Mangusta GranSport 33: Sporty powerhouse for several generations
"Fast gliding" and "family-friendly travelling" are normally two concepts that don't necessarily go together. The US owner of "Perfect Lady" sees things differently. He loves spending time on the sea with his children and grandchildren and turned to Overmarine in search of his new yacht, which hit the bull's eye with the brand new Mangusta GranSport 33 model. With its sleek exterior, the 33.30 metre long semi-planing yacht has a layout that is perfect for families.
The model history of the latest Mangusta is part of an evolution that clearly opposes the "bigger is better" trend. Nevertheless, the GranSport 33 is more than just the little sister of the GranSport 45 and 54: it is the first Mangusta with an IPS drive package from Volvo Penta. In keeping with the brand's credo, it is - naturally - powered by the most powerful IPS units available, the 746-kilowatt IPS 1350, four of which work side by side in the stern of the 130-tonne glider and ensure a top speed of 26 knots.
Mangusta develops new concept
Mangusta, the brand belonging to the Overmarine Group with its headquarters and shipyards in Viareggio, has been synonymous with high-speed, maxi-sized open formats for decades. However, the market was changing and the Overmarine management was looking for suitable models to expand the portfolio of the renowned brand. Five years ago, the Italian yacht builders finally surprised the entire industry and presented their first displacer from the Oceano line, which now comprises seven models and numerous deliveries. This was followed two years later by the first GranSport, a successful crossover model between a maxi open and a semi-planing yacht with its own unique features and a new customer base. The models in the GranSport line combine the desire for volume with a sporty appearance and garnish the successful concept with a foredeck pool that quickly became a trademark.
The new GranSport 33 also reflects the pursuit of high speeds in the sporty lines of designer Alberto Mancini, whose studio AM Yacht Design is based in Monaco and has worked closely with the Overmarine Group for many years. Mancini designed long, continuous lines paired with simple black and white contrasts to keep the look sporty. The characteristically low bridge deck has black glass side windows that frame part of the 56 square metre flybridge, which can be completely enclosed at the owner's request.
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Favourite places on board the Mangusta GranSport 33
"This is the US version of the GranSport, for customers who prefer a skylounge with air conditioning around the helm station on the fly," explains GranSport mastermind Alberto Mancini. "The Mediterranean version is of course open, but still shaded by the hardtop." On "Perfect Lady", the Fly is reminiscent of a compact beach house with an inviting infinity pool and is clearly one of the favourite areas of the large owner family. Three generations are spread out harmoniously across the deck according to their preferences. If the Fly is aptly described as a beach house, the foredeck area could be described as a terrace overlooking the sea with sun loungers, a large U-shaped lounge area and a spa pool. Of course, there is also a "beach" on board - the bathing platform can be reached via symmetrically arranged stairs from the guest cockpit on the main deck.
Child-friendly materials predominate in the interior
The interior of the latest Mangusta also offers plenty of flexibility and many inviting niches and areas. The aft cockpit on the main deck functions as a comfortable reception area in the harbour with benches, a bar and a dining table that can comfortably seat a large family. If guests are in the mood for TV entertainment, a television can be flipped up from the ceiling at the touch of a button. Alberto Mancini attached great importance to a seamless and stepless transition from the aft deck to the saloon. The close connection with nature and the outside world is emphasised by the XL saloon windows. "My studio deliberately offers complete design packages for the interior and exterior of yachts because I find it extremely important to create a homogeneous look throughout the yacht," comments Mancini enthusiastically.
The "Perfect Lady" owners worked closely with the shipyard's interior department to select stylish yet child-friendly materials, a wise approach to enjoying time on board with the grandchildren without having to worry about wet swimming costumes, overturned soda cans or chocolate ice cream stains on the carpet. Easy-care wooden floorboards adorn the floor of the main deck and perfectly match the tasteful colour scheme of the interior, which is reminiscent of driftwood and fine sandy beaches. As nice as it is to have your children and grandchildren around, it can be just as nice when peace and quiet returns. If the cheerful noise of their grandchildren becomes too much for the "Perfect Lady" owners, they can retreat to their 40 square metre owner's suite on the main deck, where a king-size bed almost fills the room.
Instead of a walk-in wardrobe, the shipyard installed an office with a large desk at the owner's request. On the lower deck there are two VIP suites for the owner's children plus two cosy twin cabins with additional Pullman berths for the very youngest. The crew of five is also accommodated on the lower deck, at the very front of the bow. In addition to the captain, engineer and service staff, a bed is reserved for a babysitter so that the adults can relax in the harbour.
Mangusta GranSport 33 is easy to control
"The GranSport 33 is certainly a large vessel, but thanks to the intuitive IPS joystick controls and the easy-to-use bridge elements from Garmin, the yacht can also be operated and steered comfortably by one owner," explains Stefano Arlunno, who manages the Mangusta brand's American business.
The advantages of Volvo's IPS propulsion system go beyond mechanical and design aspects such as lower fuel consumption or minimised vibrations: the propulsion units require a significantly smaller engine compartment than conventional shaft drives and can be installed further aft. This leaves space on board for a family-friendly tender and toy garage, in which four sporty motorised jet skis can be parked alongside a tender - so fun for the grandchildren is also guaranteed in the bays.
Technical data
- Length over everything: 33,30 m
- Width: 7,40 m
- Depth: 1,90 m
- Displacement (full): 130 t
- Room volume: 228 GT
- Material: GRP engines: 4 x Volvo Penta D 13
- Engine power: 4 x 746 kW
- Drive: Volvo Penta IPS 1350
- Speed (max.): 26 kn
- Speed (travelling): 21 kn
- Range @ 21 kn: 330 nm
- Fuel: 10 500 l
- Water: 2000 l
- Navigation: Garmin, Furuno
- Galley: Miele
- Exterior design: AM Yacht Design, Overmarine Group
- Interior design: AM Yacht Design, Overmarine Group
- Shipyard: Overmarine, 2021
This article appeared in issue 05/2021 of BOOTE Exclusiv and was edited by the editorial team in January 2025.
