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GX42 Merinos Brings Hybrid Technology to Family Cruising
7 October 2026 · 1 min read
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Merinos, the first GX42 RPH from GX Superyachts, pairs a diesel-electric hybrid system with a family-oriented interior following her 2026 Monaco debut.
Built at SES Yachts in Türkiye, the approximately 42-metre yacht features exterior and interior design by Marco Casali, with naval architecture and engineering input from NAMES.
Her parallel-hybrid arrangement retains mechanical connections between the diesel engines and propeller shafts, while integrating electric machines into the propulsion system. Battery storage and solar generation support the broader energy package.
Energy claims with operating conditions attached
According to the builder figures reported by YachtBuyer, Merinos carries approximately 938 kWh of batteries. GX Superyachts targets up to 48 hours at anchor without local emissions, alongside a potential reduction in onboard electricity consumption of up to 45%. These are conditional operating targets, influenced by hotel loads, air conditioning, weather, battery charge and solar input.
Inside, walnut, leather, stone and neutral fabrics create a restrained setting. Five guest cabins include a main-deck owner’s suite, while connected social spaces support extended family stays. The yacht remains a hybrid vessel, rather than an exclusively electric one.
Source: YachtBuyer
