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Not being able to afford a superyacht is low on my list of concerns, but for the millionaires of the world, this is apparently a sore point.

My condolences.

This affront to economic equality has been particularly pronounced during the pandemic when more and more wealthy folks are spending time on their yachts to stay away from the crowds.

The millionaires want in on the action, and that created a gap in the market – one that Monegasque builder Wally was happy to fill.

Luca Bassani, founder and chief designer at the company, known for its high-tech, futuristic-looking sailing and motor yachts, told The Telegraph that he has designed a more affordable 27-metre motor “spaceship” that he believes delivers about 50% more living space than a traditional yacht of its length.

“The layout of the WHY200 provides four dining areas, three living areas, three sun lounges, five guest cabins and three crew cabins: like a yacht which is at least 10 metres longer and much more expensive,” says Bassani.

If you’d like to know how much the WHY200 costs, this is one of those ‘contact us and we’ll tell you’ situations.

He’s also included a high bow that encloses what on most yachts is an external foredeck space.

“This not only allows the beautiful owner’s cabin [with wrap-around glass] in front of the boat, but also allows the yacht to better navigate through big waves.”

The outside area now sits atop the cabin, while taking away the side-deck passageways on the main deck opens up the saloon into a modern, open-plan living area. Upstairs you’ll find a glass-encased sky lounge.

Crucially, Wally says the yacht’s crew and service areas are the largest in its class – vital if you’re going to spend a long time at sea and you want to maintain slick service.

Obviously.

There are also two separate garages – one for water toys and one for a tender – and a platform that dips into the water so that you can retrieve your jet skis.

Take a tour:

This isn’t the only space-saving yacht hitting the market.

The 34-metre SX112, by Genoese builder Sanlorenzo, came onto the scene last year, billed as “a floating villa”, and the 29m Princess X95, designed in partnership with Italian sports car designer Pininfarina, is being described as “a luxury SUV of the seas”.

With remote working on the rise, and the desire to maintain distance from laypeople increasing, chances are some of the wealthy will be going offshore.

And if that’s what you’d like to do – space is everything.

[source:telegraph]