1997 Manta 40 (Chesapeake Bay)

Exterior Photos

Currently on the hard with fresh bottom paint and meticulously waxed topsides, finished in Ferro Super Shield exterior gel-coat. The molded anti-skid surface is visible across the fiberglass hull and deck structures.

Deck Photos

Forward are (2) vinyl coated polyester mesh trampolines and corner Catbird seats, leading to a massive cockpit with integral molded seating and a fixed dining table with cushions (2018). The helm area features a welded anodized aluminum radar arch/hardtop/dinghy davit, hard clear plastic windshield with opening center window, O’Sea storm side curtains, a molded helm console with Ritchie Navigator binnacle compass, and a bulkhead-mounted stainless steel wheel.

Interior Photos

The salon has an L-shaped dinette to starboard for six with two upholstered ottomans with storage, a large adjustable table, and a wrap-around storage shelf, opposite chest-style refrigerator/freezer (new compressor and plate 2016) and a stand-up navigation station with electric panel. Features include tinted salon windows with exterior sunscreens and interior covers (2018), a faux teak and holly sole, and teal-colored cushions; interior bulkhead corner cracking noted by an August 2025 structural engineer was deemed non-structural.

Cabin Photos

The port hull owner’s suite includes an aft queen-sized fore-and-aft berth with a custom shelf over the head, bedside storage, shelves, reading lights, fans, and ventilation from an overhead hatch and port-lights. The starboard aft VIP stateroom has an athwartships queen, a settee with storage, a cedar-lined hanging closet, drawers and lockers, plus reading lights, a fan, and an overhead hatch and port-light.

Head Photos

The owner’s head has an electric marine toilet, vanity with countertop sink and faucet, a large mirrored medicine cabinet, and a separate shower stall with an overhead hatch. The guest head offers a separate shower stall, new AirHead composting toilet (2024), vanity with sink and faucet, and a large mirror with storage cabinet below.

Other Photos

Mechanical spaces show twin 30HP Volvo Penta MD2030 diesels with saildrives serviced in 2022, and a Phasor Marine 7.1 kW generator (2528 hours) with remote start. Systems include (6) solar panels with a 3‑stage Trace controller (2018), a 660Ah AGM Lifeline house bank (2018), a West Marine Pro 3000W inverter, and a Raymarine Linear Rudder Drive (2019).