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New Greenline 45 Fly: A Comfortable Hybrid Cruiser

The new Greenline 45 Fly, the latest addition to the Slovenian builder’s hybrid fleet, was just shown at the Miami boat show in February. It has many power options, but with Volvo’s IPS600 pod drives it tops out 30 knots. Under all-electric power, it tops out at 6.5 knots, but those miles go by in peace and quiet, leaving behind zero carbon footprint. The new Greenline is meant to provide lots of cruising comfort, with many social areas, a light-filled interior, and a basic two-stateroom, two-head accommodations plan. The hull and exterior design are by J&J Design in Slovenia, with…

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New Greenline 45 Fly Hybrid To Debut at Lauderdale

Greenline, the innovative hybrid cruising boat company in Slovenia, will launch its new 45 Fly in the U.S. at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, starting Oct. 30. The Greenline 45 Fly comes with the company’s H-drive hybrid technology so you can choose to cruise at 6 knots under electric power or up to 30 knots with Volvo IPS diesels and pod drives. The 45 Fly is the latest addition to the Greenline fleet, which now runs from 33 to 96 feet. And it comes with several power options, including twin Yanmar or Volvo 220-, 320- or 370-hp diesels with…

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Greenline Now Takes Bitcoin, a Currency that’s Worth Half What It Was in December

Greenline, the innovative Slovakian builder now on its third generation of hybrid drives, is also setting a new standard in accepting payment for its boats. In fact, Greenline became the first builder to take bitcoins, starting with the Düsseldorf show in late January, and it says it also will take bitcoins at the Miami show this week. The problem is that the value of bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, fluctuates widely and is now worth just half of what it was in mid-December. Bitcoin reached its peak value in mid-December when it passed $19,850. It then plunged to under $12,000…

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New, Long-Range Greenline 65 with Cruising Comforts and Euro Styling

The new Greenline Ocean Class 65 is a long-range, blue-water serious cruising boat with contemporary European lines and styling. The latest addition to Greenline’s Open Class of large cruising boats from 57 to 70 feet, the new 65 will be launched at the Cannes yacht show in September. The company’s smaller hybrid 36, using a combination of electric and diesel power, was introduced to the U.S. last fall. With three staterooms and three en suite heads, the new Greenline 65 is a comfortable cruising boat; the salon is particularly inviting with lots of light coming in from large side, front…