Companies like Aston Martin and Mercedes have unveiled stunning yachts in the past year. Most carmakers have only sold the yachts on a very limited basis. Some haven't sold them at all and have only presented them as concepts. So it's safe to say we haven't seen an automaker make a real pivot into the yachting business.
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Mercedes and Lexus don't just make cars anymore — here's a look at 4 luxurious yachts created by automakers
The auto industry is experimenting with yachts.
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Still, the luxurious yachts that have been released are certainly something to behold — scroll down for a closer look:
1. Mercedes unveiled a beautifully sleek yacht in September. However, the automaker only made 10 and is only selling one per country. Deliveries begin the second-half of this year.
Pricing for the 46-foot yacht began at $1.7 million. Mercedes said the yacht is Edition 1 of its Arrow460-Grandturismo yacht.
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It comes with large side windows that can retract and extendable beds. It can travel at a top speed of 40 knots and fit 10 people.
2. Aston Martin unveiled a luxury boat, the AM37, that costs a lot more than one of its supercars. It ranges between $1.6 million and $2.1 million, depending on what version you get.
The difference in price comes down to speed, with the most expensive version able to reach a top speed of 50 knots compared to 45 knots.
The luxury carmaker has already started selling the boat, but only plans on doing so on a limited basis. Only 8 to 12 boats will be sold each year.
3. Lexus unveiled its proof of concept for a yacht earlier in January. It's powered by twin V8 engines that allow it to reach a top speed of 49 knots.
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The Japanese automaker said it used carbon-fiber reinforced plastic to reduce the yacht's weight — the same kind of exterior it uses for its LFA, pictured below, that can reach 202 mph.
It can fit six to eight people on board and comes with a sofa and table.
4. Legendary car designer Henrik Fisker unveiled a massive, 164-foot yacht in July that will cost $37 million. Not a carmaker per se, but Fisker is working on his second electric car startup.
The yacht comes with six cabins to fit 12 guests and comes with a beach club, spa, and several bars.
It also features a massive sundeck. The yacht is slated to hit the market in 2018.
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