# 23548866 Aquamatic Drive | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta Aquamatic drive with a 1.96:1 ratio, weighing 91.63 kg and listed for nine applications across D series engines and DPH drives. It supersedes 22079441. At barely half the weight of the other drives in this ratio family it is clearly a different build, so the ratio must be confirmed against the boat.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D6-300A-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-340A-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-380A-G
-   Volvo Penta DPH-E
-   Volvo Penta D6-400A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-150A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-230A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-270A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-300A-G

-   **Engine Family:** D, DPH
-   **HP Range:** 150-400 HP

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   1.96:1 ratio
-   91.63 kg
-   Listed for nine applications across D series engines and DPH drives
-   Supersedes 22079441
-   A remanufactured version is also catalogued
-   Ratio 1.96:1 (Volvo assembly listing)

## 🔌 Function

Is the complete sterndrive unit, carrying engine power through the transom and gearcase at a 1.96:1 reduction while steering and trimming the boat.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Whine, growl or rumble from the drive under way
-   Vibration through the hull that changes with speed
-   Milky or discoloured gear oil on the drain sample
-   Metal particles on the drain plug magnet
-   Steering or trim slow, stiff or failing to hold

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Confirm the ratio against the boat before ordering - this one is listed at close to half the published mass of the other drives in the same ratio family, so it appears to be a different build and should be checked before committing
-   Compare the cost of the remanufactured drive catalogued for the same fitment
-   Plan lifting and handling in advance

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   23548866 → Supersedes 22079441 → Supersedes 21661429 → Supersedes 3819739 → Supersedes 3801160

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   22079441 earlier number superseded by this part
-   21661429 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3819739 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3801160 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 25219.79 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Drives & Propulsion
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 25219.79 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/23548866-aquamatic-drive-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19