Wally unveils new wallypower58 in Venice
Wally, a Ferretti Group brand based in Monaco, unveiled its new wallypower58 at the Venice Boat Show.
While previous wallypower models have taken their design cues from the wallytender, with its angular profile, wraparound fender and single-chine hull, Wally says the brand new wallypower58 is a natural progression from the outgoing wallypower52. The wallypower58 design echos that of the wallypower118, which was launched in 2003.
“At Wally we often say that our yachts are 20 years ahead of their time and, in this case, that’s very much the reality as the new wallypower58 honours the aesthetic of the groundbreaking wallypower118, some two decades after it was introduced to the world,” says Stefano de Vivo, Wally managing director.
“Of course, we have also incorporated the manifold technical and practical innovations we have built up since 2003, ensuring the wallypower58 leads the way for yachts in its category for many years to come.”
A new addition featured onboard this new model is the ‘magic porthole’. To minimise lateral openings that usually spoil the lines of the hull, Wally decided to remove them completely and to install on each side of the boat a camera with 4K resolution and gimbal stabilised. The two cameras are hooked up to two screens mounted to port and to starboard in the saloon, creating a wide outside view without having any portholes.
“We are very proud of this innovative and effective solution that requires less maintenance than portholes, no risk of damaging glass while docking alongside and, above all, maximum privacy both at anchor and in the port,” says de Vivo.
Luca Bassani, Wally founder and chief designer adds: “As on the first wallypower, the wallypower58 features pure lines dominated by the double chines in the hull and the air intakes. Its bow meets the water with a smooth, swooping line that extends all the way aft.”
The folding bulwark ‘wings’ increase entertaining space by 25sqm of open aft deck space and 12sqm of covered and air-conditioned open cockpit space.
At the stern, the wallypower58 can be optionally specified with Wally’s innovative hydraulic platform, which lowers into the water to serve a dual purpose. Firstly, the platform can descend low enough underwater to quickly and conveniently launch or retrieve a jetski or tender up to 3.25m. Secondly, when submerged just below the surface, the platform creates a slightly submerged platform area for guests to enjoy paddling safely in the water.
On the lower deck as standard is a full-beam ‘double saloon’ for guest and owner use, with a day head incorporating a separate shower to the port side. Natural illumination is provided through a large overhead glass panel that is embedded in the main deck. Up front, the master cabin features a queen-size bed and ensuite bathroom featuring a large, standalone shower.
With the ‘flexi-guest’ layout, a guest cabin is located on the port side amidships with the saloon to starboard.
The wallypower58 can also be laid out with a fixed single crew berth with ensuite facilities amidships in lieu of the guest cabin.
Buyers can choose between the triple IPS700 and the IPS800 units, both on the D8 engine block. Both power profiles deliver a long-range cruising speed of over 30 knots.
