Description

MANGUSTA 108 RC READY YACHT

FULLY BUILT AND READY TO DISPLAY, QUALITY SHIP MODEL

Dimension approx.: 34.25″ (long) x 8″ (wide) x 12″ (high)
RC READY - propeller shafts and rudders installed with hatches open for easy installation of motors and RC equipment (not included)
The model is already built. THIS IS NOT A MODEL SHIP KIT

When the Mangusta 108 arrived on the scene in the early 2000s, she represented the purest expression of Italian high‑performance yacht design. Mangusta Yachts — founded in 1985 by the Balducci family in Viareggio — had already made its name with the Maxi Open series, a line of fast, glamorous sports yachts that blurred the line between luxury cruiser and offshore racer. The 108 was the model that pushed that philosophy into a new league.

At 32.9 meters, the Mangusta 108 was unmistakably a product of her era: long, sleek, and sculpted for speed. Designed by Stefano Righini in collaboration with Mangusta’s in‑house team, she carried the brand’s signature profile — a low, predatory stance, sweeping lines, and a hull meant to slice through the Mediterranean at more than 32 knots. She was built for the Riviera lifestyle, for the quick dash from Monaco to St. Tropez, for owners who valued motion, sunlight, and spectacle as much as interior comfort.

Her deck layout reflected that ethos. The foredeck was a vast sun‑drenched terrace, fitted with oversized sunpads and surrounded by clean, aerodynamic surfaces. Aft, a generous garage housed the water toys that defined the Mangusta experience — tenders, jet skis, and the gear that turned anchorages into private playgrounds. Everything about the 108 was designed to keep guests outdoors, immersed in the sea and the speed.

Below, she offered a different kind of indulgence. The interior — customizable, but always unmistakably Italian — centered around a full‑beam master suite, accompanied by three additional guest cabins and accommodations for up to five crew. Rich woods, soft leathers, and flowing lines created a warm, contemporary atmosphere. The yacht could host nine guests, but her spaces felt intimate, crafted for families, close friends, and owners who preferred privacy over crowds.

The 108’s lineage traced back to the Mangusta 80, the model that first pushed the brand beyond 18 meters and set new standards for open‑yacht performance. The 108 expanded that vision: more volume, more luxury, more presence — without sacrificing the exhilarating speed that defined Mangusta’s identity. She became one of the shipyard’s most successful and recognizable models, a fixture in Mediterranean marinas and a favorite among charter clients seeking a blend of sportiness and comfort.

Over the years, dozens of 108s were built, with examples appearing on the market from the early 2000s through the 2010s. Prices varied widely — from around $1.9 million for early‑2000s hulls to more than $7.5 million for later, upgraded versions — but demand remained steady. The model’s reputation for reliability, performance, and unmistakable style kept it relevant long after newer Mangusta designs entered the lineup.

Today, the Mangusta 108 stands as one of the brand’s most iconic creations. She embodies the philosophy Mangusta calls “dream shaping” — the idea that a yacht should not merely be a vessel, but a personal vision made real. Fast, glamorous, and unmistakably Italian, the 108 remains a symbol of the golden age of large open yachts, a time when speed and style ruled the Riviera.