WHY200 is the first unit of the new WHY range, which made its World debut at Cannes Yachting Festival 2021. This innovative motor yacht combines the comfort and space of a larger displacement yacht with the speed and performance of a semi-displacement.


WHY200 exterior 

She was developed by the Wally design team led by Luca Bassani, jointly with the Ferretti Group Engineering Department. The naval architecture was made by Laurent Giles NA Ltd and interior design by Studio A. Vallicelli & C. 


WHY200 exterior night view 

"We are very proud of WHY200, a yacht that was a bit of a gamble but that today rewards us with a result that exceeds our wildest expectations," says Stefano de Vivo, Wally Managing Director. "With its widebody design, this 200 GT yacht offers far larger volumes compared to traditional motorboats, plus a living space and stability that are definitely greater than any competitor’s. It is the ideal yacht to freely and safely regain possession of one's space with family and friends." 


Main salon 

The first unit, displaying an exclusive "Wally Silver" colour, has a four-cabin layout: the master cabin with two separate bathrooms on the main deck, a VIP and two guest cabins on the lower deck. One of the key features is a spectacular 4.7-meter-high glazed bow housing a 37 sq. m master suite overlooking the sea, with an uninterrupted 270-degree view of the horizon. 


Master suite

This cabin stands out also for its exceptional noise levels thanks to the positioning of the engine room which is located at the opposite end of the boat.


Skylounge

The eye-catching upper deck has a futuristic glass and carbon dome and the extended, structural top with no supporting pillars is a masterpiece of design and engineering for its exceptional stability and strength.


Upper deck cockpit

Thanks to the 5G wireless network connection with home automation control, guests are able to comfortably manage all the audio/video systems via mobile devices, both outside and inside the yacht. 


Main deck 

Through Naviop's integrated system, they will also be able to check navigation data, keeping the yacht's progress and parameters constantly under control. The first unit features a state-of-the-art 55 inch TV in the upper living room and a 5.1 Premium sound system on the main and upper decks, while a sophisticated Sonance sound system serves the outdoor areas. 


Wheel house 

The WHY200 has the folding beach club bulwarks, that not only allow access to the sea on three sides (according to a radically innovative concept), but also expand the living area to 32 sq. m, transforming it into a true terrace over the water, with size and features that make all competitors, even larger ones, pale in comparison. 


Beach club 

In addition, WHY200 boasts two garages with a storage capacity never seen before on yachts of this size, capable of accommodating a 4.05m jet tender, wave runner, seabob, paddleboard and all manner of water toys. 


WHY200 exterior 

Thanks to four Volvo Penta D-13 IPS 1350 engines 1000 hp each, WHY200 can cruise at 23 knots top speed. 


WHY200 exterior 

"The new WHY200 expresses all its innovative power through new architectural elements, which represent a break with the past and with the typical clichés of a motor yacht. Ferretti Group made it possible to realise a concept that had been close to my heart for some time, believing in the success of a bold design that will improve the owner's experience on board and represent a turning point in the motor yacht market,” comments Luca Bassani, Wally Founder and Chief Designer. 


WHY200 exterior night view 

Wally is part of Ferretti Group. It was founded in 1994 in Monaco by Luca Bassani and is the only yachting brand to be a two-time winner of the ADI Compasso d’Oro, the world’s most important award for quality and design. 

Credits: Wally

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