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The origins

One family at the helm of the brand.

Giuseppe Balducci was born in Limite sull’Arno, a nautical town in Tuscany. He began his career working in a historic shipyard in Viareggio, but his entrepreneurial spirit and his talent soon spurred him to look for more. This is how the Overmarine Group was born.

THE ORIGINS OF THE NAME

The Balducci family founded Mangusta in 1985, choosing a symbolic name for the company. At the time, the leading brand in open yachts was Cobra by Tecnomarine: the new company was therefore named after the mongoose, the only animal that can fight and defeat cobras. Mangusta clearly set out to challenge the status quo.

AN ICON IS BORN

The company launched the Mangusta 80. Up until that moment, “open” yachts had never reached 80 feet in length, which meant buyers had always been forced to compromise between speed and space, sportiness and comfort. Mangusta built a large, high-performance sports yacht that was also exceptionally comfortable and pleasant to live in. It was a huge success, which left its mark in history and made the brand known all over the world. It was the beginning of Maxi Open yachts! Over the years, models grew even bigger. Their streamlined, sporty lines make them timeless classics – true icons in their field. 

THE LAUNCH OF THE OPEN LINE'S FLAGSHIP

In 2007, the Italian boat builder set themselves a new challenge: creating one of the largest open yachts in the world, over 50 metres in length. To achieve this ambitious goal, they approached Stefano Righini, a leading designer in this segment, establishing a long, fruitful cooperation. That was how the Mangusta 165 came to life, the flagship in her range, capable of combining sportiness and performances with outstanding onboard comfort and thus enabling her Owner to live the sea at full speed (up to 38/40 knots) while also enjoying the stylish interiors of an exclusive villa.

THE NEW SHIPYARD IN PISA

In 2012, a new production site for the construction of the new metal lines Mangusta Oceano and Mangusta Gransport was officially opened in Pisa’s docks area. The shipyard extends over an area of 22,000 square metres, allowing to build several units in parallel at the same time.

THE LAUNCH OF THE FIRST METAL SUPERYACHT

Mangusta’s innovation never stops: in 2016, the first three-decker hit the water, a 42-metre steel and aluminium mega yacht part of the new Mangusta Oceano long range line – displacement vessels conceived for those who want to travel the world in style, no matter the destination or the distance to cover. The project, which had started back in 2013, was the result of the successful cooperation with designer Alberto Mancini.

THE FIRST MANGUSTA TO CRUISE AROUND THE WORLD

2018 saw the launch of the Mangusta GranSport 54 El Leon , the first Mangusta to cross the oceans on a 3.5-year round-the-world voyage, covering more than 50,000 miles. Thanks to her 4 engines, totalling almost 12,000 hp, the vessel was able to cruise smoothly in any and all sea and weather conditions.

RESEARCH NEVER STOPS AT MANGUSTA

In 2021, the new Mangusta Oceano line projects were presented: the 39 and the 44, representing a new concept of villa on the sea, with wide outdoor spaces and large glazed surfaces offering breathtaking views. A new era also started for the Maxi Open line, with the iconic Mangusta 165 REV, a true revolution in elegance and performance that reinterprets traditional Mangusta lines in a contemporary key thanks to the collaboration with design firm Lobanov Design. 

THE FIRST MANGUSTA 165 REV TOUCHES THE WATER

The first REVolutionary Mangusta 165REV was launched this year. The very epitome of classic, timeless beauty perfectly harmonised with a radically new concept of lifestyle: an aggressive profile featuring the typical rounded shapes of Mangusta’s iconic style. Lobanov Design worked side by side with the Shipyard’s Engineering Department to offer many innovative solutions, first and foremost the huge master suite developed on two levels – a loft with large, floor-to-ceiling windows flawlessly integrated in the hull.

MANGUSTA OCEANO 44. AN OVERWATER VILLA

In 2022 this new three-decker touched the water. With her steel hull and aluminium superstructure is a global yacht to be enjoyed to the full, defined by stylish lines and outstanding performances with maximum comfort. Designed by Alberto Mancini and the shipyard’s Engineering Department this yacht introduces a brand-new way of living the sea.

ALWAYS A MILE AHEAD

At Mangusta, innovation means leveraging the best technologies and newest engineering solutions to break down the boundaries between speed, low consumption and great onboard liveability. A constant effort to guarantee that each yacht’s excellence will offer best-in-class performances while never compromising on the comfort offered by generous, liveable spaces. The family-owned and family-managed business is now led by the second generation, Katia and Maurizio, and Victoria, Maurizio’s daughter.

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Overmarine Mangusta Yachts for Sale

The Mangusta yacht brand is renowned for its long-range, fast displacement luxury yachts that boast ample volume, utilize new technology and showcase famed Italian design aesthetics to create some of the most alluring yachts on the market. Overmarine Mangusta shipyard is family-owned, based out of Viareggio-Italy, and is the yacht builder behind the well-known Mangusta range of maxi open yachts sized from 72 (21.9m) to 215 feet (65.5m) in length. Some popular models of Mangusta yachts for sale include the Mangusta 108, 130 and 165. In addition to the maxi open yachts, Overmarine offers the Mangusta Oceano line featuring 138-foot (42m), 151-foot (46m) and 180-foot (55m) world-cruisers; the latest range from Mangusta is the GranSport. This fast displacement line features a 164-foot (50m) yacht. A leader in the 98-foot (30m) to 164-foot (50m) maxi open yacht sector, Overmarine Mangusta is a revered Italian superyacht builder. Northrop & Johnson is proud to offer Mangusta yachts for sale to buyers around the world. Contact a Northrop & Johnson Mangusta yacht broker to sell or buy your next boat.

Overmarine Mangusta Yachts: Success Built On Italian Tradition

Boasting more than 30 years of Italian design, shipbuilding experience and passion, Overmarine Mangusta is a family-owned shipyard based in Tuscany near Massa, Viareggio and Pisa. Since 1985 the builder has built more than 300 yachts, including 12 Mangusta 165s — the world’s fastest 165-foot (50m) maxi open yacht — built and sold in six years. The Balducci family behind the helm of Overmarine still runs the company today. Offering three different lines of yachts, customized Mangusta yachts for sale are diverse and innovative, allowing yacht owners to experience both the yacht and life on water as they see fit. Overmarine Mangusta leads the market in the maxi open yacht segment. The Maxi Open yachts, like the Sport 104, 110, 132E, 165E and 215, are perfectly suited for the Mediterranean yachting lifestyle. Mangusta are well-known not only for their top performance but also for their impeccable styling. This line has afforded the Mangusta brand with unparalleled success in the segment.

“Overmarine’s Mangusta yachts are exceptional. They offer inspired Italian design and top performance. Especially well-suited for the Mediterranean thanks to their speed and agility, they are extremely popular yachts in the European market, but have a following around the world,” says Northrop & Johnson Sales Broker David Seal. “The Mangusta yachts for sale also are well suited for buyers who are looking for world-cruising capabilities without compromising style as the Mangusta Oceanco segment lends itself to long-range cruising. Performance-minded buyers will rejoice as Mangusta yachts, especially the GranSport, which are built to perform with high speeds and top capabilities.”

Produced in Tuscany by the premier Italian builder Overmarine, Mangusta yachts are built to high standards. Production of these yachts spans 10 facilities between Pisa, Massa and Viareggio. In addition to 190,000 square meters of indoor and outdoor facilities, the Viareggio yard also has two wharfs where the builder is able to undertake final preparations, after-sale service and layovers. Overmarine oversees all aspects of the build process from mold making to lamination of composite materials to fitting interiors, including electronics. In addition, the brand’s in-house design team is able to work with owners to conceptualize the yacht of their dreams. Upon receiving your yacht, Overmarine ensures the ownership process of Mangustas is stress free thanks to a technical office and 24-hour, seven-days-a-week after-sales services. Additional offices in Miami, Florida, and Golfe Juan in the French Riviera as well as dealers around the world that provide added support for owners.

Mangusta yachts by Overmarine also are prime for chartering, especially in the Mediterranean. Offering top performance and sporty good looks, guests can cruise in style on board Mangusta’s open maxi yachts or explore further afield on a yacht in the Mangusta Oceanco range.

“You’ll see and be seen when you charter a Mangusta yacht,” says Northrop & Johnson charter broker Trish Finnegan. “The stunning good looks are eye-catching, and the performance ability of these yachts is top tier. Guests will relish the variety of amenities available on board the different yachts in the Mangusta family.”

You’ll see and be seen when you’re on a Mangusta yacht

Overmarine Mangusta Boat Models

Overmarine produces Mangusta yachts, which are separated into three lines: The Mangusta Open Maxi line, the Mangusta Oceano line and the latest edition, the Mangusta GranSport.

Maxi Open Yacht Models

It all began 30 years ago with the Mangusta Maxi Open. Currently the market leader in this segment of yachts, there are five size options available for the Maxi Open: 94 feet (28.6m), 110 feet (33.5m), 132 feet (40.2m), 165 feet (50.2m) and 215 feet (65.5m) in length.

All of the Maxi Open yachts are exceptional. Offering iconic style, excellent stability, resulting in total comfort and a quiet ride for those aboard, top performance in terms of speed and agility and well-thought-out layouts that allow guests to utilize the yacht to its fullest potential, there is a reason this line is a leader in the market. The most prominent of the Maxi Open range is the 165-foot (50.2m) Mangusta 165 E series. Welcoming 12 guests in six lavish staterooms and running with nine crewmembers, she is ideally suited for owners with a penchant for performance and style. Her interior is fully customizable to the owner’s taste.

Oceano Yacht Models

The Mangusta Oceano line is perfect for those looking to cruise beyond the bounds of the typical yachting hot spots and explore more remote destinations. Offering the same high-performance capabilities that you would come to expect from Overmarine’s yachts and utilizing the same high-tech processes, but with the addition of metal for long-range purposes, the Mangusta Oceano truly is prime for travel. Available in as at 141 feet (43m), 150 feet (46m), 180 feet (55m) or 197 feet (60m), the interior volume found aboard yachts in the Mangusta Oceano range is truly remarkable. Built to rival explorer yachts available on the market today, Mangusta’s distinguished exterior style and contemporary interiors are aligned with a nautical range of up to 5,000 miles and an impressive beach club.

Gransport Yacht Models

The latest addition to Overmarine’s repertoire is the Mangusta GranSport line. Created to be the perfect blend of the Maxi Open and Oceanco lines, the GranSport offers an exceptional range with high speeds and top performance. The first of this line was a 177-foot (54m) launched in summer 2018 and welcomed with great acclaim. You can expect to see more of the GranSport line hitting the markets soon.

Mangusta yachts for sale receive high acclaim and Northrop & Johnson’s knowledgeable brokers would be delighted to assist in finding you the ideal Mangusta yacht to suit your needs. Please contact your preferred Northrop & Johnson broker with any comments, questions or to discuss the purchase of a Mangusta yacht for sale.

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Mangusta Oceano 44 Reviewed

• By Phil Draper
• May 12, 2023

Roald Dahl’s character Willy Wonka had a great glass elevator that transported him wherever he wanted to go. Hull No. 1 of Overmarine’s Mangusta Oceano 44 reminded me of that story. This yacht is elevated by glass, and it has the potential to take owners just about anywhere.

This 146-foot, 461-gross-ton steel-and-aluminum design, perhaps more so than any other yacht I have seen recently, takes the tri-deck concept to new heights. Based on a hull platform from Pierluigi Ausonio and with design by Alberto Mancini, this superyacht has a particularly strong, modern profile and a light, bright, contemporary interior. Mancini is skilled at blending inside and outside spaces, in this case with sole-to-ceiling windows, sliding doors, and ghost bulwarks and balustrades.

Powered with twin 1,700 hp MTU 12V 2000 M86 diesels, the Oceano 44 reportedly reaches a top speed of 15 to 16 knots, depending on load. That said, an efficient 11 to 12 knots will be more than enough for typical cruising. At that speed, and with a fuel capacity of almost 19,000 gallons, this yacht is capable of more than 4,000 nautical miles. In theory, that’s enough for at least a trans-Atlantic crossing.

Whether it’s a long passage or a long weekend, the owner can spend overnights in the main-deck master stateroom. It occupies the full 28-foot-6-inch beam and has full-beam en suite facilities forward that include a bathtub and a shower stall, a vanity desk to port, a dressing area with flanking closets and a fold-down balcony.

Guests aboard Hull No. 1 can stay in what could easily be called a second owners’ stateroom aft on the deck above the master—an optional layout that replaces the standard sky lounge. In the stateroom configuration, this space includes a walk-through dressing area with flanking closets and mirrors, a portside en suite head, a vanity desk and a free-standing seat to starboard. The views from this space are spectacular, given full-height glazing on three sides that, to some degree, will slide open. Glass upper bulwarks on either side also help make the vistas impressive.

The remaining four en suite guest staterooms are on the lower deck. Two have double berths, and two have twins as well as Pullmans.

There is walkaround room outside the upper deck. Inside, a captain’s cabin and ship’s office are abaft the wheelhouse, which also has wide-open views through full-height wraparound vertical windows. The bridge has doors to the port and starboard side decks and wing stations. Up front are double-bunk crew cabins, the crew mess and the yacht’s laundry.

For guests to relax seaside, there is a beach club aft with a teak-clad lower-deck lounge that occupies the full beam abaft the engine room. On the first Oceano 44, this space includes a bar, wraparound Minotti sofas and a day head. Underway, all that is seen around the waterline aft is a narrow swim platform, but at anchor, the stern can be transformed with fold-down surfaces. Part of the transom becomes a swim deck, and “beach lounges” open to the sides, effectively creating a walkaround stern. Tenders and toys are kept in a garage beneath the foredeck with a portside hinge-up door and gantry crane.

Additional guest relaxation areas include the cockpit, which has stand-alone furniture and great views, thanks to an absence of opaque bulwarks and transom structure. Glass panes inset into the aft-deck sole serve as skylights to the beach club below. A foredeck pool has sun pads and chaise longues, creating what the shipyard calls an “island spa.” The pool has glass walls and glazed panels in its base that serve as skylights for the master stateroom en suite below.

Up top, half of the 1,100-square-foot sun deck has hardtop protection. Free-standing furniture from Paola Lenti with upholstery from Mariaflora is here, along with a wet bar and stools. Staircases head down to the upper-deck guest lobby and pantry, aiding circulation for guests and crew. A few discreet doors also let crew move around with minimal impact on guests.

When guests want the sanctuary of ceilings and air conditioning, there’s a conventional main salon. Hull No. 1’s is open plan, with Poltrona Frau sofas and armchairs, and an amidships dining room flanked by full-height sliding-glass doors.

Overmarine Group has considerable experience building semicustom yachts. It has been turning out Mangustas for 40 years, with more than 120 bigger than 100 feet length overall. The Mangusta Oceano 44 continues this tradition of excellence.

Where It’s Made

Northwest Italy-based Overmarine has many production areas in and around Viareggio, Massa and Pisa. Mangusta Oceano 44s are built in Pisa, close to the city’s airport and backed up to a canal that connects to Livorno and the sea. 

In the Works

Owned by the Balducci family, Overmarine has around 20 yachts in progress with an average length of 130 feet across three ranges: full-displacement or fast-displacement  composite and steel aluminum builds, semi-displacement aluminum Gransports, and composite planing Maxi Opens.

The Mangusta Oceano 44 replaces the Oceano 42/43, six of which delivered between 2016 and 2021. Thus far, five of the new model have been sold. One was delivered as Sagas, and four are under construction. The second hull should be delivered this spring, with the next available slot allowing a 2025 handover.

The first three composite Mangusta Oceano 39s are also sold and under construction. The first is due to launch this spring. Two Oceano 50s have been delivered, and another three are in build.

Five Gransport 33s have been delivered, and four are in build. The next available slot is for delivery in 2025.

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25m Mangusta motor yacht Toy rejoins market

The 25-metre Mangusta motor yacht Toy has rejoined the market with Marcello Maggi of Marcello Maggi Yacht Boutique.

Built in GRP, Toy was delivered from Italian builder Overmarine in 2018 as a Mangusta 80 HT model. RINA classed and MCA compliant, she was designed inside and out by Andrea Bacigalupo and has only been used privately.

She features a custom contemporary interior, which can sleep up to six guests in three staterooms with further quarters for a crew of two.

The yacht for sale is powered by twin MTU 16V 2000 diesel engines with an impressive top speed of 45 knots and a cruising speed of 40 knots. She has a range of 250 nautical miles.

Toy  is asking €2,800,000.

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