Wally has launched its new Wally101 Full Custom, at the boatbuilder’s Marina di Ravenna shipyard in northern Italy.

Monaco-based luxury boat brand Wally, a brand of Ferretti, says she is the fourth Wally for an experienced European owner and is inspired by the Wallycento box rule. The vessel emerged from the moulds in February 2022.

“Following Baron D, Nahita and the Wally 144 Full Custom of the last few years, this is the 48th full-carbon sailing superyacht built by Wally, continuing the company’s remarkable contribution to the advancement of sailing design and technology,” says Stefano de Vivo, Wally’s managing director. “Launching a fully custom 101-footer is a great milestone for us, which demonstrates once again the ability of Wally and Ferretti Group to always place themselves at the forefront, even in the competitive market of sailing superyachts.”

Wally101 Full Custom

Luca Bassani, Wally founder and chief designer, adds: “I’m extremely proud of the results achieved with the Wally101 Full Custom. The lightship displacement is just 55 tons, almost 15 per cent less than yachts of similar size and configuration, and with 40 per cent of the total weight placed in the keel.

”This achievement is accomplished thanks to the latest carbon fibre technology pioneered and developed over the years by Wally, using a high-tech sandwich composite with pre-preg carbon fibre.”

Judel/vrolijk & co. provided the yacht’s naval architecture alongside exterior and interior design from Wally’s sailing design team led by Luca Bassani and Studio Santa Maria Magnolfi. The new full custom yacht features the Wally Enhanced Hydraulic System comprising multiple hydraulic pumps to further speed up sail handling. The lifting keel increases the draft from 4.7m to 6.8m to improve performance upwind. 

Wally says the new Wally101 Full Custom can reach high performance at all speeds and in all configurations. When not sailing, the 425hp engine provides a top speed of 11.5 knots.

The Wally101 Full Custom deck plan features an amidships cockpit with a table seating up to eight and an aft sunbathing area. The owner’s cabin has an ensuite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe.

Two further ensuite cabins complete the guest accommodation for six, and the saloon includes a living and dining area with seating for up to 10-12. The service area is comprised of a crew mess, laundry, galley and two ensuite cabins for four crew.

In December 2022, Wally revealed the first details of the new Wallywhy100, a successor to the Wallywhy200.

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