wallywhy200 debuts in Singapore

The wallywhy200 made its debut in the APAC market at the Singapore Yachting Festival 2024.  Distinguished by the elegant décor by Loro Piana Interiors, a second unit, also featuring Loro Piana Interiors décor but with a different style, will arrive in Asia in the coming months.

The wallywhy200 is the flagship of the wallywhy range that also includes the wallywhy150 and the wallywhy100. The 'Wow' factor is engraved Wally DNA and is expresses its innovative power through architectural elements, that represents a break in the typical clichés of a motor yacht.

The wallywhy200 masterfully combines the comfort and space of a larger displacement yacht with the speed and performance of a semi-displacement. Developed by the Wally design team led by Luca Bassani, the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, worked with Laurent Giles NA Ltd for naval architecture and Vallicelli Design Studio for interior design.

This widebody design, a 200 GT yacht, is the only model of her size range capable of combining large volumes, great living space, stability, comfort and performances.  The yacht 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.

The wallywhy200 is a yacht that stands out on the international scene both for the essential design that distinguishes Wally yachts, and the yachts innovative concepts offers owners a different sailing experience, perfect for entertaining family and friends.
 
The wallywhy200 showcased at the Singapore Yachting Festival 2024 is the first unit built with the “Main deck entertainment” layout, specifically designed for the APAC market. It features a spectacular 4.7-meter-high glazed bow housing a stunning living area that includes a large round table and a bar with wine cellar, and offers uninterrupted 270-degree panoramic views that are graced with astonishing natural light. To complete the forward section of the main deck, there is also a day head.

This design philosophy aims, on the one hand, to combine form and function through distinctive and highly recognizable aesthetics and, on the other, to guarantee an immersive yachting experience with the element of water. The eye-catching upper deck has a futuristic glass and a carbon fibre dome, a distinctive Wally feature that is reminiscent of the clean, angular look of the legendary wallypower. Also, on the upper deck, the extended, structural top with no supporting pillars that is a masterpiece of design and engineering for her exceptional stability and strength. 
 
The wallywhy200 accommodation is located on the lower deck where, in addition to the master cabin at the bow that features a transversely positioned bed, there are two stunning guest cabins. A spectacular one-piece laminated carbon staircase, has a load-bearing function, and connects the three decks and making the bulkheads superfluous in the huge 61 m2 open space living area, 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 colour palette of neutral and sandy tones creates a refined and timeless effect.
 
Loro Piana Interiors’ interpretation of the wallywhy200 in her “Main Deck Entertainment” version plays on the richness of textures and various materials that alternate on the surfaces to create delicate contrasts, both in terms of sight and touch. Colours remain light and neutral with accents of ginger and sand tones to ensure freshness and elegance. The master cabin features the three coloured jacquard Antalya in cotton and viscose on the bed head board with decorative cushions in undyed cashmere. The sofa is in linen, with elegantly printed cushions. Also, the guests cabin plays on jacquard texture reflecting the light. Made to measure blankets and accessories in cashmere complete the décor.  

Rich textures are the read thread for the upper deck where the entertainment area is decorated with jacquard textiles in the dining area, a large round dehors rug which is extremely resistant and easy maintenance. The semi-transparent linen curtains highlight the glazed bow. Connemara linen upholsters both the large made to measure sofa and the Ginza armchairs in the living area laying on a soft rug in Merino wool.

When moving to the upper deck, both the external and internal areas feature Loro Piana Interiors’ dehors technical fabrics, that are perfectly resistant to salt, sunlight and wind. Colours are neutral with the prevalence of the warm white Biancore and touches of Ginger for the armchairs and stools. All the furniture belongs to the family of the Loro Piana Interiors Delight chairs by Exteta in mahogany wood with dark finish and “white soles” under the feet, contrasting with the warm shades of the textiles. Custom made pieces by Exteta, such as tables, stools, benches complete the décor, with the Delight Chairs also used to furnish the Beach Club.
 
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 are also able to check navigation data, keeping the yacht's progress and parameters constantly under control. This unit features a state-of-the-art 55-inch KTV 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. This unit features a 55-inch TV in the upper living room and a 5.1 Premium sound system on the main deck along with a KTV (Karaoke) system in the main deck living room. On the exterior areas a sophisticated Sonance sound system to entertain the owner and his guests also in the main deck and upper deck cockpits.
 
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, but also expand the living area to 32 m2, transforming it into a true terrace over the water. In addition, wallywhy200 boasts two “invisible” garages with a storage capacity never seen before on yachts of this size, capable of accommodating a 4.15m jet tender, wave runner, Seabob, paddleboard and all manner of water toys.

Her trail-blazing and highly performing hull has been tested in naval tank and, as all Wally hulls, is capable of cutting the waves without hitting and thus minimizing the pitching. Powered by four Volvo Penta D-13 IPS 1350 engines 1000 hp each, the wallywhy200 can cruise at 20 knots (23 knots are the top speed), maintaining a horizontal position without reducing the guests’ comfort on board, which is unique among fast semi-displacement yachts.