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 GranSport and Oceano semi-displacement lines. Harbour Island suits the performance profile of Overmarine yachts well, with the short crossing from Nassau or Eleuthera rewarding a fast hull, and the protected western harbour providing calm anchorage for these open-deck vessels. Valentines Marina handles berths for Mangusta and Oceano models in the appropriate size range. The three Overmarine yachts available in this region deliver Italian open-deck aesthetic and high-speed capability to a destination known for its pink-sand beach and colonial character. 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 budget line for planing hulls, alongside food, marina fees and beverages. December through April is the most settled period for Harbour Island charter, with calm conditions in the lee of the island providing ideal anchorage for the open-deck format of these vessels. Pink Sands Beach, Dunmore Town and Royal Island anchorage are the principal excursion destinations.
