Greenline 48 Yacht Review
Posted 2015/09/14 at 22:40 in Yacht Reviews
The Greenline 48 bridges the gap between Seaway Yachts’ Greenline Fleet, up to 50 ft LOA and the Ocean Class, up to 88 ft. As evidenced at the Newport International Boat Show, Sept., 2014, this has reinforced the company’s commitment to excellence. Greenline has put a great deal of engineering and effort into its hybrid propulsion system and the Greenline 48. Designed by J&J (the brothers: Jernej and Japec Jakopin) in Slovenia and built by Seaway. The latest of the Greenline hybrids is the first to have a flying bridge.
LOA: 49’2″
BEAM: 15’9″
DRAFT: 3’1″
DISPL.: 30,423 lb.
FUEL: 396 gal.
WATER: 174 gal.
TEST POWER: 2/220-hp Volvo D3 diesels
OPTIONAL POWER: (2/110-hp, 300-hp, or 800-hp Volvo Pentas)
ELECTRIC PROPULSION: @60V:2/14-kW
TRANSMISSION: ZF 63 IV Transimission with 2.48:1 gear ratio
PROPELLERS: 2/5-blade 19 x 20; 106% DAR
GENERATOR: 2/10-kW
BASE PRICE: $873,490
| RPM | KNOTS | GPH | RANGE | dB(A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 2367 | 63 |
| 1500 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 1527 | 68 |
| 2000 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 813 | 63 |
| 2200 | 8.2 | 3.8 | 770 | 63 |
| 2400 | 8.8 | 5.4 | 580 | 64 |
| 2600 | 9.3 | 7.2 | 461 | 67 |
| 3000 | 10.4 | 9.8 | 378 | 70 |
| 3200 | 11.4 | 11.8 | 344 | 72 |
| 3400 | 12.3 | 14.6 | 301 | 73 |
| 3800 | 15.2 | 19.8 | 275 | 73 |
| 4000 | 16.1 | 21.2 | 270 | 74 |
Accommodations
Throughout the interior of this vessel’s attractive exterior lies a spacious and logical design, featuring a single-level sole from the transom to the helm.
An enormous tinted-glass partition separates the saloon from the after deck along with a bi-fold door on the port side area. The starboard panel divides horizontally with the top half swinging up and the bottom half retracting vertically into the cabin sole.
One really great design is the back splash on the after section of the C-shaped galley which folds down to form a serving bar that spans into the cockpit. One bench seat and table, at the transom, offers room enough for two to enjoy dining.
With tons of windows, folks can view out when they are sitting in the dinette and lounge. With light wood furniture, off-white fabric and overhead there is an aura of casual but elegant appeal.
Below decks
The Greenline 48 has a symmetrical arrangement design with two mirror image en suite guest staterooms amidships. Neither head has a separate shower stall. Each cabin has a single hanging locker, twin berths and a large port light.
The master stateroom, at the bow, is large and extremely comfortable. It has two hanging lockers and the head is on the starboard side against the bulkhead, while the shower is opposite.
Performance
This vessel’s lightweight, resin infused laminate, along with an easily driven hull shaped and horizontal propeller shaft contributes to her superb economy fueled 900 miles at 7 knots under diesel power.
The Greenline hybrid power pack has three modes for your convenience. When docked, plug the batteries into the shore power chargers while running the 220 volt appliances.
In the electric-drive mode the batteries supply complete power to propel the vessel. With a fully charged battery, the vessel will travel approximately 20 miles.
The vessel has additional charging ability through solar panels on the forward section of the superstructure. As evidenced in Boston Harbor, with winds averaging 15 knots and in beam seas of more than 2 ft in one place, only to have them on the nose or from an after quarter as course was changed. The Greenline 48 predictably rolled but not violently in the short steep beam seas.
This vessel steered very accurately and authoritatively mowed through the head seas. One of the most awesome features is her quiet diesel power while moving at maximum speeds. When switched to electric, you can barely tell she’s running. This switching requires shutting down the diesels and pushing a button.
On board you will experience total moments of solitude, it’s almost like being on a sailboat, only slightly worse for the environment!
