Manufacturer Profile
Seven Marine (Volvo Penta)
The V8 super-outboard — up to 627 hp of supercharged power; discontinued by Volvo Penta in 2021.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Germantown, Wisconsin, USA (later Lexington, Tennessee)
- Country
- United States
- Ownership
- Volvo Penta (Volvo Group)
- HP Range
- Up to 627 hp (legacy)
- Fuel / Power
- Supercharged 4-stroke gasoline V8 (legacy)
The Offer
Seven Marine built the most powerful outboards on the market — supercharged, intercooled GM 6.2L V8 engines making up to 627 hp for large, fast cruising boats. Founded in 2010 in Germantown, Wisconsin by Rick Davis and sons, it was acquired by Volvo Penta (majority stake 2017) with production moved to Lexington, Tennessee. Volvo Penta discontinued Seven Marine effective January 1, 2021 to focus on sustainable propulsion, while pledging continued warranty and parts support for existing owners.
Abridged History
- Founded in 2010 in Germantown, Wisconsin by Rick Davis and his sons Eric and Brian; famous for the 627 hp supercharged GM 6.2L V8 outboard.
- Volvo Penta acquired a majority stake in 2017 and moved production to Lexington, Tennessee; engines used closed-loop cooling and ZF hydraulic transmissions.
- Volvo Penta announced discontinuation in November 2020, effective January 1, 2021, citing the Volvo Group net-zero-by-2050 goal — with continued warranty and parts support for existing owners.
Product Lines (1 families)
Signature Technology
- +Supercharged & intercooled GM 6.2L V8 powerhead
- +Closed-loop cooling system
- +ZF hydraulic transmission with helical gears
Heritage
The brand that redefined outboard power — hand-built American super-outboards costing $130k–$150k, later owned by Volvo Penta before the segment was retired.
Company at a Glance
- Stock / Ticker
- Parent: Volvo Group (STO: VOLV-B)
- Employees
- Supported via Volvo Penta
- Annual Revenue
- Not separately disclosed (brand discontinued 2021)
- Manufacturing
- Historic: Germantown, WI then Lexington, TN
- Key Plant Locations
- Lexington, Tennessee, USA (final production)
- U.S. Presence
- Discontinued 2021; Volvo Penta continues warranty and parts support through its network.
Seven Marine was part of Volvo Penta (Volvo Group, Nasdaq Stockholm: VOLV-B) and its revenue was never broken out; the brand was discontinued January 1, 2021. Figures are point-in-time snapshots from company filings for the year shown; stock price and market value change daily — check the ticker for live pricing.
What Seven Marine Is Famous For
The most powerful outboard of its time. Seven Marine is famous for its 627 hp supercharged V8 — the ultimate luxury super-outboard before Volvo Penta retired the brand.
Where Seven Marine Shines on the Water
High-Performance & Luxury
Extreme-power V8s for large, fast cruising and luxury boats.
Premium Engineering
Closed-loop cooling and ZF transmissions set it apart from mass-market outboards.
Legacy Support
Volvo Penta maintains warranty and parts support for existing engines.
Dealers & Service
Seven Marine was discontinued on January 1, 2021, but Volvo Penta pledged continued warranty and parts support for existing owners through its dealer network. As a low-volume, high-power specialty brand, service expertise is concentrated — work with a Volvo Penta dealer experienced with Seven Marine.
Best For
Owners of large performance and luxury boats running legacy Seven Marine power, and buyers of premium used super-outboards.
- ✓Highest power outboards of their era (up to 627 hp)
- ✓Premium engineering (closed-loop cooling, ZF transmission)
- ✓Volvo Penta warranty and parts support for existing fleet
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