Overmarine Group is building its ninth Mangusta 165, with a twist. She has an engine package promising about a third less fuel consumption. She also promises better stability, while preserving super-fast speeds.
Some people assume that maxi-yacht builders and buyers throw caution to the wind when it comes to fuel consumption. Interesting enough, the ninth Mangusta 165 incorporates lessons the Overmarine Group says it’s learned over the past three years. During that time, it has been studying the composites it uses, vibration control, propulsion systems, roll control, and more. The studies are in direct relation to Mangusta clients increasingly wanting yachts with higher levels of comfort and efficiency that still pack a powerful performance punch.
So, what does the ninth Mangusta 165 do different? For one, she has quadruple 2,600-hp MTU 16V 2000 M94 diesels. For comparison, triple 4,609-hp MTU 16V 4000 M93L diesels have been used on all previous Mangusta 165 deliveries. The 2000 series MTUs save weight, are more fuel-efficient, and offer more flexibility in installation. The newest Mangusta 165 reportedly will consume 35 percent less fuel at 20 knots and even at 30 knots. Considering the top speed for the Mangusta 165 is around 40 knots, that is a remarkable savings.
Overmarine Group still couples the engines to KaMeWa waterjets, but it’s now adding four Seakeeper stabilizers, too. The Seakeeper units work both at anchor and underway. Overmarine Group says the Mangusta 165 should roll 50 percent less when in waves of about 1’6” (0.5 meter).
No details of the interior design or general arrangement have been revealed. But, as a reminder, every Mangusta buyer is invited to customize the yacht. This extends to moving structural and non-structural bulkheads.
The ninth Mangusta 165 will not be the only one to feature the technical changes. The Overmarine Group says it plans to offer them to future clients, too.
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