1998 Manta 40

Shanti III is a turnkey 1998 Manta 40 catamaran. US Florida built by Manta Catamarans which are known, and made for, blue water cruising. They have a devoted and loyal following of knowledgeable past and current owners. Manta was an early convert to the self-tacking jib and galley up layout that most cats built today have.

Shanti III is currently located in Fiji so you can start your south Pacific cruising in one of the most beautiful areas of the world. Owners are actively using her so she isn’t a forgotten wreck sitting with no one taking care of her. Current owners have sailed the Sea of Cortez in Mexico and up to San Diego California. From there they have sailed to Australia and New Zealand and all points in between. They have maintained the boat for each trip and the boat is ready to continue with new owners.

 Manta cats are known for their sound construction and excellent performance. They are designed for easy single handing with the self-tacking jib and all lines leading to the cockpit helm station. Shanti III has a large, comfortable cockpit (can seat 12+) with both bamboo cockpit and cocktail tables. A wonderful sling seat mounted on the arch support gives helm-height views from the stern and catches the cooling breezes. The entire area is covered by a newer bimini (supporting 800w of solar) and dodger forward. There is a hot/cold shower on the starboard transom of this beautiful, fun, easy sailing and easy living catamaran.

Shanti III boasts 6’3” headroom in the cabin as well as in the hulls! All of this while maintaining plenty of open floor space. The hulls are reserved for the 3 staterooms which sleep 5 comfortably, and 2 heads, both with separate shower stalls. You have comfort with dual station forced air AC and heat throughout the boat. 

Shanti is loaded with options, spares, and updated electronics. Plus, newer standing rigging and new 2025 main and jib sails.  She is completely cruise ready for wherever your dreams may take you. Manta Catamarans have explored the globe and been loved by their owners for decades. If you desire to cruise in comfort and safety, this is a great boat. She is ready for her next adventure…

Layout & Accommodations

 

Deck

 

When you walk up to the stern you will notice the 5 built in steps from the stern of each hull to access the cockpit and side decks. You will also be drawn to the very nicely designed and executed aluminum framing for the Bimini attached to the large arch. The arch not only supports the back of the Bimini but also is the davit for the dinghy. More importantly it also supports the swing settee at the stern (personally, I think this is one of the best places to chill). On top of the Bimini are 800w hard solar panels. The arch has wind gen, forward facing spotlight, antenna and radar. On the port side of the cockpit forward is the raised helm station (still low enough to be part of the cockpit) which has the electric winch for sail trim, helm with electronics and engine controls. Inboard of the helm is the entrance to the salon. When you look around the cockpit you will see the table for dining and full enclosure. Moving forward down the side decks you have double lifelines out board and there is a curved stainless steel railing inboard on the cabin top for safety when moving forward. The bow has 2 trampolines (new 2024) with seat on each pulpit. The spinnaker pole fits nicely across the front of the boat. There is an opening hatch forward of the trunk cabin and one each side of the cabin top. Just aft of the bow on each hull is a fiberglass deck hatch for access to such items as genset on the port side and storage on starboard. In front of the cabin are 2 more fiberglass opening hatches for access to chain locker and storage. There are steps to the cabin top from the foredeck for easier access to the mast.

Main cabin

As you enter the cabin you will find one of the best owner/operator layouts available. The Manta 40 has one of the best galley up designs in a boat of this size, The U-shaped galley is aft on the port side with stove facing aft and sinks facing inboard, plus plenty of counter space,drawers and cabinets. The fridge and freezer lockers are forward on port which provide great counter space. To port of the fridge freezer is the nav station. To starboard is the salon and is laid out like a real kitchen. It is one of the best galley-up designs in a boat this size. There is an extremely well insulated huge fridge/freezer with 10 cu ft of storage space. Additional bamboo shelves have been added in the galley and at the entrance for extra storage. Across from the galley the navigation/chart table (with plenty of room for full size charts and storage), L shaped settee (new neutral upholstery 2015) and custom adjustable (dining, bar or cocktail height) bamboo table for 6 are also in the main salon. On the inboard end of the table is an igloo-style cooler with seat cushion on it. Aft against the inside of the trunk cabin bulkhead is a recessed flat screen TV. Below the TV is a cupboard with a louvered door. Stairs to starboard hull is directly forward of this bulkhead.

Fridge and freezer have external digital displays  Fridge and freezer have gas struts to keep them up  2 deep stainless-steel sinks Single faucet with pull out tap Freshwater filtered tap Saltwater tap Princess Gourmet II 3 burner stove with oven 2 large Lewmar opening hatches

 

Port Hull

Stepping down the extended bamboo stairs, the port hull is the owner’s hull. As you reach the bottom of the steps you have an opening port directly outboard. Turning aft you have a queen sized berth with opening port at the stern.  There is a custom headboard shelf with 2 reading lights, settee ahead of berth, cedar lined double hanging locker, and plenty of drawers, cabinets and cubbies. There is an opening hull port plus overhead opening hatch for maximum cross ventilation. The two fans provide air flow when there is no wind. The hallway leading forward has beautiful custom teak shelving along one side, and a huge, deep four shelf pantry on the other. The owner’s head is very spacious with large separate shower, sink with upgraded facet and storage below, large, mirrored vanity cabinet, and electric fresh water toilet with bamboo toilet seat. There is also an opening overhead hatch forward.

Starboard Hull

The starboard hull features an aft VIP guest stateroom with queen size berth, cedar lined hanging locker, settee, and plenty of drawers and storage. It also has two opening ports, overhead opening hatch and fan for your guests’ comfort. A custom teak bookcase is in the companionway. The guest head and shower are centrally located between the two staterooms, and includes a separate shower stall, vanity with storage below, large, mirrored storage cabinet and electric freshwater toilet with bamboo toilet seat. There is also an opening port. The starboard hull also includes a forward single berth with storage shelves and the combo washer/dryer, plus an overhead opening hatch. The steps for the starboard hull also have extended bamboo treads for ease of use.

Galley

Top loading, Efficient 10 cu ft 2024 Vitrifrigo Refrigerator/Freezer with Digital Temperature Gauges, and 6" Foam Insulation and Divider New 2024 Freezer thermostat replaced 2023 Seaward Princess Gourmet II 3-Burner Stove/Oven with Upgraded Stove Top 12V Vent Hood Exhaust Fan Deep Double Stainless-Steel Sink with upgraded  facet Seagull Charcoal Under Sink Filtration System with Dispenser Soap Dispenser Fresh Water Foot Pump Custom Bamboo Shelves Above Sink 3 Generous Upper Storage Cabinets 2 Pull Out Drawers 1 Large Appliance Cabinet 1 Large Under Counter Storage Area 1 Large Cubby for Microwave or Extra Countertop Storage BBQ- Stainless Steel Sport Extreme- Rail Mounted 31" Fish Cutting Board- Rail Mounted Charcoal Inline Water Filtration for water system

Deck & Equipment

Double Stainless Steel Bow Rollers Maxwell 1000 12 Volt Vertical Windlass New 2023 Foot Switches  2 Handheld Remotes for windlass New 2024 55# Rocna Anchor, 200' 5/16 G4 + 200' 5/8 3-Strand 45# Delta Secondary Anchor Fortress FX-23 Stern Anchor Adjustable Dual Chain Snubber 6- Lewmar Deck Hatches New 2016 All Hatches and Ports (8) are Equipped with Sunshades and Screens Retractable Bug Screen on Entry Door Tinted Salon Windows New 2017 Rebed windows 2019 Screens for windows 2021 1 Harken 44 Self-Tailing Electric Winch 1 Harken 42 Self-Tailing Winch Anchor Washdown Pump New 2018 Lifesling 2 Overboard Rescue System Rescue Throw Rope 2 - 1" Flat Webbing Jacklines Starboard Bow Locker for Sails and Lines Port Bow Locker for 6kw Generator  2 Forward Deck Lockers 4 Storage Bins Aft of Cockpit, One is Insulated Ice Chest 2 Cockpit Lazarettes 8' Sling Seat New 2017 Vinyl Coated Polyester Mesh Trampoline New 2024 Stainless Steel Corner Bow Rails with Integral Seats

Electronics & Navigation

ICOM 802 SSB New 2015 ICOM AT-140 Tuner with Whip Antenna New 2015 Standard Horizon Matrix VHF Standard Horizon VHF Ram Mic at Helm Simrad NSS EVO2 9" Chart plotter New 2017 Lowrance Broadband 4G Radar New 2017 Simrad Auto Pilot, Precision 9, NAC3 New 2017 Hydraulics for autopilot new 2024 (rebuilt previous unit kept as backup) Simrad Auto Pilot Control Head AP44 New 2017 AIS new 2023 NAIS-500 Simrad Wind Point/Speed IS20 Simrad Tri Data Depth/Speed/H20 Temp IS20 Ritchie Powerdamp Lighted Compass ACR 406 EPIRB, Battery Replaced 2024 Jabsco Remote Controlled Spotlight new motors 2017 JVC Stereo System W/Indoor & Cockpit Speakers 19" Flat Screen TV on Articulating Wall Mount

Electrical, Power & Plumbing

8- 100-Watt Renogy Solar Panels (New 2017)  Renogy Solar Controller,  Rego Lithium Ion 400 amp  Renogy 3000w inverter/charger 2023 40 amp DC to DC charger installed 2023 Ultra Electrical Panel 12 VDC and 110 VAC, Hinged with Easy Access to Breakers Behind Kuma Water heater new 2019   Spectra Catalina Water maker rebuilt 2023

Engine & Mechanical

Volvo Penta MD2030 29 HP Diesel Engines  3,000 hrs ea, Serviced at Regular Intervals Wet Exhaust Mufflers New 2017 Exhaust Riser/Mixing elbows New 2017  Volvo Penta 130S Sail drives New 2017 serviced 2025 3-Blade Bronze Folding Propeller Both Propeller Hubs New 2017 Prop shafts seal rings new 2019 Northern Lights 6Kw generator new July 2019 Steering system New 2024

Sails & Rigging

 

Standing Rigging New 2024  Running Backstays with Chainplates Running Rigging  Double Lifelines, Stainless Steel  Adjustable Rigid Boom Vang Adjustable Boom Brake Willis Sails Fully Battened Main Sail with 3 Reef Points New 2025 Willis Sails Fully Battened Self-Tacking Jib with Built in Camber Spar to Control Sail Shape New 2025 Tides Marine Sail Track & Slides new 2024 Lazy Jacks with Stack Pack Style Sail Cover Both sail cover and jib bag are older Storm Trysail Asymmetrical Spinnaker with ATN Sock

Additional Information

Rudders rebuilt with new shafts, bearings and resealed 2025 West Marine 10'6" RIB Dingy with Chaps Suzuki 9.9 oil injected outboard  8' Sling Seat Isenglass Clear Dodger new 2023 Extended Bamboo Stair Treads in Both Hulls Splendide 2000 Washer/Dryer (not currently working, clients have parts for picking) 2-20 lb Aluminum Propane Tanks (New 2017) 1 spare steel 20 gallon tank 1-6 lb Aluminum Propane Tank (New 2017) Main Saloon Wet Locker Swim Ladder Hot/Cold Swim Step Shower Cockpit Sunscreens- Port, Starboard & Aft Fiorentino Parachute Anchor 400' 3/4" Braid with Stainless Steel Eyes Rigid Bimini Cover with 8 solar panels 5- 5# Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers 2 Smoke Alarms Inventory Includes all Manuals for Boat Systems as Supplied by Manta. Manuals for All Added Equipment