The Mangusta GranSport 38 complements the Italian Overmarine Group's GranSport line. The 37.58 metre GRP yacht is built in Viareggio from composite material and is aimed at owners who want plenty of space and a sporty appearance topped with low consumption values.
This is ensured by four Volvo Penta D13 engines, each with 1000 hp (735 kW), which propel the ship up to 20 knots via two IPS pods. The cruising speed is 18 knots and the range is around 600 nautical miles. The fuel tank holds around 20,000 litres.
The layout creates more living space
The central feature is the double asymmetry. On the main deck, the shipyard has dispensed with the usual starboard side aisle and extended the saloon instead. This creates a large living area with a direct view of the water.
The principle is reversed on the upper deck, where the gangway on the port side is missing, which also creates more usable living space. Floor-to-ceiling glass surfaces connect the interior spaces with the outside decks almost everywhere. The interior of the Mangusta GranSport 38 was created on the drawing board of Alberto Mancini.
Life on three decks
Life on board mainly takes place in the large saloon with dining area, which opens aft to the cockpit. Alternatively, guests can sit in the skylounge on the upper deck or enjoy their dinner at the long table outside. Other outdoor terraces include the bow lounge with infinity pool and the sun deck with variable furnishings.
The owner's cabin occupies the full width of 7.9 metres and is located on the main deck. In total, the yacht offers space for up to twelve guests in five cabins. The crew of up to seven is accommodated in four separate cabins.
Beach club on two levels
The stern area is designed as a beach club on two levels. A central staircase leads from the main deck to the bathing platform, which is equipped with two sun loungers and various storage compartments. Mobile side hatches increase the usable area.
In addition, a transformer at the stern serves as a base for bathing guests. On request, the crew can retrieve the 5.5 metre tender or two jet skis from the garage, which opens to the side. On board the GranSport 33.
The IPS drive saves space
The Volvo Penta IPS Professional platform consists of four D13 diesel engines, each with 1000 hp at 2400 rpm. The power is delivered via two pods, which are located under the hull and can be swivelled.
This system requires less space in the engine room than conventional shaft drives, which ultimately creates more space for guests. The engines also ensure less vibration and lower fuel consumption.
Technical data Mangusta GranSport 38
- Overall length: 37.58 m
- Width: 7.9 m
- Material: GRP
- Engines: 4 x Volvo Penta D13 with 1000 hp (735 kW) each at 2400 rpm
- Drive: 2 x Volvo Penta IPS Professional Pods
- Maximum speed: approx. 20 knots (half payload)
- Voyage: approx. 18 knots (half payload)
- Range at cruising speed: approx. 600 nautical miles
- Fuel capacity: approx. 20,000 litres
- Guest cabins: 5 (for up to 12 people)
- Crew cabins: 4 (for 7 crew members)
- Garage: 2 jet skis, tender up to 5.5 m
Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama
Uske was born just outside Volkswagen in 1970 and tested various small boats with sails through her boyfriend (now husband 😊) on a quarry pond. Her studies in Kiel took her to the Baltic Sea with boats of all kinds and eventually to a regatta from Hong Kong to Mauritius via the Academic Sailing Club. Her teacher training ended at the Burda School of Journalism in Munich instead of in the classroom and finally at Boote Exclusiv. After a long break and various stories about house building, she returned to Delius Klasing and has been filling the magazine with long stories about large ships ever since. A family-owned H-boat was quickly sold again as the mother realized that sailing with two small children was neither relaxing nor fun.
