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32 Asia-Pacific Boating March/April 2015

SPOTLIGHT

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Unveiled spectacularly at last year’s Monaco Yacht Show, and recently

serenaded as the Barca dell’Anno 2014 or Yacht of the year in Genoa, the

Mangusta 165 E Moonraker has been stirring up quite the ripple in the

stream of superyachts. Presently, the fastest Open Maxi Yacht in her

category, the Moonraker is part of the fi erce Mangusta 165 series and makes

a statement of her own with dynamic designs and powerful eff ervescence. A

seamless symphony of repose, readiness and refuge, this beauty embodies

the best of bespoke sailing, with nine units already delivered in a span of less

than seven years.

Personalised privilege

Recognised by its strong ‘evo’ aesthetics, the new Mangusta 165 E strikes

an identity of its own, from the rest of the Mangusta 165 fl eet. A creative

collaboration between designer Stefano Righini and Overmarine Group’s

Design Department, the Moonraker culminates in an array of architectural

artistry, with special requests from the owner to give a masculine makeover

to its silhouette. Th e addition of a new side window on the main deck,

alongside a particular pane of glass in the salon area which fl oods the

interiors with natural light, are all in accordance with the trending dictums

of yacht building. Th e restyle fl ybridge perimeter creates a better fl ow with

the built-in deck furniture, while the stern has been shaped to accentuate a

sense of potent aggression. Lengthened by about a metre and a half, the new

structure triumphantly assimilates the large divan and the steel handrail into

the superstructure, concocting an eff ect of sharp minimalism.

True to the tradition of Mangusta, the Moonraker indulges its patrons in

tailor-made comfort, especially with the lustre of its completely customised

interiors. Immaculate attention to detail and epicurean aesthetics refl ect the

stellar spirit of this model, diffi cult to fi nd on any other vessel of this size.

Tech check

Th e M90 3650hp engines have given way to the much improved

MTU 16V4000 M93L 4700hp engines while the redesigned pump

boosts the yacht’s performance and lowers its fuel consumption.

Addition of the modish CO2 fi re-fi ghting system, commands an

effi cient performance without any harm to guests and crew.

Fit for a king

Dressed entirely in ash wood, the VIP cabin is further enhanced

with an elaborate vanity corner. A washbasin in smoked oak,

topped with a Th assos marble surface, syncs perfectly with the

shower unit in white and grey mosaics, crowning this cabin with

warm hospitality.

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