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Wally 101 Sails Into

the Future

Monte Carlo,
Monaco

A new Wally sailing yacht entirely made of carbon
fiber is ready to make nautical history. In fact, it is
the first model to be sold since the brand became
part of Ferretti Group.
Wally 101 − a magnificent full custom cruiser-racer
− will be delivered to an enthusiastic European
customer, who is already a loyal owner of other
Wally sailing yachts. The experienced owner
alternates family cruises with racing on the Wally
Class circuit as well as many other regattas, always
with great success. This fourth superyacht is
inspired by the design of the emblematic Wallycento
class, which combines maxi racer performance with
comfortable cruising. On this page, two renders high-pressure pump technology to further speed up
The naval architecture was designed by Judel/ of the brand new Wally 101, sail handling. The lifting keel increases the draft
Vrolijk & Co. and the interior design was developed the first sailing yacht sold from 4.70 meters to an extraordinary 6.80 meters,
since Wally became part of
by the Wally team led by Luca Bassani. Full load Ferretti Group achieving unparalleled upwind performance. The
displacement is just 56.4 tons, about 20% less than retractable propulsion drive shaft, developed ten
other yachts of similar size and configuration, with years ago in the Wallycento superyachts to further
40% of the total weight in the keel. This exceptional improve performance, reduces drag by 5%, which
result is achieved thanks to the most sophisticated translates into a gain of about 10 seconds per mile
carbon fiber technology pioneered and developed of sailing.
over the years by Wally, using an advanced The yacht easily reaches a speed of 18-20 knots in full
sandwich composite with pre-preg carbon fiber. cruising configuration, with only the main and jib sails
The yacht is equipped with the Wally Enhanced and with all the cruising comforts. When not sailing,
Hydraulic System, which comprises double low- and the 425 Hp engine provides a top speed of 11.5 knots.

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