The Mangusta GranSport 54 manages to capture everything the brand is known for: sharp lines, muscular power, and an almost cinematic presence.
Underneath the low-slung profile of the GranSport 54 are four MTU engines pushing out over 10,000hp in total. Top speed is 30 knots, with a comfortable cruising pace of 20 knots delivering a range of around 1,200 nautical miles. Performance aside, the 54 doesn’t skimp on comfort. There’s a hot tub on deck, a beach club at the stern, and a tender garage tucked neatly beneath. Accommodation is generous too, with space for up to 14 guests. Read on to find out more.
Mangusta GranSport 54 Key Facts
- LOA 177.165ft
- Model Year 2020
- Cabins 7
- Crew 9
- Max Speed 29 knots
- Status In Production
- Yacht Type Superyacht
- Use Type Cruising
- Vessel M/Y GoldenEye
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The GranSport 54 is Mangusta’s response to the growing appetite for yachts that can cover serious distances without losing their edge. It has the unmistakable Mangusta profile - low, aggressive, and sculpted for speed - but beneath that familiar look sits a very different kind of machine. This is a fast cruiser, but it was also conceived to cross oceans comfortably at 12 knots, then surge to 30 knots when needed, without giving up interior volume or ride quality.
To make that possible, Mangusta developed a new hull from the ground up, turning to Pierluigi Ausonio for the naval architecture. The result is what they call a fast surface-piercing hull. It doesn’t plane in the conventional sense, but uses dynamic lift to trim itself efficiently while remaining in displacement mode. That would translate into a smoother resistance curve, better fuel efficiency, and a long-range capability at cruising speeds rarely associated with yachts in this performance bracket.
The hull was built around a four-engine, shaft-drive setup - a configuration Mangusta already had experience with. But here it’s been fine-tuned through CFD analysis and tank testing to optimise water flow, reduce drag, and control spray.
The layout also gives the captain real flexibility: the outer engines alone can be used for slow-speed manoeuvring, and then the inner pair can be brought in for full power. Add a bulbous bow and a carefully engineered underwater profile, and the result is a 54-meter yacht with a range of 4,200 nautical miles at 12 knots. That figure has been tested - Re Leone, the first hull, crossed the Atlantic and arrived with fuel to spare.
There’s thoughtful redundancy built in too, from twin generators to separate fuel and water systems - designed to keep the boat running smoothly whether she’s island-hopping in the Med or settling into a long ocean crossing.
Performance, however, wasn’t the only priority. The aluminium construction allows for bold, structural forms - from the flybridge's intricate architecture to a beach club that opens out on three sides. Alberto Mancini’s exterior styling plays to Mangusta’s strengths, with a steeply raked windscreen and a recessed bow lounge concealing a deep plunge pool. Inside, headroom exceeds 2.5m in places, and the layout can be tailored early in the build, whether that means adding VIP suites, a cinema, or expanding the tender garage.
Upper Deck Lounge
The first glimpse inside GoldenEye immediately signals a different kind of Italian interior. Instead of the sleek minimalism you might expect, the current American owner has opted for comfort-first design. The space is anchored by a pair of deep Barcalounger-style armchairs with integrated footrests and built-in phone chargers, positioned opposite a cabinet housing a pop-up TV. It’s an area designed for relaxed evenings rather than formal dining - that happens downstairs on the main deck.
There’s a more casual layout up here, including a small sofa arrangement and a card table in the corner. It’s also a notably bright space. The forward windscreen rises above eye level, allowing natural light to flow in - even with the shade in place - and additional skylights help lift the atmosphere further. The styling line on either side does interrupt the side glazing slightly, but when seated, guests still get a decent view out beneath it. This lounge also links directly with the upper aft deck, one of the most sociable areas on board.
Main Saloon
The main saloon on the GranSport 54 leans more toward warm and characterful than clean-cut minimalism. It’s a rich, inviting space with an American feel, which is no surprise, given the owner's background. A two-way TV unit rises from the cabinetry and can also act as a partition between lounge and dining areas.
Manual sliding doors on both sides open to the decks, letting natural ventilation breeze through the saloon. The glossy teak finish continues throughout, and centrally positioned is a 12-person dining table, surrounded by plenty of built-in storage to keep dining essentials close to hand - useful when serving from the adjacent galley.
Just forward, a sliding door is the transition into the crew area. A side deck access door leads out to port, while the galley itself is positioned inboard. The downside is that there's no natural light. There’s lots of worktop space, effective extraction over the hob and oven, a full-height wine fridge, and a stacked fridge-freezer unit.
Crucially, this section also provides internal crew access to the upper bridge. There’s external access via the port deck, but having an internal route gives the crew direct circulation from the galley to the bridge and onward to their quarters. Additional cold storage is placed in this corridor, along with a dedicated tech room. It’s cleanly arranged and gives the tech engineer access to the navigation systems and AV equipment.
On the opposite side of this deck is the guest passageway, which also leads to the owner's cabin. The shared spaces on this yacht are particularly well executed. Ceiling heights are generous throughout, but especially noticeable here, where the saloon and staircase area feel open and lofty.
A stairwell leads down to the guest cabins, and another sliding door ahead provides direct access to the forward steps and hot tub area. Just before reaching the owner's suite, there’s a day head to port and a secondary entry to the tech room.
Owner's Cabin
The standout feature here is the sheer scale of the walk-in wardrobe. It’s genuinely vast - a proper dressing room rather than just a generous closet. Just off the main space, the cabin also has its own private terrace, opened using a one-touch mechanism. The stainless steel perimeter conceals a pop-up railing that deploys automatically, with safety rails that pop into place. Finished with glass inserts, it creates a calm, waterside lookout - ideal at anchor.
The bed is full beam and, amazingly enough, has never been slept in. This yacht’s been used as a chase boat for larger vessels, so none of the beds on board have seen any use. A shame, because this one looks especially inviting. There’s loose furniture here too, but it doesn’t crowd the space - the footprint remains open and comfortable. A bureau sits tucked into the aft corner, useful as a vanity or for storing smaller personal items.
Mounted to the forward bulkhead is a large TV, and just beyond that, the bathroom layout is particularly well executed. The central shower is both a steam and rainfall unit and sits directly beneath the pool skylight. That overhead light throws a moving dapple across the marble, giving a soft underwater shimmer to the space. Mangustas are built in Italian marble country, so it's no surprise that the marble is beautifully finished.
On either side of the bathroom are two separate WC compartments, each with its own basin - a proper his-and-hers arrangement. Altogether, it’s a striking owner’s suite that pairs scale with real privacy and detail.
Guest Accommodation
The guest accommodation sits on the lower deck, accessed via a statement staircase. The glass balustrade adds a light, open feel, while the way the upper flooring continues down the stairwell creates a flow between the decks and into the main guest passageway, which has generous headroom, subtle lighting, and detailing along the walls.
There are four main guest cabins here, with two additional overflow cabins forward that connect directly to the crew area.
Each one of the two identical twin cabins includes a pullman berth, allowing them to sleep up to three guests. With two, they feel spacious, with good separation between the beds and plenty of room to move around. Standard fittings include televisions and storage tucked behind the door.
The hull windows aren’t oversized, but they do provide natural light and a glimpse outside. Each twin cabin has its own ensuite finished in marble, continuing the high-end look and feel found throughout the lower deck.
Moving amidships, there are two VIP doubles. The layout is mirrored, but the starboard cabin offers a slightly better view at the dockside. Each has a wall-mounted TV and easier-to-access storage, located away from the door swing. The bathrooms in these cabins are particularly generous - twin sinks, a bidet, a separate shower, and a full-height window next to the shower cubicle. A clever layout and more of that polished stonework throughout.
Forward of the guest spaces are two overflow cabins - finished to the same high standard as the rest of the main accommodation. Though they aren't technically part of the crew quarters, they aren’t a step down. Each has its own marble-clad en suite, built-in television, and matching woodwork throughout. Comfortable, private, and fully self-contained, they add useful flexibility to the layout.
Crew Accommodation
From here, a watertight door leads into the crew area - one of two access points, with the second staircase linking directly up to the galley. That second entry makes it easier for the crew to reach guest cabins discreetly, without needing to loop through guest spaces.
The crew mess sits just inside: compact for a team of eight or nine, but functional. There’s a dinette with seating around a decent-sized table, a television, and system controls mounted nearby. From here, the crew can monitor the vessel via cameras and manage digital switching for onboard systems. A small galley is also built into this area.
Accommodation comprises five bunk cabins and a separate captain’s cabin.
The gullwing-style side doors are very cool. Integrated into the low-profile structure, each one lifts upwards, giving the GranSport 54 a unique touch. There are conventional side doors as well, positioned on both sides and linking directly to the wing stations for easy access during close-quarters manoeuvring.
The main helm is striking in scale. The displays are set well forward, but their sheer size means visibility from the twin helm chairs remains excellent. Despite the four-engine configuration, the setup is designed for simplicity. Two sets of throttles sit at the controls, but all four engines can be synced to a single lever, streamlining high-speed operation.
At displacement speeds, the captain typically relies on the outer engines alone. These are the ones paired with rudders, while the inner pair are straightforward shafts and props.
The wide-set outer props offer strong leverage for slow-speed turns, and with the addition of a bow thruster, the GranSport 54 remains quite manageable in tight spaces. The captain noted that when navigating areas like the Florida Intracoastal, the outer engines in gear are often all that's needed.
Cruising speed is around 20 knots, with a range of up to 1,200nm. At night, navigation relies partly on a forward-facing camera mounted up on top, which offers a clear view ahead, even more so when night vision is engaged. While the windscreen itself is relatively shallow, visibility is still good, and the combination of radar, nav displays, and multiple camera feeds really gives strong situational awareness.
Controls are spread across the helm, with redundancy built in - double systems for core functions. With no flybridge helm, this is the sole driving position at speed, so that redundancy is needed. Wing stations port and starboard support berthing manoeuvres, but when it comes to cruising, this is where it all happens.
Side Decks & Foredeck
On the starboard side deck, there’s direct access up to the bow via a staircase leading to the hot tub area. Boarding gates are fitted to both sides, too, so when berthed side-to, a gangway can be deployed for boarding from the dock rather than just the stern.
The bow is absolutely one of the standout areas on the GranSport 54, both in design and functionality. The sleek, elongated foredeck houses a generous hot tub, which can be filled with either fresh or salt water. Fill times are quick too: if you go with salt water, it’s ready in around 20 minutes, making it genuinely usable even on shorter anchor stops.
It’s also a strong social space. There’s a deep sweep of seating across the bow that works well both underway and at anchor - great for guests to unwind with a view forward or aft, depending on the moment. Shade can be set up over the area when needed, but the natural layout encourages open-air lounging.
The design even adds a few nice details, like the skylight for the owner’s ensuite set into the bottom of the pool. A great little touch is being able to perch on the edge cushions with your feet dangling in the water - a good halfway house when the water’s inviting but you’re not quite ready to get in.
Looking aft from this spot gives a dramatic perspective over the structure of the wheelhouse. The helm sits within the sloped glasshouse - a feature Mangusta always treats as a bit of a showpiece.
Below this deck sits the tender garage, which holds a 6.4m (21ft) Castoldi tender and a pair of Jet Skis. Launching is handled via a gantry crane and a side-access door built into the hull.
Upper Aft Deck
This upper deck would be where guests like to spend most of their time - linked to the upper lounge, it’s breezy, elevated, and the views are excellent. A grill is set into the port side beside the dog's day head (a patch of grass), with a full bar opposite. Three bar stools line the counter, with a fridge, ice maker, and storage tucked below. It’s a get-at-able setup for drinks or dinner prep, and easy for the crew to manage service during more casual evenings.
The overhang here is minimal - a short spoiler built into the superstructure, which means it’s more exposed than the decks below. To offset that, a tall sailcloth-style awning is fixed to the superstructure, offering overhead shade without making the space feel hemmed in. There’s a generous spread of seating here, ideal for after-dinner drinks. Guests often drift out from the formal dining area below to unwind with a nightcap. A staircase links this upper terrace directly down to the main deck.
Cockpit
Aft, the main cockpit delivers another generous social space. A 10-person dining table is situated here, so when the breeze picks up on the upper deck and you want something a little more sheltered, guests can move down here. There's also a two-way television here that drops away when not in use, helping open up the space between the cockpit and saloon, which otherwise feels slightly more enclosed when the screen is raised.
Opposite the dining zone is a large, low-slung lounging area with flexible modular furniture and a central coffee table. The loose chairs can be easily rearranged depending on the mood or occasion. Overhead, another sailcloth-style cover offers protection from the sun, but this too can be removed to leave the entire cockpit open to the elements.
Sliding glass doors lead directly from here into the main deck saloon.
Beach Club
At the stern is the GranSport 54’s fully integrated beach club, accessed via a clamshell-style transom door. When it's closed, it seals off the area securely. At anchor, the door folds down to create a wide teak-decked platform with a dedicated swim ladder featuring handrails and teak treads for safe, easy access in and out of the water.
There’s also an overhead shower that mounts directly into the deck, which is not a handheld compromise, but a full-size fitting.
What sets this design apart, though, is that it doesn’t rely on a single aft platform. Drop-down terraces are built into both sides of the stern area, expanding the space and connecting with the transom to create a unified water-level zone.
Each one operates independently and features what the yard calls "float mode" - a design that allows the platforms to move subtly with the water without jolting or rattling when a wave rolls underneath. That soft articulation eliminates the harsh mechanical grind often associated with older folding systems.
Mooring cleats are integrated into the corners of the platform, and there are built-in lights to guide guests on and off the tender at night. Everything sits flush at the same level, giving seamless access from the water straight into the beach club itself.
And this really is a beach club in the proper sense. It’s not just a storage space with a loose cushion thrown in. You step down into a dedicated, air-conditioned lounge with a full bathroom just inside – a welcome detail when spending time off the stern.
There’s fixed seating to port and starboard, and unusually, televisions on either side, allowing separate groups to relax and watch what they want. Those side platforms also make an impression from the inside, bringing natural light and views through while you’re shaded and cool below deck.
The engine space is approached through a generously sized door on the port side deck. At the foot of the ladder, the first area encountered is the engineer’s control room. This is where the onboard systems are monitored and managed, with full oversight from a multi-screen setup that includes feeds from all onboard cameras.
There are four complete engine control panels here, complete with ignition systems, as well as access to all the main switching gear. Power management is smartly handled, with seamless transfer between shore and generator power. Should shore power drop out, the system brings a generator online automatically without interrupting the supply. The switchgear is protected by small plastic flaps, very effective in preventing accidental contact.
Beyond the control room lies the engine bay proper, housing four 2,600hp MTU engines. Four engines on a yacht of this size is unusual, and while they dominate the space, access is surprisingly good. The inboard sides are particularly accessible, with decent space to move around and carry out visual checks or maintenance. Even on the outboard sides, there's enough room for inspection. Grab rails and clear pathways make it a workable environment.
There are twin generators, offering full redundancy, and that approach runs throughout the system's design. If a bilge pump fails, the fire pump can be rerouted to take over. Likewise, black and grey water systems can be switched between at short notice. Fuel switching is handled digitally. It’s a serious mechanical setup and one that reflects Mangusta’s emphasis on making complex systems manageable. There’s a lot of machinery here, but it’s been laid out to support an engineer doing the job properly.
Our Verdict
The GranSport 54 is Mangusta doing Mangusta things. Yes, it has the looks and the pace to get up to 30 knots, but that's not what it's all about. Beneath the styling is a thoroughly engineered yacht with serious range, including the ability to cross the Atlantic. That kind of performance envelope is rare at this size. It’s also been designed to live aboard comfortably, but let’s be honest: if you’re spending $30 million and want to make an entrance, look no further.
Reasons to Buy
- Stonking performance
- Tender garage, beach club and hot tub
- Transatlantic range
- Excellent engineering
- Main deck owner's cabin
Things to Consider
- Running costs
- Traditional interior
- No separate sun deck
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Rivals to Consider
If speed is your main draw, the Mangusta 165E outpaces the GranSport 54. With a cruising speed of 33 knots and a top speed of 37 knots, it’s one of the fastest in this bracket. Like the 54, it sleeps up to 12 guests, so you're not trading comfort for pace. Its sheer performance credentials make it a go-to for those who want to make swift work of island-hopping or long coastal runs.
Another fast option, the Mangusta 165 REV cruises at a solid 30 knots, putting it well ahead of the 54’s 20-knot cruise. Guest capacity is matched at 12, but the REV’s more aggressive styling and performance-led design mark a different direction. Its sleek, contemporary silhouette gives it immediate presence at anchor or underway.
Designed for 10 guests across 5 cabins, the Tankoa S533 Saetta offers a slightly more intimate setup than the GranSport 54. What it lacks in guest volume, it makes up for in agility and styling. Its shallow draft is a key feature, making it well-suited to cruising in areas where depth is a concern, such as the Bahamas or the coastal Mediterranean.
The Tankoa S581 follows a similar format to the S533, accommodating 10 guests in comfort. It competes more directly with the 54 on build quality and aesthetics than outright speed. Again, shallow draft capability gives it added flexibility in coastal waters compared to some of its deeper-keeled peers.
The Tankoa T55 Sportiva takes a very different approach to cruising. With a slower pace than the GranSport 54, it focuses on comfort and stability. Its emphasis on slow cruising appeals to owners who prize relaxed, long-distance journeys over high-speed hops between ports.
If you are looking at long-range capabilities, the Westport W172 stands out. With a range of 5,000 nautical miles, it surpasses the GranSport 54's transatlantic reach. That makes it better suited to globe-trotting itineraries where fuel stops are few and far between. Its transoceanic range is the standout here.
The Heesen 55m Steel brings sheer volume into play. At 760GT, it has the largest gross tonnage among these rivals, offering a different scale of internal space and presence. The GranSport 54, by comparison, is leaner and more performance-focused. Its exceptional internal volume gives it an edge for those who prioritise spaciousness and storage over outright speed.
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Specifications
- Builder Mangusta
- Range GranSport
- Model GranSport 54
- Length Overall 177.165ft
- Beam 29.56ft
- Draft 7.546ft
- Hull Aluminium
- Cabins 7
- Berths 14
- Crew 9
- Yacht Type (Primary) Superyacht
- Use Type (Primary) Cruising
- Cruising Speed
- Max Speed
- Fuel Capacity 18,756 Gallons
- Fresh Water Capacity 3,170 Gallons
- Engine Model 4x MTU 16V 2000 M96L
- Engine HP 2638
- Engine economic speed 12 knots
- Engine max range (speed type) 4200 (nm)
Mangusta GranSport 54 Layout
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Sun Deck
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The sun deck connects directly to the upper saloon
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Wheelhouse
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Wheelhouse
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The wheelhouse is the only place to drive the boat from without a flybridge helm
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Main Deck
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The main deck with the owner's cabin and tender garage, forward
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Lower Deck
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Standard lower deck layout
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Spot the four engines nestled alongside each other inside the engine room
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Optional gym
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There is the option to have a gym in place of one of the overflow cabins
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