Few open yachts make an entrance quite like the Mangusta 130. At forty metres she is long, low and unmistakably Italian, a boat that pairs a striking profile with genuine performance and turns heads whether at speed or berthed in a lively port. Her outdoor spaces are where she truly lives, with expansive sunpads forward and aft for soaking up the sun, taking in the sea or simply watching the coast slip past. The aft deck shifts easily from an al fresco dining space to a lounge, flowing down to a generous swim platform that puts the sea and the water toys within easy reach. Inside, she is calm and contemporary, a light-filled salon behind wide windows that all but dissolve the line between the interior and the water beyond. Four elegant cabins welcome up to eight guests overnight, among them a full-beam master suite with real comfort and privacy, while up to twelve share the day. A crew of six looks after every detail. Jet skis and snorkelling gear are aboard for the water. With her blend of pace and polish she is made for island-hopping across the Mediterranean, for the glamorous arrival and the long, lazy day at anchor alike, at home from Monaco and Cannes to St Tropez and Ibiza. What she offers is speed and style in equal measure, without ever feeling like she is trying. Choose a stretch of coast and let the days unfold. The hardest part may be leaving the swim platform.
