First Look At New Lexus Ly 650 Luxury Yacht
The new 65-foot Lexus yacht joins the LS saloon and LC coupé as the third Lexus flagship. Lexus LY 650 is the first production maritime expression of Lexus design language, L-finesse. Lexus’ exploration into non-automotive ventures continues beyond Lexus involvement in culinary, film, design and other select luxury lifestyle experiences
Bearing the most contemporary expression of Lexus design language, L-finesse, applied beyond the world of automobiles, the production LY 650 yacht picks up where the stunning Lexus Sport Yacht Concept, that was launched in January 2017, left off.
Lexus Takumis Meet Marquis-Larson Craftspeople
Encouraged by the robust public interest in the Lexus Sport Yacht Concept, a follow-up maritime effort was fuelled by Executive Vice President Shigeki Tomoyama’s desire to, “present a dream-like vision of the luxury lifestyle; one where the Lexus Yacht expands the potential of Lexus mobility to the ocean.” Making this dream-like vision a reality, Marquis-Larson Boat Group was selected to build, sell and service the next Lexus yacht based largely on their extensive experience with bespoke boat building and their proven capability, confirmed by their work bringing the Lexus Sport Yacht Concept to life.
Based in Pulaski, WI, Marquis-Larson is the ideal partner to bring the second chapter of Lexus yacht design to fruition with their thorough blend of artisanal craftsmanship, modern technology and inspired design. Complementing Lexus’ renowned heritage of Takumi craftspeople who are supremely skilled in their roles, Marquis’ craftsmanship is clearly demonstrated by their masterful boat builders, many of whom have been with the company for 30 years.
L-Finesse Seamlessly Transitions From Automotive To Maritime Applications
Several of the most attractive features from the 42-foot Sport Yacht concept have made their way onto the LY 650. In 65-foot overall length, 19-foot beam form, the newest Lexus yacht has a distinguished style found in the strong, pronounced bow, curved deck accents and accentuated aft hips. Viewed from the profile, the elegant rise and fall of the yacht’s distinctly Lexus roofline flows into rising, broad hips of the rear section.
The first completed Lexus LY 650 is expected to be finished in the second half of 2019 and will make its global debut late in the year.
Specifications (preliminary values)
Overall length 65’ 5” 19.96 m
Beam (width) 18’ 8” 5.72 m
Engines Volvo IPS 1200 Volvo IPS 1350
Fuel Capacity 1,000 gal 3,785 l
Water Capacity 225 gal 852 l
Hold Tank Capacity 170 gal 643 l
Staterooms 3 3
Heads 3 3
Sleeps 6 6
Crafting amazing cars is something Lexus has pursued relentlessly, as evidenced by the beautiful hand-pleated door panels in the new LS 500h. This maritime application is another proof point in Lexus’ exploration of new frontiers both inside and outside the automotive industry.
Lexus continually evaluates what constitutes a luxury experience. Driven by Lexus International President Yoshihiro Sawa’s vision of Lexus as a brand that, “explores new ways to deliver innovative and amazing experiences for our guests,” Lexus has partnered with some of the world’s finest purveyors of experience to further celebrate the phrase, Experience Amazing.
The Marine Business Department of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) was founded in 1997 to develop premium yachts using advanced technology and quality control methods perfected in making Lexus luxury cars. Toyota Marine’s Ponam line has included sport-fishing boats in 26- and 28-foot lengths, and luxury cabin cruisers in 31-, 35-, 37- and 45-foot lengths with durable and quiet hulls of fully-welded A5083 aluminium alloy. Ponam models are powered by high-efficiency turbodiesel engines based on those of Lexus GX 300d (3.0-liter turbodiesel 4 cylinder) and LX 450d (twin-turbo diesel 4.5-liter V8) luxury utility vehicles. The Toyota Ponam line is the market-leader in the premium yacht industry in Japan.
From 1998 to 2002, Toyota Marine also developed and produced the Epic line of fiberglass tournament ski boats and wakeboard boats, primarily for the US market, all powered by the 4.0-liter 1UZ-FE DOHC gasoline V8 from the Lexus LS 400 luxury saloon.
