Wallypower 118?

CC Rider · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:07 am Post subject: Wallypower 118?

We were out fishing on Saturday just off the West Vancouver shoreline when this cruised by. At first glance, we thought it was some type of military stealth thing, but after it went by we thought that it may have been a private yacht. When we got home, I just had to find out what it was. After some Google searching, I think it was the 118' WallyPower. Wikipedia shows some mind-bending stats:

Max Speed: 60 knots! (70mph, 110kmh)
Engines: (3) Vericor TF50 gas turbines generating 5,600 horsepower!
Total power output: is 16,800 horsepower (12,500 kW)
Range:1,500 nautical miles (2,800 km) at 9 knots (17 km/h), or 300 nautical miles (560 km) at 60 knots (110 km/h).
Fuel capacity:22,000 liters (5800 US gallons)
At the maximum speed of 60 knots (110 km/h) the gas turbine uses 15 US gallons / 58 liters of fuel per nautical mile, 900 gallons / 3500 liters per hour.
Price: 33 million

I tuned the VHF to Vancouver traffic and heard comments about how much radio traffic it had generated with people asking questions...what do you think?

ghone · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:32 am Post subject:

They spent a lot of money to get one ugly boat! It's for sale. The. 900 gph got to them! Rather have Kerri On. George

CC Rider · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:45 am Post subject:

Apparently, Wikipedia says it's owned by the "Kondakji family."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/118_WallyPower

Sunbeam · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:03 am Post subject:

This boat was in the Port Angeles area the other day, on its way from the Sea of Cortez to British Columbia for some summer cruising. I didn't see it but some friends did (who sent me the article link). The name of it is "Galeocerdo." Here is an article telling more about it

http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20140728/NEWS/307299999/if-you-missed-this-like-something-from-star-trek-8212-what-is

Da Nag · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:41 am Post subject:

Yup...saw it up close and personal at the fuel dock at the PA Boat Haven Marina.

Best part about watching it - It was taking forever to fuel, and a couple of fishermen came in needing gas as well. The harbormaster told them to squeeze around the bow of this behemoth to get to the dock on the other side - via a tiny space between the bow and the next dock over. In doing so, they nearly plowed into it several times...high winds and limited skills. Watching the look on the helpless crews' faces was priceless...

Quite frankly, even though the "wow" factor was definitely there...that didn't offset the fact it's fugly as sin.

And...those three turbine engines at 5000+ HP each are only for "go fast" duty - not cruising. It has a pair of Cummins (370HP each) as "auxilliary" power that push it along at 9 knots.

Here's a YouToob

colobear · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:16 am Post subject:

Now I know what really happened to Dr. No! Another case of too much money, too little sense or taste. Couldn't they at least have put some flames along the sides to give it a little class.

Wandering Sagebrush · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:23 am Post subject:

Just think about how many CDories could be built with that kind of money! Maybe a few Ranger Tugs, too! Laughing

TyBoo · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:46 am Post subject:

rogerbum · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:49 am Post subject:

TyBoo · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:54 am Post subject:

potter water · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:09 pm Post subject:

50 grand to do 300 miles?? If you have to ask what the mileage is, then clearly, you can't afford the vehicle.

Pretty ugly for the money.

Around the world comfort cruising more economically can be had for millions less. But different strokes for different folks. The family that owns it are definitely different.

ssobol · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:04 pm Post subject:

The first part of the clip below shows more of the Wally 118.

http://www.streetfire.net/video/wally-power-118-vs-pagani-zonda-roadster-top-gear_179920.htm

This one gives an even better description but it is in French.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GQziwOrr78

localboy · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:12 am Post subject:

In my pre-LE days, I worked for Tom Gentry. He was a very wealthy Hawai'i real estate developer with a love of boats and speed. He build Gentry Eagle and broke the trans-Atlantic crossing record, among other speed records. He then had it modified into his personal yacht. He was a nice guy too; very personable. This thing kinda reminded me of him and his speed yacht. Although, Gentry's is MUCH sexier.

http://www.gentryeagle.com/

serenitymay1995 · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:06 am Post subject: wallypower

we just saw this boat last Saturday. it came in and anchored up with us in gowlland harbour on quadra island. weirdest looking tub I have ever seen. no deep lines or rod holders on it so what good is it anyway?