The Monaco Yacht Show serves as the birthplace of a new brand.
Monaco is one of the world’s premier yachting destinations, serving as one of the world’s biggest luxury hubs with a glittering Riviera coastline. However, something special has taken place recently in Monaco, and that is the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show, where the water is full of incredible luxury vessels showcased as the latest and greatest in yachting luxury.
However, among the hundreds of exhibitors and vessels showcased at the event, an entirely new brand emerged with a futuristic approach to luxury yachtbuilding: GX Superyachts. The new brand unveiled a wide range of new superyachts, from 78 to 164 feet, and its 138-foot model is already in build. With development expertise from Greenline Yachts, makers of the first production hybrid yacht over 32 feet in 2008, the inspiration for GX Superyachts came from Prince Albert II of Monaco himself taking an interest in the all-electric Greenline boat, requesting an escort to the Monaco Yacht Club in it.
GX Superyachts uses hybrid propulsion systems that combine the best of diesel power and electric-powered cruising for efficient and highly capable sailing. As a result, GX Superyachts says that its range can offer 100 nautical miles of purely electric range while also being able to cross the Atlantic with its diesel mode, all while reducing carbon emissions by 40 percent compared to conventional yachts.
The first GX42, the 138-foot model, is already being built. Delivery is slated for 2026, and the hull is already halfway through being welded. With the design talent of Marco Casali behind the range, the GX42, and the rest of the range, features a coupe variant and an RPH variant. His interior design vision is also lent to the first GX42 example, with furniture from Poltrona Frau and finishes from renowned vendors. With the construction of its first superyacht quickly coming together, this year’s Monaco Yacht Show served as the exciting genesis of GX Superyachts.
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