1998 Manta 40

$219,000

Used

Boat in Oriental, NC 28571 US

builtBuilt in 1998
Year the boat was built
model

40

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Volvo)

Engine type and count
length

40 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
40ft
Length Overall
39.08ft
Length at Waterline
39ft
Length on Deck
39.08ft
Beam
21ft
Max Draft
3.08ft
Drive Up Draft
3.08ft
Displacement
13000lb
Cruising Speed
7kn
Max Speed
8.37kn
Cabins
3
Heads
2
Max Passengers
15
Seating Capacity
10
Fresh Water Tanks
100gal
Fuel Tanks
100gal
Holding Tanks
40gal
Windlass
electric-windlass
Electrical Circuit
12v
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
catamaran
Engine 1
Engine Make
Volvo
Engine Model
D1-30
Total Power
30hp
Engine Hours
1618
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2018
Drive Type
sail
Propeller Type
3-blade
Propeller Material
alloy
Engine 2
Engine Make
Volvo
Engine Model
D1-30
Total Power
30hp
Engine Hours
1652
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2018
Drive Type
sail
Propeller Type
3-blade
Propeller Material
alloy
Cockpit Shower
Electric Winch
Outboard Engine Brackets
Davits
Tender
Solar Panel
Cockpit Cushions
Cockpit Table
Swimming Ladder
Washing Machine
Electric Bilge Pump
Oven
Manual Bilge Pump
Microwave Oven
Marine Head
Air Conditioning
Heating
Hot Water
Refrigerator
Fresh Water Maker
Deep Freezer
Sea Water Pump
Battery Charger
Log Speedometer
Wind Speed And Direction
Computer
Navigation Center
Vcr
Plotter
Radio
Compass
Cd Player
Cockpit Speakers
Vhf
Flat Screen Tv
Wi Fi
Bimini Top
Spray Hood
Mainsail Cover
Lazy Bag
Cockpit Cover
Genoa Cover
Hard Top
Shore Power Inlet
Generator
Inverter
Steering Wheel
Furling Genoa
RECENT UPGRADES

Summary of Recent Upgrades:

Fiberglass salon window louvers added which are normally only found on the Manta 42's.

Custom Teak shelving and storage in starboard bow berth, base of starboard steps, port side between WC and Master Stateroom.

Bottom Painted with Seahawk Island 77 at R&B boatyard, Spanish Wells Bahamas in 12/25

Doyle camberspar Jib sail new 2025

200 Ft ACCO 5/16 BBB anchor chain (2025) 

New Sunrise Yachts Trampolines (2025)

Lithium Batteries 920AH LifePO4 (2025)

Solar Panels In 2025 installed 600 additional Watts for total of 1560W

ICOM ICM700 VHF with remote mic at helm station (2025)

AIS EM-TRAK 923 (2025)

Sunbrella Jib sail bag (2025)

Sunbrella Main Sail Bag (2024)

Salon Windows replaced (2024)

New Standing Rigging (2024)

New Main Salon Cushions - Ultra Leather (2024)

Uniden hand held VHF radio with GPS MHS335BT (2023)

Starlink Generation 2 system (2023) will transfer ownership with sale

Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Start Battery Charger (2022)

Victron Energy Phoenix 250VA inverter for Starlinh (2023)

Victron Energy Smart Solar Controller (#2) MPPT 30 Amp (2025)

Victron Energy Orion-TR Smart DC to DC 30A Charger (2020)

Morningstar TriStar 60AMP MPPT Solar Charge Controller with remote display (2020)

Renogy 500A Battery Monitor (2022)

B&G Zeus 3S Chartplotter (2021)

B7G Halo+Radar (2021)

Volvo D-1 Inboard Diesel Engines (2018)

Volvo Sail drives (2018)

Generator Muffler and water fuel seperator (2016)

Adler Barbour Cold Machine (2016)

Magnum Inverter/Charger MSH3012M 3000W (2015)

Magnum Remote Control Monitor (2015)

Magnum Battery Monitor (2015)

Cockpit Cushions Recovered (2015)

Full Cockpit Enclosure (2015)

Custom Mattress in Master Suite (2014)

Next Gen 5.5 Generator with sound shield (2013)

Fusion AM/FM Radio with Bluetooth (2013)

Computer Monitor Mounted at NAV Station (12 volt)

Fuel and Water Tanks Replaced (2017)

LED lighting throughout vessel





Details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Engines

ENGINE 1

Engine Brand: Volvo

Year: 2018

Model: D1-30

Type: Inboard Diesel

Location: Starboard

Hours: 1618.7

Propeller: Folding

Drive: Sail Drive

Engine Power: 29 HP

ENGINE 2:

Same model/make/year Port Side Diesel Engine with 1652 Hours

Both sail drives replaced (2018)

Flex-o-fold 3 Blade Props new in 2018

Engine room blowers

Racor large capacity fuel filters on both engines

Engine control panel in cockpit with single lever shit/throttle

Baffled 100 Gallon fuel tank 


Accommodations

This reputable blue water cruising catamaran sleeps six comfortably in three staterooms and is fully equipped with everything needed for extended cruising. The port hull features the owners suite with head and separate shower. The starboard hull features an aft VIP guest stateroom and a forward guest stateroom. The starboard guest head is accessible from both gest staterooms. The light and airy salon/dinette includes the nav station and galley areas and amazing views from every vantage point. 

L-Shaped Ultraleather settee (2024) provides comfortable seating for 6

Large Adjustable Table for dining or entertaining

Built in wrap around display/storage shelf behind settee

Roku Flat screen TV

Fusion Radio with speakers in salon and cockpit

Wet Locker

Custom Teak Electronics Storage Locker to left of Fixed mounted TV

A/C digital Thermostat Controls

Bomar Entry door with screen and locking handle

Privacy Curtains Port and Starboard side of Saloon

Synthetic teak and holly flooring throughout vessel

Vinyl Headliners

Novell counter tops

Screens for all hatches, ports, and main door entry

Electric fans (12 volt) in all 3 staterooms, master and guest heads, and galley

Pull down window shades for portlights

CruisAir air conditioning systems (16000BTU and 10000BTU) with reverse cycle heat and digital thermostat control  in salon and master stateroom.




Galley

U shaped Galley open to the Nav Station, Dinette area and Salon

Large Capacity Refrigerator and Freezer with 12 Volt Adler Barber Super Cold Machine Temp Controls

Refrigerator and Freezer with cold plate

Seward Princess 3 burner propane stove with oven and Overhead Vent

GE set-in Microwave oven

Formica Counter tops with Double stainless sink and faucet

Seagull water filter with drinking water faucet at sink

Fresh water pump with accumulator

Manual fresh water foot pump 

Wood veneered upper storage cabinetry

Lower cabinets with drawer storage

Electric Fans for cooling 

Synthetic teak and holly cabin sole

Dockside pressure water system

Navigation Station

Chart Table 

Hinged Teak top with chart storage under

Electrical Panel and side storage cabinet

ICOM M510 EVO VHF with remote mic at helm

ICOM IC -M700 Pro SSB with Pactor Modem, Antenna Tuner, Antenna integrated in to Port Shroud

EMTRAC Class B AIS transponder (2025)

Marine Grade computer monitor mounted at Nav station (12 volt). Computer mounted undeer nav station

Magnum ME-RC Remote control for Charger/Inverter 

Renogy 500A Battery Monitor (2022)

Galvonic Isolator

Port Hull Owners Suite

Owners master stateroom is aft. A large full length teak bookcase, pantry and linen cabinet are in the companionway leading forward to a private head and shower.

Queen Berth facing fore and aft with custom mattress

Settee with storage under

Bedside cabinets and open storage with12 volt outlet and USB port

Cedar lined hanging closet

Drawer space and storage locker

Electric fans (12 volt) #2

A/C digital thermostat controls

Upgraded access to Port Engine under berth

Custom curtains provide privacy from main salon at stairs

Custom cabinets provide additional storage between aft cabin and master head

Large pantry located opposite custom cabinets between aft cabin and master head

Master Private Head Shower Area:

Freshwater electric marine toilet in master suite 

Vanity with countertop, sink, faucet

Large mirrored medicine cabinet above sink

Large separate shower stall with shower head, water controller and curtain

Electric 12 volt fan


Starboard Hull Stateroom and Head

VIP Guest Stateroom is Aft with a large custom teak bookcase in the companionway The guest head and shower can be accessed from the companionway or the forward guest stateroom

Queen size berth facing athwartship

Settee with storage under

Cedar lined storage and hanging locker

Electric fan (12 volt)

Forward Guest Stateroom:

Double berth

Custom teak shelving running entire length of berth on the port and starboard side of cabin

Custom built access to storage under berth for easy accessto the water maker, filters, and hot water heater

Cedar Lined locker with Splendide washer/dryer (2023)

Storage under washer/dryer

Fresh water electric marine toilet

Vanity with countertop, sink and faucet

Mirrored storage cabinet

Separate shower compartment


Electronics and Navigation Equipment

B&G Zeus3S 2' Chart plotter mounted at the helm station with charts for the US and Bahamas (2021)

B&G Trident instruments mounted at the helm station (#3)

Simrad AP44 Autopilot head mounted at helm station

Simrad AC42 Auto Pilot

Simrad RC42 Rate Compass

Simrad RF25 Rudder Feed back

Simrad HLD2000 Auto Pilot Drive

Airmar DST200 Speed and Depth

B7G iGPS mounted on Arch

B7G Halo + Radar (2021)

Zeus3 supports Wireless 9view /control chart plotter from iPad

Airmar 200WX Weather Station mounted at top of mast (no moving parts)

 

Electrical

Next-Gen 5.5 KW Generator with sound cover mounted in forward port locker (2015,5 Hrs) New muffler and water / fuel separator for quieter running generator

Magnum MagnaSine Hybrid Pure Sine Wave Inverter /Charger MSH3012M 3000 Watt

Epoch batteries (920 AH)

Solar Panels 1560Watt Total

Victron Energy Blue Smart P67 Start Battery Charger

Victron Energy Phoenix 250VA inverter for starlink (2023)

(2x) Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 30A Solar Controller (2025)

(2x) Victron Energy Orion TR Smart DC to DC 30 Amp charger (2020)

Morningstar TriStar 60Amp MPPT Solar Charge controller w/remote display (2020)

Parallel switch to allow inverter to power air conditioners and water maker

Dockside 110v electric power with (2) 50' 30 amp cords with smart plugs 30/50 amp Y connector

LED Lighting throughout

LED running and anchor lights

Galvonic isolator


Plumbing

WaterMaker, Inc. 600 Gallon per day 120 volt Water Maker with Cat High Pressure Pump and spare membrane. Water maker can be powered by inverter

100 Gallon water tank with remote gauge and deck fill 

6 Gallon Water heater (120 volt or engine heat) 2023

Dockside pressure water system

Salt water wash down on bow

Fresh water wash down on stern

Fresh water marine toilets (#2) with option for salt water flush

(2) 20 Gallon Polyethylene holding tanks with macerator pumps, deck fittings and TankWatch monitoring system

2500 GPH Electric bilge pumps with integrated float switches mounted in bilges

Manual bilge pump mounted under sink in port and starboard heads



Deck Equipment and Features

Single-handed dinghy lift system with both lift lines run to port side

Hard aluminum top with ventilation hatch over Helm station

Full cockpit enclosure

Molded Helm Station with space for instruments and line bin at helm

Bulkhead mounted stainless steel steering wheel

Custom double wide helm seat with reversing back allowing you to face fore or aft with foot rests

Sunbrella cover for helm seat

Cockpit wrap around seating with seat and back rest cushions

(3) large storage boxes in aft cockpit ( one is insulated and has a drain)

Custom life vest storage bag

Sling seat with 360 degree views 

Stainless steel BBQ grill with cover

(4) large foredeck lockers including chain locker

Molded swim steps

PVC coated polyester mesh trampoline (2025)

Maxwell VWC 800 Windlass (new motor in 2025)

Bow roller for anchor chain

Rocna 25KG anchor with Mantus swivel

200' of ACCO 5/16 BBB anchor chain (2025)

3/4" 3 strand bridles with Mantus chain hooks

Fortress aluminum anchor mounted on port rail

Anchor wash down system on bow

Hot and Cold Transom shower

Non skid on all deck surfaces

Stainless steel stanchions and double life lines

Stainless steel corner bow rails with integral seats

(6) Bowmar deck hatches with screens

Bottom Painted (2025) Sea Hawk Island 77

Highfield 340 aluminum bottom dingy with lights and flares (2019)

Tohatsu 20HP Outboard with power start and trim (2019)





Hull/Vessel Construction

Hull, deck and bulkhead constructed of triaxial, biaxial, and unidirectional fiberglass with vinylester, isophthalic resin

Nidacore cored in subsoles and bulkheads, all vacuum bagged for stiffness, strength and light weight

Hull to deck fastened chemically and mechanically

Hull below waterline are solid fiberglass integrated into the two keels

Collision bulkheads with watertight compartments in bow and keels

Deck hardware with aluminum baking plates

Twin fiberglass fin keels molded integral with hulls

Twin high density rudders made of foam/fiberglass with 2" stainless shafts


Sails and Rigging

Standing Rigging replaced in 2024

Neil Pryde Mainsail

Doyle Camberspar Jib new 2025

Mainsail cover with Mack Lazy Jack System ( 2023)

Fully Battened main sail with dual reef points and single line reefing, lazy jacks and sail cover

3rd reef installed on main for storm weather

Dutchman boom brake

Camber spar self tacking jib with downhaul lead to cockpit

Jib outhaul for secure, no jibe wing on wing sailing

Fixed position boom vang

All halyards, sheets, and reef lines are led to the cockpit with a deck organizer for safety

Harken 44 2-speed electric self tailing winch with emergency manual hand crank



Safety Equipment and other Items

Battery Operated Marine Flare

Brass Bell Located at Helm Station

Life Jackets

Sunshades for Cockpit

Jerry Cans and custom covers

Boat hook and deck brush

Dock lines and fenders



Price History

DateEventPrice
5/5/26Initial price$219,000

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