GX34 Yacht Joins GX Superyachts’ Solar-Powered Series

With one yacht already in build, GX Superyachts has added another semi-custom series for yacht buyers seeking cleaner cruising methods. The GX 34 yacht features hybrid propulsion plus the option of 46 solar panels on the hardtop.

GX Superyachts is Greenline Yachts’ leap into large hybrid- and solar-powered yachts. Construction takes place in Turkey at SES Yachts, since Greenline yard in Slovenia can’t accommodate projects exceeding 78 feet (24 meters). Greenline has met with success among American clients for the past several years. Similarly, GX Superyachts is seeing interest in its larger offerings stateside. This is among the reasons why it’s partnered with Northrop & Johnson for sales throughout the Americas—plus why the GX34 yacht reveal took place at last week’s Palm Beach International Boat Show.

GX Superyachts GX34 yacht Coupe version — GX34 yacht Coupe version

Like her larger sister, the GX42, which is about 18 months from completion, the 111-foot (34-meter) GX34 yacht pledges lower emissions. Specifically, GX Superyachts says they’ll be 30 percent lower than traditional all-diesel yachts in this size range. Two 200-kW electric engines pair with twin diesels of about 1,425 hp apiece as one option (a few diesels are available). Additionally, an 800-kWh battery bank handles hotel loads. Clients wishing to reduce reliance on gensets further can request the above-mentioned solar panels. GX Superyachts will construct the GX34 yacht with them within the hardtop and the rest of the superstructure. According to the builder, the solar panels will be capable of producing 30 megawatt hours (MWh) of energy annually.

For perspective, owners should be able to run all hotel loads overnight on electric power only for up to 48 hours without recharging. Rapid recharging is possible with the gensets, within three hours—and with them kicking on automatically, too. Additionally noteworthy, the electric motors can recharge the battery bank when the diesels are solely handling cruising, employing waste energy from those engines.

GX Superyachts GX34 yacht Fly version — GX34 yacht Fly version

Speaking of cruising, the diesel-electric propulsion system naturally provides various modes. Depending on the diesels chosen, the megayacht should see a 16-knot top end and 12-knot cruising speed. In hybrid mode, meanwhile, she should be capable of covering 10,000 nautical miles at 6 knots.

More choices are available for the styling and interior design, of course. GX Superyachts is making the GX34 yacht available as a Raised Pilot House (top), Fly, or Coupe, all from Marco Casali – Too Design. The same studio has created a suggested interior design, although owners are welcome to work with the designer of their choice. Regardless of profile, the yacht suits five staterooms, with the master forward on the main deck. Furthermore, the project affords an expandable lower-deck lounge. Thanks to opening sides, it encompasses 538 square feet (50 square meters). Add a pool to the open-air beach area if you wish, too. More choices include a hot tub, a bar, and a dining area on the Raised Pilot House’s flying bridge. Finally, the swim platform can hold and lower a tender to nearly 15 feet (4.5 meters) LOA.

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