“We want to cover every boater’s need.”
At the recent Cannes Yachting Festival, we discovered Wama, a new Tunisian brand entering the market with a promising catamaran, the Wama 42 XL (see our Multipowers section). It was a great opportunity to talk to Ramy Wasli, the brand’s marketing director, about the origins and plans of Wama.
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25/09/2025
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Dominic Salander
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Ramy Wasli: We are a Tunisian company, and it all started when the president of the group we belong to bought himself a boat. He quickly became disappointed and, unable to find anything that met his desires and needs. So, he decided to build his dream boat by himself. One thing led to another, and what was supposed to be a project for a single boat grew in scope, and he decided to create a brand. The name Wama is inspired by his first name, Walid, and that of his wife, Mariam.
The adventure really took off in 2021, and to bring the project to fruition, the company hired specialists in each area of expertise. For example, there are people who come from Wally and many employees who have more than 20 years of experience in boat building.
MW : Is the 42 XL the first model?
RW: No, we have already built a very sporty 26-foot monohull boat, partly made of carbon fiber.
In fact, the project aims to cover all the needs of boaters with four different ranges: powerboat monohulls, power catamarans, sailing catamarans, and pontoon boats. We are equally skilled in working with fiberglass, aluminum, and carbon fiber.
The powercat you saw at Cannes is available in two versions, as are all the models we build. The 42 XL has an aluminum hull with a carbon upper cabin structure and is also equipped with a foiling system. The goal was to build a sturdy, modern, sporty catamaran that would set us apart from our competitors. With two 600 HP Mercury V12 outboard engines, the catamaran can reach speeds of up to 42 knots, making it one of the fastest in its class. There is also the 42, which is slightly narrower and has a fiberglass hull with some optional carbon elements. This configuration will be equipped with two 400 HP V10 outboard engines, which should guarantee good performance.
MW: Do you have any other models in the pipeline?
RW: Absolutely. We’re already working on the development of a 36-foot power catamaran and, more importantly, a 55-foot powercat.
This 55-foot model will have the same look as the 42 XL, but with more space on board, a large versatile cockpit, and 4 x 600 HP engines that should give it a top speed of at least 50 knots. We plan to launch the 55 at the end of 2026 or early 2027.
The 36-foot model will be more accessible than the 42. It will be built in fiberglass, available in open or closed versions, and with inboard or outboard engines.
Finally, we are already thinking about a 60-foot model, but it’s still a little too early to give you any more details.
MW: You also have a range of sailing catamarans on the way, is that correct?
RW: Yes, that was the initial project. Here again, we called on specialists and formed a joint venture with a catamaran builder to develop an Eco range. Initially, the family should include a 48, a 64, and an 80 with traditional internal combustion engines. The project should become a reality in 2026.
MW: What customer base are you targeting?
RW: Our project is quite ambitious. We really want to become a major player in the boating industry by offering our boats in different sectors. We are of course targeting the European market, but also the United States, particularly with our range of high-performance powercats. We should be attending one of the upcoming major American boat shows.
Finally, for pontoon boats, we will be targeting the Middle East, where there is great potential for this kind of boat.
