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.

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.

“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 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. 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 before sunset cocktails and dinner with only the sound of the water lapping the sides of the boat. All of the home appliances including the A/C in smart mode are running off the battery bank. Including the electric manoeuvring in the bay, the battery is at around 10% 48 hours later.

4. Day 3: Switch to diesel mode

Departing Andratx for Ibiza, the Greenline 45 Coupe cruises using its efficient diesel engine. The electric motor turns again into a generator and charges the LiPo batteries. After the two-hour ride we arrive with 100% battery power.

5. Day 3: Ibiza at anchor

Approaching Ibiza, known for its nightlife and traditional houses that stand out for the whiteness of their lime-covered façades, we switch into electric mode and enter the bay silently. The Greenline 45 Coupe stays in the north of the island for another 48 hours. All of the home appliances, including the air conditioning in smart mode, are run off the batteries. By the end of our stay the battery level is at 10%, which will recharge completely as we start the crossing back to Palma in diesel mode at the end of a perfect long weekend.