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[ MEGAYACHT ] The new 54-metre launches Mangusta’s stunning Fast Displacement Mangusta GranSport line. This sophisticated and enormously dynamic yacht was crafted by the Italian yard and Alberto Mancini
by Bianca Ascenti - ph. by Maurizio Paradisi
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he arrival of El Leon has been eagerly awaited
guests a genuinely astonishing 273 square metres plus of al fresco
by both the market and her builder, Overmarine
space, all of which is modular and thus very versatile, regardless
Group (which is owned by the Balducci family).
of the time of day or the speed the yacht is doing. The large
And it is easy to understand why as she is
fly has a sunning area and bar as well as a raised dining zone
the forerunner of the new Fast Displacement
sheltered by long side windows and a hard top which filters harsh
Mangusta GranSport series designed to bridge the gap between
sunlight on very hot summer days. A heated infinity pool forward
the ultra-powerful Maxi Opens (in which Overmarine Group
has a glass bottom that draws light into the master bathroom
leads the world) and their slower long-range displacement
beneath. The freestanding furnishings were custom-designed by
cousins. Although renowned for its pioneering technology
Mancini who has created a clever mix of wood, steel and glass.
and engineering, Overmarine Group was keen to respect
The interior arrangement was changed at the owner’s request to
both the yard’s DNA and its build philosophy. Nonetheless it
include an office and a garage for a 7.6-metre tender. The large
has produced a highly individual custom yacht that is a clear
saloon on the main deck is light-filled, thanks to huge windows
departure from her predecessors yet still maintains deep family
towering over 2.1 metres in height. Its lines, colours and décor
ties. As the yard’s new flagship, the all-aluminium 54-metre
create a refreshing feeling of refined luxury that feels cosy and
is a masterful combination of range, performance and style.
seaworthy at once – the caulking in the teak sole is a nod to
The brainchild of Alberto Mancini, who also worked with the
classic maritime design. Soft roundness alternates with straight
owner and the in-house style office on the interiors, El Leon has
lines while the mirrored door reflects beautifully elegant leather
powerful yet sharply sporty lines with signature car-inspired
ceilings, raw silk, Plexiglas, wall paper and luxe fabrics by the
strakes in her superstructure and pilothouse that lend her a
likes of Hermes, Rubelli and Sahco. The main sofa is by Minotti,
sense of even greater dynamism and movement.The owner,
while the lights are from Lumis and BCM. That said, most of the
who hails from the Mangusta world, was very forthright on
furnishings are custom. Walnut and ebony are given different
what he wanted from the overall result and was very proactive
finishes depending on the area of the vessel and the colours are
in all stages of her development and build. His dream was
all ton-sur-ton. Details have been designed and crafted to an
for a Mediterranean-style yacht where he could spend a great
astonishing degree to create a dialogue with the surrounding
deal of time outdoors, and whose interiors would be flooded
environment without any visual or stylistic distractions. Two sets
with natural light. A fast, elegant, unique yacht that could sail
of stairs lead to the master suite from the lobby. There we find a
around the world safely, somewhere he could both relax and
separate office and window, as well as a large cabin with a large
work comfortably without having to run to port to refuel too
carefully hidden dressing room, vanity table, day bed and double
often. A racing explorer of sorts. A challenge and a half that the
bathroom with central shower. A side balcony also extends out
yard embraced wholeheartedly and nailed with such aplomb that
over the sea at the touch of a button further extending the cabin.
El Leon took the Best Exterior Design gong in her category at
A curved staircase in a mix of wood, leather and steel leads to the
the 2018 World Yachts Trophies. Speed-wise, she can happily
deck below where there are five guest cabins including one VIP, a
power her way up to 30 knots but in her ‘slow mode’ she has a
media room and small gym, in addition to the crew quarters and
4,200-mile range that will take her easily across the ocean. El
service areas. As if that were not enough, guests can while away
Leon’s Studio Ausonio-designed Fast Surface Piercing Hull uses
their time with their feet literally in the water on the wonderfully
dynamic lift to maintain a displacement trim even at high speeds.
large and well-equipped aft beach club.
Between her fly, main deck and beach club, El Leon also offers
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Wood, steel and glass were put to skilful use in the custom table on the fly (top, left). The originallooking hard top integrated into the superstructure filters the light too. The interiors are modern with maritime detailing such as the white caulking on the flooring. Most of the furnishings are custom with designer elements added to the mix. In the saloon, the sofa is by Minotti, the lights by Lumis and BCM, for instance. Walnut and ebony adorn the master suite which has separate office (top) and bedroom areas (right)
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Exterior Design Alberto Mancini
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’d like to emphasize how unusual the project is from the point of view of its exterior lines which underscore the Gran Sport’s sporty yet never aggressive soul. The purity of the raked, slender surfaces stretching from stern to stem has a sword-like quality and is reflected in what I’d call a sculptural balance created by a chiaroscuro effect. This creates dynamic proportions that clearly reference very sophisticated cars, particularly the aft air intakes and the windows in the pilothouse area. Very sophisticated styling on 54 metres of aluminium where I was able to design a clean line that goes well beyond being simply, and which is obviously inspired by the car world. In the Mangusta GranSport, like the Mangusta Oceano 43, all the surfaces of both the hull and the superstructure are in dialogue with the exterior layout, creating a harmony of forms that very discreetly communicates a sense of unique class and elegance to this kind of RPH yacht, producing a feeling of multifaceted beauty. The areas that best showcase the Mangusta GranSport’s Mediterranean spirit are the glass-floored infinity
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splash pool on the foredeck, which allows light to filter down into the master bathroom, and the dining area on the fly deck, which sits in a raised area. Long side windows provide transparency, and shelter diners from the wind, while the hard top, which was deliberately integrated into the superstructure, provides sun protection, in addition to allowing light through its central glazed section.
El Leon’s sharp, pure lines won her Best Exterior Design in her category at the World Yachts Trophies 2018. The yard’s flagship, she will make a top speed of 30 knots. The master suite balcony opens out over the sea at the touch of a button
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Interior Designer Overmarine Group’s Interiors Dept
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he owner dreamed of a yacht that would let him venture beyond the confines of the Mediterranean, a craft with modern contemporary furnishings that would still reference the vessels of old. We achieved just that result by veneering contemporary furnishings with dark woods – ebony and walnut – paired with luxe fabrics and suede leather. The interior was designed in very close collaboration with the owner. Every single material used was selected with extreme care to ensure that each combination would be a perfect and unique expression of the owner’s dreams. The clients also love living their boat and the sea to the fullest, so it was essential to include an area where they could dine al fresco yet still be sheltered. Another must was the fabulous sundeck on the Mangusta Gransport 54 with its wraparound hard top. A third important request was a professional gym so that guests and crew could keep fit in on long crossings. Almost everything aboard is custom in order to personalise every detail to the utmost. The lovely leather-trimmed steel buckles on the furnishings in the saloon and master bedroom are just one example. The big wall in the port VIP bathroom which we have completely covered with some fantastic Hermès fabric protected by laminated glass. The areas owners and guests will spend most time in are
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definitely the sundeck (as we said, this is a key area because of the 12-seater dining table and the relaxation area aft) and the owner’s suite with its two study/office areas to allow the owner to not just work but also relax in complete privacy. One of the toughest challenges was, without a doubt, the main stairs connecting the lobby on the main deck with the guest cabins on the lower one. The idea was to achieve a sense of visual continuity between the lobby floor and the stairs itself. So we drew out the sections of the parquet planks on individual pieces of rough wood. Those pieces were then crafted by one of the finest joiners and reassembled aboard to create the gorgeous cascade effect we can all see today. The parapet couldn’t pose any visual barrier either so we decided on a large extra-transparent glass version with very few fixing points. One tricky job was positioning an antique painting the owner is very fond and wanted as the focal point in the main saloon. We had to make a special glass case using anti-reflective museum glass and then design the lighting to suit it. The result is superb, and it is the first thing people notice when they board. El Leon recently won the prize for Best Interior Design at the tenth edition of the Design & Innovation Awards in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
The lounge with splash pool makes superb use of the foredeck. Below, left, a close-up of the cascade-effect stairs which leads to the lower deck. Below, right, the lobby corridor. Opposite page, the al fresco lounge in the cockpit on the main deck
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The Shipyard Francesco Frediani Marketing /Commercial director Overmarine Group
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n this line we want to offer the market something unique and totally new yet again: the perfect combination of performance, range, style and liveable spaces. A yacht capable of making 30 knots that can still deliver enough range to cross the Atlantic at her cruising speed. An authentic fast displacement – not just on paper but in practice. This line was designed for owners that want to use their yachts as typical Mediterranean craft and as explorer vessels, for people who will spend a lot of time aboard and make use of the line’s technical prowess and range. Its successful debut at the autumn shows, the plaudits it has garnered, and the recent sale of a 45-metre from the same line confirm that we got it right with our take on this new market segment of boats that bring together range and performance. The new Studio Ausonio-designed “Fast Surface Piercing Hull” has a bulbous bow that cleaves the surface of the sea without actually planing. It uses dynamic lift to control the longitudinal trim and keep the yacht in displacement mode even at high speeds. The most significant engineering feats include the hard top in the superstructure which protects occupants from the sun and filters the light through its glazed central section, and the stern door which demanded huge design skill and focus. As per Mangusta tradition, the interiors are fully customisable. Sometimes owners will bring in their own interior designer but very often they work directly with our team. Our Interior Design Department is always involved regardless, however. We also did a lot of work on lessening the impact of various noise sources such as the exhaust pipes and flaps, to make life as comfortable as possible for the owner. Right now we are building two Mangusta Gransport 45s – one of which will be delivered in 2019 and already has an owner – and one Mangusta Gransport 54.
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El Leon has over 237 square metres of al fresco space split between her foredeck lounge complete with pool-front c-shaped sofa, swim platform (below and opposite page), main deck cockpit and sun deck
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