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The new 48 Wallytender garnered incredible The new incredible Wallytender: the bow area dominated by
success during its worldwide presentation at the teak, the futuristic helm station, and the interior cabin
Cannes Yachting Festival 2019

“Fast and Easy” was the concept used to launch the lines, a distinguishing feature of all Wally boats.
first Wally sailing yachts, for quick and effortless sail- All is designed with the pleasure of boating in
ing. After several years, and after the brand revolu- mind. The external areas are organized for com-
tionized sailing and life at sea, the slogan still clearly fort and relaxation, with comfortable seating, large
describes the feeling you get when face to face with a sun pad, and al fresco dining area served by a well-
new Wally: fast and easy to love. An immediate infat- equipped kitchen. With a unique segment of the mar-
uation that turns into enduring love once you discov- ket, the 48 Wallytender offers aft bulwark sections
er the many innovations that make every yacht that that can be folded down on both sides as standard:
comes out of the most ingenious shipyard in recent an evolution of the innovation introduced by Wally in
decades special. 2002 with the 118 Wallypower, which allows you to ex-
Cupid struck again at the Cannes Yachting Fes- pand the living space on deck while you’re anchored.
tival 2019, where the new 48 Wallytender made its Another standard feature is the retractable gang-
world debut. Even before the official presentation to way, which doubles as a practical boarding ladder.
the market, three units had already been sold to end The stern seats can be turned either towards the bow
clients in Europe and the United States: a sign of the or towards the dining table. The special retractable
global appeal of the Wally brand. anchor system, housed in the forepeak, is controlled
As the founder Luca Bassani loves repeating, the using a button on the bridge. The black fender sur-
aim of every design is that when the owner gets off the rounding the entire hull is a practical solution to sim-
boat at the end of the journey and bids the vessel farewell, plify maneuvers as well as being a typical stylistic
they think: “My yacht is the most beautiful of them all.” feature of the Wallytender. The standard propulsion
The new 48 Wallytender has all the necessary as- comprises two Volvo IPS 650 engines with a total of
sets to meet this level of satisfaction, given the success 960 hp, for speeds of up to 38 knots, and is equipped
of the third and fourth units at Cannes. Number three, with a practical joystick system to facilitate mooring.
in Gunmetal Grey, was in the water and available for The 48 Wallytender is the ideal boat for the whole
sea trials, whereas number four, with a Sahara Sand family, safe in all conditions, even with children on
livery requested by the owner, was displayed on land. board: thanks to the standard teak deck on one level
Since its introduction on the market back in 2001, and the high protective walls, you are always “in” the
the Wallytender has generated a new market, estab- boat and not “on” the boat.
lishing itself as a true runabout, perfect for day trips Stefano de Vivo, CCO of Ferretti Group and Man-
and short journeys. A vessel that goes beyond the con- aging Director of Wally, is very proud of the yacht,
cept of a classic tender for large yachts and service underlining how Ferretti Group has been able to give
boat for waterfront villas. All this without changing further impetus to the unique potential of Wally in
the stylistic features that define the Wally philosophy, terms of research, development, engineering, and pro-
a blend of form and function, and at the same time in- duction. Luca Bassani, founder of Wally, also talked
troducing new unique features to improve the experi- enthusiastically about this world debut, where it was
ence of going to sea. met with the approval of the market and enthusiasts,
Combining the sailing heritage of teak decks with stating that the new 48 Wallytender is proof that the
carbon-fiber elements and accessories, a material in- distinctive design of Wally continues to thrive under
troduced to the boating world by Wally in 1991, the the ownership of Ferretti Group.
48 Wallytender offers a stylish suite with generously The impression is that the show has just begun,
sized interior spaces, winning the challenge of raising and the future has wonderful rewards in store for all
the freeboard without affecting the purity of the hull lovers of innovative and creative boating.

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