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to Ibiza with an overnight stopover at anchor in a bay near Andratx , a total distance of about 60nm . The results may surprise you .”
1 . DAY 1 : UNDOCKING
In the early morning , the Greenline 45 Coupe smoothly left the marina in Palma using its electric motor and running the air-condition of the battery . After a quick top-up at the fueling station , it continued its journey towards its first stopover . 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 .
“ We believe modern boaters are ready for the next step in the evolution of leisure boating and are becoming increasingly more aware that we are the only ones that can preserve the environment for our children and grandchildren to enjoy ,” says Vladimir Zinchenko , Greenline owner and CEO .
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 .
But even without the hybrid system , there are huge benefits from Greenline ’ s standard fit solar panels . These are constantly creating renewable energy and feeding the battery bank so that onboard lighting and refrigeration , even air conditioning , can be run without having to rely on a diesel generator . That means no noise , no vibration , no emissions , and no more warm bottles of wine !
“ We ’ ve been in this game since our launch , so our yachts are miles ahead of the competition when it comes to efficient hybrid propulsion and silent hotellerie ,” says chief commercial officer Luca Raumland . “ But to illustrate a typical application of our hybrid system , we ran a case study based on a trip from Palma de Mallorca
The battery state 1-2 nm from the marina is still above 80 %.
2 . DAY 1 : SWITCH TO DIESEL MODE
The scenic journey from Palma to Andratx , a distance of about 20nm , takes about one hour at an average speed of 20 kts . In Diesel mode the electric motor turns into a generator and charges the batteries . After just 15 minutes , the battery level is already back at 100 %.
3 . DAY 1 : WEEKEND STAY AT ANCHOR
We anchor in an idyllic bay of Andratx in the south west of Mallorca for 48 hours while family members take a swim and sunbathe
ISSUE 66 2024 THE ART OF LUXURY