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Wally Yachts Power 50 (2024-)
2 x 480-hp Volvo Penta IPS650
Specifications
| Length Overall |
47' 11" 14.6 m |
|---|---|
| Beam |
14' 1" 4.30 m |
| Draft |
4' 3" 1.30 m |
| Fuel Capacity |
370 gal 1400 L |
| Water Capacity |
63.4 gal 240 L |
Engine Options
| Std. Power |
2 x 480-hp Volvo Penta IPS650 |
|---|---|
| Opt. Power |
4 x 400-hp Mercury V10 Verado 4 x 500-hp Mercury V10 Verado |
The Future of Yacht Style?
Wally Power 50
The Wally Power 50 combines a sleek, futuristic design with the choice of engines totaling up to 2000 hp. Launched at this year’s Düsseldorf boat show, she is designed to bridge the gap between the Wally Power 58 and the Wally Tender 48, per the company. The boat can be viewed as a scaled-down version of the 58 or a high-sided tender: In either case she makes a bold visual statement.
Part of Ferretti
Wally, a part of the Ferretti Group which has 30 years of boat-building experience, emphasizes functionality fused with style evident in many details of this offshore powerboat.
Featuring a deep-vee hull designed for robust performance, it offers ample living space integrated into a striking minimalist exterior, along with potent engine choices.
Power It As You Like
Power options include twin 480-hp IPS 650’s, which the company says provides a relatively fuel-efficient ride for those happy with 36 knots. However, Mercury’s new range of big-block outboards – in this case, 400hp or 500hp V10 Verados – has changed the ball game. If you are tempted by this particular boat, you may have a hard time ignoring quadruple 400hp V10s or even the reported 55-knot quadruple 500hp option.
The company currently says the 385 gal (1400L) fuel capacity is the same for all power options, though this may change. This means that with an IPS-powered version you could expect a range of around 300 miles at 30 knots with a reserve. However, the maxed out Verado version will surely fall well short of this figure, likely offering a range of between 160 and 200 miles, with a reasonable reserve.
On the plus side, it will provide a silky-smooth 40-knot cruising speed, with plenty of power to spare, and should seem whisper quiet compared to twin diesels at most planing speeds.
Expanded Deck Space
Abundant Sunning and Lounging Spaces
She expands the open space found in smaller tenders, making her suitable for superyacht duties where lots of guests must be shuttled rapidly to and from. Forward of the aft sunbeds under the protection of the angular cockpit is the cockpit saloon.
A dining table with bench seating comfortably accommodates eight, with a galley sitting on the starboard side of the helm. Unusually, the helm is on the port side, offering two futuristic high-back seats facing two large MFDs, along with VHF and system displays.
Going forward, the side decks rise up to the recessed foredeck, complete with sun pad with adjustable headrests.
Common to most of the wallypower range, this model features the hidden anchoring system. Conventionally mounted in the forepeak, this clever set-up ‘unconventionally’ deploys the anchor out through a flush hatch in the stem, before letting it drop vertically.
She features dual aft sunbeds with a spacious walkway between them, complemented by drop-down aft bulwarks that enhance the socializing area by 19.7 square feet (6 square m).
Moving forward, beneath the angular cockpit protection lays a comfortable salon with dining for eight, a galley, and a helm equipped with high-back seats facing large multifunction displays.
A Touch of England
Accommodations Below
Below, she offers generous accommodation for a couple, enhanced by the 14’1” (4.3 m) beam. There is full standing headroom throughout this deck level, with a triple deck hatch overhead, and long hull windows.
A second, smaller galley can be found on the starboard side of the companionway stairs, while the head compartment is situated opposite – complete with shower, sink and toilet.
A small settee is located at the foot of a large double bed, along with glass-fronted hanging lockers on either side. Smaller items can be secured in the range of overhead lockers that run over the window line, with more storage beneath the bed.
In essence, whether used as a tender or a luxury day cruiser, the Wally Power 50's design and robust performance capabilities make it a standout choice for those seeking both style and substance in a vessel.
SPECIFICATIONS
LOA: 47' 11" (14.6 m)
Beam: 14' 1" (4.30 m)
Draft: 4' 3" (1.30 m)
Displacement: 12.9 tonnes (dry)
Fuel Capacity: 370 gal (1400 L)
Water Capacity: 63.4 gal (240 L)
Berths: 2
CE rating: B for 12
Engines: Twin 480hp IPS 650 or quadruple 400hp/500hp Mercury V10 Verado outboards
PERFORMANCE
36 knots with twin IPS (claimed)
48 knots with quadruple 400hp Mercury Verado outboards (claimed)
50 knots with quadruple 500hp Mercury Verado outboards (claimed)
