Manta 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

LeRouge·1994·Endeavour Yachts
Manta 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
39.67' · 12.09 m
Displ.
13,000 lbs · 5,897 kg
First year
1994

The Manta 40 represents a pivotal chapter in the evolution of Americanbuilt cruising catamarans, emerging from the DNA of Endeavour Yacht Corporation’s venture into multihulls. Born from the molds of the Erik Lerougedesigned Endeavour 40 catamaran, the Manta 40 was refined by Pat Reischmann and the Manta Catamarans team in Sarasota, Florida, to address the specific needs of liveaboard couples. Unlike many of its contemporaries that catered to the charter trade with "four cabins and four heads" layouts, the Manta 40 was almost exclusively built as an "owner’s version." This design philosophy prioritized a dedicated owner’s wing and a simplified sail plan, making it a benchmark for the "couple’s cruiser" category during its production run in the midtolate 1990s.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 199,500
Ask, not sold · 18 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
18 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (81.3%) · Fiji (12.5%) · countries.Chesapeake Bay (6.3%)

Recent Listings

13 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Manta 40 listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 13 listings (81.3%), followed by Fiji and countries.Chesapeake Bay.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

16 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 219,00013581.3%
Fiji$ 199,5002112.5%
countries.Chesapeake Bay$ 139,000116.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Robertson and Caine 40 (2005-2009)39.27'$ 336,247297171
FP Lucia 4038.48'$ 399,00014583
Nautitech 40 Open39.3'$ 383,95011555
FP Isla 4039.14'$ 475,0008742
FP Lavezzi 40$ 231,6364421
Elan 4039.04'$ 89,1032813
Nautitech 4039.67'$ 250,1492716
Manta 40You are here$ 199,500189
Island Spirit 4039.8'$ 225,000157
Tartan 4040.25'$ 89,900142
Freedom 40/4040.42'$ 119,500125

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Manta 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Manta 40 over the past 12 months is $199,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Manta 40 sailboats are for sale?+
9 Manta 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 18 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Manta 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Manta 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Manta 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Manta 40 listings over the past 12 months are United States (81.3%), Fiji (12.5%), countries.Chesapeake Bay (6.3%).
05Do Manta 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 67% of Manta 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 9.2% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Manta 40?+
Comparable models include Robertson and Caine 40 (2005-2009), FP Lucia 40, Nautitech 40 Open. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.