Overmarine is an Italian shipyard based in Lucca, best known for the Mangusta range of fast open motor yachts from 18 to over 50 metres. The Mangusta design philosophy emphasises high performance, with top speeds of 30 to 40 knots on the smaller planing models and 20 to 28 knots on the larger semi-displacement GranSport and Oceano lines. Grand Bahama Island suits the performance profile of Overmarine yachts well, with the short crossing from Florida rewarding a fast hull more than a slow-displacement vessel, and the calm Bahamas Bank anchorages providing ideal conditions for the shallow-draft sport cruiser format. Old Bahama Bay at West End and Freeport marina accommodate vessels in this size class with full fuelling and provisioning facilities. The three Overmarine yachts available in this region deliver the Italian open-deck aesthetic alongside the high-speed passage capability that makes the northern Bahamas feel much more accessible than it does from a conventional displacement motor yacht. Weekly charter rates typically range from 50,000 to 150,000 euros. The advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covers fuel, which is a significant line item on high-speed hull types, as well as food, marina fees and beverages. December through April is the most reliable season for fast-hull charters in the Bahamas, with settled conditions across the Gulf Stream crossing and calm anchorages along the south coast of Grand Bahama.
