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MBY editor-in-chief Hugo Andreae takes a tour of the absolutely stunning Wally WHY200, which features perhaps the most beautiful owner’s cabin we’ve seen.
Since the takeover of his company by Ferretti in January 2019, Luca Bassani can now draw on the substantial funds of the Weichai group.
When Sr. Bassani begins to write checks, the results are usually worth a look. The Wally WHY200, designed by a triumvirate involving Wally, Ferretti and Laurent Giles, basks in a substantial beam, a four-engine powerhouse and a total widebody design.
There are no side decks on the main deck at all, and the short gangway aft of the foredeck appears to have only been grudgingly fitted out by the designers, so that the crew can reach the amidships cleats. It is certainly different from everything 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, within 24 meters of load line length, it can be legally operated by its owner.
A four-engine installation allows for a short engine room and frees up a lot of volume on the lower deck, so the Wally WHY200 not only has three substantial double bathrooms occupying the forward half of the hull, but also living quarters. superyacht style crew amidships. , with three cabins, two cabins and a crew.
It’s the main deck, however, that will make the headlines. The huge owner’s cabin sits forward, surrounded by glass, while the enormous salon, measuring 61 square meters, spans the entire width of the hull, with the galley to port, living and dining areas. separate dining room and a central staircase.
The spectacular solarium on the upper deck, behind the wheelhouse, opens onto a well furnished and spacious aft terrace. At the waterline level, the tops deploy aft to create a 32 square meter beach club.
Wally WHY200 specification
LOA: 88 feet 8 inches (27.0 m)
Shine: 25 ft 2 in (7.7 m)
Engines: 4x 800hp Volvo IPS1050
Top speed: 21 knots
Starting price: To confirm
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