Mangusta 165 REV Yacht: Megayacht News Onboard

Among all of the Overmarine Group’s series builds, the Mangusta 165 earned strong success, seeing more than 12 deliveries since 2007. Given this, some shipyards might consider changing gears messing with success. The Italian builder, however, believed the time was right for not just a styling change, but also engineering changes to maximize amenities. The result, the Mangusta 165 REV yacht, looks even sportier outside and feels far more voluminous inside.

abundant glass aboard the Mangusta 165 REV yacht

While in some ways the new megayacht model is the successor to the 165 series, she’s the big sister to the Mangusta 104 REV. That series comes from a first-time collaboration with Lobanov Design. Igor Lobanov of the eponymous studio amped up the signature raciness of Mangusta profiles while simultaneously imparting sleekness. In fact, he took inspiration from automobiles of the 1930s. Compared to the cars of the prior decade, these were longer and lower, with extended front ends and embellished curves, yet also streamlined details. The same is certainly true of the new REV yacht, which debuted at last autumn’s Monaco Yacht Show.

superyacht balconies are aboard the Mangusta 165 REV yacht

Interestingly, while the automobiles of the 1930s reduced passengers’ ability to see out their windows due to smaller glass, the Mangusta 165 REV yacht has no such issues. Fold-down balconies off the main saloon (above) and floor-to-ceiling glass there as well (top) essentially eliminate barriers. The way the Overmarine Group Design Department adds curved details to the décor, especially where the glass meets the ceiling, draws your eyes up. In combination with nine feet (2.8 meters) of headroom, it effectively lends the sensation of more space.

a palatial superyacht suite aboard the Mangusta 165 REV yacht

The 500-gross-ton Mangusta 165 REV yacht looks and feels extra expansive in the master suite. Nearly 1,000 square feet (92 square meters) of pure privacy pours out over two levels. Not only is it unexpected aboard a sport yacht such as this, but also it’s rare aboard any superyacht of these dimensions. The sleeping area is on the lower level (above), while a lounge/office occupies the upper part (below).

the upper-level section of the Mangusta 165 REV yacht master suite

Since the owners of hull number one cruise with a good crowd, they opted for five staterooms for guests below decks. Future customers can request just four staterooms, though, with a gym, TV lounge, or other enjoyable area. Or, forego the extra lounge in favor of prioritizing the best alfresco lounges. One is the beach club, a feature that the Mangusta 165 series didn’t have. Instead, her tender garage occupied the entire transom. The change aboard the new model affords a cozy 387-square-foot (36-square-meter) water-level living room, encouraging sunning and taking dips on hot days. The hatch that yields access has flip-out swim steps. As for the second alfresco lounge, the 472-square-foot (69-square-meter) foredeck space summons sun worshippers as much as cocktail sippers (below), with seating, sunpads, and a pool.

the bow lounge aboard the Mangusta 165 REV yacht

Lest you forget that this is indeed a sport yacht, “REV” in “Mangusta 165 REV” reminds you. Her quadruple 2,600-hp MTUS, with waterjets, promise a 34-knot maximum end. Notably, she does so while consuming about 30 percent less fuel than the Mangusta 165 did around that same speed. Of course, owners can still cover a few hundred miles at 10 to 12 knots, too. It’s proof that a revolution in looks doesn’t have to mean rebellion against everything cruisers expect from the brand.

Lobanov Design lobanovdesign.com

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