When a yacht builder introduces a new series, it’s often done to fill a size gap. In the case of Overmarine and the Mangusta 94, it was done to fulfill customers’ requests for more usable space—but not necessary in terms of LOA. Rather, they wanted more alfresco areas to gather with friends and family.
Interesting enough, the Mangusta 94 is a little longer than the maxi-open megayacht upon which she’s based, the Mangusta 92. The 94 comes in at 94’2” (28.72 meters). She really developed out of the request of one particular Mangusta owner, who requested a flying bridge. Unlike ones aboard other megayachts, this flying bridge is not a multi-function area with a helm and guest areas. Rather, it’s entirely devoted to sunning, with pads spanning most of the square footage. Even with the flying bridge, the megayacht looks as sleek as her sisterships in profile.
Another in-demand feature, requested by multiple Mangusta owners, is this two-zone foredeck cockpit. If you’re familiar with the Mangusta 92, there’s solely a sunpad here. Buyers wanted seating and lounging space to enjoy at anchor, for cocktails, and more, much like the arrangement that debuted on the Mangusta 165. Two cocktail tables are situated in the U-shape seating area, easily lowered to be topped by more cushions. Overmarine is planning to incorporate the cockpit on all of its models for now on.
Because the megayacht has a flying bridge, the Mangusta 94 does not feature the sliding sunroof found aboard the Mangusta 92 and other models in the lineup. But, owners and guests don’t suffer from natural light inside. Overmarine’s in-house design team fashioned four large skylights, which can turn opaque at the press of a button. By the way, if the headroom looks tremendous, it is: seven feet (2.1 meters).
Not everything about the Mangusta 94 is different in comparison to other Mangusta megayachts. The saloon is still open to the triple-seat helm, and the deep dash windows and side windows provide good visibility.
The second saloon, a.k.a. a TV/movie lounge below decks, is a favorite. It’s situated just outside the staterooms (a twin, a VIP, and the master) and outfitted according to each owner’s desire. This owner chose wenge for soles and bleached oak for wall paneling, plus added a small work area.
Look to the far left here in the Mangusta 94’s full-beam (21’7”, or 6.6 meters) master stateroom, and you’ll see two opening ports flanking a large central one. Overmarine plans to use this triple-window setup as a signature element aboard all its future models, too. Another nice feature of the room: a lounge (just visible to the right) beneath the opposite ports. The en suite head has a combination sauna and shower, too.
There’s pretty good access to the standard 2,600-hp MTUs. Coupled to waterjets, they permit a reported top speed of 38 knots, a wind-in-the-hair experience every Mangusta owner and guest expects. Gyroscopic stabilizers are effective at zero speed up to about 12 knots, Overmarine says.
Having delivered two Mangusta 94s so far, Overmarine is continuing to take customer requests into consideration. Will future versions of the megayacht have different flying-bridge arrangements, or a fourth stateroom instead of a TV lounge? It’s their choice, the philosophy behind every Mangusta no matter what her size.
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