Come June 2015, an American yacht owner will be mixing racing and pleasure cruising aboard the third WallyCento from Wally. While the megayacht’s name hasn’t been revealed, she was inspired by the owner’s observations of the first two WallyCento deliveries, Hamilton and Magic Carpet3.
As a reminder, the WallyCento series was created to blend high-performance racing with spacious luxury interiors. Typically, yachts emphasizing the former compromise on the latter. Some Wally clients wanted to race in regattas yet still have a friends- and family-friendly pleasure cruiser. So, Wally created the Wally box rule, with specific parameters for length, beam, displacement, and more to get the best performance. “Cento” in “WallyCento” hints at one of those parameters: the LOA, just shy of 100 feet. Wally determined that an LOA of 98’4” to 99’10” (30 meters to 30.48 meters, respectively) provides the best creature comforts and racing maneuverability. As for beam, the range is 21’3” to 23’6” (6.5 to 7.2 meters). Furthermore, displacement for each WallyCento is 45 to 50 tons. Draft remains between about 15 and 20 feet (4.5 and 6.2 meters), depending on whether each WallyCento owner wants a fixed or lifting keel. All told, the WallyCento series lets owners compete in the Wally Class circuit and IRC-governed races, plus friendly regattas. Wally says the lightweight, carbon-composite hulls permit more than 25 knots downwind. It also says single-handed sailing is possible.
The third WallyCento is 99’10” (30.48 meters). Beam is 23’6” (7.2 meters), and draft will vary according to the numbers above, due to a lifting keel. She features naval architecture by Reichel Pugh and styling and interior design by Wally’s in-house team. The same pairing designed Magic Carpet3, but there are decided differences. This WallyCento reflects departures in hull lines and one rudder instead of two. She also has a bow thruster, for use while pleasure cruising. In addition, the new WallyCento has far more teak. It even covers the lower-profile deckhouse and coamings.
Furthermore, the megayacht, which is under construction at Green Marine, Wally’s partner for the WallyCento projects, has a port-side galley versus a starboard-side one. The crew cabin replaces its position to starboard. Six guests and two to four crew will be accommodated aboard. All told, the WallyCento will have 6,889 square feet (640 square meters) of sail area.
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