The Wally 43 is not one boat. It is a single hull offered as the inboard diesel 43wallytender and the outboard 43wallytender43X, and which one belongs on a programme is the whole decision. Below is every figure Wally actually publishes, an honest note on the one spec where the press and Wally disagree, and the owner's-side read the spec sheets and brokerage listings never give you.
Who builds it, and the provenance
Wally is part of the Ferretti Group, and the 43 was developed with the group's technical engineering department, built in advanced composite at the Forli yard in Italy. The chief designer is Wally founder Luca Bassani, per BOAT International. The 43wallytender took its American premiere at the Palm Beach International Boat Show in 2021 and its European premiere at the Venice Boat Show that year, per Robb Report. That heritage matters: this is a Bassani hull with group engineering behind it, not a badge exercise.
Published specifications
These are Wally's own figures from the official model pages. Where Wally does not publish a number, we say so rather than guess.
| Spec | 43wallytender (inboard) | 43wallytender43X (outboard) |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 13.2 m (43 ft 4 in) | 13.4 m (44 ft) |
| Hull length | 13.0 m | 12.9 m |
| Beam | 4.3 m | 4.3 m |
| Draft | 1.2 m | 1.25 m |
| Displacement (unladen / laden) | 9,500 kg / 12,500 kg | 10,000 kg / 12,000 kg |
| Fuel | 1,180 L | 1,750 L |
| Water | 200 L | 200 L |
| People | 12 | 12 |
| Classification | RINA B plus F | RINA B plus F |
| List price | Not published by Wally | Not published by Wally |
Sources: Wally 43wallytender and Wally 43X official model pages.
Engines, speed and range
The inboard 43wallytender is shown on Wally's page with a Volvo Penta D6-440 package: 40 knots top, 32 knots cruise, 320 nm range at cruise. BOAT International describes the standard fit as twin Volvo Penta diesels at 380 hp for a 36 knot top end, with a 440 hp upgrade taking it past 40 knots. Treat the 440 figures as the upgraded package, not the base boat.
The outboard 43X is where the public record disagrees, and we will not paper over it. Wally's current official page lists a twin Mercury Verado V10 425 hp standard fit (45 knots top, 30 knots cruise, 280 nm range) and an optional Mercury Racing V8 500R (52 knots top, 32 knots cruise, 250 nm range). Earlier launch coverage from Robb Report and Yacht Harbour described a triple-outboard 43X, around 300 hp each as standard or triple 450R for roughly 50 knots. The likeliest explanation is that Wally revised the offering after the launch press; we take the current Wally page as canonical and flag the earlier triple-engine figures as superseded rather than blending the two into a number that was never quoted.
The decision: inboard 43 versus outboard 43X
This is the entire brief, and it mirrors the wider tender market rather than anything Wally-specific. We walk the general trade-off in depth in the tender propulsion guide; applied to the 43 it comes down to four things.
- Garage and stowage. The 43X carries 1,750 L of fuel against the inboard's 1,180 L, but outboards add length and a busier transom. On a mothership with a tight garage, the inboard's flush transom and lower draft (1.2 m versus 1.25 m) can be the difference between fitting and not.
- Service network. Outboards are the easier engineering to support worldwide and tilt clear of the water at rest. Inboard running gear sits below the waterline: quieter and more efficient in service, less forgiving in the shallows and more involved to access.
- Cruising ground. The flush-transom inboard suits a guest-facing Mediterranean programme. The shallow-water flexibility and service simplicity of the outboard rewards the Bahamas, Florida and the Caribbean.
- Resale. Outboard day boats currently hold a broad buyer pool. That is a real, if unglamorous, input to the decision.
The short version: fix the cruising ground and the service network first, then let the drivetrain follow. The brochure should not drive that order.
The price Wally does not publish
Wally lists no price for either variant, and we will not invent one. For context only: pre-owned 2024 43wallytender hulls have appeared on the brokerage market with asking prices around one million US dollars. That is a secondhand asking figure, not a Wally list price or a guide to a new-build contract, and it should be read as nothing more than a market sighting. If you want a real number for a specific build slot and specification, that comes from a quote, not a spec page.
Where the 43 sits
At this length the 43 competes in the large-tender and day-chase band rather than the enclosed-limousine segment. It is the hull that lands on a shortlist next to the other Italian and Dutch semi-custom day boats when an owner wants presence and a cabin without committing to a full chase boat. For the builders we rate against it see the best chase boats, browse the tenders register, and to line a 43 up against specific rivals on the published numbers use the comparison tool.
On our register, with live specs:
Wally · On the registerWally 43LOA13.2mBeam4.30mTop Speed40knPrices on requestView on Superyacht Tenders →
FAQ
How much is a Wally 43wallytender? Wally does not publish a list price for the 43wallytender or the 43X. Pre-owned examples have been listed around one million US dollars, which is a brokerage asking price, not a new-build figure. A real number comes from a build quote for a specific specification.
How fast is the Wally 43? Per Wally, the inboard 43wallytender runs to 40 knots on the Volvo Penta D6-440 package; the outboard 43X reaches 45 knots on twin Verado V10 425 hp and 52 knots on the optional Mercury Racing V8 500R.
Who makes Wally yachts? Wally is an Italian builder and part of the Ferretti Group. The 43 is built at the Forli yard.
What is the difference between the 43wallytender and the 43X? Same hull, two drivetrains. The 43wallytender is inboard diesel with a flush transom; the 43X is outboard. The drivetrain choice should follow the cruising ground and service network.
Where is the Wally 43 built? At the Ferretti Group facility in Forli, Italy, in advanced composite.
