2007 Manta 42 Mk IV

If you are in the market for a well built cruising catamaran, this is it.

Storyteller, a Manta 42 Mk IV, was built in the USA. She is designed to travel, and to get you there comfortably and safely. Her build is well thought out, and is described in detail below. Just a few highlights of that build are that her hull, below the waterline, is solid GRP construction with vinylester resin. Kevlar is additionally incorporated into the bow and keel areas for strength and rigidity. In the areas of thru-hulls, chainplates, and deck hardware, the construction is solid GRP. The hull above the waterline is cored with Divinycell while subsoles and bulkheads are cored with Nida-Core. These are expensive materials that don't allow moisture penetration and add to the life and continued safety of this design.

In other words, she protects you....and your investment.

Storyteller is a cruising veteran, and her strong point is that she is set up for anchoring out for long periods of time. She boasts 3, 370W solar panels that produce enough electricity to allow day to day electrical use including frig and freezer, plus using the watermaker ....without having to use the generator. She is self sufficient, and how lovely is that?

Storyteller has always been maintained and upgraded by owners who realize what a boat needs. She only needs personal provisioning and she's ready to go south this fall.

If you are looking to cruise this winter, now is the time to act. She's ready and waiting.

A few of her notable features are....

• Only two owners and never chartered
• All set for extended time away from marinas
• Dinghy and Outboard included (Outboard is 20 HP Tohatsu with power tilt/electric start NEW in 2024)
• Dodger and covers new in 2023
• Drop curtains for the cockpit
• Schaefer in-boom furling and Neil Pryde mainsail new in 2020
• North Sails Jib new in 2023
• Electronics - plotter, radar, autopilot and Sirius XM receiver new in 2022
• 3 x 370 W LG Solar Panels and 2 x Victron 100/50 Smartsolar charge controllers new in 2021
• New watermaker membrane still packaged for spare 2024

Many more upgrades....just see the listing.

Accommodations

Just wow. Upon seeing the layout of the Manta 42, I was struck with how well designed she is.  

Upon entering, the living spaces, including the galley are on one level and this area is so light and bright from all the windows. Very cheery and really, all you need.

The sleeping areas and heads are in each of the hulls and, in addition to large areas, provide so much storage, in addition to good access to the engines.

Of note is that she has reverse cycle heat and air throughout that is run either by shore power or generator when at anchor.

Salon

• Cockpit Door with both a self-retracting Phantom Screen and watertight/locking Bomar lexan door
• Two Bomar hatches with Oceanair screen/shades
• 180 degree forward visibility through Lexan windows with Manta's custom exterior louvers
• Large hanging wet-locker with large storage cabinet above, immediately inside the cockpit door
• Large and comfortable L-shaped settee with an adjustable Swanstone table
• Stereo system with SiriusXM radio, CD player and Bose speakers in the salon and cockpit
• Nav station with Icom VHF radio and Raymarine wireless autopilot control
• Battery monitor and Magnum energy monitor
• White and red night vision lighting
• Oversized nav-table with storage
• Custom electrical panel below Nav Table controls all ships 12VDC and 110VAC
• All Bomar Ocean hatches have retracting Oceanair screen/shade coverings
• Interior upholstery is Sunbrella and soles are all no-maintenance synthetic teak & holly
• Multiple GFI outlets

Galley

• Large U-Shaped Galley with oversized stainless steel sink, commercial faucet and ample Swanstone countertop space
• ForceTen 3-burner propane stove/oven/broiler with storage cabinet underneath
• Range hood with 12V exhaust fan and light
• Built-in microwave
• 10Cu Ft top-loading refrigerator & freezer with 6" of insulation
• Individual Swanstone hinged lids provide huge work area when closed
• Individual digital thermostats for refrigerator and freezer
• Generous cabinetry & storage including bread locker, integrated trash compartment and countertop toaster/coffee maker storage
• Multiple GFI outlets

Sleeping quarters and heads

• Owner’s queen stateroom and owner's head are on the port side
• Second queen stateroom, shared head and single berth are on the starboard side
• Both staterooms and the single berth have 6-inch foam mattresses, teak louvered doors, large, cedar-lined hanging lockers and multiple drawer & cabinet units.
• A large pantry, multiple built-in bookcases and storage cabinets line the port hull companionway
• Starboard companionway has additional built-in bookcases
• Removeable fiddle-rails on all shelves throughout the boat provide security and safety while underway
• Both heads have Jabsco Quiet-Flush electric seawater toilets, Swanstone countertops and sinks
• Both heads have separate shower enclosures with Jabsco shower sump pumps.
• The owner's head has a large medicine cabinet and wooden shower seat, one opening Bomar port and a Bomar hatch, both with screens and Oceanair shades
• The shared head has one opening Bomar port with screen and Oceanair shade.
• Each stateroom has 2 opening Bomar ports and a Bomar hatch, all with screens and Oceanair shades.
• The single berth has one opening Bomar port and a Bomar hatch, both with screens and Oceanair shades.
• All interior doors are louvered teak and all interior woods are ash, cherry and teak
• Multiple GFI outlets

Cockpit

Storyteller's cockpit is one of the nicest I've seen. Great for entertaining, or passagemaking. The sling seat is brilliant. It's comfortable for you and your guests....and is just plain fun. Lots of storage compartments are underneath this area, as well.

Cockpit cushions, partial enclosure and new Strataglass dodger with sun covers are also of note here.

• Manta exclusive welded anodized aluminum full cockpit enclosure & Radar arch with walkable fiberglass hard top
• Bomar clear helm hatch to see mainsail trim
• Strataglass dodger, new in 2023, with Sunbrella sun covers. Center section zips open.
• Partial enclosure with isinglass roll-up side panels and removable rear panel
• 8ft wide radar-arch with Manta's signature sling seat
• Dinghy davits built into radar arch
• Three locking fiberglass storage boxes
• Two additional storage lockers under cockpit seat
• Full set of cockpit cushions and seat back rests, new in 2018 and 2023
• Magma propane grill
• Propane tank locker
• Stowable cocktail table
• Pompano captain's chair/footrest is set high to allow 360-degree views around the boat
• White and red LED lighting at helm
• All sail and engine controls at helm for single-handed operation

Sails and Rigging

• Neil Pryde 6 full batten Dacron mainsail new in 2020
• Schaefer Gamma roller furling boom new in 2020
• Custom mainsail cover new in 2020
• Anodized aluminum US Spars mast with spreader and 2 x folding mast steps
• North Sails self tacking NPC Cross-Cut Nordac jib with 3 full battens and Camberspar pocket made to Manta original specifications in 2023
• Camberspar
• Lazy jacks and downhaul for jib
• North Sails Code O with sail bag
• Extra main halyard and dedicated spinnaker halyard with roller reefing and position control lines
• Stainless steel standing rigging
• All Harken running hardware
• 2 x flag halyards (port and starboard)
• All sail and engine controls at helm for single-handed operation
• Eight Spinlock line clutches for each sheet, halyard and furling line
• Harken 44.2-ST electric 2-speed self-tailing winch
• Manual Harken 44.2 2-speed winch for Code 0 sheets

Navigation

• Raymarine Axiom Plus 12" MFD chartplotter
• Raymarine Pilot EV-200 autopilot
• Raymarine RD424HD 24" 4kW digital radar dome
• 2 x Raymarine i70S multifunction instrument display
• Raymarine RAYE70499 SiriusXM info link receiver
• Raymarine Class B AIS transceiver
• Depth/speed/temp tridata sensor removable in port bilge
• Navionics North American electronic charts up to date 2024
• Icom VHF transceiver with wired mic in salon and wired Commandmic at helm
• 8" Ritchie Navigator binnacle compass

Construction

• The hull, deck, bulkheads and sub-sole are constructed of triaxial, biaxial, and unidirectional fiberglass with vinylester, isophthalic resins
• Hull and deck are cored with Divinycell and Subsoles & Bulkheads are cored with Nida-Core-all vacuum bagged for stiffness & strength
• Wetted surfaces below the waterline are solid GRP construction with vinylester resin
• Kevlar is additionally incorporated into the bow & keel areas for strength & rigidity
• In the areas of thru-hulls, chainplates, and deck hardware the construction is solid GRP.
• All deck hardware is thru-bolted with aluminum backing plates laminated into the respective location.
• Thru-hull fittings and sea cocks are all non-corrosive Marelon, except engine raw water intakes of brass.
• Hull-to-Deck joint reinforced with 360-degree unidirectional laminates for structural integrity and stiffness into a monocoque structure. The hull-to-deck marriage is done with 3M 5200 marine adhesive/sealant. The hull/deck seam is finished with mechanical fasteners and a heavy-duty vinyl rub rail.
• Twin high density foam/fiberglass rudders have 2" diameter solid stainless steel shafts and emergency tiller rigging
• All stanchions, handrails, cleats, opening ports/hatches, hinges, chain plates, anchor roller, and fuel and water fills are 316 stainless steel. All mechanical/electrical and plumbing systems are designed and installed in accordance with ABYC standards.

Electrical

• 2 x 30A 110V shore power connections with SmartPlug connectors
• MagnaSine 2000W inverter-charger
• NextGen 5.5kW diesel generator in sound shield in port bow locker
• 2 x 115A alternators, one on each engine
• 3 x 370W LG solar panels
• 2 x Victron 100/50 solar charge controllers
• Victron BMV-712 smart battery monitor
• 2 x External Balmar voltage regulator on each engine
• Balmar duo-charge
• 12/120V marine surge protectors
• Prosafe zinc saver
• Custom electrical panel with digital voltage and ampere meters for 12 and 110V systems
• 6 x 6V flooded cell house batteries in series-parallel (3 12V banks)
• 2 x 12V start batteries, one for each engine
• Switches to isolate or parallel any combination of batteries if necessary
• 2 x 50" 30A 120V shore power cords
• 50A to 2 x 30A shore power Y connector
• LED running lights and anchor light and foredeck floodlight. Steaming light is halogen.
• 12v Taylorbrite CCF interior lighting throughout with dimmer for salon lighting
• Helm light is white/red LED - Cockpit lights are Taylorbrite CCF
• 12v courtesy red lighting in passageways and salon.
• Hella 12V fans in each cabin, head and galley

Anchoring and Docking

• Dual anchor rollers on bow
• 55# Mantus anchor on 200' galvanized chain
• 45# Delta reserve anchor on 200' chain
• Maxwell 1500 anchor windlass with deck switches in foredeck
• 15' anchor bridle with Wichard chain hooks. Bridle is secured to bow eye bolts below deck level for improved scope.
• Mantus 10 ton mooring hook with dedicated mooring lines
• 4 x large fenders
• 4 x medium fenders
• 2 x fender boards
• Several double braid dock lines ranging from 80' to 40'

Mechanical and Plumbing

• 2 x Volvo D1-30 engines with about 2000 hours each
• 2 x Volvo 130S saildrives, rigged so props are counter-rotating
• 2 single lever engine controls
• 2 Volvo tachometers and lcd engine status screen
• 2 x Flexofold 3-blade props (new 2020) - allow single engine motoring at 6 knots and 2-engine speeds of 7.5 knots
• NextGen 5.5kW diesel genset with 650 hours
• Reverso oil drain/fill pumps on each engine and genset
• RCI-Puratec central in-line or recycle mode fuel polishing system services Volvo Mains & Genset Kubota Diesel
• Air and heat - Dometic Turbo 16000 BTU reverse cycle heat pump, new in 2023 covers salon and forward hulls, plus Cruisair 10000 BTU reverse cycle heat pump serving both aft cabins. Can be run on shore power or generator.
• Village Marine Little Wonder 12V watermaker, 8gph, overhauled in 2021
• Isotemp 11 gal. hot water heater, heats either from starboard engine coolant or 110VAC

Tender

• AB 10.5' RIB with removable storage box and custom Sunbrella cover (2016)
• Tohatsu 4-stroke 20hp outboard with electric start and power trim (2024)
• Navisafe dinghy navigation light kit
• Novabraid dinghy tow bridle and painter

Safety

• EPIRB
• Current flares and some recently expired extra flares
• Electronic flare
• Multiple PFDs
• Type IV life ring
• Throwing rope
• Electronic and mechanical noise signals
• Emergency tiller

Miscellaneous

• Flatware, drinkware, silverware and cookware for galley
• Service spares for engines and genset (oil and fuel filters, impellers etc.)
• Many other spares including pumps, blowers, plumbing, electrical, rigging etc.
• New in package 2024 replacement membrane for watermaker

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