Mangusta 105

The Mangusta 105 belongs to Overmarine’s Italian-built Maxi Open family. Introduced in 1995 and produced through 2014, the model combines Andrea Bacigalupo’s naval architecture with Stefano Righini’s exterior styling and interiors developed by Overmarine. Its approximately 31.4-metre length and 6.9-metre beam support a low sporting profile, with accommodation distributed beneath extensive entertaining areas rather than stacked into a tall superstructure.

Outdoor living centres on the aft deck, where sunpads and an alfresco dining area connect with the upper lounge. Forward sunbathing space provides a separate relaxation area. On hardtop-equipped examples, a retractable roof opens the lounge above its seating and bar. A distinctive feature of the later layout is a second, enclosed saloon forward of the helm, reached down several steps and screened from direct view from the stern. A stern garage and handling equipment accommodate a tender and water toys on suitably equipped boats.

Four guest cabins are the usual arrangement, normally sleeping eight people, with additional Pullman berths allowing nine or ten on some hulls. The lower-deck layout includes an amidships owner’s suite, a forward VIP and two further guest cabins. Double and twin combinations vary between individual yachts. The owner’s accommodation can include an office area and walk-in wardrobe. Separate service spaces include the galley and, on documented examples, two crew cabins providing four berths.

Twin MTU diesels are the principal machinery arrangement on later boats. Documented installations include 12V 396 TE94 engines rated at approximately 2,250–2,285 hp each, coupled to KaMeWa waterjets; later examples also carry twin 2,400 hp engines. Maximum speeds generally fall around 32–35 knots, with cruising speeds around 25–31 knots depending on specification. Representative cruising ranges are approximately 450–500 nautical miles. Fuel capacity is around 14,000 litres, although individual tank capacities differ.

Both hull and superstructure are GRP composite, using a planing hull form. A documented construction specification uses hand-laid, single-skin composite with vinylester resin. Waterjet-equipped examples have relatively shallow draughts, with figures around 1.2–1.5 metres depending on hull and loading. The original 1995 model marked the introduction of waterjets and turbine propulsion to Mangusta; that installation should not be confused with the later twin-diesel configurations. A second generation appeared in 2003, while the Mark II design incorporated a revised superstructure and forward interior saloon.

Equipment and condition now vary considerably across the fleet. Documented installations include twin generators, air conditioning, watermakers and bow thrusters, while some refitted yachts have gained gyro or hydraulic-fin stabilisation. Four-person crew accommodation supports professionally operated private cruising or charter service. The combination of outdoor space, fast passage speeds and moderate cruising range makes the 105 primarily a coastal and island-hopping yacht rather than a long-range displacement cruiser.