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Practical and stylish, the Wallytender 48 is powered by Volvo IPS engines and glides across the open seas with ease

THE AVANT-GARDE DESIGN WALLYTENDER48, WALLY YACHTS Back in the early aughts, when the fl agship of the custom-built Wallytender was launched, it caused a stir for its avant-garde design and size. Many say it was the original Wallytender that was in fact responsible for a large tender-market segment that has grown in size. And it’s a stir that continues, with the Wally-Ferretti Group alliance revamping the line with the Wallytender48. An evolution of the now iconic Wallytender, the new model is even bigger and serves two purposes — chase boat and overnight cruiser. Practical and stylish, the Wallytender48 is powered by Volvo IPS engines and glides across the open seas with ease. Wally’s trademark vertical bow serves as both a wave piercer when cruising at speed and as a visual aesthetic that pays homage to Wally’s DNA. The functional and fashionable exterior also features an abundance of space, the highlights of which are the large sunpads located both bow and stern, and the fl exible alfresco dining/helm station. The classic and modern interior is sumptuous, with luxurious Not one to rest on its laurels, Wally goes into its 30th year with the launch of the Wallypower50. “The Wallypower50 is a key addition to the range, serving as a link between the Wallytenders and the Wallypowers,” says Stefano de Vivo, managing director of Wally Yachts. “As such, we have imbued it with everything that both ranges o ff er, and more besides — the Wallypower50 sets a new standard for being fl exible, practical, dynamic and, of course, iconic.” wally.com fi nishes and a choice of color palettes used throughout its double bed and lounge area.