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Wally, founded in 1964 in Monaco by Luca Bassani, a passionate and visionary yachtsman, has always been at the forefront of innovation in yacht design

He changed the entire concept of cruising yachts and created groundbreaking sailing and power boats

Wally is the only yachting brand to be a two times winner of the ADI Campasso d’Oro, the worlds’ most important award for quality and design

At the Monaco Boat show 2022, the company, part of the Ferretti Group, introduced renderings of their new super sailing yachts: the wallywind130 and wallywind150.

They were designed by the in-house design team headed by Luca Bassani naval architect firm Judel+Vrolijk & Co and design studio Santa Maria Magnolfi

The first images make clear that these boats pay homage to the Wally values They have huge speed potential, being entirely built in carbon fiber composite, possess achingly handsome lines and an interior that blends grand comfort with contemporary aesthetics

Running aft from the plumb bow towards the open Terrace-on-the-Sea transom, the sheer line only dips at the last moment The foredeck is totally free of obstacles or features that could challenge the eye or toes and the glass-set coach roof is so low profile that it barely troubles the lines of the yachts

The design of the bulwarks is such that the coach roof hides a huge and convivial raised salon that flows into the cockpit without a change in levels Three social zones occupy more than a third of the boat’s length creating entertaining spaces

Twin helm stations are discretely positioned just inside the raised bulwarks, allowing guests to be as involved in the sailing

Sail controls and navigation displays are set amidships, but there is barely a rope to be seen.

Wally’s original Magic Trim system handles the main and self-tacking jib at the push of a button using hidden hydraulic rams Just the gigantic, custom-made spinnaker sheet winches on the quarter give the game away

Wally’s Managing Director Stefano de Vivo added: “Wally is re-affirming its sailing roots with the launch of these designs, the wallywind130 and wallywind150 They represent the pinnacle of carbon composite construction for blissful cruising and exhilarating racing We liken the boats to the Grand Turismo cars, which is to say, powerful and supremely comfortable. I believe these are the best round-the world sailing machines ever created ”

The full carbon lay-up, which Wally pioneered and develops to this day, guarantees great hull stiffness, rapid acceleration and great response on the helm Full pre-preg vacuum lamination with careful post curing at 85°C ensures that lamination is flawless and weight is kept to an absolute minimum

A retractable keel system allows the yachts to switch from performance to shallow-waters cruising mode A variable pitch propeller is folding under sail Bow and stern thrusters round out the maneuverability The Wally’s underwater anchor system assures the purity of lines

Central to the boats’ design, is Wally’s double deck layout, which puts the key social areas up under the coach roof It features a structure that combines carbon ribs with vast curved panes of glass and delicately lit panels

Below decks, both the wallywinds offer comfortable accommodation for guests: up to eight in the smaller and 10 in the biggeryacht

Beneath the foredeck is hidden a tender well On the larger super yacht, this well doubles as a forward guest cockpit that can be converted into a cushion-lined dining area or lounge

“The wallywind150 is the natural evolution of the Wally144 Kauris IV launched in 2020. It includes some Wally iconic features, such as the cockpit protected by the high bulwarks, the Terrace-on-the-sea and the raised saloon. It introduces revolutionary features such as the forward guest area which doubles as a tender garage when not in use, a truly private owner ’s terrace aft as well as a new interior layout to enhance flexibility for the owner.”

Wally ’s Luca Bassani

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