Third Wally Cento Sold

The third wallycento by Wally Yachts has been sold and is currently under construction at Green Marine in the UK. The great racing between Hamilton and Magic Carpet3 the other two wallycentos has persuaded an passionate American owner to join the club of the innovative box ruled superyacht.

"The Wally Class and the wallycento Class successful competitiveness attracted the new owner" explains Luca Bassani, Wally and Wally Class President "who is a keen sailor and racer, determined to participate in all our regattas, as well as to cruise in the Mediterranean".

She is developed by Reichel Pugh naval architects with the exterior styling and interiors by Wally, the third wallycento differs from Magic Carpet3 even though they are designed by the same architect.

She features different hull lines and has one rudder versus the two of Magic Carpet3. The shaft line is mechanical, whilst remaining retractable. On deck a new design has been applied to the deckhouse and the coaming that is completely covered by teak to be integrated into the rest of the deck, no sliding across the deckhouse for the crew while racing. Inside, the layout and the styling are very similar to those of Magic Carpet3, but the galley has been moved to the port side and the crew cabin to the starboard side to avoid any interference of the access to the engine room with the meal preparation. She is also the first to feature the bow thruster.

"The sale of the wallycento third unit confirms the success of the formula" says Bassani "We are confident to further expand the fleet of these super yachts, that share similar high performance to increase the closeness of the racing and the competitive level while remaining very comfortable and fully equipped cruising yachts".

"Cruising in comfort at the speed of the fastest maxi racer and racing at the highest level of competition is the dream of every passionate yachtsman" continues Bassani "wallycento is the first and only super yacht making this dream come true. By keeping the boats very similar in size and concept, the wallycento Class offers closer racing within a narrow rating range".

She is scheduled to be launched in June 2015.

The Power Is Unleashed

The power of the newly launched WallyCento "Magic Carpet3" was unleashed as she stole the show with a stunning performance at the Gaastra Palmavela Regatta which ran from the 1st - 5th May. She beat her closest competitor by 5 to 20 minutes in every race during the regatta and this is only just two weeks after she was launched. If she can do this now what will she be able to do later in the season? We think a lot of winning.

"I'm highly satisfied with the outcome of this groundbreaking project, that engaged myself and my team for over two years" says owner and helmsman Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones "Magic Carpet3 is precisely what I wanted and expected her to be, totally fulfilling my goals and briefs. She is the natural evolution of my breed of yachts: very fast, beautiful, comfortable, technologically advanced, and easy to sail".

The WallyCento is the newest generation of the racer-cruiser which is developed by Reichel Pugh Yacht Design and Magic Carpet3 shows the formidable Reichel Pugh race design pedigree as owner Sir Owen-Jones explains:  "As a truly passionate yachtsman and lover of performance and technology, the starting point of the development of Magic Carpet3, that is my third Wally, was the brief to design the fastest cruiser-racer in the World, with no limitations or other requirements." explains Sir Owen-Jones "We selected Reichel Pugh because they have great experience of designing very high performance maxi racers. They successfully interpreted the WallyCento box-rule and produced along with Wally, an explosively fast boat on all points of sail and in all wind conditions".

On deck she can accommodate up to ten guests comfortably for formal dining and down below the saloon/dining area, lounge, navigation and office separates the service area aft from the guest accommodation that includes two double en-suite guest cabins and the owners suite with en-suite and shower room. 

Specifications:

• Length: 30.47m (100ft)
• Beam: 7.20m (24ft)
• Draft: 4.40m (14ft) keel up
• Draft: 6.20m (20ft) keel down
• Mast Height: 47m (150ft)
• Guests: 6
• Crew: 4
• Design: Wally/Luca Bassani
• Naval Architecture: Reichel Pugh Yacht Design
• Launch: 2013

'Kanga', The First WallyAce 26m Is Launched

The first WallyAce has successfully hit the water in Marina di Ravenna, Italy. Wally never cease to amaze with their innovative designs and styling, which are definitely seen in the first WallyAce christened 'Kanga'. She measures 26m (85ft) in length and has a total of 282 sqm, this is 30% greater than its nearest competitor in the same size range.

She is the first Wally to have the new Wallybow which incorporates the bulb into the bow, it combines the vertical bow to pierce the waves and the bulb to improve the performance. She features 3 decks:

• The 60 sqm sun deck over the superstructure is a large sunbathing and
  lounge area, featuring the vast 3x3 meter sun-pad with adjustable backs, a
  fully equipped bar with counter and stools, and sofa seating for 8-10 guests.

• The 120 sqm main deck has two social cockpits (one forward with table and
  seating for 8-10 guests, and one aft with dining and lounge areas). The superstructure is completely surrounded by glass to enhance the Wally inside outside living concept and incorporates a 50sqm saloon area.

• The 95 sqm guest and service deck in the lower level.
  

She will be able to accommodate up to 10 guests in 4 large double cabins, two of which include pullman beds. The owner and VIP cabins are aft on the lower deck and open out onto the aft terrace that has direct access to the sea. Her interior styling will be fresh and simple with teak wood and beige coloured fabric that further enhance Kanga's inside outside living concept. She is suspected to have a range of over 3,000nm, remarkable for a yacht of her size.

Kanga is undergoing extensive sea trials before the delivery to her owners for their summer cruising. Wally has two more WallyAce 26m that are currently under construction and are scheduled to be launched at the end of 2012 and in spring 2013.

The First Wally Cento 'Hamilton' Is Launched

The first WallyCento was successfully launched yesterday in Hythe on the south coast of England where she was built. One special aspect of the Cento is that Wally lets the owners choose where they want to build, the naval architect and the interior designer as long as comply and are approved by Wally. So the new owner of this WallyCento christened 'Hamilton' selected Judel Vrolijk as the naval architects with the interiors designed by Design Unlimited. Hamilton will fully exploit the WallyCento box rule to create a fast cruiser-racer that benefits from the latest performance technology, yet still shows the trademark Wally style.

You might be wondering why Cento? well this has to do with their length that is just under the 100ft mark. Hamilton is the first Superyacht to feature the unique three spoke steering wheel developed for WallyCento by the designer Konstantin Grcic, which adds more dimension to her external styling.

Hamilton will join the Wally Class racing circuit participating in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup (September 2-8, Porto Cervo) and in the Voiles de Saint Tropez (September 30- October 7). Next year she will be able to battle it out on the race course with the second WallyCento 'Magic Carpet Cubed' which is currently in build at Wally Europe in Ancona, Italy. Magic Carpet Cubed is scheduled to be launched at the end of the year.

We are looking forward to seeing more of these stylish yachts racing around a course in the not to distant future. Below you can see how Hamilton will look when she is fully assembled and out on the water.

Wally Yachts Launch 50m Sloop 'Better Place'

Wally Yachts, one of the leading builders of innovative sail and power yachts, have successfully launched the sleek and ultra modern blue coloured 50m (164ft) Superyacht Better Place, the world’s largest sloop in carbon fiber (Spars by Hall, and Rigging by Future Fibres). Her sleek, modern, distinctive wally lines were developed by Tripp Design and her interiors by Wetzels Brown Partners. She is also the first ever Sailing Superyacht to be RINA Green Star classified, this means she was designed, constructed and will operated in such a way as to ensure maximum respect for the environment.

Better Place touched the water after the owner’s wife smashed the champagne bottle on the keel bulb during a private ceremony in Ancona, Italy, where the yacht was built at the Wally Europe facility.

'With Better Place, once again Wally opens a new route in yacht design and innovation' enthusiastically says Luca Bassani Antivari, Wally Founder, President and head of the R&D 'We succeeded in delivering an environmental friendly and breakthrough Wally 50m with aggressive and sleek lines of a true performance sailing yacht, rather than the motor sailer look typical of this class of yachts.'

'Better Place introduces innovative concepts in the round-the-world mega yacht cruisers' continues Bassani 'such as big volumes associated with ultra light displacement, latest diesel electric propulsion system, staysail simplified system, deckhouse with full height windows, uniquely large open-air living areas, raised bulwark, aft owner’s suite with portholes and hatches on four sides and direct access to the Terrace-on-the-sea.'

She will be able to accommodate 10 guests or 12 with the use of the two pullmans found in two of the guest cabins. The accommodation is split up into a full beam owners stateroom that includes
an office area, lounge area with sofa, dressing room, bathroom with separate shower room and separate toilet. The other guest cabins are, 2 family cabins with two twins and one with the addition of a pullman and 2 double guest cabins one with a pullman. All of the cabins have en suite showers and bathrooms.


The deck is spacious and clutter free just like most Wally's you see today. Some of her main features include the black jacuzzi forward on the main deck which is positioned beneath deck level so it can be easily covered up to become invisible when not in use. The 100sqm upper sundeck which can be accessed by a stairs either inside or outside, from this deck the owner can take control at the helm and navigate his way through the ocean as the chef cooks the bbq for dinner. The large aft deck that is accessed by stairs leading down from the main deck would be the perfect place for relaxation while at anchor. See the slide show below for some pictures during construction to launching.

The delivery of Better Place is scheduled at the end of June, when the owners will start their cruise around the Mediterranean, where she will certainly turn heads with her bright blue hull.

Nearly Completed - The Wally 50m

The newest Wally that is nearing completion is the 165ft, project name the Wally 50m. Once completed this will be Wally's largest yacht to date overtaking their current largest yacht Saudade 148ft by 17ft. The Wally 50m has the classic wally look with a sharp stealthy lines and a clean deck. The cabin has similar lines an look as the cabin on the wally Ace which in currently in construction.

This yacht has plenty of deck space including on top of the cabin where the captain can take the helm while the guest enjoy relaxing in the seating area and take in the views. In the saloon she will be able to seat 16 - 18 guests around the table. The large aft deck can be used for sunbathing and also an easy way in to the water for a quick swim.


Her rig will be from Hall Spars and her rigging is Composite PBO rigging from Future Fibres and left the factory last week on its way to the yard to be attached to the mast. She will be able to accommodate 10 guests and a crew of 10.

• Speed: 14kts
• Draught: 4.60m
• Beam: 10.25m
• Naval Architecture: Wally/Tripp
• Exterior Design: Wally
• Interior Design: Wally/Wetsels Brown Partners

Mega Yacht Global will bring you a more detailed report when the boats details are released nearer the launch time.

Construction starts on the Wally "Ace"

Construction is well underway at Wally for the first two hulls of the 86ft Wally Ace. The first hull is expected to be launched in March 2012 and the second later in the year. The Wally Ace is a ultra stylish and modern design which is sure to cause major attention when launched next year.

The yacht boasts huge open spaces with natural light and quality design that is hard to find in yachts of this size range. As seen in the picture above she has a upper sun deck dedicated to the sun lovers and guests that want to relax and take in the views. On the aft deck she has spacious an alfresco dining area.

The yacht will have a max speed of 12kts and a cruising speed of 10kts with a range of 2,400nm. She will be able to accommodate up to 8 guests and a crew of 4. The accommodation can be configured in two ways either with 3 cabins or with 4 cabins. The owners state room is a full beam room with access to a terrace on to the sea. See in the picture below.


Pictures are by Wally Yachts