Greenline Yachts, based in Slovenia, has built a reputation for innovative designs that are intended to make the best use of sustainable hybrid-propulsion technology. They are also known for stylish lines and comfortable interiors.
So, it is with some anticipation that we look forward to the huge boat show in Dusseldorf, Germany, in January where the builder will introduce the all new 42, their first new design to be launched in some time.
The new 42 was designed by the Danish-Italian firm Marco Caseli Designs and bears their futuristic stamp. The sweeping sheer has a pleasing reverse curve near the bow and the cabin top matches that curve which reduces the apparent height of the main cabin. The salon’s windshields angle aft and all glazing has a dark tin as if it were a private limousine.
The 42 has three social areas. At the bow, a bench and seats are built into the cabin and bulwark structures. Aft, the cockpit has a articulated transom that secures the space in the up position and creates a wide beach front when folded down. There is room here for three or four folding chairs.
The salon has the galley aft, an L-shaped dinette and the futuristic helm forward. As noted, the glazing which is huge offers panoramic views and great operating visibility when underway. Next to the helm, there is a door that opens to the starboard side deck and from the outside the door is almost invisible.
Greenline is known for their flexible approach to custom interior layouts and that has been emphasized during the launch of the new 42. Owners can configure the sleeping spaces and even the salon in a number of different ways that suit their family’s needs.
The design brief for the new 42 included a target top speed of 25 knots driven by either twin diesels or twin hybrid-electric motors. And, the boat is intended to have an electric only cruising speed of 6.5 knots, which is ample for maneuvering around a marina.
Greenline has developed sophisticated software to manage the solar, lithium and generator power sources in the hybrid system so the boat will operate at maximum efficiency. Among sustainable designs, this sets the builder apart.
Note the huge solar array on the sedan roof that charges the lithium battery bank. In fair weather, the boat will have enough stored energy to run all systems –refrigeration, air conditioning, lights and home entertainment systems—for up to eight hours or so. This silent mode is a benefit to all onboard and to neighbors anchored nearby.
“The Greenline 42 reflects everything we know about building enduring, high-quality yachts,” says CEO Vladimir Zinchenko. “It’s designed to provide decades of enjoyment, with options that make each yacht unique to its owner.”
The new 42, which fits in Greenline’s fleet between the established 40 and 45, looks like a great family cruiser that has the space for extended cruising, the speed to expand your cruising grounds and the advanced propulsion systems for sustainable boating.
