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Wally’s WHY200 Impresses Inside and Out

• By Phil Draper
• March 21, 2022

Why WHY200? The acronym stands for Wally Hybrid Yachts, which has nothing to do with hybrid propulsion, but rather a hull designed for a range of displacement and semidisplacement cruising speeds. And the numerals don’t reference length. They reflect the approximate volume (199 gross tons), which is a lot for a yacht with a length overall of just 89 feet.

But length is not what matters these days. Gross tonnage and beam—the feeling of space—are the important metrics. And on this yacht, that most important effect is achieved.

In all, there’s more than 2,150 square feet of indoor living space, including 1,075 square feet on the main-deck level. Wally says the yacht delivers 50 percent more volume, 60 percent more main-deck area and 40 percent more upper-deck area than any conventional planing yacht of the same length. All of that’s achieved without the speed concessions normally associated with displacement yachts.

Exterior design and styling make the Wally heritage clear, albeit on steroids. The top of the superstructure is virtually all tinted glass. There is extensive hull glazing set into the yacht’s metallic-silver topsides. The top tier effectively wraps around that tall reverse-raked stem, and it’s not just an exterior styling exercise (keep reading).

The transom area is a cross between a beach club and a sailing-yacht cockpit, which is not surprising given the 40 or so supersailers Wally has launched in the past 25-plus years. The swim platform and fold-down quarter-cheeks double as doors for two longitudinal garages. They can also create a walk-around stern.

The aft deck is configured more like a sailing yacht, with a wide central walkway flanked by sun pads and bench sofas, making for a more sociable vibe than a traditional transom sofa that spans the beam. There’s room for a cockpit table, and much of the aft deck is semi-enclosed by windowed buttresses to the sides and a substantial upper-deck overhang, all of which make for a much more intimate space.

Electrically opening glass doors lead to a full-beam main salon. This model has a maximum beam of 25 feet, and at its widest, the salon measures virtually 23 feet from picture window to picture window. A glass-walled structural staircase dominates the space and helps to create zones, all with decorative carbon fiber. The soles throughout the shared spaces are mostly 5-inch-wide teak planks, and the wall paneling is an off-white Alcantara—minimalist, chic and classic Wally. The first hull has a galley to port that Wally refers to as a “show kitchen,” and there’s a day head in the after corner to starboard.

The door to this model’s star attraction, the 398-square-foot master stateroom, is forward in the salon. What makes this space uber-special is bow glazing that allows a proper view. The WHY200 is the first production yacht with this feature. It’s 950 square inches, which is nearly the size of a 50-inch TV screen. I walked from there into the stateroom, which has a 200-degree wraparound panorama across an island berth with 6-foot-11-inch headroom. The feeling is impressive.

Other layout options allow for one big head and no island berth, or an entertainment space with a bar and circular dining table. The space is all the more dramatic for being ultra-quiet, principally because the engines are so far aft.

Belowdecks aboard Hull No. 1 are three en suite guest staterooms off a central fore-aft passage, all with inboard-facing athwartships berths. The biggest stateroom is in the bow, with a king-size berth to port and his-and-hers heads forward with a shared shower stall between them, plus a sofa. The other two staterooms are amidships and have queens.

There’s also a four-stateroom version available. It trades the forward VIP stateroom for two en suite, twin-berth staterooms with top-and-tail berths.

The amidships crew space spans 344 square feet. There are three cabins for six crewmembers, although the usual complement is likely to be four or five. There also are two shower rooms, a galley and a mess area. Access is via a staircase with two discreet doors to port, one from the forward corner of the aft deck and the other from the after corner of the salon.

The upper deck has a sky lounge with wraparound sofas. It’s a light and bright space, not least for having glazing on five sides of the cube. Not only are there glass doors to the terrace, picture windows to the sides and a glass wall separating the bridge, but there also are skylights above. All that glass means superb views from the helm for normal navigation.

The bridge console is addressed by three seats that are carbon-backed—one for the pilot and the others for guests. Doors on each side connect with partial side decks and the raised foredeck.

The amount of space aboard owes everything to the quad Volvo Penta IPS diesel installation beneath the aft deck. There are two options: four D13-900 IPS1200s or D13-1000 IPS1350s. At one-third load, they deliver maximum speeds of 20 knots or 23 knots, respectively, and brisk cruises of 16 or 19 knots. Above that load state, expect speeds to decrease by around a half-knot for every extra ton.

Similarly, ranges vary from 410 nautical miles at 17 knots for the smaller engines to 350 nm at 20 knots for the bigger package. At 10 knots, both setups should stretch to give or take 1,100 nm on four engines. And there’s always the option to run on just two engines, as IPS installations are always more efficient at higher revs.

Tank capacity is 3,170 gallons. Stabilization on the first hull includes fins and gyros. Given that most owners are likely to spend more time at anchor than underway, the extra investment in onboard comfort is never going to be wasted. The two Seakeeper 16s and Humphree electric fins were all active during our runs, and the yacht was rock-steady throughout, hardly heeling even through hard-over turns. Moreover, that high bow rises little more than 2.5 degrees throughout the speed range, which makes moving around while underway so much easier.

Wally has always pushed the boundaries of boatbuilding. With the WHY200, the builder has introduced a forward-thinking exterior design with superyacht space, surprising sea views and admirable performance. Once I was aboard, it didn’t take long for this yacht’s “why” to become a “wow.”

Anchor Access

The ground tackle is all in a compartment beneath the owner’s stateroom, accessible via a crawl space from the VIP closet.

A Yacht is Born

Chief designer and Wally founder Luca Bassani gave creative inputs for this model, working with the Ferretti Group’s central design and engineering team. Laurent Giles in England handled the naval architecture, and the yacht was tank-tested at Solent University’s facilities in Southampton. The minimalist interior scheme comes from Andrea Vallicelli’s studio in Rome. The WHY200 is built at the Ferretti Group’s Mondolfo, Italy, plant.

Semidisplacement hulls make a lot of sense. “You get a much more comfortable ride when you are able to punch through waves at 16, 18, 20 knots,” Bassani says, “but then you have to design accordingly to cope with those waves. …One way of doing that is [to] raise the bow sufficiently, and we’ve used that logic to create a whole new space aboard.”

Toy Stowage

The yacht has two stern garages, each capable of accommodating a 13.5-foot tender or a PWC/Seabob/paddleboard combo.

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Boat of the Week: The Wally WHY200 Is a Rule-Breaking 89-Footer With the Space of a Superyacht

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It’s pretty clear that someone who names their yacht company after a 1960’s cartoon is going to have an unusual view of design. Luca Bassani, who called the 1989 boat he built for himself Wallygator (after the Hanna Barbera cartoon), has since turned the Wally brand into yachting’s favorite cult. The angular hulls and minimalist topsides have been recognizable worldwide for more than 20 years. Bassani is the only designer whose unique looks extends from 100-foot-plus sailing yachts to 30-foot powerboats—and he introduced them years before many other builders started copying his designs.

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The Italian designer has launched a new trend with the new WHY200—200 standing for 200 gross tons, which is not weight, but the internal volume of the yacht. It equals 20,000 cubic feet.

The WHY stands for Wally Hybrid Yacht, but it doesn’t mean electric-diesel propulsion. “It’s a hybrid between a planing motoryacht and displacement boat,” Bassani told Robb Report at the Monaco Yacht Show. “We were constrained by length but not by width, so we created an extreme, wide-body yacht. We wanted to offer much more than competitors by not following the rules of the game.”

The 25-foot beam is put to good use in the stern and flybridge of the new Wally.  Courtesy Wally Yachts

Actually, the rules of the game are what prompted the design. European maritime regulations state that any hull length of 24 meters and below (78.7 feet) are boats. Over that, they are classified as ships, with different rules and significantly higher operating costs. The trend now is to package as much interior space as possible into smaller hull lengths, and different European brands, including Princess, Ferretti Yachts , Azimut and Benetti, have done that with relative degrees of success.

But the WHY200 is another animal. It has an overall length of 88’8″, but its hull length at the waterline is 78’8″, so it works under the 24-meter rule. But then the real measurements begin. “The beam of the main salon is 24 feet, the same size as a 160-foot superyacht,” says Stefano de Vivo, Wally’s managing director, who admits that the unusual profile will “get a positive or negative ‘wow.’” But when they come inside, he adds, “they’ll see why it’s designed like that.”

Looking at the first images, I was firmly in the negative-wow camp. The vessel looked like a tall, somewhat bloated wedge—a midlife-crisis version of the svelte, strait-edged Wallys of earlier days. As a longtime fan of the brand, it seemed like Wally had gone soft.

The one-of-a-kind main salon in the bow has a 270-degree view of the water.  Courtesy Wally Yachts

But as soon as I stepped aboard, I couldn’t help muttering a positive wow under my breath. The boat is wide, with a beam of 24’10”, and the stern uses every bit of that, with wide open space and stunning teak-work. The side panels open out to make the boat feel even wider, giving it more volume along the exterior. There’s no other word but commanding— while still being elegant and simple—for that stern. It’s a very hard impression to pull off.

Anyone can design a lot of space into a yacht, but it has to be able to run safely in seas. Bassani has been obsessed with seaworthiness in both his sailing and power yachts, so it was clear he wouldn’t just settle for a big box on the water. Wally worked with naval architect Laurent Giles to create a running surface that offers strong fuel efficiency and range in displacement mode, but can plane to a speed of 21 knots, or 24.1 mph, with its four Volvo Penta IPS engines.

“The bow doesn’t lift out of the water more than a degree when it goes on plane,” says Bassani. “And you don’t feel the ride like other motoryachts. We had the boat in six-foot seas and it was very steady—no pitching or pounding.”

The yacht’s openness is emphasized outside, but also throughout the interior.  Courtesy Wally Yachts

Beyond the hull, the big differentiator among its competitors is the WHY200’s interior, with a 900-square-foot main suite in the bow that has 270 degrees of tall windows around the island bed, and sits about 14 feet off the water for exceptional, private views at anchor or running. The design is another first.

The main salon is below-decks, down a wide glassed-in, carbon-fiber stairway that’s an architectural feature, but also lends structural stability to the yacht’s center section. The design also separates the two large spaces in the salon. Items like a “show” kitchen, just near the yacht’s rear entrance,  four staterooms on the lower deck, and the distinctive minimalist woodwork and black-lacquer trim provide a distinctive signature. There’s a sense of openness across the yacht, with no clutter.

The flybridge provides an inside-outside living area, with an edgy, angular carbon-fiber top covering about half of it. The bow comes to an extreme point, with minimal foredeck, rising about 15 feet over the water, making it a dry boat.

An angular, carbon-fiber hardtop has been a Wally signature for more than 20 years.  Courtesy Wally Yachts

I asked Bassani about the unique look. “It’s the first of its kind, just like the Porsche Cayenne,” he says. “Nobody did a sporty SUV, but a few years later, they’re everywhere.”

He added: “You can’t really compare this boat to others of the same length—length is only one of three dimensions of any design. In the end, you have to compare by comfort.”

These days, where gross tonnage is king, comfort has become the key design feature for many builders. Wally says it will make a smaller version of the WHY200, but didn’t release details.

The modern helm is tucked away on the upper deck, but offers excellent visibility.  Courtesy Wally Yachts

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MBY editor, Hugo Andreae, takes a tour of the absolutely stunning Wally WHY200, which features possibly the finest owner's cabin we've seen.

Since his company’s acquisition by Ferretti in January 2019 , Luca Bassani can now dip into the substantial coffers of the Weichai Group.

When Sr Bassani starts writing cheques, the results are usually worth a look. The Wally WHY200, designed by a triumvirate involving Wally , Ferretti and Laurent Giles, luxuriates in a substantial beam, a four-engine power plant and a total wide-body design.

There are no side decks at all on the main deck, and the short walkway aft from the foredeck looks like it was only grudgingly accommodated by the designers, so the crew can reach the midships cleats. It’s certainly unlike anything else.

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They call it a ‘spaceship’ for obvious reasons – its name reflects the 200 Gross Tons of its interior spaces, and yet at under 24-metres load line length it can legally be owner-operated.

A four-engine installation allows for a short engineroom and frees up a lot of volume on the lower deck, so the Wally WHY200 not only has three substantial double guest ensuite occupying the forward half of the hull, but also superyacht -style crew quarters amidships, with three cabins, two heads and a crew mess.

It’s the main deck, though, that will get the headlines. The tremendous-looking owner’s cabin sits up front, surrounded by glass, while the enormous saloon, at 61 square metres, spans the full beam of the hull, with the galley on the port side, separate seating and dining areas, and a central staircase.

The spectacular sun lounge on the upper deck, behind the wheelhouse, leads out onto a well furnished and spacious aft terrace. Down at the waterline, the topsides unfold aft to create a 32-square-metre beach club.

Wally WHY200 specification

LOA: 88ft 8in (27.0m) Beam: 25ft 2in (7.7m) Engines: 4x 800hp Volvo IPS1050 Top speed: 21 knots Starting price: TBC

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Wally wallypower58 Review (2022 Edition)

The wallypower58 bolsters Wally's reputation for striking, cutting-edge powerboats that look like nothing else on the water. But is there a good boat underneath? We had a closer look at the Miami Boat Show to find out.

Miami is not an easy place to stand out from the crowd but the Wally wallypower58 is a boat that has no issues turning heads. Wally's motto is '20 years ahead' and there's no doubt about it, the 58 appears to be more spaceship than sportscruiser. 

There is science behind the science fiction, however. The boat runs on a super clean, efficient deep-veel hull design and is mated to three Volvo Penta IPS engines for a top speed of 38 knots with the triple 600hp versions. Fast cruising is its forté; at 32 knots it will comfortably cover 300nm. On board, its origami-like superstructure houses a stylish and functional cockpit that is packed with clever features, and below the deck, there is surprisingly comfortable accommodation with the option to have two double ensuite cabins. Is it a case of style over substance, though? Read our in-depth review to find out. 

Wally wallypower58 Key Facts

• LOA 56.759ft
• Model Year 2022
• Max Speed 38 knots
• Status In Production
• Generations 2
• Yacht Type Sportsboat
• Use Type Weekending

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Design & Build

Notice the total absence of hull windows to maintain the cleanliness of the lines, the only interruption being the gill-like engine room vents (and the terraces, when deployed). The angular windscreen is formed from a single piece of glass, with its only supports at the aft end of the wheelhouse structure. It's bursting with stunning design detail, from the brilliant sun awning on the aft sun pad to the fabulous helm seats. 

It's not all about style, though, the 58 runs on the familiar Luca Bassani deep-vee hull design, made to be soft riding and efficient at high speeds and well matched to those slippery triple IPS pods. As standard, the boat comes with triple 550hp IPS700 but the upgraded IPS800s with 600hp a piece will nudge the boat closer to 40 knots and allow it to cruise at 32 knots for around 320nm.  

On board, there are a variety of layouts on offer that can be tweaked depending on how the boat will be used. If it's to be an owner-run cruiser then the twin cabin arrangement with twin double beds and two ensuite bathrooms would work well but if it's a chase boat then the double cabin forward with a large lounging area aft may be more useful. There's even the option to create a skipper's cabin with private access on deck if the crew will be on board regularly. 

The wallypower58 was designed to bridge the gap between the brand's tender and why ranges with the onus on owner operation or running with a small crew on board. The decision to go with (triple) IPS plays into this as the system's joystick control and a suite of driver aids should make it an easy boat to control. That's important for both owner-operators and crew members who may be running the 58 as a chase boat, tasked with running into port and ferrying guests to the shallows.

And the looks? Well, it could only be a Wally, couldn't it? There are hints of the awesome 118 wallypower (Google it if unfamiliar) in the angular hull and origami-like superstructure and if you want to own a boat that looks like nothing else on the water then the 58 is a safe bet.

Interior Accommodation

I know it's nearly 18m (60ft) long and there are boats of that size with significantly more internal living space than the 58 but this really isn't what the boat is about. Cruising fast and looking bloody good while you're doing it is the name of the game here but the interior can host four adults in comfort and privacy if called upon to do so. 

The forward double, which is the owner's cabin, remains the same whichever layout you go for and it's kitted out with a large double berth and has access to a private ensuite with a separate shower cubicle. The saddle bag style bins overhead look good but offer decent storage space and there's enough cabin stowage for longer stints on board.

Amidships, the boat we saw had a smaller salon with a second double cabin that had its own ensuite. The bed is pushed up to the aft bulkhead so it's not the easiest to get in and out of but it's a decent size and headroom is fine in the entranceway at least. If this is to be used as a skipper's cabin, there's the option to have direct access via a hatch on deck so they can get into their cabin without going through the salon if it's in use.

Layout Options

However, this cabin can be removed altogether and replaced with more lounging space in the salon if the boat is going to be used as a chase boat or a ferry for guests to and from the mothership, where fully protected internal seating could be useful in bad weather. There isn't a galley down here (the cooking and cooling amenities are on deck) but there is a small fridge for keeping drinks cool. 

Despite the total lack of hull windows, there is a surprising amount of natural light allowed to seep into the lower deck. The designers have made good use of deck hatches to draw as much light down into the interior as they can. There's a run of glass above the salon and another above the owner's cabin, discreetly integrated into the coachroof. 

There are hull windows of sorts, however. Cameras mounted subtly on either side of the boat feed their view back to TVs mounted where the hull windows would be inside to bring the outside in cleverly. It works well, too. 

If you're after sleeping accommodation, there are superior options at this size but it's better than you might expect. 

Helm Station

Sitting before the edifice that is the 58's helm is quite an occasion. The helm seats look spectacularly cool — a cross between a fighter jet seat and Dr Evil's chair — but are also supremely comfortable and supportive. They are adjustable and have a bolster section but it seems a shame not to sit in them with the support of those towering backrests and this is perfectly feasible because the throttles are mounted on a carbon fiber-clad arm that spears towards your right hand. 

Carbon fiber is not in short supply, most obviously on the go-kart-like steering wheel which fits so perfectly in the hand and is a welcome tonic to the bulky thick-rimmed wheels that we see elsewhere. The dashboard is super clean and dominated by a pair of 22in Garmin MFDs through which every aspect of the boat's navigation equipment and systems can be controlled. Physical buttons are limited and the only real protrusions are the throttles and IPS joystick, which is set away from the throttles so you don't have to reach over them to use it. 

If this were my boat I would add the bow thruster; even with three IPS pods doing their thing at slow speed, this is a boat with a long, slab-sided bow, which could be susceptible to a stiff wind on the beam. 

This is a very well-protected helm station, as well. The wheelhouse is completely sealed aside from a small sunroof, which allows some natural breeze to run through on warm days, so even if the weather does kick up those in the cockpit will be well insulated from it. 

Much like the rest of the boat, the helm drips with eye-popping design detail but is functional with it — a hard balance to strike.

Deck Lifestyle

On deck is where the 58 really shines. Drop-down balconies are not a new invention but they work particularly well in this case when teamed with the central sun pad and vast hydraulic bathing platform that sinks down into the water to reveal deep steps molded into the transom. The platform is also where the tender would be mounted if the boat has one, the seat bolsters of the sun pad above flipping up to create more space for a larger tender.

Alternatively, the platform can be fitted out with cushions to create a day bed on the waterline but, for me, that detracts from the functionality of having the platform. That said, the passerelle doubles up as a set of steps down into the water so you still have good access to the sea even without the platform. 

Push a button on either side of the cockpit and the platforms drop down to boost the total beam to 5m (16.5in). The detailing in this area is lovely, from the plug-in upright shower with its carbon fiber pole to the brilliant canopy mechanism over the sun pad that neatly collapses down to deck level when not in use. It's a lovely bit of engineering that can stay in place at up to 20 knots, it's just a shame that it's a cost option. The forward end of the sun pad lifts to reveal Seabob storage.

The dinette sits beneath the shelter of the superstructure, which means it should be well protected from any breeze if you're having lunch on anchor. The carbon fiber table looks the business and has folding leaves but its dark coloring could get very hot in direct sunlight and be a nightmare to clean, so be careful with the mayonnaise.

Eye for Detail 

Carbon fiber pops up throughout and is particularly nicely used around the ends of the superstructure where handholds have been shaped into the uprights. Other clever bits like cup holders built into the seat cushions and deep storage bins beneath the dinette and sofa opposite offer some practicality. 

The wet bar amenities are split across the deck and well disguised by solid timber tops but with a grill, sink, two fridges, and an icemaker tucked in behind the helm there's all you need to serve guests on deck. 

The foredeck is one of the few places where style overruns substance. The clean lines are what makes the 58 but the total absence of any guardrail, or even a handhold, means it will feel a bit dicey being up on deck if the boat is rolling about out at sea. The lack of railings means that fenders are hung using a pin and socket arrangement, which makes them fast to deploy but it can be fiddly to adjust their height quickly and they have to go in a fixed position along the boat. 

The tall bulwarks aft add to the sense of security and pop-up cleats ensure that not even the mooring gear can disturb the boat's profile but the flat sun pad and lack of features leaves the foredeck wanting in comparison to something like the Sunseeker Superhawk 55. 

The deep full-width locker aft of the anchor hatch is a useful addition, however, and you'll never tire of seeing the hidden anchor pop out from its housing when you arrive at an anchorage. 

Triple Threat

Whenever there is a triple-engine arrangement on a boat it feels inevitable that space in the engine room and access to each motor is going to be compromised. For packaging, efficiency, and performance reasons the design team opted for three smaller engines over two larger ones on the 58 and, thankfully, this hasn't had the negative effect on engine room space that it sometimes does. The middle engine is set a little lower than the outer ones but all three are easy to get to and daily service checks should be simple enough to complete. 

Any large ancillaries like the generator or optional Seakeeper and water maker (there's a surprise) are mounted in easily accessible locations towards the front of the space. In many instances maintenance will be the crew's job on this boat but, if it does fall to the owner, it's not too much of a chore. 

For those who want a boat that stands out from the crowd, there are few better options than the Wally. When a boat counts craft such as the Pershing 6X, Sunseeker Superhawk 55, and Riva Dolceriva as rivals but still stands out for its style and design then you know it's something special. It is a special boat, the Wallypower 58, not perfect by any means, but a boat that has something intoxicating about it and one that, if yours, would make your heart skip as you approached for a day on the water. There is nothing quite like it. 

Reasons to Buy

• Just look at it!
• Efficient performance
• Fantastic helm
• Flexible interior layout

Things to Consider

• Sparse foredeck

In many ways the 58 is in a class of its own but, at this size and price point, there are a handful of seriously talented rivals that can turn heads just as well as the Wally.

Hailing from the same parent company, the Riva Dolceriva has similar dimensions as the Wally but goes about its business in an entirely different way. Possibly the only name that carries more prestige than Wally the Dolecrica is a retro throwback that is impossibly beautiful and finished to the highest of standards. The look and feel on board is far more traditional - as is the shaft-driven drive train - but for sheer quayside appeal not much comes close. It, like the Wally, is more practical than it looks, too. The transom folds down to reveal a pair of water-level sun pads and, below decks, there are two double cabins, a sizeable bathroom and a proper galley. 

The Sunseeker Supehawk 55 offers a feature-packed foil to the Wally and accommodation that could easily host four adults for extending cruising. The walk-around main deck is very clever and features a tender garage large enough for a Williams Minijet and a clever Seabob garage at its aft end and an incredibly flexible seating cockpit arrangement with modules that slide on runners to adjust the space for dining or sunbathing. Doors on either side of the centrally positioned helm open out to the decks and up front the sun pad module can slide to either extend sunbathing space or create a bench seat just forward of the windscreen. It, like the Wally, is an IPS (twins in this instance) boat and capable of 38 knots at its top end. It doesn't boast the exclusivity of the Wally but it's a striking package.

The Pershing 6X  hails from the same Ferretti Group stable as the Wally (and the Riva) but its focus on performance and style lands it squarely in the Wally's orbit. Underneath the silver paint and sweeping lines is a spacious three-cabin layout, three-bathroom layout and accommodation aft for a single crew member. There's also a tender garage. But come on, we're not here to talk about the Pershing's bedrooms. It's all about performance and this nearly 40-tonne cruiser will top out just shy of 50 knots thanks to a pair of MAN 1,550hp V12s churning their power through rooster tail spouting surface drives. 

The 60 Open from Delta Powerboats will be new to some but this Swedish craft has a similarly angular aesthetic to the Wally and is the epitome of Scandi cool. It's a fantastic-looking machine with squeaky clean lines that disguise a comfortable open cockpit with a striking central T-top and a three-cabin interior that is far more spacious than the sleek styling suggests it might be. The hull shares some similarities with the Wally and it's also designed to run on IPS, twin IPS800 with 600hp per side for a top speed, like the Wally, of 38 knots. Carbon fibre composite is used throughout the Delta's structure meaning it's 10 tonnes lighter than the Wally. The upshot? It will cover over 100nm more than at the same 30-knot cruising speed. 

Specifications

• Builder Wally
• Range wallypower
• Model wallypower58
• Length Overall 56.759ft
• Beam 16.404ft
• Draft(full load) 5.249ft
• Yacht Type (Primary) Sportsboat
• Use Type (Primary) Weekending
• Cruising Speed Max Speed
• Fuel Capacity 793 Gallons
• Fresh Water Capacity 127 Gallons
• Engine Model 3x Volvo Penta D8-IPS800

Wally wallypower58 Layout

The cockpit terraces extend the usable beam to 5m (16ft 5in) 

Standard double saloon

The standard layout features an extended salon aft with a double ensuite cabin forward 

Optional guest version

The version with a double cabin and ensuite amidships 

Optional crew version

The crew version with smaller berth and direct access from the main deck to maintain guest privacy 

Jack Haines

Jack is YachtBuyer's Reviews Director. He is a writer, editor and presenter with 15 years’ experience testing over 350 motorboats of all shapes and sizes, from 20ft RIBs to 120ft yachts (and even the Royal Navy Frigate HMS Sutherland ). 

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First look: Wally 101 – new 101ft yacht due in 2023

• July 12, 2021

The luxury yacht manufacturer is due to launch a new boat in 2023, the new Wally 101 inspired by the well-respected Wallycento design rule

Wally has sold its first new sailing yacht since the buy-out by Ferretti in 2019 – a 101-footer inspired by the Wallycento box-rule design, called the Wally 101.

The fully custom carbon racer displaces just 56.4 tonnes, much of which lies in the keel. It will bristle with technology, including double low- and high-pressure hydraulic systems for faster sail handling, a lifting keel and retractable prop. This last is estimated to reduce drag by 5%, giving a 10-second edge for each mile sailed.

For all that, the Wally 101 is also described as a family-friendly boat, which retains Wally’s original ethos. A Magic Trim system allows the boat to be sailed with a minimal crew, and she offers comfortable dining in the cockpit, or sunbathing aft.

Founder Luca Bassani describes the yacht as “flying the flag for the planet”. The claim rests on the Judel/Vrolijk-designed hull being very easily driven, making 18-20 knots in cruising mode, but exceeding wind speed even in light airs. Delivery is scheduled for spring 2023.

Wally 101 specifications

LOA: 30.80m / 101ft 1in LWL: 29.35m / 96ft 4in Beam: 7.49m / 24ft 7in Draught: 4.70m-6.80m / 15ft 5in-22ft 4in Builder: wally.com

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Wally WHY200

Wally WHY200 For Sale

The Wally WHY200 is delivering 50% more living space than any other yachts in her class. With a massive owner suite on the main deck forward with panoramic views on the sea, she is a yacht without concessions. While she can be registered under 24m, the breakthrough wrap-around main deck allows maximising interior volume granting her an immense salon with floor to ceiling windows.

The bridge deck, features a large bow lounge, a protected salon as well as a massive exterior lounge ideal to entertain guests. Aft on the main deck you will find a large open salon, flowing seamlessly to the swim platform creating a true connection to the water.

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• 200 sqm of interior space
• 144 sqm of exterior space
• Large Beach Club
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Bands, crafts, car show, more set for Wally Lake Fest this weekend

The 2024 edition of Wally Lake Fest takes place Friday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Aug. 25, celebrating life in the greater Hawley/Lake Wallenpaupack area with a host of events. The Chamber of the Northern Poconos hosts the festival, which started 24 years ago.

There are numerous events by land and by lake, such as concerts, crafts, boats, vintage cars and a motorcycle ride around the lake.

Live music continues as a major attraction for Wally Lake Fest. Possibly most well-known is Wallypalooza, with a variety of bands performing on a floating stage, visible for the crowd that gathers on Tafton Dike and part of the adjacent Wallenpaupack Lake Trail. A favorite tradition is the array of private boats on the lake which the owners anchor in an arc around the stage.

Wallypalooza takes place on Saturday. Here is the lineup:

• Rezenens, the headliner band, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 2:45 to 4 p.m. According to the group's Facebook page, Rezenens is a central New York cover band featuring music from the 1980s.
• Seems Like Tuesday, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
• Cooper Greer, 1:45 to 2:30 p.m.

Here is just a sample of the many other Wally Lake Fest attractions:

• CFA East Stroudsburg Vortex Cheer; 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; Palmyra Township Public Beach. Includes cheering, stunting and tumbling.
• 12th Annual Ride for the Lake on Saturday with a rain date of Sunday. Registered motorcycle riders depart from and return to Wallenpaupack Area High School, and circle Lake Wallenpaupack. Proceeds benefit preserving lake water quality, the mission of Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District .
• Open Market Artisan Fair; noon to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors Center.
• Wallenpaupack Boat Rentals, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days.
• Boat & Outdoor Show; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; Wallenpaupack Area High School.
• Artisan Craft Fair; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Hawley Silk Mill.
• Vendor Fair; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; Wallenpaupack Area High School.
• Last Saturday Car Cruise and Auction; 3 p.m. to dusk Saturday; Church Street, Hawley.
• Friend of the Gypsy Band; noon to 3 p.m. Sunday; Palmyra Township Public Beach. Bring your blanket or chair.

For the full Wally Lake Fest schedule, see northernpoconos.org/wally-lake-fest-2/ .

Peter Becker has worked at the Tri-County Independent or its predecessor publications since 1994. Reach him at [email protected] or 570-253-3055 ext. 1588.

Newport International Boat Show set for Sept. 12-15. What to know.

NEWPORT – The Newport International Boat Show will take place Sept. 12 to 15 at the Newport Yachting Center Marina.

The Newport International Boat Show spans over 15 acres with six connecting show sites within historic downtown Newport, according to a news release. Visitors can walk the docks and view a spectacular display of new sailboats and powerboats, some making their debut in the United States. This year there’s an acre of even more boats to see throughout show, including a brokerage basin, with both power and sail boats ranging up to 110 feet now on display for the first time. On the land side, visitors will find hundreds of marine products, services and accessories to enhance the boating lifestyle.

Educational presentations and tech talks

Also on deck are the Cruiser’s Classroom, located Below-Deck at the Hammetts entrance to the Show, an educational experience featuring interactive presentations covering an array of marine-related topics such as boating, fishing, safety, boat maintenance and financing 101. Tech Talks are hands-on technical training classes for boaters of all experience levels led by American Boat and Yacht Council expert and Boat of the Year judge Ed Sherman (registration in advance is required for this course as seating is limited).

New models on display

As the kickoff for boat show season, many exhibitors launch new models for the first time in the U.S. at this show. Keep an eye out for the red and blue Newport for New Products Awards Program decals and burgees indicating each boat or product entry. Industry experts will judge each entry on opening day and awards are given in several categories. All winners will be announced Friday, Sept. 13. This year the program is featuring more than 40 new product and boat debuts, both power and sail.

The Windward VIP Lounge

New for this year, the show is offering an exclusive experience with the Windward VIP Lounge, a private oasis with views of Narragansett Bay and the ocean sounds of an active waterfront. It includes a premium open bar, gourmet food served all day, private restrooms and a place to relax and lounge, indoors and outdoors, and daily must-see pop-up activations.

Craft cocktails, chowder, burgers and more

The Bohlin Tent, located at the end of Commercial Wharf, is a place to take a pause to enjoy music and a variety of offerings for sale like Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers, Fishers Island Lemonade, Francis Ford Coppola, Newport Craft Brewing, Springline Coffee, Tequila Ocho, Sobieski Vodka, or Via Corota offering craft cocktails. Showgoers can also grab a quick bite at Wally’s Wieners, Castle Hill Inn and Food Love Market offerings, Newport Chowder Company clam chowder, Smoke House burgers and pulled pork sandwiches, and more.

“Expanding on the successful momentum of the past few years, we have added a number of brand-new experiences and activities to delight and entertain our visitors,” said Jocelyn Emory, marketing director of Newport International Boat Show. “Every year, we try to build an incredible event for our attendees, and we are proud to debut many of these offerings this year. Mark your calendars and we’ll see you in September!”

How to get tickets

To purchase tickets online, click  here .

Opening Preview Day is Thursday, Sept. 12, sponsored by Discover Newport and Marsh McLennan Agency, and the ticket price is $40. A One-Day General Admission ticket if purchased now through Sept. 11 is $31 or day-of tickets are $33, valid any one day Friday-Sunday.

Windward VIP Lounge One-Day Tickets  are $275. It is recommended to purchase digital tickets in advance. Digital tickets will be scanned at entry of the Windward Lounge. This VIP ticket is admission to the Windward and is your admission to the show for any one day of the Show. Visitors must be 18 or older to enter the Windward VIP Lounge. Limited quantities available.

Parking and show hours

The best place to park in town is at Easton’s Beach in Newport.  A parking pass is $40  per vehicle and we recommend securing your spot by purchasing online. There will be continuous, complimentary shuttles to and from the show site (only 1.5 miles) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Please follow the Newport International Boat Show’s  Facebook  and  Instagram  and subscribe to its  YouTube  channel for the latest updates, schedules of events and sponsor giveaways and prizes.

For more information, visit:  www.newportboatshow.com .

The show takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12, 13, and 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 15, hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

wallywind150 project

"Sailing yachts that masterfully combine Wally’s high-tech build with sharp styling and a clean, elegant interior to produce bluewater cruisers that thrill on the racecourse."

Our sailing flagship is a masterful blend of technology, comfort and style. Like the rest of the range, the wallywind150 is a hybrid of racing pedigree and cruising capabilities. She can win races, turning experienced heads, and carry you in safety and comfort to the far corners of the world’s oceans. But her sheer scale opens up intriguing possibilities which Wally has exploited in its usual innovative fashion. The ’double deck’ design reaches its zenith in this yacht, which puts the full-beam owner’s cabin right aft where it can benefit from a unique private lounge. This flexible indoor-outdoor space lies between the grand double doors to the owner’s suite and the ‘terrace-on-the-sea’ beach club. It is hard to imagine a better equipped owner’s cabin, with the sort of dimensions usually only seen on land. A sleek, glass deckhouse roof swoops aft, largely concealed behind the raised bulwarks which preserve the elegant overall proportions of the yacht. This is the social centre of the wallywind150, where guests dine and relax together in the company of the seascape that surrounds the boat. It gives flush-deck access to the well-sheltered guest cockpit before climbing to the aft cockpit. Guests will be enchanted by the many relaxing possibilities, and the size of the beach club aft. But perhaps most of all by the forward cockpit, whose elegant teak steps and deep seating are revealed once the 5.0m tender has been launched.

Double deck, double the fun.

Live "al fresco".

Technical Sheet

Preliminary data.

45.7 [m] 149 ft 11 in

9.15 [m] 30 ft 0 in

Unladen displacement

187000 [kg] 412,264 [lbs]

16000 [l] 4,227 [US gal]

People on board

Caterpillar C12 660 HP

Draft lifting

4.50 / 7.00 m – 14' 8" / 22' 10"

Sail area up wind

936 [sqm] 10075 sqft 3 sqin

Sail area down wind

1800 [sqm] 19375 sqft 6 sqin

Construction type

Fast Cruising Sloop

Exterior Designer

Luca Bassani / Santa Maria Magnolfi

Interior Designer

Naval architecture.

judel/vrolijk & co

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