Manta 40 Sailboats for Sale

Erik Lerouge·1994·Endeavour Yachts
Manta 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Catamaran · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
39.67' · 12.09 m
Disp.
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
$200,000
Asking price · 22 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
22 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (84.2%) · Malaysia (10.5%) · Fiji (5.3%)

Recent Listings

15 for sale · showing 10 newest

Manta 40 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Manta 40 listings appear across 3 countries. United States has the most listings with 16 (84.2%), followed by Malaysia and Fiji.

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

Country view

19 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$214,00016084.2%
Malaysia$200,0002110.5%
Fiji$199,500105.3%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

11 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Lagoon 4038.52'$ 338,80126554
FP Isla 4039.14'$ 474,56711425
Performance 4040.42'$ 110,817352
Performance 4039.04'$ 88,4302810
Manta 40You are here—$ 200,000221
Nautitech 4039.67'$ 225,000215
Island Spirit 4039.66'$ 197,265182
Marlow-Hunter 4041.25'$ 177,950103
Leopard 40 (2015-2020)39.34'$ 379,00090
Tartan 4040.25'$ 70,00073
Freedom 40/4040.42'$ 119,50062

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 $200,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Manta 40 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Manta 40 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 22 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 stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with 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 (84.2%), Malaysia (10.5%), Fiji (5.3%).
05Do Manta 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Manta 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 22.4% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Manta 40?+
Comparable models include Lagoon 40, FP Isla 40, Performance 40. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.