From her striking silhouette to her luminous, open-plan interiors, the wallywhy200 is a yacht that refuses to be ordinary. BOAT’s Hannah Rankine steps on board to discover what makes this model a true original…
Few yachts turn heads like the wallywhy200. Towering, angular and unapologetically futuristic, she's the kind of yacht that polarises at first glance but wins total admiration the moment you step inside. First debuted in 2021, Wally’s flagship of the ‘why’ range continues to spark attention as there is simply nothing else like it.
A new definition of “hybrid”
The “why” in wallywhy200 stands for ‘Wally Hybrid Yacht’. But rather than alluding to propulsion, it refers to the way this 200GT motor yacht merges the comfort and generous volume of a displacement vessel with the speed and performance of a semi-displacement hull. The result, as Wally puts it, is a “bold step forward” in yacht design.
At 27 metres LOA, her widebody architecture extends far into the bow, delivering internal volumes that exceed what is typical for a yacht of this size. She borrows the spatial advantages of a catamaran yet avoids its drawbacks – there is no diminished central hull volume, and none of the mooring complications. This is clever naval architecture with a practical, owner-focused philosophy.
A profile you can’t miss
Designed in collaboration between Wally’s own design team and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, with naval architecture by Laurent Giles, the outward appearance of the wallywhy200 is unmistakable.
The first thing you notice is the dramatic 4.7-metre-high bow, while long, straight bands of glazing slice across the metallic-coloured hull, and her overall posture has earned comparisons to a spaceship. It’s an aesthetic aimed squarely at owners who appreciate innovation, bold design and thinking well outside the traditional yacht-building playbook.
An unexpected sense of scale
Studio A. Vallicelli & C handled the interiors, resulting in an environment that feels open and sculptural. The main saloon’s centrepiece is the laminated carbon staircase, encased in class to maintain a visual flow through the 61-square-metre space, with a wine cellar integrated into its aft face. Connecting all three decks eliminates the need for dividing bulkheads and creates more open spaces throughout.
The Italian studio has chosen a natural colour palette anchored in open-pore teak, which continues through the saloons’ walkways and down the lower-deck corridor.
A master suite that defies expectations
Nestled in the bow, the 37-square-metre master suite on the main deck steals the spotlight, offering wraparound 270-degree views of the horizon. Layouts are flexible here, including the option of positioning the bed further forward to create a walkway behind. One owner even opted to use this area as a games room, shifting the owners’ cabin to the lower deck.
Completing the four-cabin layout, there is a VIP cabin in the bow of the lower deck and two further guest cabins, all convertible to twin configurations. Noise reduction has also been considered, with the crew quarters positioned amidships, separating the guest accommodations from the technical spaces.
The glass-and-carbon crown
Up on the upper deck, a futuristic glass-and-carbon dome - a hallmark reminiscent of the popular wallypower range - encases the skylounge and wheelhouse. Smart glass separates the two spaces, able to shift from transparent to opaque depending on whether guests want to join the action or enjoy privacy.
The wheelhouse itself is fitted with Wally’s tall, signature helm seats and enjoys completely unobstructed visibility thanks to a carbon superstructure designed without pillars. The standard layout offers a comfortable upper saloon, while an optional version transforms the space into a formal dining room.
The upper aft deck extends the outdoor living area, adaptable to numerous seating and lounging arrangements. Below, the equally generous main deck aft offers shaded al fresco dining and lounging, with steps cascading down to a hydraulic swim platform that doubles as a passerelle.
One of the yacht’s most delightful features is her cleverly engineered beach club. Folding bulwarks open on both sides, creating a three-sided connection to the water and expanding the area to 32 square metres. When the terraces open, the twin garages below open with them. There’s room to carry a four-metre tender, a wave runner, Seabobs, a paddleboard and a full complement of water toys.
Designed to glide
The hull was extensively tested in a naval tank to optimise seakeeping, reduce pitching and eliminate slamming. Powered by four 1,000hp Volvo Penta D-13 IPS 1350 engines, the wallywhy200 reaches a 23-knot top speed and cruises comfortably at 20 knots.
The yacht’s wide beam, shallow draught of 2.1 metres and a trio of stabilisation systems (standard fins plus two Seakeepers) ensure stability under almost all conditions, at anchor or underway.
To learn more about the wallywhy200, contact Wally directly.
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