One of the most innovative new yachting brands in years has been officially launched at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024. GX Superyachts was unveiled as an ambitious range of 24m to 56m aluminum yachts that will combine high levels of luxury with respect for the planet. The first 42-meter model is already in build
GX Superyachts is the brainchild of the team behind Greenline Yachts, which has been producing efficient hybrid yachts up to 58ft for more than 15 years. Taking that experience of cutting-edge hybrid propulsion, smart hull design and solar charging, they have made the next step by addressing their vision to the superyacht sector.
The result is a line-up of 24-56m custom yachts which offer seductive design and extraordinary comfort for the true yachting lifestyle. And yet, the new brand fully embraces Greenline’s core principle of responsible yachting. They will set a new benchmark in environmental performance centered on Greenline’s unique serial hybrid drive and powerful solar arrays which form part of the structure of the yacht.
ROYAL INSPIRATION
The idea of broadening Greenline’s commercial and environmental success into the superyacht sector was born at a previous edition of the Monaco Yacht Show in 2018. Greenline’s all-electric 9.99m yacht caught the eye of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, who even requested an escort to the Monaco Yacht Club in the boat. The idea sparked that day has now reached its first fruition with the launch of GX Superyachts.
Each yacht in GX Superyacht range is equipped with innovative hybrid propulsion system, allowing for both efficient electric cruising and powerful diesel performance when needed. At 6 knots in electric mode, these yachts can achieve an incredible range of up to 100 nautical miles. In diesel mode, they can cross the Atlantic at 12 knots, while the max range is 11571nm at 6kts.
When compared to a conventional yacht, the GX range will have less than 40 per cent of the carbon emissions – a staggering achievement at this scale. These radically lower emissions are important, but it is not the whole story. Like Greenline Yachts, GX Superyachts are designed with an extensive solar array and a large lithium battery bank which together mean that the boat can lie silently at anchor for 48 hours or more. During this time, full hotel systems including aircon run off the batteries without the need to fire up a generator. The result is no noise, vibration or smell from combustion.
GX42 IN BUILD
Building work on the first GX42 is well under way, with the keel laying ceremony on 1 June 2024 and more than 50 percent of the hull already welded. Delivery is slated for summer 2026.
One of the biggest decisions for the team behind GX Superyachts was where to build the new yachts. Greenline is specialized in composite construction, with facilities in Slovenia that can accommodate yachts up to 24m in length. So, a lot of thinking went into the choice of a new build partner for larger aluminum yachts. From more than 20 shortlisted yards, GX finally signed with custom specialist SES Yachts of Tuzla, Turkey.
DESIGN IN THE FOREGROUND
GX Superyachts unites a galaxy of design stars. Marco Casali is responsible for the achingly sleek exterior lines of the new range, which unites an efficient low-profile superstructure with exceptional interior volumes.
Two striking variants of each model are available. The Coupé has a long, curved superstructure roofed with gleaming solar panels, which slide apart at the touch of a button to reveal a huge hidden sun deck complete with jacuzzi and bar. The RPH version offers a large flybridge with an uncompromising modern aesthetic and 353 gross tonnes of volume. Both are endowed with a vast beach club that has fold-down wings and a hydraulic platform.
Casali has also deployed his talents to design an interior that delivers on the promises of those lines and creates a single, coherent whole. Passing from the generous aft decks into the main salon or the flybridge will feel like a natural, harmonious progression. His vision for the styling of the first GX42 draws on some of the finest specialized brands in the world. For instance, the yacht’s bathrooms are fitted with Antonio Lupi porcelainware and Dornbracht faucets. Loose furniture comes from Poltrona Frau and Rugiano, while exquisite Foglizzo leathers and natural wood flooring by Cadorin also feature.
On the technical side, Francesco Rogantin of NAMES studio has drawn an underwater hull that maximizes stability as well as speed potential. This is an important element behind the phenomenal range of a GX Superyacht, even at its respectable cruising speed. Powerful software and smart design have optimized the long, slim hull to offer multiple points of efficiency between maximum and cruising speeds.
When compared to a conventional yacht, the GX range will have less than 40 per cent of the carbon emissions – a staggering achievement at this scale
