How has the Green Movement Affected The Yachting Industry?

     Going green, the latest of fads, yet when you breakdown going green, it makes sense.  Even if scientist are dead wrong and we are not effecting the ozone, going green saves you money.  How?  Yachts are becoming smarter more efficient, causing ship builders to make vessels, more economical while maintaining the rigid standards set forth by the American Boat and Yacht Council.
     Using high strength alloys, making a vessel faster, yet burn less diesel, this only helps the owner.  Think about the electrical equipment?  All systems are now designed to pull less energy saving valuable dollars, more equipment designed to run on long life batteries, banks of batteries instead of diesel generators. Engines have fewer and smaller oil reservoirs to deplete or hassle with, this translates to saving money.  Yes a new yacht has gone up consistently over the last decade, however, if you can afford one, you are buying a smarter, reliable, efficient vessel, in the end you win!