Toyota Marine division unveils its Ponam-31 yatch

Some Japanese automakers focus mainly on cars, while others dabble into some sort of motorized transportation. Honda, for example, makes everything from motorbikes to jet aircraft. but while Toyota may be known principally for automobiles, it makes a line of boats. and this is the latest.                            

The new Toyota Ponam -31 motor yatch is built around aluminium hull with a fly bridge and cockpit rear deck layout, similar to the Carver 32 on which this writer spent his childhood summers, it measures 31 feet overall and is powered by a pair of 3.0 liter turbo diesel four -cylinder engines derived from the Land Cruiser Prado ( known in these parts as the Lexus GX460 ) but marinized for aeronautical applications. Toyota has even equipped its new Sports Utility Cruiser with such features as Drive Assist and a Virtual Anchor System.

Toyota expect to sell around 15 units of the Ponam-31 through its network of 49 dealers across Japan, with prices starting from $27500.

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Dynamic performance and manouverability

The engine features an optimized turbocharger, intercooler and fuel injectors. this makes the Ponam-31 powerful yet fuel-efficient, while ensuring that emissions, noise, and vibrations are minimized.

The hull is made using high strength A5083 aluminium alloy,which ensures higher rigidity, strength, durability, and fracture resistance than fiber -reinforced plastics. The aluminium alloy structures also helps to greatly reduce the reverberations and noise generated by wave impact.

Optional Pilot support systems include Toyota Drive Assist3 and the Toyota Virtual Anchor System4, automotive - drive technologies that ensure the highest level of control, even during complicated manouvers .

Unique and enduring styling

Reflecting years of experience incorporating complex curved surfaces into vehicle design, the Ponam-31 presents a solid, elegant form. combining flowing surfaces and dynamic lines, the unique and imposing design of the Ponam -31 makes it immediately recognizable as part of the Ponam series, even when viewed from a distance.

User - friendly interior and exterior

The Ponam-31 features an open-plan fly bridge above the cabin with excellency visibility, as well as spacious forward and air deck. The cabin is styled in a casual manner with the aim of creating a relaxing and expansive interior space. The layout, with its single central passage, is design for user-friendliness. fittings such as a sofa and counter can be laid out in various arrangements to enhance both comfort and convenience.

Key Specifications

Length /Width                               10.57m/3.20m
Weight                                          5 ,600kg
Total tonnage                                6.6 tons
Engine Model                                M1KD-VH
Displacement                                2,982 cc x2
Power                                          191KW (260ps) x 2
Hull                                              Aluminium Alloy
Fuel tank capacity                         620 Litres
Fresh water tank capacity             110
Occupancy                                   12
Flybridge                                       5
Navigable sea area                        In shore    

1.The name is derived from Te Waipounamu, a Maori name for the New Zealand's South island.
2.Excluding consumption tax, options, legally required safety equipment, launch costs, delivery costs .
3. A pilot support system
4. An automatic piloting control systems that holds boat in position or maintains the heating of the bow      

News sources : Toyota

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