Italian shipyard Overmarine has sold the first unit in a new line of maxi open yachts to a US buyer who is an existing client of the builder. The 40-metre Mangusta Maxi Open 132E is an evolution of the yard's existing 132 series, with key changes including a restyled profile and a new engine package that promises improved range and reduced fuel consumption.
The superyacht was sold by Jean-Claude Carme of TWW Yachts and will be managed by TWW Management and captain Hervé Le Gand. Construction of the Maxi Open 132E was started on speculation in Viareggio with delivery slated for 2024.
The GRP yacht will have a custom interior by the owner's design studio Iconia with bespoke changes including a modified flybridge, a pool on the foredeck and a "state-of-the-art" sound system. Overmarine's in-house design department has helmed the yacht's signature sporty lines.
Accommodation is for 12 guests across five cabins including an owner's suite with a walk-in wardobe-cum-dressing room and his-and-her bathrooms. The remaining accommodation comprises a VIP suite, two doubles and a twin, plus additional three cabins for a complement of six crew.
A propulsion package that includes three MTU engines and three waterjets will propel her to 35 knots, pared back to 30 knots when cruising.
"My clients think highly of Overmarine and enjoy spending time on their Mangusta 108," said Carme. "They weren’t in the market looking to replace but to upgrade. After weighing up many options with different builders, the new Mangusta Maxi Open 132E was a perfect fit for them and their plans for Mediterranean cruising. The fact that she was already a considerable way through construction was an added bonus."