Manta 42 MkII
- Brand:
- Manta
- Designed by:
- Manta Catamarans
- Yard(s):
- Manta Catamarans
- Description:
The Manta 42 MkII is a development of the Manta 42. Made for the same target group of private owners, most of whom are long-term cruisers or liveaboards, the MkII incorporates features developed from owner feedback with thousands of ocean miles sailed over the past eight years.
- Type:
- Cruiser
- Multihull type:
- Catamaran
- Construction:
- Hull, deck and bulkheads constructed of triaxial, biaxial, and unidirectional fibreglass with vinylester, isophthalic resins, and Corecell (hull and deck) and Nida-core (subsoles and bulkheads); all vacuum-bagged for stiffness, strength, and reduced weight.
- Laminated hull/deck joint
- Collision bulkheads with watertight compartments in bow, stern and keels
- Deck hardware reinforced with aluminium plates moulded into layup
- Twin fibreglass fin keels moulded integral with hulls
- Twin high density foam/fibreglass rudders with 2' dia. solid stainless steel shaft
- Five year limited structural/blister warranty
- Sails and rigging:
- Dacron mainsail with two reefs and lazy jacks
- 20:1 adjustable rigid boom vang
- Boom brake
- Self-tacking, full batten dacron Camber Spar jib with lazy jacks
- Deck layout and gear:
- Adjustable helm seat with foot rest
- Stanchions with double lifelines
- Dual foldable swim ladders
- Hard-top bimini and radar arch with dinghy davits.
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- Keels, boards and rudders:
- Twin fin keels and twin rudders
- Accommodation:
Main saloon/galley: L-shaped settee with storage under. Large adjustable dining table. U-shaped galley with large counter space; integral trash bin;large sink; three burner propane stove/oven with storage locker below;top-loading, 10 cubic ft. ice box with 6' foam insulation and divider. Navigational area with chart storage. Wet locker/TV cabinet.
Port hull (owner's cabin): Head with separate shower stall and curtain. Companionway pantry storage inboard and outboard; large bookcase in port companionway; owner's stateroom with queen-sized bed facing fore and aft; settee, large cedar-lined hanging locker, drawer space, and extra storage locker.
Starboard hull (guest cabins): Forward cabin with double-size berth, settee, hanging locker, drawers and storage cabinet. Dual access head with separate shower. Aft cabin with queen-sized berth facing athwartship, settee, cedar-lined hanging locker, drawers.
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- Performance and handling:
All sail-handling control lines lead through a battery of sheet stoppers to helm and one electric winch. Set up for easy short-handed sailing.
Excellent visibility from helm.
- LOA (length overall):
- 12.75 m (41 ft 10 in)
- LWL (length at waterline):
- 12 m (39 ft 4 in)
- Beam:
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Draft minimum:
- 1.06 m (3 ft 6 in)
- Windward sail area:
- 82 m² (883 ft²)
- I:
- 13.26 m (43 ft 6 in)
- J:
- 4.3 m (14 ft 1 in)
- E:
- 4.97 m (16 ft 4 in)
- P:
- 13.87 m (45 ft 6 in)
- Mast height above water:
- 18.25 m (59 ft 11 in)
- Daggerboard / centreboard:
- 0
- Displacement, lightship (empty):
- 7484 kg (7.37 tons)
- Bridgedeck clearance:
- 0.61 m (2 ft)
- Number of berths:
- 6
- Saloon headroom - cats:
- 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
- Inboard engines:
- 2 x 30hp
- Typical total engine HP:
- 60
- Fuel type:
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity:
- 454 lt (120 US gallons)
- Water capacity:
- 378 lt (100 US gallons)
- First introduced:
- 2002
- In production:
- Yes
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- Degree of customisation:
- Several options
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- Used boats for sale:
- 17 boats of this brand currently available!
