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The pride and joy of an American owner, the first Mangusta Gransport 33 boasts cutting edge technology and a contemporary, dynamic design, qualities that work together to create a versatile yacht with a wonderful balance between interior and exterior spaces by Paola Bertelli - ph. Courtesy by Overmarine

peed is in Mangusta’s DNA, and the name Mangusta has become a hallmark of powerful craft. But the Overmarine Group brand has pushed the outside of the envelope in recent years and alongside its line of incredible open models the company has created the Oceano series of long-range yachts and the Gransport line merging performance and comfort. “With the Mangusta Gransports we’ve achieved the perfect combination of a sporty design with generous spaces. These versatile craft that can travel rapidly from place to place or sail long distances at low speed,” says Overmarine Group CEO Maurizio Balducci. The 33-metre Perfect Lady is a member of this family of fast displacement designs, boasting a top speed of 26 knots and a number of generous, comfy spaces. This need for speed is embodied by taut, dynamic external lines by designer Alberto Mancini, expressing a constant search for the right balance between sports performance and volumes. The range of surprising openair spaces includes a 56 square-metre sun deck that sets up a direct dialogue with the exterior forward lounge, melding the two into a single space with two hydromassage pools, saloon, sunpads, bar and dining area. The Perfect Lady’s owner also wanted this deck to be partially closed off, creating a fly saloon surrounded by glass side-screens and ceiling that blur the distinction between exterior and interior. The result is a flowing space that is also highlighted by complementary surfaces and furnishings. The main deck also takes advantage of glass, with sliding floor-to-ceiling windows framing the cockpit to aft and opening out onto the sea at the sides. The open-space lounge interprets the owner’s desire for light and linearity. The conversation area with Minotti sofas, Poltrona Frau chairs and lights by Porta Romana is separated from dining area by a simple low furnishing unit. Neutral, extremely natural colours have been chosen for the décor, with delicate light and shade effects. The materials – leathers, fabrics and lacquers - are wonderfully tactile. The interior is personalised by a splash of turquoise provided by the cushions and a large onyx panel on the rear wall. The flooring is sand oak strips. The same finishes appear in the other spaces – the yacht’s furnishings and decor were created by Overmarine’s Ufficio Interiors, in collaboration with designer Mancini and the owner. Also on the main deck, the lobby is flanked by the galley, with the suite located forward. A full 40 square metres have been dedicated to the owner, and the bed in the centre of the cabin gives character to the interior while leaving space for a wardrobe behind. A curved bedhead embraces the structure, which seems to float, and incorporates the bedside tables. On the lower deck, in the hull’s central section, there are four guest cabins, with the crew quarters located in the bow area. Also on the lower deck, but accessed from the exterior, is a 28 square-metre garage. This imposing space houses the engine room, Perfect Lady’s tender, almost six metres long, and two jetskis. The four Volvo IPS engines are compact units providing performance and comfort (vibration and noise are minimal). They have played a crucial role in gaining space for the guest cabins. The stern platform increases the area guests can use to enjoy a close-up experience of the sea.

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The exterior spaces form one of this 33-metre build’s stand-out features. As well as a dining area and solarium the forward lounge also has a hydromassage pool with spectacular glass side. To side, the helm station and, opening, the main deck cockpit that welcomes guests on board

The decor is bright, with natural colours. In the forward main deck the owner’s suite offers 40 square metres of space with office corner and services. The curved bedhead embracing the central bed is a distinctive touch. To side, the upper deck lounge (top) separated from the exterior dining area by a glass front. On the main deck, freestanding Poltrona Frau and Minotti furniture for the main saloon (bottom)

The project’s exhilarating dynamism is clear even in the initial drawings. Opposite page, the large forward lounge solarium (top). The 28 square-metre garage can host a 5.65-metre tender and two jetskis. The extending platform creates a spacious beach area

Exterior Design Alberto Mancini, Founder of AM Yacht Design

uring my initial approach to the exterior design I draw on my background in the automotive industry. The moment I start drawing lines on paper is the one I find the most romantic. I find inspiration in lots of areas – I travel a great deal and I enjoy exploring new places and cultures. I find references to the maritime world in all my travels, while architectural details and modern art galleries are another important source of inspiration. The Mangusta Gransport 33 came to me without reflection, as if I’d had it in mind from the very start. It has taut lines, simple yet sophisticated, clean, elegant motifs that work well in a pure white, creating a contrasted balance with the glass sections, a perfect harmony with fibreglass and transparent windows. It’s important to know how to handle proportions, never allowing them to run out of control. These days we run the risk of designing an all-glass shoebox. One of the strengths of the Gransport lies in how I’ve integrated the hardtop, which in the 33 plays a dual role – extending the front window results in a full-height closed windshield, creating an “American” version with a totally-sheltered helm station, plus a sliding door to aft to create a living area separated from the exterior aft flybridge. What I’m most proud of about this yacht is that it’s appreciated by clients of different ages and from all over the world. I think I’ve achieved a significant objective in that I’ve retained a sleek, well-proportioned profile while finding room for an owner’s cabin that’s extremely large for a 33-metre yacht. This kind of thing is only possible when a yard allows designers to create exteriors and interiors right from the word go, a freedom that’s becoming increasingly rare.

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A gorgeous night-time shot of Rebeca at anchor off Santa Margherita Ligure in Italy. The Oasis 40M (133’11’’ ft) has a superbly efficient hull that delivers 18 knots at full throttle and a cruising speed of 11. Rebecca is available for charter through Burgess

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Interior Design Overmarine Group Interiors & Engineering Dept

he Perfect Lady’s owner wanted bright, linear interiors and materials in natural colours, so we went for a design that’s harmonious and elegant at the same time. The Mangusta Gransport 33 features incredible spaces, enabling us to create extremely comfortable interiors - large cabins with enough cupboard space to satisfy the most demanding guests, versatile spaces that can suit any need at any time of day, not forgetting a lovely lounge and an interior dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors at the sides. The unusual feature of this yacht is the closed upper deck area – it’s open in the standard version – and open-air section on the same deck with integrated bar and hydromassage pool.

There is also another pool forward. The dominant wood on board is sand oak, a bright, natural colour we’ve matched with light lacquered woods, leathers and fabrics that echo the colours of the sea. We chose an aquamarine colour for the decorative cushions and the onyx panel adorning the main wall of the lounge. The rationale behind this decorative palette was to create a natural aesthetic inspired by the colours found in nature and the marine environment. All the yacht’s spaces have large windows, so the interiors are transformed by the natural light flooding in. This is accentuated in the owner’s cabin and saloon, and it’s one of the things that strikes you most on board.

Contact with the exteriors plays a crucial role in the design. The lounge (below) features sliding floor-toceiling side windows and the sun deck lounge (opposite page) also has a glass roof. Top, a refined, sinuous design in glass and wood for the second hydromassage pool

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The Shipyard Maurizio Balducci, CEO of Overmarine Group

fter the 54 and 45 metre Mangusta Gransport models it was only natural to start thinking about an entrylevel craft with the same characteristics. We have a lot riding on this model, as we’ve succeeded in creating a stunning yacht that offers the kind of specifications normally reserved for much larger models, starting with build quality and the personalisation opportunities we offer. The first question we ask our owners when we start designing their yacht is how they intend to use it, what their requirements are. In this way we can design the configuration that suits them best, then we move on to the choice of the entirely custom materials and furnishings. Displacement, limiting weight, is a very important factor for this type of yacht. We achieved this while maintaining a high level of comfort and without sacrificing the quality and opulence of the furnishings. A further challenge was making the yacht’s shapes just as Alberto Mancini had designed them. We didn’t ask him to simplify them or modify any of his work, and this presented some pretty tough challenges during production, but the final result was worth it, and we think it makes all the difference. Apart from its stunning lines, this yacht’s great strength is the amount of space it provides, from the owner’s suite

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to the spacious saloon, sundeck and garage. Not forgetting, of course, the extendable stern platform that doubles the amount of available space, and the manoeuvrability provided by the IPS propulsion system. The yacht is equipped with four Volvo engines and four IPS, optimising consumption and providing exceptional manoeuvrability. The yacht also has a dynamic positioning system and electric stabilisers that can be used while under way, at anchor or in port. It’s hard to say what my favourite area of the yacht is. It must

The sun deck and exterior lounge forward are linked to create a sweeping open-air space. The yacht is equipped with four Volvo engines and four 4 IPS. As well as optimising consumption, this configuration provides exceptional manoeuvrability. The yacht also boasts a dynamic positioning system and electrical stabilisers. Maximum speed is 26 knots

be the owner’s suite, followed by the upper deck, directly linked to the bow area with sunpads and pool. I think 2021 looks set to be a good year for us, we’re launching two new models. One is the Mangusta 104 Rev designed by Igor Lobanov, which entirely revamps the lines of our Opens, and the Mangusta Oceano 50, this line’s new flagship. We’ll soon be presenting three new models that will available in summer 2022.

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