1999 Manta 40 Catamaran – Hull #42

Robust Early-Production Manta | Bahamas-Ready | Live-aboard Capable | Extensively Equipped

If you are looking for a proven cruising catamaran built for extended time on the water, this 1999 Manta 40 deserves a closer look.

Hull #42 was built during the period when the Manta 40 was still under Endeavor Yachts ownership. These earlier Manta 40s are particularly appreciated by cruising sailors for their robust construction, substantial forward cross beam, shallow draft and practical design. Originally purchased with virtually every available option, this catamaran has been extensively equipped and upgraded for serious cruising and comfortable live-aboard use. It was designed to spend extended periods in places such as the Bahamas without relying on marina power or shore-based services.

Built for Cruising

With a draft of only 3'8", the Manta 40 is exceptionally well suited for the shallow waters of Florida, the Keys and the Bahamas.Its keel and sail drive configuration offers another practical advantage: the sail drives are positioned behind the keels, helping protect them in the event of grounding. The boat can also settle onto its keels as the tide goes out, making this an especially practical design for shallow-water cruising.

For short-handed sailors, an electric winch and sail-control lines led to the cockpit make the boat manageable for a cruising couple or even single-handed sailing.

Highlights & Equipment

Sailing

Profurl in-boom furling system

Electric winch

Sail controls led to cockpit

Approx. 59' mast height

Spinnaker

Sea drogue with approximately 400 ft of line and shackle

Full cockpit enclosure

New trampolines in 2022

Sail and window covers

Engines & Power

Twin 30 HP Volvo Penta D1-30B diesel engines

Engines and sail drives replaced in 2007

Approximately 2,100 hours each, as reported by owner

Extensive inventory of spare engine parts and filters

600 watts of solar panels

600 Ah battery capacity, expandable to approximately 900 Ah

5.5 kW NextGen diesel generator

Wind generator

Xantrex inverter/charger

Link 2000 electronic control system

Upgraded electrical panel with isolation between 12V and 120V systems

Water & Liveaboard Equipment

12V Spectra watermaker

Watermaker converted to manual operation for simpler cruising use

Splendide washer/dryer combination

Magma grill connected to onboard propane

LED lighting throughout

11.1' Caribe dinghy

15 HP Yamaha outboard

Updated Raymarine Electronics

The electronics were replaced in 2021 and include:

12" Raymarine chartplotter

Autopilot

GPS

18" radar dome

AIS integrated into VHF radio

Autopilot control from helm, remote control or Bluetooth-connected device

Ubiquiti Wi-Fi extender with onboard router

Satellite radio

There is also a TV in the salon and a flip-down TV in the cockpit.

Manta 40 Specifications

LOA: 39'8"

LWL: 39'0"

Beam: 21'0"

Draft: 3'8"

Displacement: Approx. 13,000 lbs

Sail Area: 798 sq. ft.

Mast Above Water: 59'6"

Cabin Headroom: 6'4"

Fuel: 100 gallons

Water: 100 gallons

Holding: 30 gallons

Auxiliary Power: Twin 30 HP Volvo diesels

A Catamaran Designed to Get Away From the Dock

What makes this Manta particularly interesting is not simply the equipment list. It is how all of these systems work together.

Solar power, wind generation, a diesel generator, substantial battery capacity, a watermaker, twin diesels, shallow draft and extensive cruising equipment were all selected with one goal in mind: the ability to cruise comfortably and independently for extended periods.

For someone dreaming of exploring the Bahamas, Florida Keys or beyond—or looking for a capable full-time live-aboard—Hull #42 offers an impressive combination of space, equipment, shallow-water capability and proven Manta design.