The Ferretti Group’s Wally brand has a long history of shaking up the party. With the new wallypower50, which made its world debut at boot Düsseldorf in January, the Wally and Ferretti Group teams have built a bridge between two key ranges within the Wally powerboat lineup.

Spanning the arc between the stylish and practical wallytender range and the wallypower58, the new wallypower50 will be suitable to serve as anything from chase boat to tender to day-cruiser to luxury weekender to high-octane thrill-ride.

“We’re thrilled to introduce our latest masterpiece, the wallypower50, at boot Düsseldorf this January,” said Stefano de Vivo, Wally’s managing director. “It’s a proud moment for us to showcase this stunning model to the world. The wallypower50 is an extraordinary blend of design, engineering, and construction, seamlessly incorporating elements from Wally models into a sublime design.”

The wallypower50 combines the more open design of the wallytenders with the more spacious areas of the wallypower58, with an extensive options list that means owners can define their wallypower50 to meet their operational wishes. For those who love the vertical stem and striking lines of the wallypowers, the new wallypower50 carries that design DNA in its profile and its hull, matching flair with finesse. But for those want an element of wallytender practicality, they can spec a wraparound fender like those found on the wallytenders to give a more rugged workhorse capability.

“At Wally, design has always been at the forefront of what we do, and what we do has always been at the forefront of the yachting industry,” said Luca Bassani, founder and chief designer of Wally. “The wallypower50 is another perfect example of form and function coming together, where stylish lines do not come at the expense of dynamic performance but complement it. And the further you drill down into the details, the more of Wally you find, from our distinctive angular windshield design up top to the option of our Magic Portholes below.”

Central to the onboard experience is the beautifully drawn balance between rugged practicality and sublime functionality, and it is here that the shared genes between the wallytenders and the wallypowers is truly evident.

The wallypower50 boasts all the open space of its smaller cousins, which lends itself perfectly to working tender operational parameters, but adds touches that speak to the boat’s standalone capabilities too. There are two sunbeds aft instead of one, with a generous walkway between them offering easy boarding and disembarkation; moreover, drop-down aft bulwarks extend the aft deck space by six square meters, creating a luxurious area for enjoying the sea or enjoying a sundowner or two with family and friends.

Forward of the sunbeds, nestling under the protection of the angular cockpit structure yet still delivering an alfresco feel, is the cockpit salon. A dining table with banquettes and more bench seating comfortably accommodates eight guests, with space for more on forward-facing bench seats and the helm chairs. There is also a foredeck sunpad with adjustable headrests, ideal for soaking up some rays at anchor or staying away from prying eyes when moored stern-to. There is also easy access to the hidden anchoring system, which is not only a neat design trick, but it keeps the foredeck is clutter free.

The helm itself is elegant and modern, offering all controls to hand. Two large MFDs provide access to all operating and systems data, as well as a comprehensive nav-comms suite. The helm is ideally located for all-round visibility—particularly pertinent when riding the wallypower50 to its higher performance limits.

Below, the wallypower50 reveals its power roots, with not only a full head and shower but a welcoming space that can offer everything needed for weekending or longer cruising. A large forward double berth, cozy salon area and kitchenette galley mean the wallypower50 can just as easily serve as a luxurious and inviting studio apartment that’s perfect for couples.

“On deck and below deck, the wallypower50 really shows her true colors in terms of being able to meet the demands of any boater and any operating profile,” said De Vivo. “From tender to weekender, she can do it all.”

The wallypower50 doesn’t just encompass flexibility; it also offers a bridge into the world of true performance boating. The standard model offers propulsion via twin Volvo Penta IPS650s that offer a 30-knot cruise and a top speed of 36 knots. Handling is aided by joystick control with optional DPS for close-quarters maneuvering.

For those who prefer real performance, there’s the wallypower50X. Offered in two variants, each with quad Mercury outboards, the wallypower50X multiplies the Wally factor and takes you for a serious blast. The quad 400-hp option delivers a 48-knot max with a range of 240 nautical miles. Quad 500s power the boat to more than 50 knots.

The wallypower50 and wallypower50X draw on a deep-V hull to offer stability at speed and the ability to cruise faster in bigger seas.

For more information: wally.com