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Wally Esense


When buying a lavish sail yacht, one question comes to mind: "Will I live onboard like on my own estate?"

The Esense is considered by some to be the most beautiful and luxurious sailboat in the world, at 43 meters in length, Esense is also the largest yacht to set sail to date.

The sail yacht is ultra modern and luxurious with a loft-area that emphasis on light, airy, natural light spaces. The exhilarating modern lighting arrangements and the concept of 'inside-outside' developed throughout the loft-style saloon that opens onto a 21-square meter terrace on the sea, make this yacht truly unique.

Wally is the world's leading builder of advanced composite large yachts. Known for the easily recognizable, highly fashionable, and never out-dated designs, its founder, Luca Bassani Antivari, has changed the entire concept of sailing cruisers with its style and technology. He has taken yet another leap into exquisiteness with this newest model…the Esense.

With a price tag of 21 million euros, this dream ship can reach a top speed of 12 to 13 knots when hugging the wind. A 550 horsepower Caterpillar engine and a Servogear propeller enable Esense to travel at 15 knots when the wind drops. The 48-ton bulbous keel offers ideal torque against the 900 square-meter sail, and it can even be retracted from depth of six to four meters when approaching the coastal waters.

As a recreational yacht, Esense has been designed for discreet and spacious comfort. No straggling ropes clutter the 180 square foot wide and completely flat silky-smooth deck. The cleats, winches, and anchors system is neatly concealed without sacrificing functionality. The influence of the interior design is highly contemporary with pure lines.

If one word can describe this dreamboat, it would be lavish.




Wally Essence