# GX42 Superyacht Uses Smart Energy System

> A 138-foot hybrid superyacht adjusts its power source based on journey needs.
- Title: GX42 Superyacht Uses Smart Energy System · Robb Report
- Summary: A 138-foot hybrid superyacht adjusts its power source based on journey needs. GX Superyachts' new 138-foot Merinos yacht uses integrated energy systems to…
- Keywords: gx42, merinos, gx superyachts, hybrid propulsion, solar panels, diesel engines, 138-foot yacht, zero-emission, Superyacht, Uses, Smart, Energy
- Source: Robb Report — https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/gx-superyachts-first-gx42-merinos-1238734443
- Author: Rachel Cormack
- Published: 2026-10-06T19:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gx42, merinos, gx superyachts, hybrid propulsion, solar panels, diesel engines, 138-foot yacht, zero-emission
## GX42 Unveiled
GX Superyachts launched a 138-foot hybrid superyacht with integrated energy architecture for clean, quiet cruising.
## Smart Energy System
The yacht switches between diesel engines and solar power based on journey needs for up to 48 hours of zero-emission operation.
## Efficiency Features
At 9 knots, the yacht travels 5,000 nautical miles with a range of 17 knots using conventional propulsion.
## Design Philosophy
Vladimir Zinchenko stated the GX42 integrates energy systems to ensure efficiency from the start, not as an afterthought.
## Family-Friendly Layout
The yacht features a dining area for 10, a salon, and a full-beam owner's suite with private terrace.
## What Happens Next
Merinos will begin operations next year with its unique energy system for extended zero-emission cruising.
## Key takeaway

GX Superyachts' new 138-foot Merinos yacht uses integrated energy systems to switch between diesel and solar for efficient, zero-emission cruising.