Hybrid Propulsion and Sea Trial
Greenline Yachts has always paid special attention to sustainability, and the Greenline 58 Fly Hybrid is no exception. Indeed, it uses the same “superdisplacement” hull design as the smaller models in the range, delivering optimal performance at various speeds—from a cruising pace of 6 knots up to a top speed of 29 knots.
The H-Drive 6G is Greenline’s most efficient unit, with enhanced performance, an improved user interface, and an innovative low-voltage electric motor that allows the Greenline 58 Fly Hybrid an impressive range of 20 nautical miles in silent electric mode at speeds up to 6 knots.
Moreover, the shipyard has equipped this model with a 4kW solar system, which, while offering a slight range extension, primarily provides the advantage of spending extended days and nights at anchor without needing to power up a noisy generator. By combining high-quality Greenline lithium polymer batteries with up to 20kWh of solar input, you can enjoy up to three days at anchor without using the generator—almost unlimited autonomy if air conditioning isn’t required. “Our unique ‘responsible yachting’ approach gives owners the flexibility to choose between speed when it’s needed and optimal efficiency for shorter distances – said owner and general manager Vladimir Zinchenko – The Greenline 58 Fly Hybrid exemplifies this concept, though it’s also present in all of our yachts. Responsible Yachting is a philosophy that has led us to significantly reduce waste and energy consumption at the shipyard, eliminating paper marketing materials and recycling as much as possible”.
Departing your berth in complete silence with the Greenline 58 Fly is truly an incredible experience. Lines secured, forward gear engaged, and for a moment, I’m astonished by the total absense of silence aboard. The boat moves forward at minimum speed, and it’s almost surreal to maneuver 30 tons over a 19-meter length without a single hum. On the two SIMRAD screens at the helm, I can simultaneously view both internal combustion engine data and electric charging stats, keeping the yacht’s range constantly in check.
Switching between modes (electric/internal combustion or vice versa) is extremely easy—just press a button to switch modes.
This Greenline 58 Fly is equipped with two Cummins 610/715hp engines (Hybrid Drive with two 25 kW electric motors). When the combustion engine is running, the electric motor acts as a generator to recharge the batteries. The entire roof surface of the flybridge and part of the bow deck are covered in solar panels which, in turn, provide additional power for charging and maintenance.
With this configuration, the Greenline 58 Fly has an anchoring autonomy of about 48 hours (with moderate use of air conditioning); after that, a couple of hours of cruising on diesel brings the batteries back to 100%. The panels provide an average of 4kW/h of charging, and on a summer day with 10 hours of sunlight, charging can reach up to 40 kW.
Just outside Vieux Port, I switch on the combustion engine to check the charging parameters. At 600 RPM, our speed is 5 knots, but at this pace, the diesel engine isn’t charging the battery pack. Once we reach 1000 RPM, I see on the right-hand monitor that charging has kicked in, delivering 10 kW/h at a speed of 7.8 knots with fuel consumption around 22–24 L/h. Increasing the throttle to 2000 RPM, the Greenline 58 Fly glides at 15 knots while charging the batteries at 11.5 kW/h.
The sea is very calm today, allowing me to accelerate further effortlessly. At 2500 RPM, we reach 22 knots, with fuel consumption at 138–141 L/h. Onboard comfort remains absolute—the boat is free from vibrations, and the hull performs excellently, staying stable even with multiple consecutive turns.
I turn off the engine to switch to electric mode, reducing my speed to 6 knots. At this speed, the display shows an electric range of about 1 hour, but if I slow to 5 knots, my range doubles.
It’s truly impressive to cruise at 5 knots in complete silence, especially knowing we’re not polluting.
Test Data
RPM | SPEED | CHARGE | CONSUMPTION IN L/H |
600 | 4.8 | – | 9 |
1000 | 7.8 | 10 | 22+24 |
1500 | 10.8 | 8.9 | 41+37 |
2000 | 15 | 11.5 | 80+82 |
2500 | 22 | – | 138/144 |