Greenline Yachts leads the way not only on hybrid propulsion at FLIBS 2024
- Four Greenline yachts on show at G Dock 715-717
- All displayed Greenline’s feature innovative 6G Hybrid Drive
- Large solar roof
- Up to 40 per cent lower CO2 emissions
- From 2025, all Greenline yachts, whether hybrid or diesel version, will operate without diesel generator
Greenline Yachts is preparing a major presence at the world's largest in-water boat show, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (October 30 – November 3). With no fewer than four of Greenline’s innovative hybrid models on the water, it will be a real showcase of the Slovenian yard’s capabilities. Show-goers will be able to see and experience all but one of the full Greenline range, plus a long list of popular options to enhance the yachting experience.
Visitors can find Greenline Yachts at G Dock 715-717, where the Greenline 39, Greenline 40, Greenline 45 Fly, and Greenline 48 Fly will be waiting alongside. Exhibiting many of the different layouts available, including both the flybridge and the sleek coupé design, each of these yachts embodies Greenline’s commitment to responsible yachting, featuring the latest in hybrid technology.
“Greenline Yachts is excited to be back in Fort Lauderdale, where it has enjoyed so much success in the past,” said owner and CEO Vladimir Zinchenko. “The American market has long appreciated the user-inspired features that make Greenline yachts so livable, not to mention the potential for silent electric operation. And this year, there is a stronger incentive than ever to join the Greenline family, as Washington state is waiving sales tax on new hybrid yachts. That could mean savings in excess of $100,000 for smart buyers.”
6G Hybrid:
Greenline Yachts has been a pioneer in hybrid marine technology since 2008, combining electric propulsion with conventional diesel power to maximize efficiency and minimize noise. At the heart of today’s lineup is the innovative new 6th Generation Hybrid Drive, part of a cutting-edge power management solution that seamlessly blends solar energy, shore power, and a diesel engine.
With the 6G H-Drive, Greenline boats can instantly switch between electric and diesel modes. In electric mode, you enjoy the serenity of near-silent cruising for up to 20 nautical miles - perfect for peaceful coastal journeys or quiet anchorages. For longer adventures or when higher speeds are required, the diesel engine efficiently powers the yacht while recharging the batteries, ensuring no energy goes to waste.
This system is available across Greenline's entire range of yachts, from 39ft to 58ft, offering a more sustainable way of yachting. In fact, real world testing shows that the 6G H-Drive can reduce the carbon footprint of using a Greenline yacht by up to 40%. Whether you’re navigating in electric mode or relying on diesel for extended range, the system delivers an unmatched balance of efficiency and performance, making every voyage a responsible choice for the environment.
“Greenline’s patented 6G H-Drive offers a significant advantage, especially when compared to the competition. But it’s not just about the hybrid system—since 2008, every Greenline yacht has come standard with our highly efficient diesel engines, a solar roof, and a lithium battery bank. This setup allows you to power all on-board appliances without ever needing a generator, making it as close to emissions-free as possible. The configuration is also ideal for regions where 24/7 air conditioning isn’t necessary, offering a quiet and eco-friendly experience,” said CCO Luca Raumland. “However, we noticed that many of our clients still preferred a backup generator, specially where air-condition is needed, so we knew we had to take things to the next level. To ensure our standard, non-hybrid Greenlines are also generator-free, we’ve spent the past year testing a solution that combines our hybrid battery technology with upgraded alternators. Today, we can confidently say that this setup eliminates the need for diesel generators—even for those who want to run air conditioning!
Starting in 2025, this will become the new standard across our entire fleet as part of our ongoing commitment to responsible yachting and reducing emissions in everyday operations.”
Greenline yachts on display at FLIBS 2024:
Experience a new level of freedom with Greenline Yachts, featuring spacious design, 360° panoramic views and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. These yachts combine innovative technology, superior craftsmanship, and user-inspired enhancements to deliver a sociable and relaxing boating experience.
Greenline 39 offers two spacious cabins and a bright salon, comfortably accommodating up to six people. It features a well-appointed bathroom and a well-equipped galley, providing both comfort and functionality for extended trips. The standard solar panels generate up to 1.1kW of maximum charge.
Greenline 40 features two cabins and a wide salon, offering sleeping accommodation for up to six people. Its one-level living space ensures easy movement throughout the yacht, while a well-appointed bathroom provides comfort and convenience during longer voyages. The coachroof is equipped with six solar panels that offer up to 1.98kW.
Greenline 45 Fly sets a new standard in yachting with its perfectly balanced interior layout, offering a full-beam midship owner's cabin and a VIP guest cabin in the bow, both featuring luxurious ensuite bathrooms with separate showers. With walk-in wardrobes in both cabins and a choice between a two-cabin or three-cabin layout, the 45 Fly stands out as the most comfortable yacht in its class, providing unmatched versatility and elegance. The 45 Fly comes with two solar panels as standard, but with the addition of a hardtop and two more solar panels, the Greenline 45 Fly can produce up to 1.6 kW of solar charge.
Greenline 48 Fly offers three spacious cabins, with the option for a fourth skipper’s cabin, comfortably sleeping up to nine people. Its open-plan, one-level layout makes movement throughout the yacht seamless, while three well-designed bathrooms (with an optional fourth) provide ample convenience for longer journeys. The standard number of solar panels on a Greenline 48 Fly is two, but the T-top can provide an additional two for 1.6kW maximum output.
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.