Manta 40
Catamaran, twin keels · Fractional Sloop · First built 1994
An Erik LeRouge-designed performance catamaran with a high sail area-to-displacement ratio for spirited cruising
Designed by LeRouge & Erik Lerouge, built by Endeavour Yachts.
- LOA
- Beam
- Draft (max)
- Displacement
- Hull type
- Catamaran Twin Keel
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The Manta 40, on the water
The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.
Footage from Adventureman Dan
Is it for you?
Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
98 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.
31.5 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.
The living fleet
Sailed by the fleet
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Seen 2 times across one channel of the fleet.
On the water
The Manta 40 on video
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