This is a workshop manual for Volvo Penta 110S saildrive. For further technical details, you may download this instruction book here.
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Instruction book for Volvo Penta saildrive 130S and 150S series
This is a workshop manual for Volvo Penta 130S-A, 130SR-A, 130S-B, 130SR-B, 130S-C, 130SR-C, 150S-A, 150SR-A, 150S-B, 150SR-B, 150S-C, and 150SR-C saildrives. For further technical details, you may download this instruction book here.
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What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta 100S (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta 100S is 2.5 litres (2.64 US quarts). It is recommended to use the same oil as the engine’s. The 100S is available with a 1.66:1 gear ratio.
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What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta 110S (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta 110S is 1.8 litres (1.9 US quarts). It is recommended to use the same oil as the engine’s. The 110S is available with gear ratios of 1.66:1 and 2.15:1.
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What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta 120S, 120S-B, 120S-C, and 120S-D (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta 120S, 120S-B, 120S-C, and 120S-D saildrives is 2.6 litres (2.74 US quarts). It is recommended to use the same oil as the engine’s. These models are available with gear ratios of 1.66:1 and 2.15:1.
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What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta 120S-E (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta 120S-E is 2.6 litres (2.74 US quarts). It is recommended to use API GL-5 SAE 75W-90 oil. The 120S-E is available with gear ratios of 2.20:1 and 2.50:1.
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What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta MS25 (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta MS25S-A and MS25SR-A saildrives is 2.0 litres (2.1 US quarts). It is recommended to use the same oil as the engine’s. These models are available with gear ratios of 2.19:1 and 2.47:1.
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What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta 130S-A (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta 130S-A and 130SR-A saildrives is 3.35 litres (3.5 US quarts) for the 2.19:1 ratio, and 3.01 litres (3.1 US quarts) for the 2.47:1 ratio.
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What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta 130S-B (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta 130S-B and 130SR-B saildrives is 3.35 litres (3.5 US quarts). It is recommended to use the same oil as the engine’s. These models are available with a 2.19:1 gear ratio.
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What is the oil capacity of Volvo Penta 150S (Saildrive)?
The oil capacity of Volvo Penta 150S-A, 150S-B, 150SR-A, and 150SR-B saildrives is 3.25 litres (3.4 US quarts). It is recommended to use the same oil as the engine’s. These models are available with a 2.19:1 gear ratio.