Greenline Hybrid System - How It Works

Your Choice for Responsible Boating

The hybrid system was launched in 2009 with Greenline 33 as the first production boat available with the Hybrid drive. With constant technological development, we now have the 5th generation of the Hybrid drive available.

Apart from the convenience of having 230v AC available at all times, the advantage of the hybrid drive is also the silent and emission-less navigation, which the boating community now calls “gentleman’s boating”. Why? Because only the Greenline Hybrid allows you to sail without disturbing your neighbors at the anchorage or in the marina. The Hybrid drive allows for up to 20 nautical miles at approximately 4-6.5 knots on a full charge which is more than enough for a typical leisure day on the water. The range can be increased to 40 nautical miles with an optional second lithium battery pack.

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Greenline Yachts is leading the charge in this exciting sphere of modern boating and has been producing solar-equipped hybrid boats since 2008. The Greenline hybrid concept uses four times less fossil fuel than a planing powerboat in similar conditions.

Every single yacht in the range can be specified as either hybrid or full electric, from the Greenline 33 to the opulent OceanClass 65. It doesn’t matter what the budget is or what style of boat is required, Greenline ensures that sustainable propulsion is available to all.

Watch now how it works and if the benefits convince you!

Hybrid-Drive System

The protected hybrid system connects the 4 modes of the operation with full integration and simplicity. A control system simplifies the interface to the user via a single (Diesel/Electric) switch.

Benefits

Simple maintenance
Ease of use
Use of electric energy for propulsion: the running cost of boating is 10 times lower than burning diesel fuel
Eliminating smoke, noise and vibration
230 (120) V AC power system at any time, either at the dock or at sea

Electric-Drive System

No Need for Wind to Cruise in Silence

Electric drive is the next logical step in the evolution and development of the Greenline Yachts range of environmentally friendly yachts.

Solar panels charge the service batteries to run all appliances with constant 230/120V AC power while the main engine battery is charged by shore power with charging time as short as 4 hours for a full charge.

The Electric-drive mode makes your cruising silent and enjoyable while being responsible towards the environment and friendly to your pocket.

Benefits

Silent navigation
Longer range
Environmentally friendly boating

Diagrams of Electric-Drive Systems

Modes of Operation

The hybrid system offers four modes of operation that make switching between Diesel and Electric modes of navigation as easy as pressing a button.

Shore Power Sailing Mode

At the dock, the boat is plugged into the 230 V (120 V) AC shore power supply.The battery pack is under charge and the inverter provides AC power to run home appliances like the fridge, TVs, etc.

Diesel Drive Charging Mode

In this mode, the diesel engine propels the boat and drives the generator, which recharges the battery pack in as little as two hours. This mode is used for recharging and when higher speeds are desired. Diesel mode is chosen with the simple flip of a selector switch on the dash.

Anchor Charging Mode

At anchor charging mode – charging with solar panels: the solar roof array charges the batteries, which provides a 230 V AC power supply to the appliances via an inverter. If the level of battery charge drops below a set value, the diesel engine is switched on in order to drive the generator and charge the battery pack via generator(s). The propeller is disengaged (the gearbox is in neutral).

Electric Drive Mode

In electric drive mode, the boat is powered by the electric motor/generator eM/G, to propel the boat by using electricity stored in the lithium battery pack. This mode is used to navigate in and out of a marina, anchorage, or no-wake zone with no noise or smoke, and, an insignificant wake. The electric mode also reduces diesel maintenance intervals because no hours are clocked on the engine. In Electric mode at 4-6 knots, a fully charged battery pack provides a range of up to 20 miles. The range can be increased to 40 nautical miles with an optional second lithium battery pack.

A weekend with a Greenline 39…

Greenline Yachts offer a unique set of benefits that no other boat on the market can offer today. You will never find yourself opening a warm bottle of wine or having to serve your friends cocktails without ice. Greenline Yachts offer 230V AC power onboard at all times even without being plugged in at the marina or running a generator. 230V AC is available as standard, even without the Hybrid-Drive option!

We calculated how much power we consume spending a typical summer day at anchor. The simple sheet below is applied to a Greenline 39 with standard battery pack as we wanted to make sure the level of comfort is at the highest possible level for you and your family while you spend time on the water without noise, vibrations or diesel exhaust.