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The wallypower58X is equal parts luxurious comfort and thrilling power.

- VICTOR TAN

THRILL-SEEKERS, REJOICE. Wally's new wallypower58X combines the luxury and comfort of the inboard wallypower58 (which debuted at last year's Cannes Yachting Festival) with the muscle of outboard power. Using quad 600 hp Mercury Verado V-12 engines, the Italian builder says the wallypower58X can reach 50 knots and can cruise at 42 knots for 320 nautical miles. This 57-footer made its world debut at the recent Palm Beach International Boat Show. While the outboard engines will garner most boaters' initial looks, the rest of the after section of the wallypower58X has a lot to offer. Here, there's a four-person sun pad with cushions that allows for forward-facing seating or aft-facing lounging by the sea. At the touch of a button, an electrically actuated awning rises to provide protection from the elements. This space is further enhanced when the bulwarks to port and starboard fold outward, creating a 269-square-foot beach club with room for modular furniture and guests.