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THE EDITOR’S VIEW…

I think this might be my favourite Wally yet. It’s obviously not quite as sexy as the Wallypower 58 but as a boat to cruise aboard rather than simply pose around on during the day, it looks like a far more versatile proposition. Where do I sign?

1 THE THIRD WHY

Wally has released the first renderings of a new smaller Why series model. Like its bigger siblings, the Wallywhy 150 and 200, the new 100’s name references its approximate volume in gross tons rather than its length overall. Its actual length is still under wraps but it’s thought to be between 65-70ft (19-21m).

Although this planing two-deck design is technically an enclosed coupé-style sportscruiser, its voluminous proportions and relatively tall profile would perhaps be better described as a crossover model.

As with most Wallypower models past and present, the superstructure consists largely of heavily raked dark glass and includes several huge skylights and opening side screens that blur the boundaries between outside and inside spaces. But perhaps the most unusual feature of the new design is how far forward the helm position is. On most boats the base of the windscreen starts roughly a third of the way back from the bow; on this boat it’s almost within touching distance, which leaves more space behind it for an extended saloon/cockpit.

To make the most of this space, the main saloon has been conceived as a very flexible entertaining zone that can either be left completely open, partially open or fully enclosed. A multitude of furniture options and galley

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