Mangusta Yachts is a family-owned Italian builder of performance yachts, fast-displacement superyachts and long-range displacement vessels. Founded by the Balducci family in 1985, the company has delivered more than 300 yachts and operates production facilities in Tuscany near Viareggio, Massa and Pisa. Its current portfolio is divided into three distinct families: the Maxi Open range, consisting of the Mangusta 104 REV, 132E and 165 REV; the GranSport range, spanning 34 to 54 meters; and the Oceano range, covering displacement yachts from 39 to 60 meters. Maxi Open models emphasize waterjet propulsion, dramatic styling and speeds as high as approximately 37 knots, while GranSport yachts combine speeds approaching 29 knots with ranges of as much as 4,200 nautical miles. Oceano models prioritize volume, comfort and long-distance capability, with published ranges reaching approximately 5,000 nautical miles.
Within the international luxury-yacht market, Mangusta occupies a top-tier, semi-custom position that stretches across several competitive categories. Its Maxi Open yachts appeal to buyers considering high-performance Italian brands such as Pershing and AB Yachts, while the GranSport and Oceano families overlap with larger semi-custom offerings from builders such as Sanlorenzo, Benetti and Baglietto. Mangusta’s greatest distinction is its ability to offer everything from a sleek, 35-knot open yacht to an ocean-crossing displacement superyacht within one brand, while maintaining extensive opportunities for owner personalization. Among its most successful current models are the Mangusta 104 REV, whose eleventh unit was sold in July 2026; the GranSport 33, whose twelfth unit was launched in 2025; and the Oceano 44, whose seventh hull entered the water in May 2026. The flagship 165 REV remains one of the brand’s most recognizable expressions of high-speed superyacht design. This competitive positioning is an assessment based on the size, performance and intended missions of Mangusta’s current ranges.
Recent awards reinforce Mangusta’s reputation for exterior design, naval architecture and innovative onboard living. The Mangusta Oceano 39 won the Displacement Motor Yachts—499GT and Below, 35 to 39.9 Meters category at the 2025 World Superyacht Awards, while Mangusta was named Shipyard of the Year and the GranSport 33 received the Semi-Custom Yacht Trophy at the 2025 World Yachts Trophies. The Oceano 44 also won the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show’s Best of Show Award for yachts over 60 feet in 2024. Owners use Maxi Open yachts for fast coastal passages, island hopping, swimming and stylish waterfront entertaining; GranSport owners can combine performance with transoceanic range; and Oceano owners prioritize extended voyages, private family vacations and prolonged stays aboard. The 54-meter GranSport El Leon demonstrated that broader capability by becoming the first Mangusta to cross the Atlantic and cruise around the world.
Working with a Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales yacht broker is particularly valuable when purchasing a pre-owned or centrally listed Mangusta because these transactions may involve international inventory, professional crew, charter histories, classification records, flag requirements and complex mechanical systems. A JBYS broker can compare model generations, obtain maintenance and shipyard documentation, analyze market value and coordinate qualified hull, engine, waterjet, stabilizer, electrical and hotel-systems specialists for a comprehensive survey and sea trial. The broker can also assist with negotiations, financing, insurance, closing documentation, import considerations and delivery while working with the buyer’s captain, maritime attorney, tax adviser and yacht-management company. Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales has more than 50 years of company experience, 1,050-plus years of combined team expertise, nine locations across Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Florida, and brokers who specialize in motor yachts over 100 feet, giving Mangusta buyers experienced representation throughout a sophisticated acquisition.
