THIS MONTH'S 10
THE EDITOR’S VIEW...
I think this might be my favourite Wally yet. It’s obviously not quite as sexy as the Wallypower 58 but as a boat to cruise aboard rather than simply pose around on during the day, it looks like a far more versatile proposition. Where do I sign?
1 THE THIRD WHY
Wally has released the first renderings of a new smaller Why series model. Like its bigger siblings, the Wallywhy 150 and 200, the new 100’s name references its approximate volume in gross tons rather than its length overall. Its actual length is still under wraps but it’s thought to be between 65-70ft (19-21m).
Although this planing two-deck design is technically an enclosed coupé-style sportscruiser, its voluminous proportions and relatively tall profile would perhaps be better described as a crossover model.
As with most Wallypower models past and present, the superstructure consists largely of heavily raked dark glass and includes several huge skylights and opening side screens that blur the boundaries between outside and inside spaces. But perhaps the most unusual feature of the new design is how far forward the helm position is. On most boats the base of the windscreen starts roughly a third of the way back from the bow; on this boat it’s almost within touching distance, which leaves more space behind it for an extended saloon/cockpit.
To make the most of this space, the main saloon has been conceived as a very flexible entertaining zone that can either be left completely open, partially open or fully enclosed. A multitude of furniture options and galley modules allows the buyer to configure the area as they wish. The bridge area includes two pilot and copilot seats either side of a central companionway.
The beach club aft of the wheelhouse encompasses over 150ft² (14m²) of outside space and can be expanded another 50% by deploying the fold-down quarters. This area includes a garage and hydraulic platform capable of taking a 12ft (3.6m) tender. The compact foredeck has a couple of sunloungers and a walkway linking the two side decks.
Down below, there’s accommodation for up to six people in three ensuite cabins, all boasting their own big hull windows. There’s a full-beam owner’s cabin amidships, a VIP double to port and a twin cabin to starboard. Despite the fact that this model is being marketed primarily to owner-drivers, there’s also room for two crew forward with access from both the main and lower decks so they can come and go without inconveniencing the guests.
While the 100’s futuristic exterior styling and naval architecture are credited to Wally and the Ferretti Group’s in-house design teams, the modern interior scheme is down to Andrea Vallicelli’s Rome-based studio.
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