Walkthrough - Greenline 39 Hybrid , An electric/diesel hybrid that may be the future of boating

This week on the channel, do a virtual walkthrough of the Green line Hybrid 39. This is a production cruising vessel that is offered with a hybrid drive system built into its primary propulsion system. In short, the hybrid system allows the vessel to cruise at 4.5 knots for 20 miles on its fully charged lithium batteries, or conventionally under diesel power at speeds ranging from displacement to semi-displacement.

The batteries are charged either from the solar array on the cabin top, the engine driven generator or shore power when available. While the 20 mile range is fairly small, the system is useful for entering and exiting harbors, or quietly exploring small coves close to shore. One additional benefit of the combination of a large battery bank and charging capacity, is that prodigious electric power is available through an inverter to run all of the boats house systems including the AC, silently without a need for a generator running. This makes time on the hook quite and comfortable.

How much boat dpoes $1,000,000 buy?
   • How big a new boat does $1,000,000 buy? We...  

Visit our website: https://cruisingcalypso.com
Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/cruisingcalyp...
Follow on Instagram:   / cruising_calypso  
Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/cruisingcalypso

We love the ocean and boating! We cruise in our 2001 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge, Calypso II, on the South Coast of Massachusetts and Cape Cod and the Islands. Join us on our adventures - we share favorite ports and places to visit, favorite boating products, and how-tos.

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Our current boat - Calypso II, a 2001 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge:

In 2019, we wanted a new boat that was bigger and had a longer range, so we targeted 40-footers with diesel power to achieve both of these goals. With our criteria and budget, we searched for a diesel-powered Sea Ray 400 Sedanbridge 2001 or newer. After scouring the Internet we found a boat on the Chesapeake Bay which would become Calypso II.

Specs - 2001 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge:

• Length: 41 feet
• Beam: 14 feet
• Draft: 4 feet
• Fuel: diesel 350 gal
• Power: 2 Caterpillar 3126 inboard straight-shaft diesel engines 350hp each

---------------------------------------------------------------------
Dinghy

2013 North Atlantic Inflatables, 8" 2" high-pressure floor inflatable boat
Mercury 3.5Hp outboard motor

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Where we cruise:

Calypso II is moored in Sippican Harbor in Marion, MA - in Buzzards Bay. We use our boat to explore the islands, ports, coves and harbors of this amazing place.

For overnight boating, we often head to Cuttyhunk Island, Martha’s Vineyard Island or Nantucket Island, off the coast of Massachusetts. In 2021, we plan to head to Maine to explore some of the beautiful harbors and ports of Southern and Mid-Coast Maine.

---------------------------------------------------------------------
Our commitment to the sea:

Because we enjoy boating and the fun it brings our family, we are committed to protecting the bays, harbors, and oceans we cruise on, as well as the ones we dream about. Starting with following no-discharge rules, not using disposable plastic bottles, and only using biodegradable products on Calypso II, we try to do our part to preserve this invaluable resource.

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Join us on our adventures - we share favorite ports and places to visit, favorite boating products, and how-tos.

Subscribe to this channel, visit our website cruisingcalypso.com and follow us on Instagram instagram.com/cruising_calypso.