PROOF OF CONCEPT

摘要

It is uncommon, though, for ayacht to do so on her own bottom, rather than aboard a transport ship. It's even more unusual when that yacht is from Overmarine Group, the company behind the Mangusta brand. Or is it? If the Mangusta name makes you think of the builder's maxi opens, then yes, you'd never expect one of these fast cruisers to make such a journey. But when you realize the yacht in question is Hull No. 1 of the Mangusta Gransport 54 series, then it's perfectly logical. Gransport is a fast-displacement line, blending good speed with economical range, open-model looks and the comfort of displacement yachts. El Leon boasts a top speed at half-load around 30 knots, and afast cruise exceeding 25 knots. Hull No. l's owner, having owned two Mangusta maxis, was accustomed to getting where he wanted to go quickly. But the same quadruple 2,600 hp MTU diesels also allow for efficient performance. At 12 knots, El Leon reportedly sees a range of about 4,200 nautical miles. That's more than enough for a transatlantic crossing.