Under the sleek exterior, the Columbus Hybrid has some clever tech.
So how is a hybrid system achieved in a ship? It cannot utilize regenerative braking like in a car.
Instead, hybrid means something a little different here. The ship can turn off its main engines and run solely on generators.
Yes, it moves much slower, but the constant RPM of the generators also consumes vastly less fuel than the main engines.
The generators power electric motors, so navigation becomes virtually silent.
While cruising, the some power from the big engines is stored to power the electric motors. Hence the hybrid system.
Along with the hybrid system, there is also a heavy emphasis on the use of aluminum in the construction.
Aluminum reduces the weight of the ship, which should then reduce consumption even further.
The cruising range of 5,000 nautical miles is nothing to sneeze at.
She can fit eight people in three staterooms and a master suite. There is also room for crew and a captain.
Decking is teak, and the large windows let in the light and scenery better than other yachts her size.
It's a very impressive yacht.
These yachts are out of this world...
