The Unapologetically Futuristic Wallywhy200: Innovation Meets Luxury on the Waves

Standing out in the world of luxury yachting is no mean feat, yet the towering Wallywhy200 instantly grabs attention with its audacious and striking design. Angular, towering and unashamedly futuristic, the Wallywhy200 is a departure from the norm. But step inside this ‘why’ series flagship from Wally, and it’s clear that beneath the surface of this radical exterior lies a luxury experience carefully crafted for its owners.

The Wallywhy200 introduces a new interpretation of hybrid, a term inherently associated with propulsion systems. However, the ‘why’ in this yacht’s name stands for ‘Wally Hybrid Yacht,’ denoting the seamless blend of speed, performance, and the lavish comfort typical of a displacement vessel. It’s a design that merges the spaciousness of a catamaran with the speed and performance of a semi-displacement hull. This hybrid approach has resulted in a yacht that is not only visually impressive but also provides practical advantages.

The unique, aggressive design profile stems from a collaboration between Wally’s in-house team and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, with naval architecture by Laurent Giles. Long bands of glazing slice across the metallic hull, whereas the 4.7-metre-high bow looms over the water, overall bearing a resemblance to a spaceship. The design is a deliberate venture from the traditional yacht norms, appealing to an adroit niche of yacht-owners with voracious innovation appetite.

Studio A. Vallicelli & C are the creative minds behind the open and sculptural interiors. The laminated carbon staircase encapsulated in class connects all three decks, making dividers redundant and creating a flowing, open-plan space. The natural palette, dominated by open-pore teak, seeps through the salon walkways and down the lower-deck corridor, imbuing the interiors with a tranquil aura - a testament to the brilliant execution of the design concept.

Defying expectations, the 37-square-metre master suite enjoys 270-degree panoramic views of the horizon. Owners have the freedom to personalize layouts, with liberty to reposition the bed or even convert the suite into a game room. A noise-free environment tops the priority, with crew quarters planned amidships effectively segregating the guest accommodations from the technical spaces.

True to their heritage, a futuristic glass-and-carbon dome crowns the upper deck, characteristic of the celebrated ‘Wallypower’ range. This dome encapsulates the skylounge, forging remarkable harmony between avant-garde innovation and opulent luxury, which is the essence of the groundbreaking Wallywhy200.