Manta 19 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

18.57' · 5.66 m

Disp.

1,500 lbs · 680 kg

First year

1973

The Manta 19, designed by the prolific naval architect Anton Miglitsch and manufactured by Schöchl Yachtbau (now recognized globally as Sunbeam Yachts), stands as a cornerstone of the European trailersailer movement. Introduced in the late 1960s, specifically around 1968, the vessel was a pioneer in the transition from traditional wooden boatbuilding to modern glassreinforced plastic (GRP) construction. Produced in Mattsee, Austria, the Manta 19 was engineered to navigate the challenging, often gusty conditions of Alpine lakes while remaining light enough to be towed by a standard family car. Its enduring popularity in Central Europe is a testament to the Schöchl family's commitment to "highest functionality and timeless design," a philosophy further detailed on the Sunbeam Yachts History page. With a production run that spanned over a decade and saw approximately 500 units built, the Manta 19 established the "Sports Cruiser" DNA that continues to define the Austrian shipyard today.