Mangusta Oceano 50
- LOA: 49.9 m (163 ft 8 in)
- Beam: 9.12 m
- Hull: steel with aluminium superstructure, displacement
- Engines: 2 x MTU 12V 2000 M86, 1,700 hp each
- Top speed: about 16 knots, cruise about 11 knots
- Range: about 4,500 nm at cruising speed
- Guests and crew: up to 12 in 5 or 6 cabins, 11 crew
- Design: Alberto Mancini with Overmarine Group, unveiled 2019
The larger step in the Oceano line
The Oceano 50 sits among the larger yachts in Mangusta's steel displacement range and was unveiled in 2019 as the line expanded. At 49.9 metres it brings the Oceano concept close to the 500 GT mark and into full superyacht scale. It gave the brand a long range yacht able to match the accommodation of its open flagship while cruising far beyond the open boats' reach. The 50 confirmed that Mangusta's displacement line was a permanent part of the fleet rather than an experiment.
Its significance is in combining ocean going range with superyacht volume in the Mangusta idiom. The steel hull and displacement form give it the endurance for long passages, while the size allows generous social spaces and a full crew. That makes it a natural choice for owners who had admired the brand but needed more than a fast coastal boat. It also let owners who liked the brand stay within it as their cruising ambitions grew. It broadened what a Mangusta could be.
Volume and lightness
The Oceano 50 is 49.9 metres overall with a beam of 9.12 metres, built with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. Alberto Mancini designed the exterior and the interior with Overmarine Group, working to balance large interior volume against a light, uncluttered look. The naval architecture drew on the Ausonio studio, whose work on the displacement range shaped the hull. The profile stays clean and modern despite the yacht's considerable internal space.
The deck design centres on contact with the water. A beach club of around 68 square metres opens at the stern with terrace views over the sea. Forward, a garage on the foredeck can be converted into a swimming pool fitted with a counterflow system for swimming against a current. These features turn a long range yacht into a leisure platform for time spent at anchor as much as under way. Together the beach club and the foredeck pool make the water part of daily life aboard.
A near 50 metre steel long range yacht with a beach club and a foredeck pool that converts from a garage.
Residential space for the long haul
The Oceano 50 accommodates up to twelve guests, usually in five cabins with a six cabin option, and berths eleven crew across six cabins with their own lounge. The steel displacement hull gives the interior the kind of volume a planing yacht cannot reach at this length. Overmarine Group's design office handled the interior, offered as a custom commission to each owner. The layout is built for long stays, with wide social rooms and well separated service areas.
The design keeps a sense of lightness despite the volume, a quality the yard has stressed in describing the boat. Large windows and open plan spaces draw the daylight in and hold the connection to the sea. Materials and finishes follow the owner's brief rather than a set catalogue. Careful spacing of the guest cabins keeps the accommodation private through a long trip. The result is a residential, easygoing interior suited to the weeks aboard that a long range yacht invites.
Quiet, long legs
The Oceano 50 runs on two MTU 12V 2000 M86 engines of 1,700 hp each, a modest fit for a displacement yacht that values economy and quiet over speed. Top speed is around 16 knots, with a comfortable cruise near 11 knots. At that cruise the yacht carries fuel for roughly 4,500 nautical miles, enough for ocean crossings. The engineering priority is calm, efficient running rather than pace.
The steel hull brings strength and the settled motion that makes a displacement yacht comfortable offshore. Displacement reaches about 515 tonnes at full load, and the yacht stays near 499 GT to sit under an important regulatory threshold. Fuel capacity of around 68,000 litres supports its long range brief. Stabilisation and the heavy hull together keep the boat steady through the long passages it is meant to make.
For the owner who wants range and room
The Oceano 50 suits an owner who wants both real ocean range and the space of a 50 metre yacht. Its beach club and convertible foredeck pool make it as capable at anchor as on passage, which matters for a boat built to be lived on. Twelve guest berths and eleven crew allow large groups and full service on long trips. The steel hull gives peace of mind for owners who plan to keep the yacht for many years. It rewards owners who cruise for weeks rather than days.
In the market the 50 competes with other steel displacement yachts approaching 50 metres, where buyers weigh range, volume and comfort. Its leisure features and the Mangusta name set it apart from more utilitarian rivals in the class. As one of the larger Oceano models it also acts as a reference for the smaller boats in the range. For an owner set on distance without giving up space, the 50 is a strong option.
Design
- Exterior: Alberto Mancini Yacht Design
- Interior: Owner's choice / Overmarine Group (Minotti furnishings featured on hulls)
- Naval architecture: P.L.A.N.A. Design (Pierluigi Ausonio)
Who it is for: Owners set on real ocean range and the space of a 50 metre yacht, wanting a steel long range cruiser that is as capable at anchor as on passage.