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105 Mangusta Sold By Justin Onofrietti

October 1, 2020 5:52 pm

Denison announces the sale of U WISH, a 105′ Mangusta built in 2011 and located in Miami, Florida. The buyers and sellers were represented by Denison yacht broker Justin Onofrietti.

U WISH has a modern interior design giving you the feel of a 5 diamond luxury resort. Her 4 staterooms tend to hold the perfect amount of people accommodating 9 guests. The aft deck is the best spot for entertaining due to the dinning area, jacuzzi, and sun lounge area.

U WISH has a thrilling top speed of 34 kn making sure to waste no time getting to her destinations. She is the perfect boat for a trip to the Bahamas for some island hopping with family and friends

Located in Miami, FL , U WISH was asking $3,395,000 at the time of sale.

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Recently Refitted Mangusta for Sale

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• April 9, 2024

IYC has listed the 108-foot Mangusta Cosmos for sale with broker Kevin Bonnie, who is managing partner in the Monaco office near the popular Port Hercules that draws some of the largest and most notable superyachts in the world.

Mangusta has long been a popular brand of motoryacht for owners who want head-turning speed and sleek styling. As Yachting reported a few years ago , Italian entrepreneur Giuseppe Balducci founded the company during the 1980s, taking on Tecnomarine’s then-dominant Cobra design. Balducci named his company after the Italian word for mongoose— mangusta —because the animal uses speed and agility to pounce on and kill venomous snakes such as cobras. The Mangusta brand entered the yachting scene in 1985 and has continued to build its fan base globally ever since.

Cosmos , launched in 2004, has all the sleek styling and speed for which the Mangusta brand is known. According to IYC, this yacht can achieve a top hop of 33 knots and has a cruising speed of 28 knots, giving it more than enough oomph to shorten the times needed to cruise between ports on the French and Italian Rivieras, or anywhere else.

Also according to IYC, Cobra underwent refits in 2021 and 2023. The work in 2021 included a refit of the salon on the main deck, fresh hull paint, engine service, new upholstery in the outdoors guest areas, upgraded entertainment systems, and the addition of a Williams jet tender.

In 2023, additional work included interior upgrades to the lower deck salon, sofas in the master stateroom and more.

Overall, Cosmos has accommodations for as many as 11 guests in four staterooms, including a stateroom with four bunks that’s ideal for a bevy of kids or teenagers. There’s also a dedicated lounge/games room on the lower deck, for intimate gatherings or for kids to hide out and play away from the adults.

The yacht’s décor is notable for its combination of silver, gray and white elements, creating a modern feeling of power even on the inside. Outdoors, guests have several relaxation areas for splitting up and enjoying the fresh air, including a sizable sun pad with a separate seating area aft, and a hot tub forward. Dining can be set up indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather.

What’s the asking price for the Mangusta Cosmos ? The yacht is listed for sale with an asking price of about $3.76 million.

Take the next step: Contact sales broker Kevin Bonnie at iyc.com

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Mangusta Oceano 42 Superyacht Neverland Listed With SI Yachts

We are pleased to announce that "NEVERLAND", a 2017 Mangusta Yachts Oceano 42 , has come on the market with SI Yachts senior yacht broker Tony Maggio . Located at the superyacht marina Town Of Palm Beach Marina, NEVERLAND has an asking price of $22,900,000. Built by the Overmarine Group and award-winning designer Alberto Mancini, NEVERLAND boasts more volume and higher efficiency that other superyachts in her class. NEVERLAND was awarded the Worlds Yacht Trophy for 'Best Layout' when first launched in 2017.

"NEVERLAND is truly an amazing and awe-inspiring vessel," said Tony Maggio. "The owners wanted a yacht over 40 meters that had more volume, longer range, and better fuel efficiency, without compromising any of the luxurious living spaces. Most Mangusta Yachts are better known for their speed. NEVERLAND still reaches 15 knots at top speed, however she has a range of 4,000 miles thanks to the implementation of a bulbous bow in the hull design."

NEVERLAND was constructed at Mangusta's Pisa shipyard, a 72,000 square foot, technologically-advanced facility that allows for superyachts up to 230-feet. The shipyard described the Mangusta range as "displacement yachts designed for your desire to travel the world in style, whatever the destination." Whether chartering in the Med or island-hopping the Caribbean, NEVERLAND will not disappoint even the most discerning yachting enthusiasts.

To make an appointment for a showing, please contact Tony at (561) 818-1442 or by email at [email protected] . 

“What we realized,” said Overmarine commercial director Francesco Frediani, “is that while Mangusta is the perfect boat for the Med, Florida, The Bahamas and so many parts of the world where speed helps in reaching your final destination very quickly, in some other parts of world, we do not find same situation. In other countries, the final destination can be very far off, and you need long range to achieve this.”

Powered with twin MTU M72 1,448HP engines, the 4,000 mile range mentioned above is at a speed of 11 knots. There are 2,000 hours currently on the engines.

NEVERLAND equipment list also features:

• Two Kohler 99kW Generators, each with approximately 8,500 hours
• Two Indromar Water-Makers
• A UV Water-Filtration System
• Built-In Water Softener
• 3,500 lbs. Lifting-Capacity Crane (Forward Garage)
• Freshwater/Saltwater Filtration System For Swimming Pool
• New AV-Control, 4 iPad System 
• New WiFi System with Back-Up Satellite & Cellular

NEVERLAND is truly equipped for long-range cruising and multi-night vacations on board. Whether you desire a complete disconnection from reality or choose to stay online while on board, this Mangusta Oceano 42 is ready for you every need.

Above: This Mangusta Oceano 42 takes full advantage of the space on the ship's bow with a U-shaped lounge area, multiple sunpads, and a swimming pool with infinity-style waterfall. On the floor of the swimming pool is a skylight which floors the owner's bathroom with translucent light. The bow area also has an Opacmare hydraulic davit and crane for jet skis.

Above: NEVERLAND's flybridge deck is massive, taking full advantage of the yacht's 28-foot 5-inch beam. The aft flybridge deck features multiple sun-loungers unfixed to the deck so you can rotate with the sun. Mid-flybridge is a large U-shaped seating area which can easily sit 12 guests or more, along with a cocktail table and subtle lighting. This is a perfect area for evening cocktails and conversation. Should you and your guests choose to have dinner on the flybridge, a formal dining table that seats 8 is under the cover of the hardtop and outdoor bar/galley.

Above: Your guests will never run out of seating options to enjoy the ocean view while cruising or during a formal dinner party. Directly above the Beach Club is this cockpit seating area, complete with a large sofa, table, recessed lighting, sound system, and more.

Above: The dedicated Beach Club on NEVERLAND, a true oasis as the water's edge. This is not a tender storage garage, but in fact another space on board devoted to relaxation and fun. With the swim platform down, either soak in the sun's rays while listening to the gentle crest of the nearby waves or pull one of the SeaBob's off of the wall-mount in the Beach Club and speedily explore through the crystal clear water.

Above: The main deck sliding doors open to reveal your luxury home away from home. The salon is voluminous with large wall-sized windows lining the room port and starboard that flood the area with natural light. Three brand new chillers for the air-conditioning were installed in 2023, so enjoying the ocean views at your desired temperature will always be consistent. The combination of space and light are apparent in every room of this superyacht, however none more purposeful than the ambiance in the salon.

Above: Adjacent to the salon seating area is the formal dining table with capacity for 8 guests. Your on board chef will appreciate the fully-renovated galley wit new commercial grade MKN steam ovens and custom vent fan. May you and your guests enjoy your time breaking bread and drinking wine together!

Above: NEVERLAND is designed to comfortably accommodate 12 of your favorite guests in 5 staterooms on board, and while all of them are opulent and comfortable, the master king suite found on the main deck is truly a step above. Featuring a private balcony and picture-sized windows throughout, escaping to your peaceful bedroom after a long day in the sun has never felt more inviting.

Above: The master bathroom is incredible. From the high-end fixtures, to the use of glass, and the skylight above the sink, its truly a unique aesthetic.

Above: One of four guest staterooms that features a king-sized berth, windows, ample storage, and an ensuite bathroom. NEVERLAND is perfect for any charter program or private enjoyment. The crew quarters accommodates up to 8, along with a dedicated Captain's quarters, and all are located off the bridge.

Above: Beauty is found throughout NEVERLAND, but particularly among the transitional areas. The staircases onboard this tri-deck superyacht were not overlooked, with each having its own style and eye-catching color palette.

Above: Should a sudden storm pass by while you're enjoying the Beach Club, step inside into the air-conditioned entertainment area. This lower deck space was not overlooked and features walls lined with windows, a flat screen television, and comfortable seating for all of your guests.

To make an appointment for a showing, please contact Tony at (561) 818-1442 or by email at [email protected] . Tony is conveniently located right at our Jupiter, Florida location at the Jupiter Yacht Club and would be happy to discuss the features on board NEVERLAND. To see all of the latest professional photography of this amazing superyacht, please visit the NEVERLAND listing page.

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Chasing adrenaline on board the Mangusta GranSport33 superyacht Dopamine

A young American owner with a knack for design injected his own energy into a 33m Mangusta. Clare Mahon tours Dopamine...

“There’s something about going at 10 knots that I find really boring,” says the owner of the Mangusta GranSport 33 Dopamine . “I like to move.”

Moving quickly and looking undeniably slinky while doing so is a Mangusta trademark, as this owner knows, having owned a Mangusta 94 Maxi Open before this. “I liked the solid construction and speed of the 94; we could cruise at 30 knots. But then I wanted a boat that was more of a ‘real yacht.’ I wanted the three decks, a nice big flybridge, a pool,” says the owner, who had looked at all sorts of boats around the 32- to 34-metre mark with five cabins before he came across a new launch from Mangusta.

“When the GranSport 33 came out, I was excited because you can drive this boat at 25 knots. I go to the Bahamas from Miami a lot, and in Europe, I want to be able to hop around the different ports. I knew Stefano Arlunno (president of Mangusta Yachts Americas), so I called him, and he showed it to me.”

He liked what he saw but had one stipulation before signing on the dotted line. Italian designer Alberto Mancini has worked with Mangusta on creating the GranSport 33’s alluring exterior and layout.  This owner, however, wanted something more than a Mancini exterior.

“The Mancini-designed Oceano 42 Namasté was the first boat that attracted me to Mangusta. I’m a big fan of his, so I told Stefano I’d do it as long as I could have Alberto give me some of his undivided time.”  No sooner said than done.

“I spent several days with Alberto, and we went really deep. I feel I’m a designer at heart. I love design; actually, I’m obsessed.”

For the interior style of his new yacht, one of his inspirations was another Mangusta production, the GranSport 54 El Leon . “There is nothing aboard El Leon that is a little weird or trendy. That’s the look I wanted for my yacht: modern but not trendy, and I wanted the interior to be inspired by yachting tradition. So that’s the angle Alberto and I came from.”

Mancini, for his part, enjoyed working with a dynamic and passionate owner. “He’s an informed and precise person who wanted a very personalised yacht,” Mancini says. “The direct contact we had helped us to develop ideas and find the path to a very elegant, sophisticated boat that’s very American in spirit.”

With guidance from Mancini and input from the owner, Mangusta went to work. The interior is a calm combination of light and dark wood veneers, furniture by Minotti and Fendi finished in natural leather tones and fabrics by Loro Piana, and crisp white linens in the cabins,  with occasional touches of blues. The dining table is custom sized with a calacatta gold marble insert. Lamps by Ralph Lauren add homey touches in the main saloon and the suites. Mirrors and touches of stainless steel expand spaces visually.

Dopamine is a perfect example of how Mangusta can take a series yacht built in GRP but make it seem custom without changing fundamentals. However, materials, colours and placement of loose furniture can create very different ambiences on identical hulls, and the owner appreciated the designer’s special touch.

“Alberto is a brilliant, talented guy, and he made my vision come to fruition,” the owner says. “Every time I board the yacht, I can’t believe the level of detail. For example, I wanted the floor to have white stripes, and Alberto came up with the idea of using elm, a rare and expensive wood to use as a yacht’s flooring, but Mangusta did it,” the owner says. “Elm is the right wood here, with that touch of grey that works with the Makassar walls.

We went over every detail, down to the cut-glass lamps (by Ralph Lauren and Baccarat) in the guest cabins. Those are plain classy. In my opinion, you can’t say anything bad about cut glass, but it’s a modern version of cut glass, really cool.”

Another of the owner’s requests was a bit more of a challenge for the yard, as it involved raising the ceilings. “I’m as tall as an average NBA player, and I can only stand up straight in big yachts. [During my search] I boarded some significant yachts, but I couldn’t fit. You can’t have a level of your own boat that you can’t go to!”

So the shipyard created recesses in the ceiling for AC ducts and the wiring, allowing more headroom. In addition, the extra height in conjunction with floor-to-ceiling windows on the main deck create an exceptional sense of volume.

“My ceiling height is crazy for a 33 metre yacht. On Dopamine , I can stand in every room, go to the lower deck and talk with my guests. [This shipyard] worked with me, and it worked out great.”

He had some custom touches in mind for the exterior too. His is the open fly version of the 33, which also can be built with an enclosed bridge. “I was at a bar in Miami Beach where they have a frozen drinks machine that makes stuff like spiked slushies, and I thought that would be a great feature to have on Dopamine ,” he says. “You can do Italian ice, frozen margaritas, you can even make soft-serve ice cream.”

The machine, undetected when not used, pops out of the marble bar. “It’s perfectly flush and even the grain of the marble matches because you don’t want to see the machine unless you want a frozen drink,” the owner says, revealing his eye for detail.” It may be seen on other Mangustas moving forward. “Maurizio Balducci [who runs the family-owned Overmarine Group ] was like, ‘I have never considered this, I have never seen it,’ but later he said, ‘I love this, I want it on all my boats.’”

Another feature he points out was an idea Mancini implemented on other yachts – champagne buckets built into tabletops. “They’re one of my favourite features, not because I drink that much, but because they’re seamless; they close flush to the surface. I love inventive things like that.”

These kinds of details have been popular with guests too. Dopamine , available for charter via Ocean Independence, has done well on the charter market. “It’s the first time I’ve chartered a boat of mine, and I wasn’t thinking about the charter market when we were designing it, but people love it,” the owner says. “They love the pool on the foredeck, and, yes, they love the frozen drinks machine.”

The owner also had some unique input for the beach club area. “I wanted a shower here, but I like things clean and flush, so I didn’t want a pole sticking out with a showerhead on it. So, we built a rain showerhead into the transom so when it’s flipped up to give access to the beach club, it’s right in there, along with two speakers. It’s awesome,” he says.

“I like spearfishing, and now we have all of our fishing stuff set up with the Seabobs on a wall, all hidden by a curtain, so you don’t see inside the garage when the transom is open. It’s clean and classy.”

This self-described design nut also has a penchant for speed and appreciates what’s in the GranSport 33’s engine room: four Volvo Penta D13 engines driving as many 1350 IPS pods. The 33 series is the first Mangusta model to be equipped with the Volvo Penta IPS system. The shipyard has tightly fitted them inside a compact engine room, which leaves more space for guest accommodations, especially on the lower deck where four guest suites are located, as well as a garage that’s large enough to hold a four-metre Williams DieselJet 505 tender. The other advantages they offer, manoeuvrability and efficiency, are qualities this hands-on owner also enjoys.

“I have always loved being on the water. As a kid,  I started out sailing a Sunfish, then moved to Hobie Cat, then I moved to motor,” he says. “I thought it was cool that the 33 has pod drives; it gets better fuel economy and a better ride.” Having helmed Dopamine himself, the owner is enthusiastic about its performance.

“It’s like a very fast, giant, five-bedroom sports car. The manoeuvrability is amazing; it turns on a dime like a front-wheel-drive car. It’s easy to dock because you have the joystick and you can do what you want to do,” he says. “The technology is incredible, and the draft is low, which is awesome because I want to take the boat to the Bahamas.”

Mangusta, which now has a permanent office in Miami Beach, Florida, is enjoying renewed success in the US and is doing well with this series. The first three hulls were ordered by American clients. Mancini, for his part, is happy to increase his visibility on this side of the Atlantic.

“The GranSport 33 has given me the chance to show off my qualities as a designer and has given Mangusta the occasion to show their qualities as a shipyard in an important market like America,” he says.

Being a designer at heart, the owner of Dopamine is already planning his next yacht. “We’re going to go even deeper because designing yachts is my favourite thing in the whole world,” he says. “The more I design yachts, the more I like it and the more I want to be able to do it, although it’s a full-time job; during a build I have three calls before I even go to work.  But it’s such a creative enterprise, you’re creating a separate life away from your everyday existence and you can make it any way you want.”

Fast, deep, tall and sophisticated: we may not know what this owner’s next ‘real yacht’ will look like, but we can make an educated guess as to some of its most important prerequisites.

Dopamine is available for charter with Ocean Independence .

First published in the September US 2022 issue of BOAT International. Get this magazine sent straight to your door, or subscribe and never miss an issue.

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El leon: italian shipyard, italian owner, italian captain, about the tour.

El Leon, a 54 m GranSport yacht – the largest ever built by Overmarine Group – was the first Mangusta to cross the Atlantic Ocean and cruise around the world. From the glaciers in Alaska to the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific, all the way to the breathtaking landscapes of the Indian Ocean, El Leon covered 52,000 miles in nearly 3 years – a journey by both land and sea that was planned down to the last detail. This versatile vessel was designed and built to have no limits and make no compromises between performance and comfort – her drive to explore the world will surely lead El Leon to conquer to new horizons.

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Viareggio - Gibraltar - Cape Verde

“‘So where can we go?’ the Owner asks me. ‘With this extraordinary yacht we can literally go anywhere’, I reply. So we set off from Viareggio, where El Leon was built, toward Cape Verde. We stop and refuel the vessel and ourselves. The great Atlantic Ocean crossing awaits us. Italian shipyard, Italian owner, Italian captain: we couldn’t be more ready.”

Cape Verde and Barbados are divided by more than 2450 miles of ocean. Crossing in six days is possible: the 4800 nautical miles range of the Mangusta El Leon guarantees the success of the mission.

Panama Canal - Galapagos - British Columbia

“In front of us there are 1200 nautical miles of coastline. The idea of seeing beautiful inlets from El Leon comforts and motivates the crew after the fatigue of the ocean crossing. These are places that few people are lucky enough to visit. We feel really lucky.” Capt. Paolo Bozzo Costa

Mangusta GranSport El Leon can count on the 4-engine/4-propeller drive combination that make cruising comfortable and versatile, even in shallow waters. Qualities that are not usually associated with a yacht but yet enhance this superyacht.

California - Baja California - Pacific Ocean

“Only a few days to leave Alaska behind and reach Baja California thanks to the great top speed of 30 knots that El Leon can achieve. From the white landscapes, we suddenly find ourselves immersed in the most beautiful red sunsets in the world. Unforgettable.” Capt. Paolo Bozzo Costa

French Polynesia

The key number for the Mangusta GranSport 54 El Leon is 4800: that’s the nautical miles of range. This means it can offer the crew perfect stability and excellent performance, essential features for crossing the Pacific Ocean and reaching the paradise of French Polynesia.

Bora Bora - Fiji - Gold Coast - Raja Ampat

“A new challenge is on its way: facing well-formed swell waves. It’s like purgatory reaching Raja Ampat, with its unimaginably blue waters and incredible wildlife. Without El Leon’s powerful electronic stabilizer control system, we would not have made it through this crucial stage.” Capt. Paolo Bozzo Costa

“We set out on the Southeast Asian cruise using Bali as a strategic base. We take full advantage of El Leon’s “Fast Surface Piercing Hull” which maintains displacement mode even at high speeds. When you have technologies like that at your disposal, you can focus on the scenery: Indonesia is one of the most beautiful and scenic places, it’s mystifying to think that it is quite unknown to the yachting world.” Capt. Paolo Bozzo Costa

Thailand - Maldives - Suez Canal - Mediterranean

The last cruise before returning home is the most melancholy, but also the happiest. The Mangusta GranSport 54 El Leon concludes the transatlantic crossing and establishes Mangusta as a major player in the ocean-going ship segment. The voyage is over but the life of El Leon has just begun: this splendid yacht will continue to be an explorer of the planet.

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