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Car and Driver
29-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2025 Yamaha 255 FSH Sport H Makes Docking Dummy-Proof
Somewhere on the bottom of Boothbay Harbor, there's a propeller of mine. When I was in high school, I took my dad's 21-foot Novi lobster boat from Damariscotta—about 21 miles away by water—to Boothbay to watch the July 4 fireworks. When I got into the harbor, the engine revs zinged at the same time forward progress halted, and I soon discovered why: the bolt holding the retaining cone on the prop shaft stripped out, allowing the whole works to spin off into the briny deep. I got towed to a dock and a wild project ensued that involved borrowing a retaining cone off a boat in storage and using a spare prop to limp around to a shipyard in East Boothbay for a fix. So when I recently returned to Boothbay with the 2025 Yamaha 255 FSH Sport H, a certain Volvo Penta prop down in Davy Jones' Locker was on my mind. Except this time, I was certain not to repeat that nightmare. Because propellers can't fall off if you don't have propellers in the first place. Ezra Dyer | Car and Driver The 255 FSH Sport H, like all Yamahas, uses jet drives—and hence impellers tucked up under the hull. Those impellers are driven by twin 1.8-liter supercharged four-cylinder inboards that make 250 horsepower apiece. It's unusual to see a 25-foot center console with inboards, and even more so to find one with Helm Master joystick control. That's what the "H" stands for in the name, and Yamaha says the 255 is its first jet-drive boat to get joystick docking. Car and Driver To enable that technology, which allows the boat to spin on its axis or crab sideways at the nudge of the joystick, each drive needs the capability to throttle, shift, and steer independently, which means both drive-by-wire and steer-by-wire. On outboard boats with Helm Master, you can see what's happening as the engines orient themselves at strange angles to direct thrust sideways rather than fore-aft. With the 255 FSH Sport H and its submerged drives, the result seems more like magic. The engines rev up and the boat spins, or slides perpendicular to the dock, or nudges up on a diagonal. Besides the practical benefit, it's a fun show. Car and Driver Joystick control made it easy enough to dock here without angering this aquatic TIE fighter. Now, I'd like to think I know how to dock a boat well enough, but I can still get caught out by currents or wind and sometimes just the stress-inducing gaze of whatever onshore audience is hoping to catch the next Qualified Captain calamity. Helm Master eradicates all that docking stress. When I had exactly 25 feet of fuel dock for this 25-foot boat—the rest of it being consumed by a towering multimillion-dollar catamaran—I calmly lined up about 15 feet off, activated the joystick, and precisely slid over to the dock while the curious marina attendants looked on. If technology can alleviate stress in your life, then I'm fine with embracing it. The effect is as if your boat, and only your boat, catches a gentle on-shore breeze and drifts into just the right spot. It's kind of addicting, and I've been docking boats the traditional way for decades. If Helm Master is a stress reliever for me, I imagine it would be a godsend for a novice boater. Yeah, you might never learn to dock with the throttle and steering wheel, but you wouldn't necessarily need to, either. Ezra Dyer< | Car and Driver Underwater lights are standard. Room for Improvement There are some joystick-related drawbacks, of course. The 255 FSH Sport H's $111,999 price is about as inexpensive as it gets for a 25-foot center console with Helm Master, but the 255 FSH Sport E with the same power and no joystick is $99,699. And since the drives need to steer independently, the Sport H doesn't have Yamaha's articulated keel, which the Sport E does. So it goes where its thrust nozzles are pointed and it could use a steering position indicator on the display, a sort of digital top-dead-center mark to help find straight ahead without trial and error. The 255 FSH Sport H's thrust nozzles can steer and throttle independently to make the boat rotate or crab sideways. But I'd say the pros outweigh the cons, and I'd go for the H over the E if I were contemplating a 255, the same way I'd get a GM vehicle with Super Cruise even though I know how to drive on the highway. If technology can alleviate stress in your life, then I'm fine with embracing it rather than fearing some hypothetical atrophy of skills. Car and Driver Here's an emblem of the 255 FSH's fishing-and-family dual personality: some of the cupholders also have a rodholder inside. And, Helm Master aside, the 255 FSH Sport H is a fabulous boat, especially at its price point. The layout is almost like a dual-console mashup with a center console, with seating for 12 but plenty of room to move around when you're fishing. The clean stern is also a boon for chasing fish or hooking up a tube for rides (there are even stereo controls back there for when you're pulled up on a sandbar and lounging). The jet drives don't get hung up on Maine lobster trap lines—another occupational hazard during my high school summer job as a lobsterman—and with 500 hp, the 255 hauls ass. "Over there! I wanna go over there!" It's actually fast enough to be unpleasant for passengers, as I was informed when I hit 54 mph. Stick your head of your sunroof at 54 mph and you'll understand what they were talking about. Slow down to about 30 mph, though, and all is serene and you get about 1.7 mpg, which is pretty decent for a 500-hp boat that's rated to carry 2700 pounds. One foible we discovered: the trash can bin compartment on the starboard side isn't sealed, as we learned when a kid stuffed a phone in a shoe, threw it in the trash can and subsequently had the phone bounce out and wedge itself between the inner and outer hulls. It was retrieved with a couple of coat-hangers. Car and Driver Unlike an outboard boat, the 255 FSH doesn't advertise its horsepower rating to the world. But this is 500 horsepower under the rear seat. I think boaters tend to be like HD truck buyers (and many are both) in that there's a strong traditionalist streak, a deference toward what's worked in the past. The 255 FSH Sport H is an untraditional center console—inboard, jet-drive, steer-by-wire with joystick control. But if you can get over your preconceptions and boat-control egoism, the 255 FSH makes a strong case for embracing change. Every time I idled through the channel in Boothbay, I thought about how I had a propeller down there on the bottom somewhere. But this time I didn't need it. Ezra Dyer Senior Editor Ezra Dyer is a Car and Driver senior editor and columnist. He's now based in North Carolina but still remembers how to turn right. He owns a 2009 GEM e4 and once drove 206 mph. Those facts are mutually exclusive.
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2025 Yamaha 255 FSH Sport H Makes Docking Dummy-Proof
Somewhere on the bottom of Boothbay Harbor, there's a propeller of mine. When I was in high school, I took my dad's 21-foot Novi lobster boat from Damariscotta—about 21 miles away by water—to Boothbay to watch the July 4 fireworks. When I got into the harbor, the engine revs zinged at the same time forward progress halted, and I soon discovered why: the bolt holding the retaining cone on the prop shaft stripped out, allowing the whole works to spin off into the briny deep. I got towed to a dock and a wild project ensued that involved borrowing a retaining cone off a boat in storage and using a spare prop to limp around to a shipyard in East Boothbay for a fix. So when I recently returned to Boothbay with the 2025 Yamaha 255 FSH Sport H, a certain Volvo Penta prop down in Davy Jones' Locker was on my mind. Except this time, I was certain not to repeat that nightmare. Because propellers can't fall off if you don't have propellers in the first place. The 255 FSH Sport H, like all Yamahas, uses jet drives—and hence impellers tucked up under the hull. Those impellers are driven by twin 1.8-liter supercharged four-cylinder inboards that make 250 horsepower apiece. It's unusual to see a 25-foot center console with inboards, and even more so to find one with Helm Master joystick control. That's what the "H" stands for in the name, and Yamaha says the 255 is its first jet-drive boat to get joystick docking. To enable that technology, which allows the boat to spin on its axis or crab sideways at the nudge of the joystick, each drive needs the capability to throttle, shift, and steer independently, which means both drive-by-wire and steer-by-wire. On outboard boats with Helm Master, you can see what's happening as the engines orient themselves at strange angles to direct thrust sideways rather than fore-aft. With the 255 FSH Sport H and its submerged drives, the result seems more like magic. The engines rev up and the boat spins, or slides perpendicular to the dock, or nudges up on a diagonal. Besides the practical benefit, it's a fun show. Now, I'd like to think I know how to dock a boat well enough, but I can still get caught out by currents or wind and sometimes just the stress-inducing gaze of whatever onshore audience is hoping to catch the next Qualified Captain calamity. Helm Master eradicates all that docking stress. When I had exactly 25 feet of fuel dock for this 25-foot boat—the rest of it being consumed by a towering multimillion-dollar catamaran—I calmly lined up about 15 feet off, activated the joystick, and precisely slid over to the dock while the curious marina attendants looked on. The effect is as if your boat, and only your boat, catches a gentle on-shore breeze and drifts into just the right spot. It's kind of addicting, and I've been docking boats the traditional way for decades. If Helm Master is a stress reliever for me, I imagine it would be a godsend for a novice boater. Yeah, you might never learn to dock with the throttle and steering wheel, but you wouldn't necessarily need to, either. Room for Improvement There are some joystick-related drawbacks, of course. The 255 FSH Sport H's $111,999 price is about as inexpensive as it gets for a 25-foot center console with Helm Master, but the 255 FSH Sport E with the same power and no joystick is $99,699. And since the drives need to steer independently, the Sport H doesn't have Yamaha's articulated keel, which the Sport E does. So it goes where its thrust nozzles are pointed and it could use a steering position indicator on the display, a sort of digital top-dead-center mark to help find straight ahead without trial and error. But I'd say the pros outweigh the cons, and I'd go for the H over the E if I were contemplating a 255, the same way I'd get a GM vehicle with Super Cruise even though I know how to drive on the highway. If technology can alleviate stress in your life, then I'm fine with embracing it rather than fearing some hypothetical atrophy of skills. And, Helm Master aside, the 255 FSH Sport H is a fabulous boat, especially at its price point. The layout is almost like a dual-console mashup with a center console, with seating for 12 but plenty of room to move around when you're fishing. The clean stern is also a boon for chasing fish or hooking up a tube for rides (there are even stereo controls back there for when you're pulled up on a sandbar and lounging). The jet drives don't get hung up on Maine lobster trap lines—another occupational hazard during my high school summer job as a lobsterman—and with 500 hp, the 255 hauls ass. It's actually fast enough to be unpleasant for passengers, as I was informed when I hit 54 mph. Stick your head of your sunroof at 54 mph and you'll understand what they were talking about. Slow down to about 30 mph, though, and all is serene and you get about 1.7 mpg, which is pretty decent for a 500-hp boat that's rated to carry 2700 pounds. One foible we discovered: the trash can bin compartment on the starboard side isn't sealed, as we learned when a kid stuffed a phone in a shoe, threw it in the trash can and subsequently had the phone bounce out and wedge itself between the inner and outer hulls. It was retrieved with a couple of coat-hangers. I think boaters tend to be like HD truck buyers (and many are both) in that there's a strong traditionalist streak, a deference toward what's worked in the past. The 255 FSH Sport H is an untraditional center console—inboard, jet-drive, steer-by-wire with joystick control. But if you can get over your preconceptions and boat-control egoism, the 255 FSH makes a strong case for embracing change. Every time I idled through the channel in Boothbay, I thought about how I had a propeller down there on the bottom somewhere. But this time I didn't need it. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volvo AB (VLVLY) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with Strategic Growth
Net Sales: SEK123 billion, a year-over-year decline of 12% and a 5% decline when adjusted for currency. Adjusted Operating Income: SEK13.5 billion with an operating margin of 11%. Cash Flow: SEK2.9 billion, resulting in a net cash position of SEK43.1 billion in industrial operations. Return on Capital Employed: 25.7% on a rolling 12-month basis. Earnings Per Share: SEK3.64. Truck Deliveries: Declined by 10% in the quarter. Construction Equipment Deliveries: Increased by 11%. Fully Electric Vehicle Orders: Increased by 59%. Truck Sales: Declined by 9% adjusted for currency. Construction Equipment Sales: Increased by 2% adjusted for currency. Volvo Penta Sales: Increased by 18% driven by handset engines in the Industrial segment. Service Business: SEK126 billion 12 months rolling, flat adjusted for currency. Operating Cash Flow: SEK2.9 billion, impacted by high level of investments and onetime items. Adjusted Operating Income Margin for Construction Equipment: 13.1%. Adjusted Operating Income for Buses: SEK474 million with a margin of 7.9%. Volvo Penta Adjusted Operating Margin: 20.7%, an all-time high for the second quarter. Financial Services Credit Portfolio: Increased by 5% to SEK264 billion. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Sign with VLVLY. Release Date: July 17, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Volvo AB (VLVLY) achieved a solid adjusted operating margin of 11% despite market uncertainties. The company reported a strong cash flow of SEK2.9 billion, resulting in a net cash position of SEK43.1 billion in industrial operations. Volvo AB (VLVLY) saw a 59% increase in orders for fully electric vehicles, with significant growth in SDLG machines in China and truck orders. The launch of new models like Mack's Anthem and Volvo's VNL and VNR is expected to strengthen the company's market position. Volvo Autonomous Solutions reached a milestone by autonomously hauling over 1 million tonnes of limestone, showcasing the potential of autonomous technology. Negative Points Net sales declined by 12% year-over-year, primarily due to lower truck volumes. The societal shift to zero-emission solutions is slower than anticipated, leading to a SEK4.5 billion negative impact on operating income. Truck deliveries declined by 10% in the quarter, with significant drops in North and South America. The company faced under-absorption issues in North America due to a 'wait-and-see' attitude among customers. Tariff costs and material costs are expected to have a growing negative impact on financial results in the coming quarters. Q & A Highlights Q: Can you provide insights into the North American truck market, where your performance was better than the overall market? A: Martin Lundstedt, CEO, explained that Volvo is gaining market share in North America due to a strong product lineup and early adjustments to market conditions. The company has managed inventory levels well and is seeing improved market share for Mack Trucks as delivery issues are resolved. Q: What is Volvo's strategy for the truck business in China following the divestment of the SDLG brand? A: Martin Lundstedt stated that Volvo will focus on selected segments in China, emphasizing TCO-driven and lifecycle-driven solutions. The partnership with Dongfeng will continue to build robustness and resilience in the market. Q: How will tariffs impact Volvo's financials in the coming quarters? A: Mats Backman, CFO, noted that the impact of tariffs will gradually increase, but Volvo is working on compensating for these effects through pricing strategies. The net effect of tariffs is expected to be negative, but the company is managing the situation proactively. Q: Can you discuss the cash position and its implications for future dividends? A: Mats Backman highlighted that Volvo maintains a strong balance sheet to support innovation and shareholder returns. The cash position is influenced by strategic investments and currency effects, but the underlying cash flow remains solid. Q: What is the outlook for truck production in North America given the current market conditions? A: Martin Lundstedt mentioned that Volvo is adjusting production levels to align with market demand and maintain flexibility. The company is prepared to continue adjustments as necessary, focusing on maintaining commercial and price discipline. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Errore nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
Al Bawaba
08-04-2025
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Al Masaood Power Division and Volvo Penta to Showcase Decarbonisation Advancements at Middle East Energy 2025
Al Masaood Power Division, part of a leading business conglomerate in Abu Dhabi, Al Masaood Group, is set to showcase new decarbonisation technology from its long-standing global partner, Volva Penta, at the 49th edition of the Middle East Energy exhibition and event, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 7 to 9, is a platform for energy industry professionals to connect with global energy providers, explore innovative products and solutions that are revolutionizing the energy sector, and establish enduring business Masaood Power Division will be exhibiting Volvo Penta's scalable battery energy storage subsystem as well as their hydrogen dual fuel engine at booth H7 E10. The subsystem is designed for rapid charging and discharging in industrial applications featuring energy-dense batteries. The solution's energy and power are optimised to meet operational and business Bartenschlager, General Manager, Al Masaood Power Division, said: 'Al Masaood Power Division remains committed to contributing to a net-zero future through low-emissions, high-performance solutions. The products we are showcasing from Volvo Penta are aimed at doing just that – they are designed to be reliable and high performance while supporting evolving energy needs . We are pleased to be here at Middle East Energy as it is a key platform in our goal to help achieve a greener future for both Abu Dhabi and the UAE.'Volvo Penta will additionally present its hydrogen dual fuel solution based on their Stage V D8 combustion engine. It is able to run on a hydrogen-diesel mix and is geared towards helping businesses navigate the energy transition. The company's combustion engine platform is already certified to run on hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO), with some such as their D17 genset engine slated for renewable fuel Norrgren, President Industrial, Volvo Penta, said: 'we place a strong customer-first focus in our decarbonisation strategy, from ensuring that our combustion engines are emissions compliant and ready for renewable fuel adoption in the near future, to co-engineering reliable and high performing battery energy storage subsystems that are fit for purpose. Presenting our solutions with Al Masaood Power Division at Middle East Energy is an excellent opportunity to highlight the progression of our sustainable power generation solutions among industry peers and energy providers from around the world.'In this edition, Middle East Energy prioritised five major product sectors that are leading the way in the energy transition as the world moves towards a diverse, digitised, and sustainable future. These sectors include Smart Solutions, Renewable and Clean Energy, Back-up Generators and Critical Power, Transmission and Distribution, and Energy Consumption and Management. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Al Masaood Power Division and Volvo Penta to showcase decarbonisation advancements at Middle East Energy 2025
Dubai: Al Masaood Power Division, part of a leading business conglomerate in Abu Dhabi, Al Masaood Group, is set to showcase new decarbonisation technology from its long-standing global partner, Volva Penta, at the 49th edition of the Middle East Energy exhibition and conference. The event, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 7 to 9, is a platform for energy industry professionals to connect with global energy providers, explore innovative products and solutions that are revolutionizing the energy sector, and establish enduring business connections. Al Masaood Power Division will be exhibiting Volvo Penta's scalable battery energy storage subsystem as well as their hydrogen dual fuel engine at booth H7 E10. The subsystem is designed for rapid charging and discharging in industrial applications featuring energy-dense batteries. The solution's energy and power are optimised to meet operational and business requirements. Rasso Bartenschlager, General Manager, Al Masaood Power Division, said: 'Al Masaood Power Division remains committed to contributing to a net-zero future through low-emissions, high-performance solutions. The products we are showcasing from Volvo Penta are aimed at doing just that – they are designed to be reliable and high performance while supporting evolving energy needs . We are pleased to be here at Middle East Energy as it is a key platform in our goal to help achieve a greener future for both Abu Dhabi and the UAE.' Volvo Penta will additionally present its hydrogen dual fuel solution based on their Stage V D8 combustion engine. It is able to run on a hydrogen-diesel mix and is geared towards helping businesses navigate the energy transition. The company's combustion engine platform is already certified to run on hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO), with some such as their D17 genset engine slated for renewable fuel development. Hannes Norrgren, President Industrial, Volvo Penta, said: 'we place a strong customer-first focus in our decarbonisation strategy, from ensuring that our combustion engines are emissions compliant and ready for renewable fuel adoption in the near future, to co-engineering reliable and high performing battery energy storage subsystems that are fit for purpose. Presenting our solutions with Al Masaood Power Division at Middle East Energy is an excellent opportunity to highlight the progression of our sustainable power generation solutions among industry peers and energy providers from around the world.' In this edition, Middle East Energy prioritised five major product sectors that are leading the way in the energy transition as the world moves towards a diverse, digitised, and sustainable future. These sectors include Smart Solutions, Renewable and Clean Energy, Back-up Generators and Critical Power, Transmission and Distribution, and Energy Consumption and Management. -Ends- About Al Masaood Power Division Al Masaood Power Division represents mtu, a Rolls Royce Solution in the UAE, Bahrain, and Iraq, Volvo Penta in the UAE and Bahrain, and Leroy Somer in the UAE, providing the highest standards of after sales services. The Division's professional team possesses cutting edge technological knowledge and know-how and can plan and execute both customized and efficient solutions for its customers. For more information about our products, services, and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit To view the complete range of the latest: Volvo Penta products and solutions please visit: MTU products and solutions; please visit: Leroy Somer products and solutions; please visit:
