Manta 40 Catamaran - "Escape Velocity"

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Seaspray Yacht Sales is pleased to present "Escape Velocity," a proven bluewater cruising catamaran now available at Rebak Marina. The current owner purchased the vessel in 2021, and while she hasn't seen heavy use since the COVID period, she has benefited from several thoughtful upgrades during that time.

The Manta 40 is a well-regarded American-built catamaran, constructed by Endeavour Yachts, and known for solid, durable composite construction and genuine bluewater capability. These boats were purpose-built for private owners—not charter fleets—making them a favoured choice among experienced cruisers seeking a strong, stable platform for long-range passages or extended time at anchor.

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Key features that make the Manta 40 stand out:

• 3-cabin, 2-head layout with a private master suite in one hull and two guest cabins in the other

• Large GRP hardtop providing excellent sun protection, ample space for solar panels, convenient sail handling, and secure dinghy stowage

• Easy to sail with self-tacking jib and all control lines led to the cockpit for safe, single-handed operation

• Spacious interior and cockpit ideal for comfortable living aboard and entertaining

• Generous beam of 21 feet providing stability and living space

 

About Rebak Marina...

"Escape Velocity" is currently berthed at Rebak Island Marina, one of Langkawi's primary yachting facilities. Being located on a private island just off Langkawi's main beachfront offers distinct advantages:

• Secure, well-protected marina with a dredged channel accessible at most tides

• Resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, spa, private beach, fitness centre, tennis courts, and multiple dining options

• Convenient access via scheduled boat transfers to Cenang Port, with Langkawi International Airport just a short journey away

• Serene, secluded setting away from the mainland's hustle, yet close enough to explore when desired

 

Langkawi is Malaysia's primary yachting centre and the main service hub for vessels moving between Thailand and the Malacca Strait. This makes it an ideal base for your next adventure:

 

Practical Advantages:

• Duty-free status provides significant savings on alcohol, packaged goods, and provisions

• Reliable provisioning with several large supermarkets and a consistent fish market

• Comprehensive marine services including haul-out yards, mechanical and electrical technicians, sailmakers, and riggers

• Clear entry formalities as a designated port of entry

 

Gateway to Southeast Asia:

• World-renowned cruising grounds in Thailand just across the border

• Easy access to Indonesia, Singapore, and beyond

• Well-established international cruising community providing a warm welcome

 

For more information or to arrange a viewing get in touch!

Seaspray Yacht Sales is a division of Seaspray Marine Services. Qualified Shipwright Services established and operated in Langkawi for 14 years.

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Price: US $200,000

Vessel Name: Escape Velocity
Launch Year: 1998
Length: 39' 8" - 12.09m
Beam: 6.4m (21ft)
Draft: 1.06m
Displacement: 6123kg
Keel / Ballast: Twin sacrificial, integral low-aspect-ratio keels
Vessel Location: Rebak Island Marina & Resort Langkawi
Region: Asia
Use: Family, Cruising, Live Aboard
Registration: SSR183346
Rego Expiry: 27/10/2026
Designer: Philip Berman
Builder: Endeavour Yacht Corporation / Manta Catamarans (Florida, USA)
Hull Material: Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material: GRP

Engine: VOLVO D130 3 cylinder naturally aspirated engines + 130s saildrives + Volvo 3-blade folding props. Engines service and heat exchanger rebuilt (2026). Engine batteries new (2026). New instrument panels with oil and temp gauges (2026). Steering wheel leather stitched cover (2026). Steering all lubricated (2026). Both engines heat exchangers overhauled, anodes replaced (2026).
Engine Make: Volvo
Number Engines: 2
Horsepower: 30HP
Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: Approx 463
Engine Hours (2nd Engine): Approx 463
Max Speed: 8 knots
Cruise Speed: 6 knots
Propulsion: Inboard Shaft Drive
Genset: NextGen 5.5kw diesel 120VAC in sound enclosure - 1730 hours (rewired for 240V) : but needs recommissioning
Fuel: 378.5l
Water: 378.5l

Dinghy: New x2926 Aluminium RIB with UV covers (2026)
Outboard: NEW 15HP Mercury (2026) approx 30 hrs (serviced)
Covers: New solid cockpit bimini fitted. New trampoline fitted. Mainsail cover new. Cockpit enclosure new. Sunshades new. All done in 2026.

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Accommodation:
The Manta 40 is highly praised because it was designed specifically for liveaboard couples, rather than maximizing beds for the charter market. The most popular and standard layout is the 3-Cabin "Owner's Version," which dedicates an entire hull to the owners.
New 12volt fans on all cabins (2026)
Cabins: 3 cabins, bed cushions all new (2026)
Berths: Sleeps 6 + 2
Shower: 3, one in each head, one on aft starboard sugar scoop
Toilet: 2 electric toilets fitted (2026)
Entertainment: 22" Samsung LED TV, Pioneer AVH-X2600BT double Din stereo with DVD player, indoor and outdoor speakers
Air-Con: 2 New refurbished AC units fitted (2026)

Galley: New freshwater pump fitted (2026). Washing machine (2026).
Refrigeration: New fridge freezer system fitted (2026)
Stove: New oven and grill 3 burner fitted (2026)
Water-Maker: Spectra 12v 60 lph manual control with 2 feed pumps : Watermaker element pickled correctly
Hot Water: Kuuma 6 gallon hot water tank

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Ground Tackle:
Rocna 20kg primary anchor on bow roller, Maxwell 1500 vertical electric windlass gypsy and drum with deck mounted up/down switches.
Additional anchors: Bruce 33 lb., Fortress FX-37
Chain and rope: 85m 10mm Hitest G4 chain, additional rope rode
Winches: Cabin Top - 1 x Harken 44 self-tailing, two speed winch - electric. 1 x Andersen 40 self-tailing two speed winch. Cockpit - 1 x Harken 42 self-tailing, two speed winch. All lines lead to Lewmar clutches at helm.
Davits: Dinghy falls on robust arch with Harken 3-part block and tackle. Outboard remains on the dinghy.

 

Safety Gear:
Safety Gear: Lifelines, horseshoe life ring, jacklines, etc.
Bilge Pumps: Automatic Electric: Main bilges - 2 Rule 2000 submersible pumps (one in each hull). Manual: 2 Whale
Life Raft: Great Circle 6 man liferaft in canister on custom bracket at starboard sugar scoop
EPIRB: ACR 406 Epirb
Life Jackets: 4 Adult inflatable PFDs and 2 Type 1 offshore PFDs
Flares: Full complement
Fire Protection: 4 x 3lb. / Size 1 Dry chemical extinguishers

 

Electrics:
New AGM batteries fitted plus extra solar panel (2026). Internal touch led day and night lighting throughout (2026). Boat rewired and converted to 240 volts (2026).
Primary system is 12v, with 3-way charging via solar, engine alternators or battery charger on generator.
Vanner Bravo 1800W 110v inverter, modified sine wave.
XIJIA 1500w 220v pure sine wave inverter. All wiring is in conduit.
House Batteries: new AGM batteries (2026)
Engine Start Battery: new in 2026
Solar Panels/Watts/Age: 4 x 75W Siemens solar panels. 2 x 130W and 2 x 65W Kyocera + new solar panel (2026). 2 Bluesky solar boost 50 controllers new in 2009. Total of 690W of nominal power.
Generator: Nextgen 5.5kw diesel generator (port bow) in sound enclosure, 1730 hours, remote start (rewired to 240V)
Charger: Iota 90 amp 110v battery charger with IQ4 4-step regulator

 

Electronics / Navigation:
Navigation Equipment: Raymarine C80 MFD chart plotter with chart cartridges for entire world
VHF: Standard Horizon Nova VHF navigation station; Icom M324 at helm (2021)
HF: ICOM M710RT MF/HF Transceiver with ham frequencies opened. Pactor PTC III Modem for weather fax, sailmail or winlink connections.
AIS: Vespermarine XB-8000 transponder
Radar: Raymarine Pathfinder radar scanner
Depth/Speed/Wind Instruments: Raymarine i70 programmable display (2), one at helm and one at chart table; Raymarine i60 wind instrument
Auto Pilot: Raymarine Evolution EV-1 linear drive with Raymarine P70 pilot controller
Raymarine display for radar and chart plotter replaced 2026
New sim card modem and router with 2 x cctv cameras (2026)
Additional Comments on Instruments: Iridium Go with external antenna

 

Sail Inventory:
Fully battened Mack Sails main sail (2014) with in-boom furling.
Self-tacking Mack Sails jib (2014) on camberspar.
Assymetrical spinnaker rigged with a bridle and furling system to deploy outboard of the forestay.
New mainsail cover (2026)

 

Mast / Rigging:
Sparcraft anodized aluminum mast with Schaefer Gamma Boom furler.
Running backstays, adjustable with in-line blocks and tackle on dedicated chain plates.
1 x 19 stainless steel wire rope on mechanical studs and toggles to open bronze-bodied turnbuckles.
Mast and rigging 2014

Deck Gear:
6 new Lewmar portlights fitted

 

Remarks:
Current owner purchased the boat in 2021, since then the boat has not been used much but the following upgrades have been made:

• 6 new Lewmar portlights fitted

• Engines service and heat exchanger rebuilt

• Engine batteries new

• New instrument panels with oil and temp gauges

• 2 New refurbished AC units fitted

• New fridge freezer system fitted

• Bed cushions all new

• 2 electric toilets fitted

• New solid Bimini fitted

• New trampoline fitted

• Mainsail cover new

• Cockpit enclosure new

• Sunshades new

• New AGM batteries fitted plus extra solar panel

• Internal touch led day and night lighting throughout

• Boat rewired and converted to 240 volts

• New oven and grill 3 burner fitted

• New freshwater pump fitted

• New RIB plus 15hp Mercury