Overmarine is an Italian builder best known for the Mangusta range of fast fibreglass motor yachts, producing vessels between 25 and 50 metres from its facilities in Viareggio and La Spezia. The yard’s output is characterised by sporty exterior styling, open deck layouts and performance hull forms suited to making quick passages between islands. Charter yachts from Overmarine available in the Anegada area number around three, typically in the 30 to 40-metre range and suited to charter parties of six to ten who value speed and style over maximum volume. Weekly charter rates for an Overmarine in the Anegada area start near 60,000 euros in low Caribbean season and rise to around 200,000 euros for larger examples during peak December to April weeks. An advance provisioning allowance of 30 percent covers fuel, food, BVI harbour fees and onboard costs. The high-performance hull forms of Overmarine yachts mean passages between Anegada and the southern BVI islands can be completed at speeds of 25 to 35 knots, which leaves more time at anchor and less time in transit than a conventional displacement yacht. Anegada provides an excellent base for this kind of charter approach: short passages between outstanding anchorages at Loblolly Bay, Cow Wreck Beach and The Settlement, with the wider BVI circuit within reach on any given day. From Anegada the sprint south to Virgin Gorda or west to Jost Van Dyke takes a fraction of the time of a conventional displacement vessel.
