The Wallypower 118 is an amazing study of design and function.
This is the first of ten yachts that we will feature as examples of good yacht design. The Yacht was built in 2002 to an exceptional standard, and price.
A fast 36 meter motor yacht blending with its environment, floating gently but vigilant, always reflecting the weather and light in it's fiberglass side. It is a beautiful display of cutting edge technology and architecture.
The Wallypower 118 does not come cheap, it will set you back a handsome 33 million US. If that strains the liquidity there is also a more affordable version at 22 million available for those who can sacrifice on performance.
The construction required advanced water tank and wind tunnel testing, the latter at Ferrari's facility in Maranello. Composite fiber glass make up the hull while the superstructure is light weight carbon fiber. A material used extensively on board. Every inch of the yacht has been examined for possible weight saving opportunities. (The toilets are supposedly made out of carbon fiber)
The result is a super yacht capable of cruising at 60 knots with a maximum speed in the seventies. A truly amazing performance for a yacht this size. But it takes some power to reach this spine tickling speed. Three gas turbines at 5,600 HP each are the main motors. Two diesel engines at 370 HP each are extra engines for range extending. Under the waterline two KaMeWa waterjets propels the vessel forward. As a result the boat uses fuel faster than you can pour it, about a liter of fuel per second at top speed.
Under the deck there are two luxurious guest bedrooms and one master bedroom with two en-suites. Three crew cabins accommodates up to six crew members.
The minimalist design on the yacht is taken to the extreme. There is a total absence of visible antennas, winches or anchors. Everything is cleverly hidden away making the deck a flush carpet of teak. The tender garage is situated in the bow and concealed by the teak floor.
The Wallypower 118 is a yacht destined for a place among the classics. It is exceptionally cutting edge, while at the same time transcending current trends.
More pictures to come.
More information and video:
http://www.wally.com
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Photo by Vikars flickr
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