Greenline's Eco-Friendly Yachts Are Better Than Ever
The Greenline 58 Fly Hybrid redefines eco-friendly yachting with its hybrid drivetrain, solar power, and sustainable design.
"The best of both worlds" is one of those marketing phrases one sees so often that it's almost lost its meaning, a ready-made cliché for a product that inevitably seems to be not quite the best of either — sometimes recalling the less-flattering rolls-off-the-tongue cliché "jack of all trades, master of none." Greenline Yachts, though, has actually managed to hit their target — and in recent years, they've been pushing that envelope in some genuinely impressive ways.
The Greenline 58 Fly debuted just last year, and the 58 Coupé, announced last year, has a build-to-order list. Both are remarkable: the new lengths are a significant increase over their previous models, and manage to balance comfortable living space, enviable interiors, and elegant design with a hybrid propulsion system that Greenline has spent over a decade diligently improving. The 58 Fly claims a total emissions cut over the yacht's lifecycle of 40%, and that's not even the most impressive part: at low speeds (up to 6 kph), you can cruise around the idyllic cove, bay, harbor, or coast of your choice with all of the yacht's power completely provided by its robust solar system — a system that blends, it's worth noting, seamlessly with the ship's exterior. No clunky contours, no compromises, and no noisy engine chugging along while you're trying to find a great place to snorkel (or dive, or grill, or throw your pizza-shaped inflatable in the water and laze around in the sun).
The hybrid drive also lets you choose your priorities: in diesel mode, the 58 Fly has a cruising speed of 26 knots and a top speed of 29, and the new Coupé has a top diesel speed of 25 knots. The Fly can go 20 nautical miles on all-electric power; the Coupé can reach 25.
There are a few other differences between models, but overall, both are exceptionally boater-friendly: the Fly has about a 63-foot length with an empty draft of close to just five feet, while the Coupé, though a fraction smaller at 60 feet, has an empty draft of just a little over three feet — ideal for those with relatively shallow docks. There's little interior compromise in the Coupé; it offers the same number of cabins, with design differences making up for the slight reduction in space. Award-winning yacht designer Marco Casali is responsible for both, and natural light and comfort were clear priorities. Take a look at the space-by-space comparisons:
From the galley to the captain's seat, left to right: 58 Fly, 58 Coupé. Images courtesy of Greenline Yachts.
Dining area, left to right: 58 Fly, 58 Coupé. Images courtesy of Greenline Yachts.
Cabin, left to right: 58 Fly, 58 Coupé. Images courtesy of Greenline Yachts.
Head, left to right: 58 Fly, 58 Coupé. Images courtesy of Greenline Yachts.
With the Coupé making its practical debut just this year, much of these two models represents the cutting edge of sustainable motor-yachting — but given the brand's dedication to building sustainability into every possible aspect of their ships, combined with their clear interest in pushing further into the ultra-luxury category, they've positioned themselves as a builder worth watching.
In the meantime, check out Greenline yachts currently available here, including the new 58 Fly.
