Wally has announced the launch of its new wally101 Full Custom cruiser racer. The launch took place on April 22 in Italy’s Marina di Ravenna. The yacht is inspired by the celebrated Wallycento box-rule design and its maxi-racer potential, along with comfortable cruising.
“Following Baron D, Nahita and the Wally 144 Full Custom of the last few years, this is the 48th full-carbon sailing superyacht built by Wally, continuing the company’s remarkable contribution to the advancement of sailing design and technology,” says Stefano de Vivo, Wally managing director. “Launching a fully custom 101-footer is a great milestone for us, which demonstrates once again the ability of Wally and Ferretti Group to always place themselves at the forefront, even in the competitive market of sailing superyachts.”
“I’m extremely proud of the results achieved with the wally101 Full Custom. The light ship displacement is just 55 tons, almost 15 percent less than yachts of similar size and configuration, and with 40 percent of the total weight placed in the keel,” says Wally Founder and Chief Designer Luca Bassani. “This achievement is accomplished thanks to the latest carbon fiber technology pioneered and developed over the years by Wally, using a high-tech sandwich composite with pre-preg carbon fiber.”
Judel/vrolijk & co. provided the yacht’s naval architecture, alongside exterior and interior design from Wally’s sailing design team led by Bassani and Studio Santa Maria Magnolfi. The new full-custom yacht features the Wally Enhanced Hydraulic System comprising multiple hydraulic pumps to further speed up sail handling. The lifting keel increases the draft from 4.7 meters (15.5 feet) to 6.8 meters (22.3 feet), for enhanced upwind performance.
The new wally101 Full Custom can easily reach high performance at all speeds and in all configurations, the company says. When not sailing, the 425-horsepower engine will provide a top speed of 11.5 knots.
This cruiser racer combines a high-performance platform with a family-friendly exterior and interior layout. The yacht’s deck plan features an amidships cockpit with a table seating up to eight, and an aft sunbathing area for ultimate relaxation. The owner’s cabin has an ensuite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. Two further ensuite cabins complete the guest accommodation for six. The salon includes a living and dining area with seating for up to 12. The service area comprises a crew mess, laundry, galley and two ensuite cabins for four crew.
For more information: wally.com
