Family yacht: A visit to the Mangusta Oceano 39

The white carpet under the saloon sofas shimmers as immaculately as the cream-coloured upholstery, as if the Mangusta Oceano had only just been delivered. And yet the 39 metres have already seen a lot. The American couple who took delivery of the grey-painted GRP displacer last summer set off on a Mediterranean cruise - with their dog.

For the stopover at the Cannes Yachting Festival, "Fifth Season" was restored to new condition, the owners moved into a hotel for a few days and the crew prepared everything to present the second unit of the still fresh Oceano 39 series to the public and journalists.

The 32,000-litre tank is sufficient for 2,250 nautical miles

After the trade fair, further stages through the Mare Nostrum were on the agenda, but then the 227-tonner was to be shipped to the USA, the owners' home country. "It's a very long journey on a freighter," says Arianna Toscano, Head of Communications at Mangusta, explaining the piggyback operation. On its own keel, the Oceano 39 can cover a maximum of 2,250 nautical miles with a full 32,000-litre tank and a speed of ten knots.

Even in American waters, the two twelve-cylinder engines from MTU, each with 1,268 kilowatts and a maximum speed of 15 knots, will take things at a more leisurely pace. A displacement boat is not a racing boat, and this also applies to the entry-level model of the Oceano long-distance runners, which are currently available up to a length of 60 metres. More about the Mangusta Oceano 44.

Fins stabilisers ensure a calm position at anchor and underway. The 39 sees itself as a comfortable family yacht, also for celebrating parties, and Toscano adds a kind of motto for coming on board: "Relax!".

Mangusta has diversified its portfolio

In response to enquiries, she provides an excursus through the shipyard's other portfolio with locations in Pisa, Viareggio and Massa, where 37-knot open formats are also built - but this is a completely different kind of travelling. Internally, those responsible speak of the "Ibiza style"; the maxi-open is more for the Balearic Islands, where customers like to show off their yachts. This means that Mangusta is well equipped for the various markets and customers.

Now it's finally time for the tour across the 8.50 metre wide terraces and through an interior volume of 324 gross tonnes. It all begins in the 85 square metre and very brightly furnished saloon - an area cleverly structured with room dividers and floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides that give the feeling of actually being outside.

The TV comes out of the wall when needed

The highlight is the TV screen, which is hidden behind a white lacquered wooden wall towards the cockpit, comes into view at the touch of a button and can be rotated so that viewers can watch the programme from both lounge corners.

In addition to carpet, wood and stone-grey marble cover the floor, while the walls are adorned with almost whitewashed wooden panels and silky suede in light brown tones. As a contrast, consoles with dark walnut veneer vie for attention. Table tops and cover plates are also made of Calacatta marble from quarries in the immediate vicinity of the shipyard.

An aluminium sculpture leads to the lower deck

However, the "floating" staircase with marble steps in the adjoining lobby or the cool construction that leads to the lower deck is definitely an eye-catcher in terms of materials: a curved aluminium sculpture plus steps made of wood and marble.

The interior design is the brainchild of Mangustas Centro Stile. However, the shipyard is happy to deviate from this standard. If a customer comes knocking with his own designers, that's fine. The basis of the interior, the lines and the layout come from Alberti Mancini, also a kind of in-house designer at the family shipyard.

Italian furniture brands shake hands

As almost everywhere on board, the discreet, filigree furniture is a defilée of major Italian brand names such as Poltrone Frau, Minotti, Poliform, B&B and Talenti. This also applies to the outside decks and the skylounge, which takes the open concept of the main saloon to the extreme and brings guests as close as possible to their surroundings thanks to large windows that can be opened. The impression of flowing transitions is emphasised by the teak-clad ceilings both inside and out.

In addition to the 57 square metre saloon, an XL aft deck awaits the group, equipped with an almost oval dining area with Tosca chairs from Tribù - as well as a group of flexible sofas. "It was a challenge to convey the feeling of being on a much larger yacht," says Toscano. The many loose pieces of seating help to emphasise the impression of space. They are part of the main concept of the Mangusta and are much appreciated by the owners thanks to their flexible positioning and utilisation options.

The Mangusta's infinity pool is an eye-catcher

However, the forward part of the upper deck is the place that elicits the loudest oohs and ahhs from visitors. When guests spread out here, it is most likely by or in the infinity pool, which the shipyard took over from the Oceano 44 and whose central extension divides the sun lounger into two parts - and at least theoretically allows a view of the master bath below. A small lounge positioned half in the shade completes the offer.

For BBQ dinners, guests go up one level to the 85 square metre sun deck or fly deck, where the dimensions of the centrally positioned bar are reminiscent of a well-equipped galley. The barbecue, which the owner wanted to have here, exceeds the usual dimensions. Adjacent to the bar - also located in the shade under the hardtop - are various lounge modules from B&B Italia and a small dining table.

The view from the sun lounger is directly out to sea

Guests can soak up the sun at both ends of the terrace: in addition to an elongated seating area at the front, three Tosca sun loungers at the rear invite you to relax and digest. Thanks to the glass bulwarks, this is done with a completely unobstructed view of the sea or the shoreline.

Those who prefer to relax right by the water can lie down on the B&B Italia sofas in the extendable beach club or, if they are sufficiently active, have the Williams Tender 505 fetched from the side garage. An overhead crane lifts the vehicle into the sea.

Four cabins on the lower deck of the Mangusta

For sleeping, guests move to the lower deck, where tour visitors will find a total of four symmetrically arranged suites for up to twelve guests: two VIPs and two others with up to three single beds. This is the standard layout of this Mangusta, which is enhanced by a relatively generous ceiling height of 2.10 metres.

The owners, on the other hand, reside on the front Beletage, in a flat with lots of cream and white and a leather bed placed in the centre of the room in front of a leather-covered room divider. In the large bathroom, all eyes are directed towards the ceiling. A rectangular skylight sits there, casting bright, iridescent light onto the double washbasin made of Calacatta marble.

There is a window between the master bathroom and the pool

The reason for this is water, namely from the pool on the upper deck. For more privacy when brushing your teeth, the smart glass element can be transformed into an opaque window at the touch of a finger. The washbasin is flanked by a shower and WC, but customers can also customise this as they wish.

Finally, the conversation turns once again to the obviously very sensitive carpet, which is basically used throughout the Mangusta. "So the owners don't have any children on board," surmises a visitor. Toscano replies in the negative, but mentions the dog again, which is obviously well behaved. He has a small climbing module on one of the side decks - for playing and doing his business on the way.