WALLYWHY200 FULL-WIDE-BODY SUPERYACHT DESIGN, SPACE AND SPEED
July 31st, 2024
July 31st, 2024
Yet again Wally has pushed forward the boundaries of possibility creating a yacht that has never been seen before in the history of yachting. Wallywhy200 is the first model of the new wallywhy range, which made its World debut at Cannes Yachting Festival 2021 and already left an indelible mark on the world of yacht design.
The innovative motor yacht combining the comfort and space of a larger displacement yacht with the speed and performance of a semi-displacement, was developed by Wally design team led by Luca Bassani, Wally’s Founder and Chief Designer, jointly with the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, working with Laurent Giles NA Ltd for naval architecture and Vallicelli Design Studio for interior design.
“We are very proud of wallywhy200, a yacht that was a bit of a gamble but that today rewards us with a result that exceeds our wildest expectations,” says Stefano de Vivo, Wally’s Managing Director. “With its widebody design, this 200 GT yacht offers far larger volumes compared to traditional motorboats, plus a living space and stability that are definitely greater than any competitor’s. It essentially provides all the advantages of a catamaran but has none of the limitations, namely the lack of volume linked to the main central hull and mooring problems.” “This innovative yacht in terms of performance and stability was born from the brilliant vision of Wally, from the considerable experience in building hulls of the Ferretti Group, which has been designing its hulls ‘in-house’ for over 20 years, and from the collaboration with Laurent Giles Naval Architects. Wallywhy200 is a yacht that stands out on the international scene both for the essential design that distinguishes Wally yachts, and for its innovative concept, which can offer a different sailing experience to the owner. It is the ideal yacht to freely and safely regain possession of one’s space with family and friends.”
“Like all Wallys, which for nearly 30 years has been ahead of their time and the setters of new standards in yachting design, the new compact superyacht wallywhy200 carries the ‘Wow’ factor engraved in its DNA,” comments Luca Bassani, Wally’s Founder and Chief Designer. “The new wallywhy200 expresses all its innovative power through new architectural elements, which represent a break with the past and with the typical clichés of a motor yacht. Ferretti Group made it possible to realize a concept that had been close to my heart for some time, believing in the success of a bold design that will improve the owner’s experience on board and represent a turning point in the motor yacht market.”
In keeping with a design philosophy that aims, on the one hand, to combine form and function through distinctive and highly recognizable aesthetic and, on the other, to guarantee a new and immersive yachting experience with the element of water, wallywhy200 features a spectacular 4.7-meter-high glazed bow housing a stunning 37 m2 master suite overlooking the sea, with an uninterrupted 270-degree view of the horizon. This cabin stands out also for its exceptional noise levels thanks to the positioning of the engine room which is located at the opposite end of the yacht.
The eye-catching upper deck has a futuristic glass and carbon dome, a distinctive Wally feature that is reminiscent of the clean, angular look of the legendary wallypower118. Also on the upper deck, the extended, structural top with no supporting pillars is a masterpiece of design and engineering for its exceptional stability and strength.
THE ESSENTIAL ELEGANCE OF THE INTERIOR
The wallywhy200 features a four-cabin layout: the master cabin with two separate bathrooms on the main deck, a VIP and two guest cabins on the lower deck. An absolute novelty is the spectacular one-piece laminated carbon staircase which, as well as having a load-bearing function, is an extremely light element connecting the three decks and making the bulkheads superfluous in the huge 61 m2 open space living area, enhanced by a practical show-cooking kitchen. Open-pore teak was chosen for the furniture. The walkways of the two living halls and the lower deck corridor are also teak. The restful and natural color palette of neutral and sandy tones creates a refined and timeless effect.
Thanks to the 5G wireless network connection with home automation control, guests are able to comfortably manage all the audio/video systems via mobile devices, both outside and inside the yacht. Through Naviop’s integrated system, they will also be able to check navigation data, keeping the yacht’s progress and parameters constantly under control. The first unit features a state-of-the-art 55 inch TV in the upper living room and a 5.1 Premium sound system on the main and upper decks, while a sophisticated Sonance sound system serves the outdoor areas.
Experiencing the sea means also enjoying activities in direct contact with the water. The wallywhy200 is unsurpassed in this respect too: the folding beach club bulwarks, for example, not only allow access to the sea on three sides (according to a radically innovative concept), but also expand the living area to 32 m2, transforming it into a true terrace over the water, with size and features that make all competitors, even larger ones, pale in comparison. In addition, wallywhy200 boasts two garages with a storage capacity never seen before on yachts of this size, capable of accommodating a 4.05m jet tender, wave runner, seabob, paddleboard and all manner of water toys.
As all Wally hulls, the wallywhy200 is capable of cutting the waves without hitting and thus minimizing the pitching, the enhanced power package offers four Volvo Penta D-13 IPS 1350 engines 1,000 hp each. Thanks to these groundbreaking features, wallywhy200 can cruise at any speed (23 knots top speed), maintaining a horizontal position without reducing the guests’ comfort on board, which is unique among fast semi-displacement yachts. Its width combined with the fin stabilizers – as a standard feature – that can be activated when at anchor or while cruising, and with two Seakeepers, ensures greater stability compared to conventional hulls.