wallywhy150: “Amphitheatre of the Sea”.
Wally-Ferretti Group Engineering created the wallywhy150, while Studio A. Vallicelli & C was responsible for her contemporary interior design. The concept behind the wallywhy150, a 78-foot yacht with a raised pilothouse, was to provide unmatched exterior space.
Stefano de Vivo, Wally’s Managing Director explains further: “The exterior areas are absolutely huge and are unmatched for her size. The upper deck is completely open, giving you an enormous amount of protected space on top which is equivalent to what you would see on a 40-metre yacht (131’3’’). On board you can enjoy a full dining setting on the sundeck, a sunbathing area, a shaded lounge and much more – almost the full length of the boat is outside. This appeals to a lot of contemporary owners who want to make sure they have a strong connection to the water.”
He continues: “Another important detail of the wallywhy150 is the floor-to-ceiling glass which dominates the design of the vessel. This continuous glass which runs through the outside of the vessel is replicated inside: when guests are sitting on the sofa or at the dining table, they will still feel in close contact with the natural environment. Using so much glass obviously presented our engineers with numerous technical challenges, but you have to be brave enough to push the boundaries and shift existing design parameters. You can see this also in our choice to include the highest ever ceiling in the saloon for a yacht of this size – the headroom reaches 2,5 metres (8’2’’), which is usually found in an 80-metre yacht (262’4’’).”
As on the wallywhy200, the wallywhy150 features a master cabin located forward on the main deck with 270-degree panoramic views and a breathtaking, grand "amphitheatre of the sea" design due to her unusually high bow. This placement of the master stateroom on the upper deck amidships is unusual for a vessel of this size, as it is typically located on the lower deck midships.
On the lower deck are additional staterooms that can be configured in either a 2-VIP cabin layout or a 1-VIP + guest cabin layout, with all of the staterooms benefiting from the illuminating effects of their enormous windows, which create an airy and contemporary atmosphere on board.
Luca Bassani, Wally’s Founder and Chief Designer, highlights one main reason for the uniqueness of the wallywhy150: “It is the simplicity and accessibility of the layout which makes it so appealing to a huge range of clients – it offers the ultimate flexible platform for those looking to expand the horizon of traditional planing-craft usage. This is the first vessel with direct access to the sea at cockpit level with no stairs necessary – it is effectively a floating loft on the water. As we all know, owners are increasingly prioritising adventures on the water and exploration more than ever, and we made sure to incorporate this into the wallywhy150’s design.”
This is reflected in the wallywhy150's aft deck, which features a large, unencumbered platform, as well as a hydraulic multipurpose ladder/passerelle and a hydraulic platform. The owners can equip this area as they see fit, with the ability to bring all types of aquatic toys and a large 3.95-metre (12'9") tender on board.
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