I had a trip up to Newark yesterday to Survey this new Hybrid Motor Cruiser.
The Greenline 33 has an entirely new form of hull, called super displacement! which apparently contributes to lower fuel consumption. The electric drive of the boat creates no noise or fumes, and at the same time generates a negligible stern wave. Full batteries, not taking into account the additional energy gained from the solar roof, will propel the boat up to 20 nautical miles, which is ample for short day cruises. The solar roof ensures that the batteries are fully charged, and provides additional energy for sailing under electric power. Sailing at low speeds (e.g. 4 Nautical Miles), the quantity of solar energy gained and quantity of energy used are equal, meaning that such sailing presents no burden on the environment. Nevertheless the boat also comes with a 400-litre diesel engine, although for the most part during the summer cruising season one single tank of fuel will suffice.
The Greenline 33 uses two times less fuel per nautical mile than comparable displacement hulls and four times less than semi-displacement or twin-engine planing boats. During the season the boat will use the same amount of fossil fuel as a yacht of similar size, and up to ten times less fuel than a twin-engine planing boat of comparable size. The reduced fuel consumption can also of course be observed proportionately in the costs.
Impressive boat all round- and looks the part.
The Greenline 33 has an entirely new form of hull, called super displacement! which apparently contributes to lower fuel consumption. The electric drive of the boat creates no noise or fumes, and at the same time generates a negligible stern wave. Full batteries, not taking into account the additional energy gained from the solar roof, will propel the boat up to 20 nautical miles, which is ample for short day cruises. The solar roof ensures that the batteries are fully charged, and provides additional energy for sailing under electric power. Sailing at low speeds (e.g. 4 Nautical Miles), the quantity of solar energy gained and quantity of energy used are equal, meaning that such sailing presents no burden on the environment. Nevertheless the boat also comes with a 400-litre diesel engine, although for the most part during the summer cruising season one single tank of fuel will suffice.
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| 165 HP Volkswagon diesel and a 7Kw electric motor! |
The Greenline 33 uses two times less fuel per nautical mile than comparable displacement hulls and four times less than semi-displacement or twin-engine planing boats. During the season the boat will use the same amount of fossil fuel as a yacht of similar size, and up to ten times less fuel than a twin-engine planing boat of comparable size. The reduced fuel consumption can also of course be observed proportionately in the costs.
Impressive boat all round- and looks the part.
