Mangusta GranSport 38

• LOA: 37.58 m (123 ft 3 in)
• Beam: 7.9 m
• Draught: about 2.15 m
• Engines: 4 x Volvo Penta D13, about 1,000 hp each, IPS pod drive
• Top speed: about 20 knots at half load, cruise about 18 knots
• Range: about 600 nm at fast cruise
• Guests: up to 12 in 5 cabins
• Design: Alberto Mancini, unveiled 2026 with a double asymmetric layout

A fresh step in the GranSport line

The GranSport 38 was unveiled early in 2026 as a new mid size entry between the 34 and the 45. At 37.58 metres it takes the crossover thinking of the line and pushes it in a new direction with its deck geometry. Alberto Mancini drew both the exterior and the interior, with naval architecture from the Overmarine engineering office. The boat drew a strong reaction on its debut for the way it rethinks how space is used.

The GranSport promise is long range and comfort at displacement speed with the option of a spirited turn of pace. The 38 keeps that brief and adds a headline feature, the way it handles asymmetry to free up room. It suits an owner who wants something a little different in a segment full of similar profiles. The result is a boat that stands out on the dock and rewards a closer look.

Asymmetry worked on two decks

The defining idea of the 38 is a double asymmetric layout. On the main deck the starboard side runs out to the full beam with expansive glazing, while the port side keeps a traditional walkaround. On the upper deck the arrangement flips, giving the port side the full width volume and the starboard side the passage. That reversal balances the boat visually while squeezing far more interior space out of the hull.

The payoff is a main deck and upper deck that both feel wider than the numbers suggest. Big glazed panels flood those full beam volumes with daylight and give guests uninterrupted views out. The low GranSport superstructure and plumb bow are still clearly there, so the boat reads as part of the family. It is a genuinely clever piece of design that owners either love at first sight or want explained, and it repays the attention.

A 37.6 metre crossover whose double asymmetric decks win the volume of a far bigger boat.

Volume where it counts

Inside, the 38 puts its extra space to work for up to 12 guests across five cabins. The full beam sections created by the asymmetry become generous saloons and a larger owner's area than the length would normally allow. Hull and superstructure glazing keep the interior bright from the lower deck up. The layout is built around real use, with clear separation between guest areas and crew.

As with every GranSport the interior is a semi custom commission handled by Alberto Mancini and the Overmarine office. Owners set the materials and the detailing to their taste, from light modern schemes to warmer classic ones. The wider volumes give the designers more to play with than a symmetrical boat of the same length. That freedom is a large part of the 38's appeal.

Pod drive efficiency

The 38 is driven by four Volvo Penta D13 engines on the Volvo Penta IPS pod platform, a first application of the podded system at this size in the line. Top speed sits around 20 knots at half load with a comfortable cruise near 18 knots. Range runs to about 600 nautical miles at that fast cruise, with far more available at economical displacement speeds. The pods keep the engine room compact and the running gear tucked up under the hull.

Podded drive brings lower vibration, cleaner running and simple joystick handling at the dock. Steering each pod independently makes a boat of this size easy to berth without a big crew effort. The system also cuts fuel burn and emissions against older shaft arrangements. For an owner who wants long, quiet cruising with the option of a brisker passage, the 38 is well judged.

The owner it suits

The 38 is for the owner who wants something distinctive in the mid size class and values living space above all. The asymmetric layout will appeal to a buyer who enjoys a boat that starts a conversation on the dock. Families and larger guest groups benefit from the extra volume on both main deck and upper deck. It cruises comfortably for long stretches and berths easily when the day is done.

It also fits an owner stepping up from a smaller crossover who wants more room without a huge jump in length. The GranSport handling and efficiency carry across, so the boat stays approachable. Crew and running costs remain sensible for the volume on offer. For a buyer who wants clever design and real usability in one hull, the 38 makes a strong case.

Who it is for: The owner who wants a distinctive mid size crossover with the living space of a bigger yacht and easy pod handling.