From the idyllic Balearic isle of Palma de Mallorca to the Mediterranean hotspot of Ibiza, Greenline runs a real-world example of a sun-filled family cruise aboard its 45 Coupe with the latest 6G Hybrid system. The Greenline 45 Coupe is the ideal family weekender. Available in several versions with two cabins and two bathrooms or three cabins and two bathrooms, the full-beam owner’s cabin is in the centre of the boat, the most comfortable and stable position. The third cabin can also be orderd as an fully furnished office to meet remote work requirements.
Outside, there is a beautiful cockpit area with bench seating and table, totally open to the saloon thanks to the sliding glass windows, while the sunpad in the bow comes with a folding bimini for the hottest part of the day. The large bathing platform provides easy access to the sea and to the toy storage garage.
The interior designed by Marco Casali is elegant and warm and bathed in light through the large windows. The galley aft is practical for both indoor and outdoor dining. Forward is a comfy L-shaped saloon with a choice of elegant furnishings.
The running costs of electric boating can be 10 times lower than burning diesel fuel
But there’s more to the Greenline 45 Coupe than just cruising comfort. Responsible yachting has always been a priority for the Slovenia-based boatbuilder, which produced its first hybrid model over 15 years ago. Its latest 6G H-Drive system, able to cut emissions by up to 40% per year across the typical use cycle of a Greenline yacht, will be showcased at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 aboard the flagship 58 Fly Hybrid.
The middle-of-the-range Greenline 45 Coupe with the 6G Hybrid was the perfect candidate to demonstrate exactly how the brand’s ongoing research into hull efficiency and sustainable solutions provides carefree family moments on the water while reducing operational costs and impacts on the environment.
Apart from the convenience of having electricity available at all times, the advantage of hybrid drive is silent and emission-less navigation. It also allows for cruising for up to 20 nautical miles at 4-5 knots on a full battery charge, which is more than enough for a typical day on the water which would be an emission free trip. Moreover, the running costs of electric boating can be 10 times lower than burning diesel fuel.
ABOUT GREENLINE YACHTS’ RESPONSIBLE YACHTING
Greenline Yachts has developed a distinctive philosophy of responsible yachting. This is not simply a matter of hybrid propulsion and solar panels – the whole design ethos of Greenline Yachts is built around efficiency in the water. It starts with the “superdisplacement” hulls of each model, which have been rigorously developed and tested to provide the smoothest ride, stability and efficiency at both lower and higher speeds.
Responsible Yachting extends to the construction process as well. The high-tech foam sandwich used to strengthen the hull comes from recycled PET plastic. Lay-up is through vacuum infusion, ensuring very precise material use. Currently using exclusively vinyl-ester resin allowing a 5-year warranty against osmosis. Furthermore the yard’s technicians are experimenting with natural fibres and green resins in the lay-up of the yachts themselves.
The shipyard is also reducing waste and power usage on the production lines. Any offcuts of wood from the interior fit-out are collected and pressed into heating pellets, while leftover foam is reused by a neighbouring company to produce home insulation. Production of single-use marketing materials has been almost eliminated and even then, it is clearly focused on recycled or sustainable materials.
Greenline Yachts is also working on an annual Greenline Yachts award to recognise those owners who have made the biggest strides towards responsible yachting each year. For example, the awards will celebrate the owner whose yacht has generated the greatest amount of solar power over that year, as well as the highest number of electric engine hours. This data can be tracked by the client via the Greenline app if the owners agree.
It is all part of the Greenline Yachts philosophy of empowering owners to put sustainability at the core of their yachting experience. That is why Greenline Yachts makes sure that every new yacht it delivers is equipped with biodegradable green yacht wash that does no harm to the ocean, and that all its owner’s manuals are in digital form, not printed.
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