Billed as "the ultimate open sports
cruiser," the yacht/powerboat hybrid brings highly aggressive, hard-edged
lines that makes those expensive yachts you see in the marina look like boats
for stuffy, boring people. Seriously,
this thing 's hull looks like it's built for battle so much so that throwing
a few missile launchers and machine guns on there aren't likely to appear so
out of place.
The Wally 55's styling, of course, should be no
surprise to fans of Wally Yachts, whose sailboats and powerboats have
consistently veered toward the extreme edge of modern-day aesthetics and
performance. It takes on the same open
top design with a huge windscreen as many of their powerboats, allowing you to
enjoy the open skies while running in high speeds without the wind wreaking
havoc on, pretty much, everyone on board.
What's more exciting, though, is the power this thing packs, with four
435-hp Volvo Penta D6 diesel engines paired with four Volvo IPS 600
drives. The result is incredible
flexibility in how the thing can be operated, on top of a whopping max speed of
40 knots.
It's sized to accommodate up to 6 people (5 guests,
1 crew) in complete luxury, although we guess you can throw in a few more, so
long as they don't mind less comfortable sleeping arrangements. Right behind the captain's station on the
deck, you get a pair of long couches along with a dining table and other
optional amenities. Below the deck,
buyers can opt for either two cabins (one full-width master cabin and one VIP
cabin) or three cabins. Each one comes
standard with rapid fender connections, swim ladder, wrap around fender,
entertainment systems, communication systems, a retractable anchor system, an
11KW generator, electric windlass, and joystick control.
Want one? The Wally 55 is
available now, with prices starting at US$ 2.4 million.
