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Discussion in 'Wally Yacht' started by AMG, Mar 14, 2005.

  1. AMG

    AMG YF Moderator

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    The speed is the top speed at different loads at the first trials. Fast enough for me.

    I also noticed that they have now improved the 90-foot design by chopping off the high forward part of the superstructure. Also softened some sharp angles. Good move to make a nice concept into a nice design I think...:cool:

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  2. Andy23

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    Nice- I am currently involved with a live project redesigning the interior of the princess flybridge 67- for the charter industry. Any information on what the needs of the user are- and how i could adapt the layout to incorporate these would be much appreciated.
  3. AMG

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    Hi Andy,

    This is not the right place (thread) to discuss this, but there are a few things to consider.

    The crew is often more important than the yacht, why you should look after that the crew areas are sufficient, or you will not get the better guys to stay.
    Having a less exposed galley may also be good.

    Guest cabins with flexiblity is useful. Meaning a cabin that has a queen/twinbed solution and sometimes also a bunk bed is good for certain charter guests.

    Besides this, making the yacht too special will make her resale value less good...
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    Im trying hard to find any nice lines in this design, the Wally 118 was innovative and fresh with edgy lines , will for sure be a future classic. But this...looks like they do not exactly now which foot they want to stay on.:(
    The soft or the edgy one?
  5. AMG

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    I think this is a realistic development from the 118´. They can not build yachts that doesn´t sell. This is a yacht I could think of having myself, the 118´I prefer somebody else to have...

    And compared to 99 percent of the yacht market, this is edgy enough...:cool:
  6. Ben

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    Agreed. I like what they've done with the 90fter. Even the interior looks a bit more usable:) (due to a much smaller engine room:( ).

    Back to the 70 for a sec if I can, the "continuous duty" in that last paragraph means Wide Open Thottle then?
    If thats the case, is it unusual that they have quoted the vessels cruising speed as 45kts, the same as it top speed?
    Impressive range at this speed btw.
  7. AMG

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    Honestly, I don´t know if this is a misprint? In the specs they say 40 knots top speed with twin 1.500 hp engines. It may have reached 45 at full load and cruising speed should then rather be 35 knots. Or they have put in bigger engines...?
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    Offcorse the 118 do not sell with its crazy high fuel consumtion but
    the design was fantastic.
    I think they loosing their "edge" and image when softing it.
  9. AMG

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    If I recall right, the second 118´should be with just diesel engines at a much lower price than the first with gasturbines. Still they seems to be hard to sell despite the design that everybody is praising. Too special perhaps, like if you would build a second Eco? In a smaller size things are different and I guess the client may have other yachts at the same time. Like a Wally sailer...:cool:
  10. Ben

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    Ok, after a bit of searching, I've found a way to source a few pictures of the Wally Power yachts that are high enough resolution to be able to make them into decent desktop wallpapers.

    I've taken the liberty of uploading them to a Webshots account for easy access if anyone else would like them.

    http://community.webshots.com/album/547967245yHtivP
  11. Kevin

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    Just saw this news on the Wally site this morning:

  12. Kevin

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    More Wally news

    Evidently they've been keeping very busy in Fano, Italy.

    March 5, 2006:
    Great stuff! I can't wait to see what the new 80s will look like. Aori is one of my faves, beautiful lines, great style inside, and overall fantastic colors and highlights inside and out.:cool:
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  14. Ben

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    More and more pix

    If you try to buy them, you'll discover the trick... no watermark on the preview!!!

    Simon
  16. Ben

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    Wally has recently posted news reporting that they have tank tested their 55m Wallypower design. Confirming their calculations.

    From Wally....

    "The results of the tank testing conducted at SSPA facility in Goteborg, Sweden, confirm that the hull shape of the mega yacht 55m WallyPower developed by WallyDesign© department, is the most efficient design of this size range yachts.
    The excellent hydrodynamic characteristics of the 55m WallyPower provide for less fuel consumption, more speed, softer ride, and more comfort."

    I've provided a picture of the yacht for referance, because I was wondering if this design could be more efficient than a bubble bow?
    Their statement of "the most efficient design of this size range" is pretty bold and doesn't seem to make any exceptions.
    If it is more efficient that potentialy means better efficiency/speed than a bubble, with the ride comfort that sharp upwright bow should provide.

    In effect, the Holy Grail.

    For the full report.....
    http://www.*********/jumpCh.asp?idUser=0&idChannel=26&idLang=IT

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  17. Yacht News

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    very nice, it will be very interesting to see this vessel built....it is a nice and daring design.
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    Does anyone have seen the movie "The Island"? They show a Wally Power 118 on the beginning and on the end of the movie. Very nice :)
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    Yes very interesting this boat features quite strongly in the movie,

    One of the main charachters is a yacht/product designer! As with many of the hollywood movies today there was a lot of product placement, but I wonder if they paid Wally or the other way around....
  20. Yacht News

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    maybe the other way around. ;)