Design without concession - The Wally 118
Winner of the Millennium Design Award in 2004, this super sexy yacht seems to have the looks for a future classic. Integrating technology and design it leaves an impression you can't easily ignore.
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Exclusive Based in Monaco, Wally designed some of the most exclusive, spectacular sailing and power vessels in the world. The 118 WallyPower is one of the fastest pleasure yachts in the world. With a normal cruising speed of over 60 knots (70 mph!) this boat challenges the concepts of traditional nautical travel. More then raw power The bottom of the hull is built in solid fibreglass. Topsides from the waterline are hybrid fibreglass/carbon composite with a balsa core. This hybrid structure creates an unprecedented weight to power ratio. | The engine room harbours a CODOG (combined diesel or gas) propulsion system, common on small warships, but rare on yachts. Three gas turbines generate 16,800 HP power that allow the 118 WallyPower to cruise stable at 60 knots. The V hull shape combined with the construction technology and the perfect isolation of the machinery, cancel out noise and vibration. The sleek lines of the 118 WallyPower are the result of an extensive R&D program that included the tank testing at the SSPA facility in Goteborg, Sweden, and smoke testing in the Ferrari Wind Tunnel Facility in Maranello, Italy. |
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The air inlets of the gas turbines were optimised to verify any turbulence and back flow of the exhaust gas on deck and living areas, and to have further confirmation of the geometry of the hull and superstructure. Innovative Design The shape of the bow allows for a 50 per cent reduction of the vertical acceleration, and the superstructure design features flat surfaces in order to be transparent. The pure lines are enhanced by hiding obstacles like winches, radar antenna, TV dome or an anchor system. Everything is concealed and hidden without sacrificing functionality. The deck superstructure is made of laminated glass with carbon frames. The interior The interior bulkheads and cabin soles carry no structural loads - they are constructed entirely of thin wood and laminate veneer skins with cores. |
Large open areas are designed to comfortably and safely move around the deck when at anchor and fit six passengers and a six member crew. Inside, the atmosphere is that of a New York style loft. The open space incorporates three areas, from stern to bow: the saloon, the dining/seating area, and the navigation cockpit. The ship has a master bedroom, two guest bedroom and a kitchen. Transparency is a main feature of the yacht interiors and when dining, guests can enjoy the 360-degree view. The unique, chameleon-like paint finish is metallic dark green and changes reflections and colour depending on the light and landscape. At anchor, the sections of the bulwarks alongside the superstructure drop-down hydraulically to increase the light and the view from the salon and when open they serve as diving platforms. |
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The designer The designer and founder of Wally Yachts is Luca Bassani Antivari. Based in Monaco, this former champion yachtsman has build up an international reputation for customised cruising boats. | The beauty and luxury of the 118 WallyPower doesn't come cheap - the three turbine version costs US $33 million. There is also a cheaper twin diesel version for US $22 million. |
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