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The new “Explorer-inspired” range INFYNITO amplifies the cruising experience to the nth degree introducing sustainable technologies and cutting edge solutions, that make Ferretti Yachts the first brand of Ferretti Group equipped with F.S.E.A. (Ferretti Sustainable Enhanced Architecture).

The flybridge range, expression of an eternal yet contemporary beauty, perfectly embodies the Just like home philosophy, an emblem of comfort and seaworthiness.

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No dream is too big: with a length of 100 feet, the breath taking new Ferretti Yachts flagship takes the company into uncharted territory. Majestic, versatile and suitable for all markets, Ferretti Yachts 1000 has reshaped spaces and changed the whole approach to life on board. It features unprecedented design solutions and a choice of two different moods for the interiors. Owners and their guests can enjoy complete privacy and make the most of the exterior thanks to an extremely innovative and practical aft beach area and a spacious flybridge that is connected directly to the forward section.

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Striking lines, unmistakable style, charm and performance – all in one remarkable yacht. This highly innovative maxi-flybridge is designed with an impressive collection of spaces, featuring sumptuous décor, multipurpose relaxation areas and a classic-contemporary interior feel. She is the quintessence of wellbeing and style.

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Composing a melody in which the notes of each individual instrument are beautifully orchestrated, Ferretti Yachts gears up to bring a new symphony to life: Ferretti Yachts 860. The flybridge yacht created by the Cattolica-based Shipyard features cutting-edge design and technology solutions, where the stylistic and architectural elements work together in harmony right down to the tiniest detail.

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This flybridge yacht, with its streamlined design, sleek lines and sharp styling, satisfies the owner’s every wish in terms of comfort, style, seaworthiness and safety at sea. After the recent major restyling, Ferretti Yachts 780 features extensive glazed surfaces in the hull, giving the sleek and streamlined profile a sportier look, new furnishings, with an enlarged bar in a central position in the standard layout, and redesigned interiors, with the possibility of choosing between two moods: classic or contemporary.

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Shaped by architect Filippo Salvetti, who worked with Ferretti Group to devise the external design, this newest member of the fleet opens up a whole new way to experience the sea. The 720’s remarkably ingenious solutions elevate the concept of cruising in luxurious comfort to new heights. It’s about living the sea life in style, in your home on the waves, with all the comforts of a yacht of timeless elegance and a sensation of wellbeing like never before.

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This fantastic vessel makes a captivating impression with her outstanding use of space. The fabulously luminous interiors and modular external areas hold particular appeal. Her latest-generation technology fashions a matchless cruising experience amid some truly iconic design. This is a yacht that makes room for beauty.

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An emblem of Modern Luxury, the new Ferretti Yachts 580 has ideal features for an intimate and comfortable experience of the sea in perfect Ferretti Yachts style.

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Breathtakingly beautiful, astonishingly comfortable, and personalisable inside with two alternative interior-design moods, the Ferretti Yachts 500 ushers in a new era for the brand. The brand new yacht combines nautical adventure with the domestic dimension in spaces and solutions of a comfort you’d normally expect only on rather larger craft. The overall effect is a family ambience that immerses guests in a sensation of total wellbeing.

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A unique concept, since 1989.

With over 40 models developed over the last 30 years, the F-Line occupies a privileged place in the world of yachting.

The design concept is based on a unique layout, maximizing space and light.  Fine materials and high-quality finishes attest to the exacting standards and savoir-faire of PRESTIGE.

Both on the interior and on the exterior, the refinement, soft atmosphere, and Art de Vivre gently unfold, in connection with the sea and the natural elements.

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Inspired by moving water, the powerful, elegant lines of this new hull incorporate large windows, bathing living spaces in natural light. Surfaces and curves have been meticulously designed to create soft lines evoking the movement of water.

SAME PERSONALITY, NEW INTERPRETATION

The interior layout benefits from evolutions to enhance the warmth of life on board and privacy in the cabins. Positioned forward, the owner’s suite offers an exceptional volume of interior living space, magnified by natural light streaming through windows in the hull. The new galley features sea views and an even more inviting space, and together with the cockpit, owing to its large sliding glass door, this is the epicenter of life on board. At nightfall, ceilings lit by recessed lighting create a soft, soothing atmosphere.

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Flybridge Boats: A Complete Guide

Dec 15, 2023

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Flybridge boats, also known as flybridge yachts stand as a testament to the evolution of luxury boating. Combining functionality with opulence, these vessels offer more than just a boating experience; they are a symbol of maritime innovation and design excellence.

The Evolution of Flybridge Boats

Flybridge boats have their roots in the early 20th century, originating from military-grade vessels. They served as additional control stations over the wheelhouse, providing a strategic vantage point. This design was adopted and refined by luxury yacht builders , who transformed these utilitarian spaces into hubs of comfort and elegance. Modern flybridge yachts are distinguished by their elevated helm, sitting, and lounge areas, which provide panoramic views and a unique connection to the sea. This evolution from practicality to luxury symbolises the yachting industry's growth and the increasing demand for sophisticated maritime experiences.

Design and Aesthetics

The design of flybridge boats is a careful balance between aesthetic appeal and functional excellence. On smaller vessels, flybridges are often fully enclosed, offering protection and comfort in various weather conditions. For larger yachts, the flybridge becomes an expansive open-air lounge, equipped with state-of-the-art navigation systems, plush seating, and bespoke amenities. These spaces are thoughtfully designed to maximise both the usability of the area and the aesthetic appeal, often featuring customizable options to reflect the owner's personal style and preferences.

Unparalleled Features and Benefits

Enhanced Visibility and Control : The primary advantage of a flybridge is the exceptional visibility it provides. Situated at the highest point on the yacht, it offers an unobstructed 360-degree view, essential for navigation and docking. This elevated position allows captains to manoeuvre the yacht with precision, even in challenging conditions.

Social and Leisure Hub : The flybridge serves as a social epicentre on the yacht. It's typically furnished with luxurious seating, entertainment systems, wet bars, and sometimes even features like jacuzzis. This space is designed for relaxation and socialising, offering an unrivalled setting for guests to enjoy the journey together.

Ideal for Sunbathing and Recreation : The flybridge's elevated position is perfect for sunbathing and enjoying the sea breeze. It provides a serene spot for guests to unwind, often equipped with sun loungers and shade options. The design often incorporates elements that facilitate intimate gatherings, making it an ideal space for hosting parties or enjoying peaceful solitude.

Considerations and Trade-Offs

Owning a flybridge comes with its set of considerations:

Accessibility and Space : Accessing the flybridge typically requires climbing stairs or a ladder, which might be challenging for some individuals. This setup can also impact the layout of the main deck, sometimes reducing the available space.

Weather and Stability : Flybridges offer an exceptional experience on clear days, but their elevated position can be less advantageous in rough weather, affecting stability and comfort.

Cost and Maintenance : The addition of a flybridge can increase both the initial investment and the resale value of the yacht. However, it also entails additional costs for maintaining navigation equipment and other controls on both the main and upper helm stations.

Storage and Navigation Limitations : The increased height of the yacht due to the flybridge might limit access to certain waterways and increase storage fees, especially in dry-stack marinas.

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In summary, flybridge boats represent the pinnacle of nautical design and luxury. They offer a blend of functionality, comfort, and elegance, making them a sought-after choice for yacht enthusiasts worldwide. Their evolution from practical military use to symbols of luxury and innovation underscores the dynamic nature of the yachting industry and its constant pursuit of excellence.

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OYSTER 125 FLYBRIDGE YACHT

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Flybridge sailing yachts are a relatively new concept and, until the introduction of the Oyster 125 Flybridge by Dubois, were to be found only on 48m (160 ft) yachts and above.

The Dubois design office already has a number of flybridge yachts on the water, including Tiara at 54.3m (178ft) and Kokomo at 51.7m (169ft).

With this experience, the Dubois team has been able to finesse the design of the Oyster 125 Flybridge to capture all the benefits of this concept and match them within a well-balanced, good-looking profile. This flybridge uses the same superstructure as the Raised Saloon but also offers an upper flybridge with twin helms, lounge, wet bar and sunbathing area. 

At 155,000 kilos (155 tonnes) lightship displacement, the Oyster 125 is a very substantial superyacht, offering a stunning performance in absolute comfort.

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A curated cockpit hints at the sophisti-chic, curvaceous and clean style of the interiors, underpinned by an aesthetic floating sensation, as the dining sofa with a residential touch and the organic feel of the bar cabinet with incorporated teak tray.

OPEN-SPACE LIVING, ON TOP OF THE WORLD

The flybridge level is a unique open-air zone, presenting three separate but seamless habitats to be enjoyed with heightened privacy. Sunbathing in proximity of the wheelhouse forward, lunching or barbecuing with the informal luxe of an American bar, and socializing aft on sunpads or sofas, are all the experiences that the flybridge of the Fly 68 offers at a whole new level.

Sheer elegance, natural light and pure privacy.

With the living area set at the entrance, this closed-off galley, discretely posed to face the convertible dining area, is all about discovery. The ribbed wood and plexiglass concealing it let light filter through the ambience, echoing the aesthetic and function of a lantern. Hence, the warm and sophisticated solution is named Lanterna.

Modern feel, clean-cut look and convivial mood. Following the interior layout proposed for the Lanterna option, this version of the galley is more relaxed, its doorless physique allowing the sense of conviviality to connect every corner of the main deck as it opens directly onto the convertible dining room.

Contemporary cut, open-space style and informal touch. Suggesting a smooth connection between interior and exterior ambiences, this casual galley is placed at the entrace with a half-height window that expands the opening. In honest communication with the dedicated dining across, it serves seamlessly, leaving the forward living area enveloped in the soft charm of tranquil serenity.

AN ENHANCED SENSE OF SUITE-NESS

An authentic and refined feeling of wellbeing pervades the suite. The soft and edgeless design is elevated by a palette of muted colors and the carpeting’s plush presence. Stone-effect flooring leads the way to the entrance of the ensuite bathroom, conceptually evoking two ambiences yet expressing a spa-inspired atmosphere all around the expanded space.

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Azimut’s pioneering use of carbon fiber lamination goes beyond pure performance. The Carbon Tech Generation offers expanded volumes onboard, while maintaining excellent dynamic stability and perfect handling. Preserving the yacht’s low center of gravity, the carbon fiber was focused on the upper parts of the yacht, lightening the laminated components by up to 30% and reducing the natural roll momentum up to 15%.

Automated interceptors optimize the trim at every speed to maintain ideal hydrodynamics for performance and efficiency, at the same time negating any lateral imbalance due to sidewinds or weight distribution. With the pilot’s peace of mind assured, the driving experience is simpler and more enjoyable.

The Joystick acts as an analog for the yacht, offering intuitive, one-handed control in every situation. When the yacht is stopped, moving the Joystick forward or back, side to side, and twisting clockwise or counter-clockwise activates the engines to mimic that motion. It’s the easiest way to pull off precise maneuvers.

When Joystick Driving is activated, the autopilot is immediately engaged. For easy course correction, the driver may briefly twist the Joystick for 1 degree in that direction or twist and hold for 10 degrees. The Autopilot keeps a forward course after the Joystick is released.

The custom-installed Garmin electronics have been integrated to control and monitor every onboard system: from engines and alarms, to bilge and water discharge pumps, tank levels and engine room ventilation, right through to the sound system and the air conditioning units. The system can be accessed onboard from both the interior and exterior helm stations and, with the mobile app, remotely from a tablet or smartphone.

Aircare Energy Saving completely refreshes the onboard atmosphere every two hours with filtered outside air, especially appreciated below deck. The decentralized system uses a dual-flow heat exchanger, so it can optimize both the temperature and the humidity of the incoming fresh air in each zone without increasing the parallel HVAC’s energy consumption. Meanwhile, the triple multilayered filter eliminates 98% of fine particles that pollute the air, such as pollen, dust mites, spores and even some bacteria.

This yacht’s design and engineering meet the highest standards for production recreational vessels. Azimut Yachts issues a declaration of the premium materials, advanced technology and rigorous testing procedures.

FLY 68 AT A GLANCE

• Length overall (incl. pulpit) 20,98 m (68’ 10”)
• Beam max 5,23 m (17’ 2”)
• Draft (incl. props at full load) 1,60 m (5’ 3”)
• Displacement (at full load) 43,7 t (96407 lb)
• Building material GRP + Carbon Fibre
• Exterior designer Alberto Mancini
• Interior designer Achille Salvagni Architetti
• Hull designer P.L. Ausonio Naval Architecture & Azimut R&D Dept.
• Builder Azimut Yachts
• Keel Planing, deadrise 18° aft and 21° amidship
• Certifications CE A; NMMA
• Cabins 4 + 1 crew
• Berths 8 + 2 crew
• Head compartments 3 + 1 crew
• Engines 2 X VOLVO IPS 1350 (1000 hp)
• Maximum speed (test load) up to 32 kn
• Cruising speed (performance test mass) 27 kn
• Fuel capacity 3700 l (977 US Gal)
• Water capacity 1000 l (264 US Gal)

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Secondhand boat buying guide: four 40ft flybridge yachts reviewed

A 40ft flybridge is a great cruiser with enough space and clever layout. We review four secondhand boats on the market now: Jeanneau Velasco 43, Oyster Powerline 390, Princess 414 and Fairline Phantom 40

If you had to come up with the perfect type and size of family boat for UK waters, the 40ft flybridge cruiser would be right up there, a theory backed up by the sheer number in south coast marinas from Brighton to Falmouth. Big enough to go properly offshore, twin engines will give Channel-crossing confidence as well as manoeuvrability in harbours, where their relatively compact size makes handling manageable for two people. The layout works well too, with an open-air helm for good weather and an indoor driving position for days full of liquid sunshine. The ‘patio’ doors and a large windowed saloon make them perfect floating apartments while most have a family-friendly two cabin layout. Add in relative affordability and it’s easy to see the appeal. So this week we bring you four prime examples, from a well loved old Princess via a quirky Oyster Powerline through to an alternative Jeanneau hybrid design to a ‘staple diet’ Fairline.

Jeanneau Velasco 43

Jeanneau seems to have a model range for every niche but it hasn’t stopped them inventing a new one to fill. Launched in 2013 initially as the 43 Voyager before a sudden name change to Velasco, this concept is a cross between a long distance trawler and a fast port-hopping flybridge cruiser.

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There is plenty of trawler thinking on the inside. From fundamental things like the trawler-style galley forward on the main deck and the sliding door next to the helm through to more subtle hints at long distance cruising such as the massive storage voids beneath the main deck floor, one big enough to house a washing machine. On the lower deck it’s a two-cabin, two- heads layout. The guest cabin, with its two single berths infilling to create a double, is pushed back, which leaves space for a large ensuite master cabin forward.

The most obvious nod to the trawler-esque thinking is the forward sloping windscreen rather than the usual sleeker raked back look. With thin mullions it offers terrific visibility and it gives the boat a distinctive, purposeful look. Interestingly, Jeanneau has reverted to a swept back screen for its latest version, now called the Velasco 43F. Likewise, the mast-like radar support on the flybridge has been ditched in favour of a conventional arch.

Performance

Bucking the trend again, there are no Volvo motors on the options list, just a default choice of twin Cummins QSB6.7L producing 380hp and running through vee drives for a top speed of 27 knots.

That cruiser/trawler hybrid concept is more than just styling and marketing puff. The hull of the Velasco is also modified with fuller forward sections, a shallow keel and a small bow bulb to allow efficient comfortable long distance cruising as well as running well at planing speeds. It’s largely successful at doing so too, although it can ship a fair bit of water at planing speeds in choppy seas.

At a glance…

Built: 2013 Price: £279,950 LOA: 44f t11in (13.7m) Beam: 13ft 6in (4.1m) Draught: 3ft 7in (1.1m) Displacement: 10.1 tonnes Fuel Capacity: 1,200 litres Engines: Twin Cummins QSB 6.7 380hp diesels For Sale: Burton Waters Sales

Oyster Powerline 390

Famous for its high end sailing yachts, Oyster dabbled with the motor boat market in 2005, building the elegant ‘gentleman’s motor yacht’ LD43 until 2011. What’s less well known is that this wasn’t Oyster’s first foray into motor boats. In 1989 the company brought out a very conventional looking 40ft flybridge cruiser called the Powerline 390. It was intended to be the first of a range of flybridge cruisers, but was the only Powerline model, due partly to the 1990s recession.

Oyster didn’t attempt to reinvent the wheel with this boat so the layout is entirely conventional. There’s a master cabin in the bow, a guest cabin with twin bunks to starboard and the galley opposite on the lower deck with the lower helm and saloon up on the main deck. Finish is good, as you’d hope from Oyster, with a light ash veneer, and the company’s yacht builder roots show through in things like the fiddled horizontal surfaces and large chart table at the helm.

Maximum geek points if you spotted Humber 38 underpinnings. In fact Oyster adopted that boat’s John Bennett-designed hull when Humber moved on to launch its aft cabin Humber 40, but fitted its own deck and superstructure. And it’s undeniably a handsome-looking boat for its era, with more curves than were typically the norm back in the 1980s. The flybridge is accessed by a ladder and the transom has a semi transom door formed by a cutaway.

Twin Cummins 6BTAs were the engines of choice for the Powerline 390, in either 250hp or 300hp guise. This boat has the latter, which should push the top speed to 30 knots.

Unusually for a full planing boat, the hull has a keel that extends to nine inches at its maximum, offering some protection to the sterngear and helps it track straight at low speed in strong beam winds. It’s a solid feeling boat and a relatively quiet one too.

Built: 1991 Price: £85,000 LOA: 39ft 7in (12.1m) Beam: 13ft 8in (4.2m) Draught: 3ft 0in (0.9m) Displacement: 10 tonnes Fuel Capacity: 1,090 litres Engines: Twin Cummins 6BTA 300hp diesels For Sale: TBS Boats

Princess 414

Old boats generally offer a huge amount of bang for buck, but that’s because they’re, well, old. Old electrics, old upholstery, old carpet, old navigation equipment. Not this one though, because all of that was replaced during a 2016 refit that even saw new tanks installed and the engines removed and overhauled by a Volvo Penta main dealer. Total cost? More than the current asking price…

The only aft cabin boat of our quartet this month, the interior stretches from end to end. And bear in mind that this was a 41ft boat when they were measured to the transom, not to the end of an extended bathing platform! As a result, the accommodation is palatial. A huge ensuite master cabin dominates the rear section beneath the aft deck, a large saloon sits amidships and further forward there’s a big dinette opposite the galley plus a guest cabin with centreline double berth in the bow.

The payoff for that aft cabin layout is a raised aft deck. More exposed than an aft cockpit and lacking the shelter of a flybridge overhang, it’s still big and does have one particularly useful feature. Where virtually all flybridge boats of this era had ladders to scale in order to reach the flybridge, on this boat it’s a couple of steps — easy to negotiate and it connects these two areas well.

The other trade-off with older boats is less powerful engines than we’re used to these days. But in this case the boat has a pair of entirely reasonable Volvo Penta TAMD 60C 255hp motors. No, you won’t be hitting the magic 30 knots, but it should top-out toward the mid twenties and cruise in the high ‘teens, perfect for a classy old lady.

One of the last of the John Bennett hulls before Princess switched to Bernard Olesinski, it’s a conventional planing hull with a modified deep-vee hull that combines deep forward sections with a flatter aft profile for seakeeping and speed.

Built: 1989 Price: £99,500 LOA: 41ft 2in (14.7m) Beam: 13ft 0in (4.0m) Draught: 3ft 0in (0.9m) Displacement: 9 tonnes Fuel Capacity: 1,182 litres Engines: Twin Volvo Penta TAMD 60C 255hp diesels For Sale:   Global Yacht Brokers

Fairline Phantom 40

The early noughties was considered by many to be a golden era for Fairline boats, and the really good news is that the exemplary build quality echoed through the range from the flagship Squadron 78 downwards. So even buyers of 40-foot flybridge boats like this one benefit from fantastic attention to detail.

Nowhere is that more obvious than inside, where the high quality wood has a superyacht level of finish to it and that attention to detail includes a sturdy handrail recessed into the saloon headlining. The layout is the usual master forward, twin cabin to starboard with both having decent sized ensuites (the guest cabin accessing the day heads). There’s also a folding sofa bed cunningly hidden beneath the saloon settee taking sleeping capacity to an occasional six.

Again, pretty unadventurous but even so, beautifully appointed, the deck area of the Phantom 40 simply works well. Bathing platform and cockpit are teak laid as standard, side decks are 10 inches wide and protected by strong, high rails and the flybridge offers triple seats at the helm and a huge dinette aft.

When it was launched in 2003, Fairline fitted a pair of Volvo Penta TAMD 63 engines in either L (316hp) or P (370hp) specification, with twin Caterpillar 3126 units of 355hp or 385hp as an option, which offered top speeds in the high 20 knots. Later boats (like this one) moved on to the D series that Volvo Penta brought out in 2005, which in the case of the 435hp versions fitted to this boat, lift the top end beyond 30 knots.

Like everything else on this boat, the hull design is entirely predictable, being a Bernard Olesinski design, but like everything else, all the better for it. It extends beneath the bathing platform for maximum planing surface area aft and features semi-tunnelled propellers for a straighter, more efficient shaft angle and lower engines.

Built: 2009 Price: £229,000 LOA: 41ft 2in (12.53m) Beam: 13ft 0in (4.0m) Draught: 3ft 3in (1.0m) Displacement: 11.6tonnes Fuel Capacity: 990 litres Engines: Twin Volvo Penta D6-435 435hp diesels For Sale:   Global Yacht Brokers

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Lexus Introduces the Next Evolution of the Lexus Luxury Yacht, LY 680

• The flybridge and swimming platform have been expanded, providing more space for enjoyment and relaxation.
• Production will be handled by the Horizon Group, which has an established reputation for its advanced technology which has been honed through the construction of superyachts.

The Lexus Luxury Yacht, LY 650, will take the next step in its evolution as the new LY 680 with some exciting, new enhancements. Starting from March 21st, 2024, orders will be accepted only in Japan through Toyota Marine sales offices and other select dealers *1 .

Lexus aims to be a luxury lifestyle brand and the flagship Luxury Yacht is the embodiment of the Lexus design philosophy "Crafted." The LY 680 expresses this philosophy by thoroughly paying attention to every single detail, in order to exceed customers' expectations and create a unique experience that stimulates their senses, even while at sea.

The concept for the Luxury Yacht is "to feel like a hideout in the middle of the sea, providing a space where discerning customers can feel free and at ease." The exterior embodies the Lexus design philosophy of L-finesse, and the interior has been meticulously crafted down to the smallest details to provide a comfortable living space. In terms of performance, Lexus aims for confidence inspiring cruising performance, offering stable maneuverability, excellent ride comfort, and quietness.

Production was carried out by the Horizon Group, which has a reputation for its advanced technological capabilities which have been honed through the construction of superyachts. By combining the Horizon Group's building capabilities with yacht production methods based on TPS *2 , the strengths of both brands have been leveraged to achieve further enhancements.

A 1/20 scale model of the LY 680 will be on display at the Japan International Boat Show 2024 which will be held at Pacifico Yokohama from March 21st to 24th, 2024.

Expansion of Flybridge and Swimming Platform Provide More Space for Enjoyment and Relaxation

The flybridge has been extended by 1,400 mm and features a spacious lounge sofa and a barbecue grill *3 , allowing guests to relax and enjoy the fresh ocean breeze. In addition, the swimming platform has been extended by 700 mm platform, which allows you to enjoy a wide range of offshore activities, including personal watercrafts.

Production to be Handled by the Horizon Group

Horizon Group, who will build the LY 680, is a leading luxury yacht brand in Asia, specializing in custom-built yachts utilizing advanced technology and excellent production methods. The combination of sleek styling inspired by Lexus' design philosophy, L-finesse, and Horizon Group's production capabilities, which they've cultivated through the construction of superyachts, leverages the strengths of both brands to create a truly spectacular yacht.

LY 680 main specifications

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Lexus expands ly680 luxury yacht’s flybridge.

At the Japan International Boat Show 2024, Lexus unveiled the 1/20 scale model of its new LY680 Luxury Yacht , an upgrade of the previous LY650 water vehicle . Lexus’ latest model comes with an expanded swimming platform and flybridge to accommodate more guests on deck. The extended flybridge, which measures 1,400mm, now features a spacious lounge area and a dedicated barbecue grill, while the swimming platform has been expanded by 700mm to accommodate additional guests who wish to take a dip in the sea.

When Lexus conceived the idea for its LY680 Luxury Yacht, even before its debut at the Japan International Boat Show 2024 , the design team aimed to create a water vehicle that would feel like a ‘tranquil hideaway at sea.’ They imagined it as a moving space where ‘discerning customers could feel free and at ease.’ The resulting concept was a three-level luxury yacht equipped with living spaces that make the LY680 feel like a deluxe apartment on the sea.

The passengers enter the Lexus’ LY680 Luxury Yacht, and when they descend, they can find a kidney-shaped sofa nestled in one corner. Adjacent to the sofa is a desk with a plush seat, tailored as a workspace at sea for those who still need to hustle. Panoramic windows adorn the space, offering views of the waters and allowing natural light to flood in. The use of dark, varnished wood adds a sense of opulence to the interior, and across from the sofa and desk, a semi-circular bed invites passengers to relax while watching the waves and scenery through slanted windows.

1/20 scale model at Japan International Boat Show 2024

Walking up to the control area, the captain of Lexus’ LY680 Luxury Yacht navigates the water vehicle with ease through the expansive set of windows. The openness of the space is further enhanced by plush seating, two of them reminiscent of cinema seats. Even the wooden floors help brighten up the overall aesthetic. During the Japan International Boat Show 2024, where yacht enthusiasts could view the 1/20 scale model of the LY680, Lexus revealed that the luxury yacht can accommodate up to 15 passengers across three rooms with six beds.

Twin Volvo engines for Lexus’ LY680 Luxury Yacht

For those interested in specifications, Lexus’ LY680 Luxury Yacht is expected to be equipped with Twin Volvo IPS 1350/1050 engines and have a fuel tank capacity of 4,012 liters and a fresh water tank capacity of 852 liters. Production of the luxury yacht will be carried out by the Horizon Group, based on the Toyota Production System. Lexus has announced that yacht enthusiasts can reserve their water vehicle model through Toyota Marine sales offices in Japan and select dealerships. As of publishing, Lexus aims to deliver the first batch of the LY680 Luxury Yacht in Spring 2026, with international availability pending based on customer demand.

Lexus’ LY680 Luxury Yacht is expected to be equipped with Twin Volvo IPS 1350/1050 engines

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name: LY680 Luxury Yacht

company: Lexus

event: Japan International Boat Show 2024

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