Luxury Superyachts Edit
The 118 Wallypower

In July, we saw the release of the $100 Million Maltese Falcon, which is the world’s fastest sailboard.  That’s impressive, but less of a trend given the extraordinary price tag.  However, there are a number of luxury superyachts which take yacht design to a new level. 

The 118 WallyPower is a luxury performance performance superyacht that blends hot design with high end technology.  In fact, the 118 WallyPower won the MYDA, the Millennium Yacht Design Award. If you are impressed with the aerodynamics, you should be… The superyacht was tested in the wind tunnel at the Ferrari testing facility in Maranello, Italy.

“The propulsion system consists of three gas turbines generating a colossal 16,800 HP, driving water jets - two steerable outboard and a non-steering on centreline. For maneuvering and long deliveries, the steerable water jets are powered by two diesel engines of 370 HP each. The exhaust system is made of titanium that saves weight while being very resistant to the high temperatures generated by the gas turbines. The yacht displaces only 95 tons thanks to the sophisticated building technology that uses a hybrid structure to save weight. The bottom of the hull is built in solid fibreglass. Topsides, from the waterline up, are hybrid fibreglass/carbon composite with balsa core. On deck this becomes a Nomex/full carbon composite. The deck superstructure is made of laminated glass with carbon frames. The interior bulkheads and cabin soles carry no structural loads so they are constructed entirely of thin wood and laminate veneer skins with cores.
At speed, the 118 WallyPower is comfortable and stable as a result of the deep V (22 degrees) hull shape combined with a straight stem bow designed to pierce waves.
” - Diseno Art