Lexus’s First Yacht, the 65-Foot LY 650
Lexus first tried its hand at yacht making in 2017 with the one-off 42-foot Sport Yacht Concept, which was made in collaboration with Wisconsin boatmaker Marquis Yachts. The two companies have again teamed up for the LY 650, which officially launched earlier this week in Boca Raton, Florida.
For the sport and elegant feel responsible is Venice-based firm Nuvolari Lenard. There are three decks: topside with secondary controls, salon on the main deck, and three cabins below that sleep six. The previously mentioned salon is also outfitted with two comfortable captain’s chairs and two integrated sofas.
The LY 650 is powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS engines, which are each capable of outputting up to 1,350 hp. This impressive powertrain allows the boat to reach speeds of up to 31.4 knots. It’s also equipped with cutting-edge tech, like “LY-Link,” which delivers a real-time update of the voltage, fuel and water levels. It also detects abnormalities and send alerts when maintenance is needed.
The ship’s master can even operate the LY 650 with a new LY-Link smartphone wireless connectivity system that controls the boat’s functions and uses real-time information to assist navigation. Keeping seafarers entertained is an integrated Mark Levinson Surround Sound audio and entertainment system designed specifically for the LY 650 to offer “concert hall-like” acoustics in the main deck’s salon.
