1999 Manta 40' Sold Boat in Bradenton, FL 34205 US
Built in 1999
40'
2 Engines (2x Volvo Penta)
40 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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| Price | $219,900 | $229,000 | $192,465 | $249,000 | $249,000 | $250,000 |
| Location | Bradenton | Stuart | Miami | Fernandina Beach | Bradenton Beach | Palm Coast |
| Nominal Length | 40' | 41' | 46' | 41' | 42' | 38' |
| Beam | 21' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Draft | 4' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Volvo Penta | Yanmar | - | Yanmar | Yanmar | Yanmar |
| Total Engine Power | 29 hp | 39 hp | 45 hp | 29 hp | 75 hp | 29 hp |
| Days on Market | 354 | 212 | 116 | 122 | 155 | 270 |
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Repowered with Twin Volvo D1-30HP's with only 450 hours & New sail Drives
"TurtleSpeed" is a 1999 Manta 40 Sail Catamaran that has been maintained and used for travel and exploration. The current owner purchased her with plans for extended use, but due to changing circumstances, the vessel is being returned to the market. When not in use, she has received updates such as new solar panels and regular maintenance.
"TurtleSpeed" - Manta 40 - has been upgraded for independent cruising and off-grid operations. Its solar power system enables extended periods without needing to run the generator, supporting systems like the water maker, hot water heater, and air conditioning for several hours at night.
The owners report that battery levels remained above 40% during regular usage, reflecting the vessel's capacity for self-sufficient operation.
KEY FEATURES
• Fresh Bottom Paint (September 2025)
• Exhaust Elbows replaced (August 2025)
• Heat Exchangers removed & descaled (August 2025)
• New impellers & Raw Water pumps (September 2025)
• New AC Unit (2) (August 2025)
• New Windlass (August 2025)
• Fresh Oil Change
• Newer Volvo engines and Saildrives (2020 - approximately 450 hours)
• Newer Lithium house batteries with 2275 watts solar
• New starter batteries installed July 2025
• 3 staterooms, 2 heads plus 1 composting head
• Next Generation 5.5kw Generator - approximately 400 hours
• Fuel polishing system
• Electric pump oil change system
• Newer sails (20+ hours of use)
• 10.5' tender with 25hp Yamaha included in sale
• Newer water-maker
• EPIRB
• Full cockpit enclosure
• Spare Parts for DAYS......
Contact us today for additional details or to schedule your personal inspection.
- 2011 FLZ 10' FIBERGLASS
This catamaran is totally self-sufficient, Bluewater cruise ready with all the options including:
• Twin Volvo D1-30F diesel engines, newer 130S-C sail drives and Fold-A-Prop 3 blade folding propellers.
• Newer Generator w/ only 400 hours
• Newer Cruise RO water-maker
• Newer Velair AC units: Salon - 16K and Staterooms 12K BTU units
• 2275w Solar Power
• Ray Marine E-127, auto pilot
• WX220 Airmar solid state weather instrument
• Newer sails, rigging, asymmetric furling spinnaker, sheet lines
• Canvas privacy window covers
• Self-tending jib
• Spinnaker
• Newer Rocna 25 Anchor
• Newer baffled aluminum 95-gallon water tank located under starboard aft cockpit bench (will not wake up your guests) with remote gauge at Nav Station and independent deck fill fitting.
• Newer baffled 135-gallon diesel fuel tank.
• Washer/dryer
• Additional Solar panels - total 2275 watts
• Newer Rocna 25 anchor
Sails and Riggings
The Manta 40 incorporates powerful, easy to handle rigging with self-tacking CamberSpar jib, and boasts a fully battened main with two reef points and single line reefing. The boom brake and all lines running aft to the helm make her a dream for single-handed sailing.
* Previous owner purchased NEW set of sails but never used the sails. Current owner lightly used the sails for about 12 months - sails are in like-new condition!
• Fully battened main sail by North with dual reef points and stack pack.
• 1.5 oz. asymmetrical furling spinnaker with full control lines and Aramid luff line.
• Fully battened CamberSpar self-tacking jib with downhaul lead to Cockpit and sail cover.
• All running rigging leads aft through Harken deck organizer and independent line clutches to helm station for easy single-handing.
• Harken 6-line clutch system.
• Harken 44 2-speed electric self-tailing primary winch at helm.
• (2) winch motor controls.
• Harken 44 2 speed manual self-tailing winch center aft Cockpit for spinnaker sheets.
• (2) Manual winch handles.
• Spare Harken manual mast winch.
• Harken 6-sheave line organizer.
• Dutchman boom brake.
• All running lines replaced in 2015.
• Rigged spare main halyard.
• Full set spare lines starboard forward locker.
Electronics
• The Nav Station is port side forward.
• Chart table.
• Garmin GPSMAP 478.
• Charging system control panel.
• AIS receiver.
• Additional built-in storage.
• Axiom Pro 12 MFD
• Raymarine type-2 electric Ram Drive Auto Pilot.
• Airmar Hull Speed, Water Depth and Temperature (Starboard Side Transducer).
• Raymarine depth Sounder (Port Side Transducer).
• Ritchie Magnetic Compass.
• Raymarine digital radar.
• (2) Standard Horizon VHF Ram Mike with full controls for volume squelch.
• Raymarine Arch-mounted Raydome Array - NEW 2016.
• Raymarine AIS Transceiver.
• Independent VHF Radio Antenna.
• Standard Horizon VHF Radio Base Station mounted at Chart Table with masthead antenna and remote RAM mike at Helm.
• Si-Tex SSB Receiver Tuner w/independent masthead antenna.
• Dockside cable input and Glomex TV antenna.
• Submersible Rechargeable Hand-held VHF Radio
Electrical
• 5.5 kW Next Generation diesel generator with automatic charging and high capacity inverter allows for complete power independence for extended periods at anchor. 120v diesel generator. New 2017
• 1200 amp hours Victron batteries
• 2275W+ Solar w/ Victron controllers
• (2) 105 amp, Volvo high output alternators.
• 2 Multiplus 3000 Watt inverter chargers
• Cruise RO water maker w/ 2-membranes: 30 gph
• Integrated 12v DC / 110v AC electrical system with outlets throughout.
• Redundant 12v DC electrical system with multiple charging options.
• 12v DC Fluorescent and LED lighting throughout with 12v DC LED dual (white/red) Helm lighting.
• Well marked 12v / 110v breaker panel at chart table with spare breakers, 110v input control (shore power / generator) and integrated line voltage displays.
• (2) 50’ 30 amp Shore power cables with 50 amp “Y” adapter - protected by a custom Sunbrella cable cover.
• 12v DC Fans in all Cabins, Heads and Galley.
• (2) Jabsco Quiet Flush electric toilets.
• (2) 20 gallon Polyethylene holding tanks -(1) for each head - located port and starboard with independent “Y” valves and macerators.
• (2) TankWatch III holding tank level monitoring systems - (1) for each head.
• (2) Independent shower sump systems with separate pumps and electronic float switches.
• Seaward F-1200 12 gallon 110v electric / engine hot water heater.
• Upgraded freshwater system with Jabsco continuous flow high volume pump and Shurflo pressure tank.
• 2 - Newer Velair DC air conditioners; a 16K btu for the salon and a 10K for the bedrooms
Deck and Equipment
Includes 3.2 meter Boss Boats solid fiberglass and 25 hp Yamaha outboard motor. Extremely stable, unsinkable and tubes cannot lose air.
• Newer Rocna model 25 anchor, plus Fortress anchor.
• Custom aluminum bimini. Extended width, w/rain gutter and hand grip (no drip) and extendable for rainwater catchment.
• Volvo engine control panels (2)
• Newer fully enclosed cockpit
• Sunbrella Cockpit seat cushions and back rest cushions
• Custom weatherproof starboard Cockpit table
• Canvas window privacy covers
• Canvas cover for self-tending jib
• Maxwell Anchor Windless
• Large locking transom lockers. (2)
• Storage lockers under Cockpit bench. (2)
• Yeti Tundra 75
• Magna Newport BBQ grill
• BBQ is plumbed to main propane tank with independent shut off.
• Stainless steel corner bow rails with integral seats.
• 28” Stainless steel stanchions.
• Double line lines port and starboard.
• Boarding gates with double lifelines port and starboard.
• Combination steaming / foredeck light with stainless steel guard.
• Bomar aluminum opening deck hatches.
• Bomar aluminum opening ports with screens. (8)
• Large stainless steel deck cleats; forward 2, midship 2, inboard aft transom 2, midship forward for anchor chain 1, total 9.
• Bow and Stern deck wash down systems.
• Polycast 3/8” molded acrylic tinted Salon windows.
• Bomar watertight companionway door with (3) dogs and locking handle.
• Large foredeck lockers with locking latches. (2)
• Midship sail lockers with locking latches. (2)
• Polyester coated trampolines.
• One-piece stainless steel boarding ladder starboard transom
• Stainless steel Cockpit top mounting ladders (2)
• Port side polyester mesh line bags for jib down-haul and spinnaker control lines (4)
• Stainless steel cabin top rails (2)
• Manta custom dinghy davits with 6-part lifting tackle designed to use power winch for easy single-handed lifting - 3-part for / aft lines and dual 3-part spring lines hold dinghy securely when underway.
• Stainless steel transom rails (2)
• 100 ft 1” 3-Strand nylon hurricane lines
• 60 ft 5/8” 3-Strand nylon hurricane lines
• 3/4” Nylon double braid blue dock lines
• (6) Taylor Navy Marine Fenders
Anchoring System
• Fortress FX-23 aluminum anchor
• Newer Rocna 25 anchor
• 200 ft 5/16” High test hot dip galvanized chain.
• 50 ft 5/16” HT htg chain with 200’ 5/8” nylon rode for secondary anchors (2)
• Maxwell 1200 electric windlass
• Maxwell deck mounted control switches and emergency crank
• Custom stainless steel double anchor bow roller
• Anchor chain locker (1)
• Integrated custom braided anchor bridle for primary anchor.
• Custom 1” 3-strand nylon mooring bridle for forward bow cleats with quick release snatch hook.
Engine and Mechanical
All mechanical systems are designed for maximum reliability and easy access for service and maintenance.
• Twin 29hp Volvo D1-30F diesel engines, 450hrs, since certified install.
• (2) New Volvo 130S-C sail drives with Flex-A-Fold folding props w/ 450hrs.
• Raycor dual-filter in-line filter, polishing, and off boarding fuel system (services both propulsion engines and generator).
• (3) Reverso electric oil change pumps (one pump each for Volvo engines and separate pump for generator makes oil changes a snap!)
• (2) Volvo single-lever shift/throttles
• Splendide washer/dryer with outside venting (new 2019)
• All through hulls and seacocks non-corrosive Forspar Marelon. (All replace new in 2017).
• Separate raw water thru-hulls for air conditioning, water maker, engines and generator. Crustacean flushing system and internal GROCO intake thru-hull clearing built-in.
• (3) 12v Engine room blowers located port and starboard engine rooms and generator locker.
• Isolated propane locker with 20 lb aluminum tank servicing Galley range and BBQ grill with solenoid shutoff switch in Galley and remote shutoff in locker for BBQ.
• Spare 20 lb aluminum propane tank.
• Whitlock pull/pull cable steering system.
• Emergency tiller.
• Newer baffled aluminum 95 gallon water tank located under starboard aft cockpit bench (will not wake up your guests) with remote gauge at Nav Station and independent deck fill fitting.
• Newer baffled 135 gallon diesel fuel tank.
• (2) 1500 gph 12v Automatic electric bilge pumps with electronic float switches and independent breakers at electrical panel.
• (2) Whale Gusher 600 gph manual bilge pumps.
Galley
• Overhead carbon-filtered stove vent hood with outside exhaust,
• Corian counter tops and custom counter extension and integrated cutting board,
• Seaward Princess (3) burner range with removable top and custom top storage slot
• Custom teak folding dining table seats (7) or folds down to coffee table.
• Removable custom weatherproof starboard Cockpit dining table.
• U-shaped galley up located port aft in Main Salon with every convenience for the gourmet.
• Adler-Barber Super Cold Machine custom top-loading refrigeration with custom over-sized freezer and Dual temperature display
• Microwave oven.
• Newer Raritan ice maker.
• Corian counter tops.
• Custom starboard counter extension with integrated bamboo cutting board.
• Deep double stainless sinks with Corian drain board insert.
• Designer large faucet.
• General Ecology Seagull drinking water filtered faucet.
• Manual secondary freshwater foot pump.
• Double overhead cabinets. (2)
• Single overhead cabinet. (1)
• Large closing storage locker at counter level and large in-counter storage locker.
• Drawers (2) and closing cabinets (2) under counter.
• Under counter fire extinguisher.
• 12v DC Fan. • Dockside pressure water system.
• Double Galley pantry (starboard).
Machinery space under Forward Guest berth:
• Newer Water maker
• Water heater
• Raw water manifold servicing water maker and air conditioners
• Newer washer/dryer vented outside with water tight stainless mushroom cap for effective drying.
• Newer Air conditioners with reverse cycle (cool and heat) with independent temperature control panels in Main Salon and Master Suite. (2)
Vessel Walkthrough:
Master StateroomThe Master Stateroom is aft with a guest library in the companionway to the Master Head, which can be accessed from the forward head and custom teak companionway steps.• Queen berth athwartship• Cedar-lined hanging locker and under locker storage cabinet• (3) Storage drawers• Overhead hatch• 12v DC Fan
Master Stateroom Head• Jabsco Quiet Flush fresh water electric toilet.• Vanity with countertop, sink and storage below.• Large mirrored medicine cabinet.• Separate large step-in shower area.• Overhead hatch.• 12V fan
Aft VIP StateroomThe VIP Stateroom is aft with small guest library in the companionway to the Guest Head, which can be accessed from the forward Guest Stateroom and custom teak companionway steps.• Queen berth athwartship• Cedar-lined hanging locker and under locker storage cabinet• (3) Storage drawers• Bench seat with under seat storage locker• Overhead hatch• 12v DC Fan
Guest HeadThe Guest Head is midship and can be accessed by both Guest Staterooms• Jabsco fresh water Quiet Flush electric toilet• Vanity with countertop, sink and storage below• Large medicine chest.• Storage area inset.• Separate stand up shower area.• 12v DC Fan.
Forward Guest Stateroom/Machinery Room• Single size• Splendide washer/dryer with outside venting (upgraded 2019)• Closed storage cabinet forward• Custom teak storage shelves inboard• Closed storage cabinet under washer• Machinery space under berth with water-maker, water heater, raw water manifold servicing water maker and air conditioners• 12v DC Fan
Salon
• U-shaped UltraLeather settee with storage under.
• Newer cushions
• Custom teak dining table provides seating for 7 or more.
• Table surface folds inward onto itself creating a half size surface.
• Table pedestal height is adjustable allowing a coffee table option opening the space for multiple mini buffet areas and added standing room style entertaining
• Expansive windows offer unparalleled views.
Tender
Boss Boat solid fiberglass 3.2m tender w/ 25 hp Yamaha motor, canvas cover
Spare Parts
Extensive spare parts list for:
• Volvo engine
• Cruise RO Water maker
• Extra A/C pump
• 2 extra water pumps
• Lots of additional spare parts
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/27/25 | Initial price | $219,900 |
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Overview from around the web 1999 Manta 40'
The Manta 40' from 1999 has garnered positive feedback from customers, particularly for its impressive build quality and sailing performance
Owners often highlight its stability and comfort, making it an excellent choice for both cruising and liveaboard experiences. Many appreciate the spacious layout, with ample natural light flooding the interior, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Sailors frequently mention the vessel's easy handling, even in challenging conditions, thanks to its well-designed rigging and responsive hull. The Manta 40' is praised for its efficiency under sail, which enhances long-distance cruising capabilities. Additionally, the layout of the galley and salon is particularly favored for entertaining, allowing for socializing while taking in the surrounding views. Maintenance and durability are also common themes in customer reviews. Owners affirm the boat's robust construction and the longevity of the materials used, which contribute to a reliable sailing experience over time. Overall, the 1999 Manta 40' is celebrated for its combination of performance, comfort, and craftsmanship, making it a beloved choice among sailing enthusiasts.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
Pros
Sturdy Build Quality: The Manta 40' is known for its robust construction, providing excellent stability and safety in various sea conditions.
Spacious Interior: With its well-designed layout, the boat offers ample living space for a comfortable cruising experience, including a cozy salon and adequate sleeping quarters.
Sailing Performance: The Manta 40' has a reputation for good sailing performance, making it a favorite among cruisers looking for speed and responsiveness on the water.
Durability: Built with longevity in mind, this model is often appreciated for its durability, allowing for extended voyages without frequent repairs or major issues.
Self-Sufficient Systems: Many owners have found the boat to be equipped with efficient systems, enabling self-sufficiency while on extended cruises.
Ample Storage: The design includes generous storage options, making it ideal for long-term cruising or living aboard.
Community Support: The Manta owners' community is strong, offering advice and camaraderie for current and prospective owners.
Cons
Age-Related Wear: As a 1999 model, some boats may show signs of wear and may require updates or refurbishments to keep systems and aesthetics in top condition.
Maintenance: Older boats can require more maintenance than newer models, and finding specific parts may occasionally be challenging.
Limited Technology: Compared to newer boats, the 1999 Manta 40' may lack some of the latest technological advancements in navigation and onboard systems.
Performance in Heavy Winds: While generally good performers, some owners have reported that the Manta 40' may not handle excessively strong winds as efficiently as newer designs.
Weight Considerations: The sturdy build, while providing safety, can also result in a heavier vessel, which may impact speed and fuel efficiency in certain conditions.
Configuration Variability: Different configurations and customizations by previous owners can lead to variability in layout and features, which may require some adaptation for new owners.
Made For
The 1999 Manta 40' is ideal for adventurous sailors seeking a high-performance cruising catamaran that combines comfort, safety, and versatility. It appeals to experienced sailors who appreciate the stability and spaciousness that catamarans provide, making it perfect for both long voyages and weekend getaways. This model is particularly suited for: 1. Cruisers: Those looking to explore coastal waters or embark on extended journeys will find the Manta 40' offers ample storage and living space, making it a great floating home. 2. Families: With its roomy layout and multiple cabins, it caters well to families wanting to bond and create lasting memories on the water. 3. Liveaboards: The spacious interior and well-designed galley make it a practical choice for those who wish to live aboard, offering comfort without compromising on performance. 4. Sailing Enthusiasts: Whether you're an experienced sailor or learning the ropes, the Manta 40' provides an engaging sailing experience with its responsive handling and stability. 5. Charter Operators: The vessel’s layout and amenities make it an excellent choice for those looking to operate charters in diverse sailing conditions. Overall, the 1999 Manta 40' is the perfect vessel for those eager to venture out onto the open ocean while enjoying the luxuries and conveniences of a well-equipped catamaran.
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18395 Gulf Blvd, st. 202 rm 5, Indian Shores, FL, 33785
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