by LENGTH 10.99m (36ft 1in) WIDTH 3.49m (11ft Sin) WATER DRAWING 0.85m (2ft 8in) DISPLACEMENT 4.85 ton (no load) FUEL CAPACITY 800 liters WATER CAPACITY 400 liters RCD CATEGORY B (8 seats) DESIGNER J&J Design & Greenline Yachts
Since we’ve never been in the cockpit of a warplane that changed direction before, we’re not sure what it feels like, but we don’t think that’s going to be any different than what we’ve been living at Greenline NEO. When Richard at the head of the crew commanded “full speed alabanda”, we were so close to the water that we could reach out and put our hands in the water.
On a warm spring day we were in the almost empty Solent and the NEO was in the mood. Hambledan 40 knots speed while coming comfortably recorded, 25 knots 90 hours per hour consuming the sound of the machines disappeared in the background. There’s nothing wrong with increasing speed, even at optimum fuel efficiency at 5000rpm and 32 knots, thanks to the dual 250hp Mercury V8, which makes the boat a very comfortable cruise.
Although it is possible to equip the dual 300hp V8 by enlarging the machines, it is not essential; The 250hp machines, which are equipped with many extras, such as an ascent / descent platform, are both powerful enough and offer a good balance of performance and economy. Smaller machine options are also available; 200hp machines may be enough for an Open boat, but a boat equipped with 150hp machines will not be very attractive in the second hand market after a few years. Since this is a Greenline, a more eco-friendly version with a pair of Torqeedo Deep Blue 80 stern and two 40kW / h MBW i8 batteries is also available and offers only 20 nautical cruising speeds at kt speed.
NEO is an easy-to-use boat because it naturally has easy handling, and with the slightest strain, the wonderful Zipwake system straightens the trim. When the system is set to automatic, the stoppers are activated in seconds to keep the boat as stable as possible. Its rudder is very heavy and a little cumbersome at displacement speeds, but as the speed increases, this weight works and there is no need to make small adjustments to the rudder.
Initially, it is necessary to get used to the boat lying like a war jet, but after seeing how much it lies on the turns, no matter how scary it is, you see that it is very firmly attached to the water. In hard turns, the ass doesn’t slip a centimeter, and even when we do crazy maneuvers to give photos, the body never loses control. In addition, the fixed ceiling on the top, the front panel glass can be circulated around and the head cockpit table because of the choppy air we expected quite tingirdamas but the boat is extremely robust. Even though the weather was calm when we went on the cruise, we hit the rudder wave of the 45ft boat that went in front of us in order to take photos and the hull managed to remain extremely balanced.
Obviously, Greenline pondered over the rudder section and gave details to make the NEO enjoyable to use. Rudder position is good and high, hence good visibility in all directions. Three identical front-facing seats are soft and surround the body; These seats are comfortable enough to sit for a long time, thanks to the support of standing or leaning in order to hold the rudder is designed and positioned. To tell you the truth, the seats are so comfortable that you won’t feel the need to hold a rudder unless the weather is too harsh. The hardtop version, which we went on trial, provides both adequate protection and is as clear as necessary; Thanks to the roof at the top, the sides are completely open, providing plenty of airflow and connecting to the sea more than the fully enclosed Coupe version. It was bad that there wasn’t a sunroof or openable barriers on the top, but to do that it would have to reduce the size of the solar panels on the ceiling. The existing solar panels are used in combination with a standard inverter, enabling the operation of refrigerators, grills and 240V sockets without the need for a generator.
LIFE IN DECK
NEO is a boat with a wider feeling than it is, so it is very enjoyable to have it on the iron. The center of life on the cockpit deck with clever details, with plenty of seating around the large folding table and island bar counter. The bar, which is placed in the middle of the island, creates two corridors where guests can walk around to get their drinks and food, although it seems strange at first.
The layout inside directly affects the placement of the overhead. Our test boat had a dining table and a seating group on its head, but the space allocated in the cabin makes it a table and a seating group that can only be turned into a bed. If the sunbathing cushion option is preferred at first, the ceiling height required for a proper double bed can be gained in the cabin, but considering the possible use of the boat, having a sitting group on the head seems more advantageous than a proper bed in the cabin. We can say that it is the most glaring part of the boat with a comfortable seating group, glass nests and opening lamps around the first dining table; especially in the case of a spacious bathroom with full ceiling height – especially in the case of a more luxurious bed below.
Due to the above seating group there is no deck hatch or trunk window and the sliding door at the entrance is made of dark glass, the cabin is a bit dark and the spotlights do not work very well. The Greenline cabin urgently needs to strengthen the lighting so that it is not so dark. The other side of the boat is also very interesting, the first three-dimensional drawings of the innovative swimming platform was remarkable. Most boats with stern machines are equipped with steps that make it easier to swim in the NEOda platform instead of the small optional up and down swim platforms on both sides of the machines platform.
There were suspicions when Greenline announced that it would build a sports boat, but the result was impressive. It is difficult to understand that this is the first sport and stern outboard of the shipyard. They really did a great job. While the Open Mediterranean is ideal for speeding in the bays, the Coupe offers a completely different usage with its closed rudder lodge and comfortable dec lounge. Hardtop is our favorite with its stylish lines, additional weather protection and great deck. Even if none of these features are attractive, you can imagine that you are sailing by boat and you are a jet pilot.
