12/21/2025
🚀 Exciting Hybrid Refit Success Story! 🚀
We’re thrilled to share this insightful blog post from our partners at Coastal Defiance Design on innovating marine hybrid systems. Check it out here: [https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D9uUv9PvK/?mibextid=wwXIfr]
At Diy Marine Services, we recently collaborated with them to refit our 1988 46’ Gulf Commander MotorYacht with twin Transfluid parallel hybrid modules integrated into our existing Cummins VT-555 diesel engines. The results have been game-changing!
• Top Speed Boost: As a semi-displacement hull, we originally topped out at 17 knots. Now, with the hybrid setup, we’re hitting 21 knots effortlessly in boost mode!
• Fuel Efficiency Wins: We’ve seen about 23% savings on our annual fuel bills so far—meaning fewer trips to the gas docks and more time on the water.
• Engine Longevity: By running the diesels only at high RPMs (as they were designed) and switching to electric for slow-speed maneuvers, we’ve doubled the time between oil changes. No more carbon buildup clogging things up from low-RPM idling!
This upgrade has made our yacht more efficient, eco-friendly, and reliable. If you’re considering a hybrid refit, Coastal Defiance Design nailed the engineering—highly recommend reaching out to them!
What are your thoughts on hybrid marine tech? Drop a comment below! ⚓
Coastal Defiance Design
🚢Imagine cutting your fuel bill by up to 40% while still having full diesel power when you need to punch through heavy seas…🚨
Is parallel hybrid the secret weapon North American workboat operators have been waiting for?🇨🇦🇺🇸🌎
(Coastal Defiance Design is already leading the charge on some seriously game-changing builds.)
Read the full breakdown — you’ll wish you’d known this sooner! 🔥⛴️
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