Wallywhy150 Video Review: A 2.5 m Ceiling and a Wraparound Suite
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough7 min read
The Wallywhy150 is a 24 m motor yacht from Wally, the brand that brought carbon fibre to dayboats. We walked a brand new one, from the flybridge to the engine room. The beach club has a lounge bed that turns to face a pop-up TV, the salon has a 2.5 m ceiling and dining for eight, and the helm looks like the cockpit of a starship. Forward, the owner's suite has windows that wrap around the bow. Below there are three guest cabins and two crew cabins.
A starship that happens to float
Wally and Luca Bassani were among the first to bring carbon fibre to dayboats, and you see it everywhere on this boat. The curves outside carry through to the inside, from the flybridge seating to the window frames in the owner's suite. Designers at Wally start from a blank sheet, and it shows. Every space feels bigger than it should on a 78 ft boat.
What stood out on board
- A 2.5 m salon ceilingWith floating ceiling panels and LEDs, the salon feels more like a concert hall than a boat.
- A wraparound owner's suiteForward on the main deck, with windows that wrap around the bow.
- A beach club with a pop-up TVThe lounge bed turns to face a TV that rises from inside, with eight cup holders and five speakers.
- Fold-away salon windowsPush a button and they fold away for alfresco dining.
- Seakeeper and finsA Seakeeper 26 plus Humphree fins keep her steady at anchor.
- A full-size fridge and freezerRare on a 78 ft boat, in a galley the crew reach by their own stairs.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 78 ft 10 in (24.02 m) | Feels much bigger inside |
| Beam | 22 ft 4 in (6.80 m) | Room for a full-width salon |
| Draft | 6 ft 8 in (2.04 m) | Fine for most anchorages |
| Weight | 85 t (187,393 lb) | Steady on passage |
| Tanks | 2,378 gal fuel, 528 gal water | Range for island hopping |
| Power (as filmed) | 3x Volvo Penta IPS 1350 pods | Easy handling with a joystick |
| Quoted top speed | 23 kn (as quoted on board) | Not measured, we did not sea trial her |
| Guests | 4 cabins, 8 guests | Every cabin has its own head |
| Crew | 2 cabins, 4 bunks | Unusual on a boat this size |
| Stability | Seakeeper 26 and Humphree fins | Calm nights at anchor |
| Helm | Triple Simrad screens, joystick, Skyhook | Holds position on its own |
| Design | Studio A. Vallicelli & C | Wally's carbon-rich styling |
Flybridge
Freestanding furniture sits aft, and a U-shaped seat sits in the middle under a hardtop that wraps all the way round. Curves are everywhere.
- Life rafts.Stored under the U-shaped seat.
- Helm.A Volvo joystick and Side-Power bow thruster up top.
- Galley.A Kenyon grill, a sink, a Hoshizaki ice maker and a fridge drawer.
- Dining.A table for eight.
- Carbon.A carbon flag post and trim throughout.
Beach club
A grand staircase leads down to the beach club. The swim platform lowers, and steps built into the hull lead back up.
- Lounge bed.Faces aft, or the backrest moves to face a pop-up TV.
- Cup holders.Eight, in carbon fibre.
- Ceiling.Mirrors the deck pattern and runs into the salon.
- Storage.Lifts at a button for toys, fenders and paddle boards.
- Controls.Gangway, platform and lights on the port side.
Salon and galley
Inside, the ceiling is 2.5 m high, with floating panels, LEDs and speakers. Dining for eight sits by windows that fold away.
Salon
- Day head.With a carbon fibre toilet.
- Lounge.U-shaped seating raised a few steps.
- TV.Pops up to face the lounge or the beach club.
- Windows.Oversized, from bow to stern.
Galley
- Cold storage.A full-size fridge and freezer.
- Cooking.A four-burner cooktop and a convection oven.
- Clean-up.A full-size dishwasher and a chef's sink.
- Crew stairs.Straight down to the crew quarters.
Helm
The helm seats look like thrones, with carbon backs and electric height adjustment. Triangle windows on the sides and huge wipers frame the view.
- Screens.Triple Simrad displays and a Volvo engine monitor.
- Docking.A joystick, Skyhook and a Side-Power bow thruster.
- Anchors.Two, with a chain counter for each.
- Wheel.Carbon fibre, on a matte and gloss carbon console.
- Crew lounge.A seat on the port side of the helm.
Owner's suite
A long hallway with closets and windows leads forward. The suite sits right at the bow, with windows that wrap around and a TV that rises between two columns.
- Bed.A king with a suede headboard and LED lighting.
- Comfort.A safe, a fridge and lots of storage.
- Desk.A makeup table with a hidden mirror.
- Bathroom.Two sinks, a bidet and a big walk-in rain shower.
- Floor.Stone and teak, matched by the ceiling above.
Guest cabins, crew and engine room
Curved stairs with LED-lit steps lead down to three guest cabins: two mirror-image VIPs with queen beds and a twin cabin.
Guest cabins
- VIP cabins.Queen beds, TVs and pocket doors to the heads.
- Twin cabin.A walk-in head behind a pocket door.
- Privacy.Sheer and blackout shades on the big windows.
Crew and engine room
- Crew.Two cabins with bunks and their own showers.
- Engines.Triple IPS 1350s, all on steerable pods.
- Systems.Two generators, a Seakeeper 26 and a watermaker.
- Shore power.100 amp, on a Glendinning reel.
The Wallywhy150 does things differently. The 2.5 m ceiling in the salon, the beach club with its pop-up TV and the owner's suite wrapped in glass make her feel far bigger than 78 ft. Carbon trim, curved lines and careful details run from the flybridge to the guest cabins. With triple IPS pods, a Seakeeper and fins, she is easy to handle and calm at anchor. We did not sea trial her, so we cannot speak to the ride.
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