Proof That AFFORDABLE Bluewater Catamarans Exist! [Full Tour] Learning the Lines

Manta Catamarans are one of the only catamarans that were built in the USA, and are arguable the only BLUEWATER catamarans built in the states. Unfortunately, Manta is out of business, so there aren't any new Mantas for sale, but the older ones are still strong, light, and bluewater capable. They're built to live aboard and cross oceans, and it's readily apparent in every aspect of the design. We were very impressed!
They're also built for performance, and although most have mini-keels, there are a few will daggerboards. I'd love to see how a Manta with daggerboards performs. It could be a serious contender for our next boat!
This particular boat I believe is priced fairly at $219,000, pending a survey, and it goes to show you that you don't have to drop half a million dollars on a good catamaran to cross oceans.
We're glad to be back and touring boats! Rest assured that we're going to make as many boat tour videos as we can over summer while still practicing social distancing the best we can.
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Asking Price:
$219,000
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Learning the Lines is a channel about us, an average couple in our 20's, with big dreams to be sailing the world by the time we're in our 30's. We're not afraid to jump into anything, put in the work, and learn as we go. For this reason our channel is very DIY focused, with the goal to show anyone watching that a lot is possible if you're not afraid to make some mistakes along the way.
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[@AlanChooChoo]

I'm a Manta 42 owner so I thought that I would clear up a few items. While at anchor you can raise the jib using a halyard to allow easier deck crossing. I usually don't bother and just cross the deck in front the forestay and along the big crossbeam. That crossbeam is another nice feature that is characteristic of many Eric Lerouge cats (which the Manta is based on); it's robust and no maintenance vs the aluminum spar used in most cruising cats. The carpet liner on the walls looks dated but I've grown to like it. It helps to reduce the sounds in the boat and is easy to clean since it's synthetic. If steam cleaning doesn't work you can hit it with chemicals if needed. The water stains on it are a good thing in my opinion as it gives you an early alert to a water leak that a panel would have hidden.

[@terencesmith4137]

Glad you're back! Missed your vids!

[@CarlSmithAviationBroker]

That white box on the stern end of the port lifelines is called a MOM (Man Overboard Module).

[@BoatingJourney]

Thanks for the tour! Interesting to see it. Great job guys!

[@keithh3463]

Great to see you back. Look forward to more great boat videos!

[@dreadnoughtb3364]

Good to see the lines are back, missed you guys.

[@steelem422]

You guys do good work thank you for taking the time to share with all of us!

[@markjungmann1681]

So happy to have you back! Missed you guys.

[@georgenewcomb1094]

Love your boat tours, nice to see you both again.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Good to see you both again. Glad you are both well and starting boat tours again. Take care and keep on trucking'.

[@drwindsurf]

I was just wondering when you were going to be back and here you are...Good to see you are back 😊👍

[@never2oldadventures]

Great video. Definitely looking into Mantas. Glad you guys are back doing boat tours. Until our adventures cross, fair winds and full sails.

[@thommeyer6356]

Really enjoy the boat tours. Glad you'll be doing more of them...just sorry about the circumstances. Thanks, and stay safe!

[@nickstokes8497]

Welcome back guys! Really enjoy the boat tours. That’s a nice cat for a newbie sailor who wants to mod it out the way they want. Hopefully you can do more cat tours for us. Cheers from Australia!!

[@GrantGrove]

Sailed a Manta 42 "Reality" for 9 years as a full time live a board cruiser. Great boat for dry secure and comfortable living.

[@sergest-pierre6160]

Thanks, I was just looking at this boat on line and investigating Manta Catamaran yesterday. Great timing. Your video shows that the boat needs a bit of love which the photos did not show. And yes this an affordable owner versions catamaran. It is not old. it is a 2006. For that price you usually get a 30 years old bit up up charter boat with 4 cabins and 4 heads, a useless layout for live abord. I will put Manta on my chopping list now.

[@skipwalker3269]

OMG so excited for you guys!

[@goulash75]

Yay! Welcome back guys. We missed you.

[@TheNickys68chevy]

Good to see you guys doing boat tours again, hope you can find one you like.

[@aminechawachi1190]

I think they are not buying any shit, just advertising for boat sellers to get a commission😜. Realtors...

[@gman9945]

Welcome Back! Great looking Cat.

[@seanlowe2112]

Welcome back!

[@noylddot]

Love your reviews, glad you are back making vids. Could you please tell us the headroom in the cabins when you do your reviews? Thanks.

[@colingrant7355]

Nice to see you back.

[@SV-DEDICATED]

Keep these tours coming !!!!!!!!!!!

[@joshuacook3069]

I have to agree with Randi, the Jib Boom makes getting around more challenging.

[@pepperjake44]

Nice to see you back. Also noticed you are using different camera angles. You improve with each video.

[@jimaxton3201]

Haven’t watched the video yet, but I’m glad to see you guys still out there!

[@concherover]

Great Video guys.

[@lonner98]

I truly enjoy watching you're videos and I'm truly not trying to be negative. I just would really like to see you two do a refit on a newly acquired boat and see you guys do some long passages.

[@joelbrown4110]

You all should buy this boat. Love to see you on the water again and there are probably enough things to do to keep you busy.

[@Passap72]

Nice video guys, keep creating .... BIG LIKE

[@kevchard5214]

I am glad to see you are well.

[@LearningtheLines]

Thanks Kevin!

[@johnwright9996]

Great seeing guys again, I wonder if after you give away freebe your considering another boat?

[@Capt_Jalo]

thanks for the walk-thru

[@WW-on6bo]

You guys do a great job. I share your goals, except I've decided to do it at 60 on the hook. :)

[@deancarrara3645]

A few things about the Manta.While at anchor you raise the SELF TENDING JIB and it's out of the way. While sailing its always off to one side or the other and you can get around unincumbered.This boat is single handed easily and safely offshore from the cockpit. The engines under the beds have great access as can open the frond door and/or the bed lifts without removing cushions and is held up with pistons.Working on them is easy and cool since your inside with the AC blowing on you! We only run one or the other if we can't sail and rest one the non-motoring side for the quietness and it a bit cooler. The box they questioned in the locker was indeed a next gen 5.5 which will run one AC no problem all night. The wiring and mechanicals on the Manta is easily accessed. The monkey hair on the walls in the bedrooms actually wicks moisture away and provides some noise insulation. The fridge and freezer are air cooled and are very reliable. The helm seat is well protected from the weather but was a little stiff so I put a nice captains chair in that reclines. The bridge deck clearance isn't the best and I thought it would slam a lot but the design is well thought out and I find it doesn't really slam...its more of a slap if that make sense and I only hear that when beating straight into a headwind. I've yet to see a Manta with crazing. This is one tough boat. 40 degrees upwind is about all I've been able to do and 45 degrees is even better. The downwind sail is like a magic carpet ride.... quiet and smooth. I looked at a lot of catamarans before buying this Manta and there is a reason the following is cult like.... the quality, comfort and safety on the Manta is hard to beat. I would not put a roller fuller up front. the boom jib is great and very easy to handle. As you walk towards the starboard steps behind the tv which swings out, there is storage and also below the tv in the cabinet.

[@jjohnbrown1221]

The locking compartments are a great concept. You only want to use them for stuff you randomly need. You can make a jig that plugs into a cordless drill that will open them quickly and easily.

[@oversitesurveys6939]

Looks to be in good order with a few DIY repairs/upgrades. Change the genoa to a furler. I like the layout and sturdy feel. I especially like the covered cockpit area - that wouldn’t be cheap to replicate. And the wiring looks to be in good order. You’d do well to seriously consider this, at the right price of course.

[@gss1223ful]

I really enjoy your boat tours, thank you both. Please bring your baby when possible that really makes it special. Be safe 🙏

[@JuggaloNY]

Good informative video

[@masunsolo]

Guys love your vids!! An idea would be too put the make and model in the description .. maybe help too get more hits?

[@robertkotula5389]

I watched your Seawind 38' 1160 rental review prior to watching this. Hands down I liked the Seawind much better. Congrats on the baby. Keep your videos coming!

[@CheersWarren]

Nice tour guys ' what's up I know it's been a while' it must be a learning the lines tour! 😂👍 I guess you missed that the manta was made by Endeavor , they also made some power cats too ( same hulls?). Defiantly good quality builder from Florida.. it has that american made look ... not sure what it is but a more 'stick built' less interior molding . Better in the long run for maintenance , hence the carpet liner etc. Cheers Warren

[@robertaddy2720]

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[@quarterinchholes]

Mantas were the last cats built with interior joinery. That makes it a bit heavier but also infinitely more maintanable.

[@tomwilliams8675]

You're looking very pretty today Randi😊, nice to see you guys again.

[@goingbacktoourroots]

Love this!!! I’d love more like this the $1.5M is cool but 90% aren’t that market

[@yaa63]

What a great cat!!!! The design on the "old ones" ARE really cool...congrats as usual and looking forward to your next

[@timwalpus7019]

How cute. Matching scarfs

[@edwiser3547]

You are so right about carpet as a headliner. All the warning signs go up when I see that because it says a lot about the builder. It collects dirt and moisture. You can steam clean it but often that is the beginning of hidden mild and mildew problems. There are many better alternatives but carpet is cheap and covers a lot of transgressions.

[@seanruffolo6083]

Its like a more seaworthy gemini - nice. Looks like a great first liveaboard for the right couple or small family

[@radyphilips8710]

Nice boat. Would like to see some more turn around room in salon and on deck but I am spoiled watching SLV.

[@k.w.landry9820]

Folks, enjoy the boat tours, watch each one. Thanks for doing these, I think they're very helpful. One thing I would ask to change is to let us know what the price is, in the video. A simple disclaimer of, the price as of May 24, 2020 is $X, is sufficient, and I'd bet those that are in the market for a sailboat are watching on their TVs. We certainly are and it's an irritation every time to have to go through looking it up. Of course, the benefit is that it gives those actually considering a sailboat, and who are the bulk watching, what the prices are, and what they can expect, whether they need to adjust their expectations, etc.... Those that are serious about inquiring can engage with the broker and begin the negotiations. Thanks again, KWL

[@CheersWarren]

K.W. Landry , for crying out loud! , watch the entire video! They carefully explained why the put the details in the description and not on screen! It's very simple to check it out . If you watching on the TV then just grab your smart phone and look up the details! And if your are looking for a boat by searching on your you tube feed on TV you can't possibly be serious! Please! Cheers Warren

[@edwiser3547]

Hi Folks, Nice have you back. Is Freebie out of the Keys yet? If so, I guess I can discard all that info Don gave me on boat movers. These boats were initially built by Endeavor employees in Largo FL. After a series of ownership and location changes they closed shop at Sarasota in 2008. Used Mantas of this vintage can have some electrical wiring issues. Apparently not so on this boat though. I am impressed you are looking behind the distribution panel. The batteries look especially well configured and installed. You are getting better. Go to the places that are not readily visible and obvious. That will tell you a lot about the builder and the owner(s). Layup was pretty good on these boats with lots of vacuum bagging to reduce resin and weight, but use caution. Not all Mantas were created equal.

[@LearningtheLines]

Hey Ed, thanks for the kind words! It looks like the new owner has his own truck and trailer and will come and pick the boat up when the keys open up here soon.

[@csgno1]

Welcome back, hoping you will become active again.

[@cskaplan]

Glad you are back, I enjoy your videos. Tell us the secret.. how did you get past the police checkpoint to get into the keys? I belong to the Upper Keys sailing club in Key Largo and I have not been able to get there since the lock down started. I have been looking for a cruising cat so this was good info.

[@patrickroman3766]

Love it. Wish you did more cats!

[@josephhertzberg2734]

I really love this boat. It's weird, but very cozy

[@jimgetz3512]

Have you put a list together of all the equipment you would want on a well equipped SV. Blue water and Southern as well as Northern sailing?

[@wysiwyg2006]

thats a great cat, i wish. looks like a lots been spend on it some point in the past! great to see you uploading videos again

[@carlosd.atkinson4832]

Really good Cat to live aboard.

[@ryanh4889]

Welcome back! Another great review. Looks like a Nextgen diesel generator. Possibly the worse design besides the dreaded Ficher Panda! Also did not see any escape hatches if the boat turns turtle? Otherwise a well priced cat! Looking forward to more reviews.

[@quarterinchholes]

haha, fascinating to see newbies first unguided walk-around on a Manta. BTW the way you get from one foredeck side to the other is to swing around forward of the forestay. And only a few were built by Endeavor, most were built independently and to a much higher quality standard.

[@ABensenSarasota]

Since you descend from the cockpit to the salon, you need a watertight door. if the cockpit was lower than the salon, it’s not an issue.

[@lancedaniels]

I hope you’re doing well. L👀king forward to seeing your post.

[@yankkesrule]

2:40 that’s definitely a 10” cleat. Smart man retraining his girls eyes to interpret things bigger than they are.

[@mcgoo721]

I was also a little skeptical about the 8 inch well in front of the door ha.

[@VonBluesman]

Glad ya’ll are back making videos. I must be super tight because I have not seen a boat yet that seems worth the asking price, or maybe it is just not in the cards for me to own one. Happy ya’ll are back though and hope to see a lot more videos, maybe the right boat and price will come along. Thank you and stay safe.

[@topgear454]

If a boat is listed with a broker, it's going to be over priced.

[@edwiser3547]

The jib boom is to facilitate self tacking from the cockpit. Notice the jib is smaller than on most boats with roller furling.

[@bwflnz5310]

Definitely a really solid boat

[@GlockMan70]

Enjoy your boat tours. First time commenting been Subscribed since I seen yall on Sailing UMA. If you see this question do you think someone that is mobility challenged could operate a cat like this from the wheelhouse area??? I can't move around fast and have trouble being on my feet for anytime over about 10 minutes.

[@johnmcclellan4791]

Nice boat

[@bendspot]

One thing most people neglect to inspect is the condition of the sails. This can be a huge expense when preparing to make way. Just an observation. A new suit of sails can easily cost $10,000.

[@Frindleeguy]

@robbie G WHY ARE YOU YELLING?!?

[@youtubynotme]

I think that style of being more boatworthy and looking less like sn appartment in a protected marina is very appealing.

[@jamesa702]

Art Deco cockpit wind screening. Nice.

[@edwiser3547]

Good observation about the raised "bridge" at the aft companionway door.

[@ralphvanthoff]

Like the layout. ops and design. Except for the fact that someone decided to put carpets as wall covering everywhere.

[@centermassgamer323]

$219,000... we have very different definitions of affordable.

[@sandersmills]

Have to agree with that!!

[@Rockingoodman]

That is a lot for this boat. But not a lot for a Cat. Absolutely more affordable than your average cat.

[@bsbullshit2024]

Very disappointing. It seems like they try to not offend the broker so they can still work with him in the future. This is maybe at the range of $120000 to $140000.

[@maviarab]

@@Rockingoodman Sure is a lot when you can get a similar Leopard 45 or Lagoon (much better for blue water also) for 30-50k less.

[@nineteenfrankie]

Archer Well!🧐La dee fuckin daa.... 😋

[@karaDee2363]

I've been very impressed with the amount of livable space on these cats

[@edwiser3547]

You made a very good point about the unused seacocks. A turn of the valve will sink the boat. Unused seacocks need a pipe plug or cap as appropriate.

[@vidguy007]

They pointed out the washing machine isn’t hooked up,, so the sea cocks aren’t really unused. When the new ones are hooked up, problem solved

[@englishmaninfrance661]

That is a very nice boat, reasonably priced. I still couldn't afford it but that's my problem :)

[@michaeltillman1147]

While I enjoy your boat tours, it's just not the same as walking the decks. I've been interested in boating for a couple years now and since I'm starting to see a little light at the end of my tunnel I'd like to start looking at boats to find the features that work for me. What are the best ways to dig through boats like you guys do for your videos, knowing that it's still going to be a good while before I'm ready to spend money? I live around Baton Rouge La if that makes any difference. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you. 😎

[@svechappe6075]

Overall a nice boat and appears to be a good value. Would change the self-tacking jib to a furler and even though it's a royal pain in the ass, I would seriously think of taking on the project to take out the carpet headliner and hull liner. That would modernize the boat tremendously. The wiring and mechanicals look well done. It's not a contemporary layout salon-wise, but if you want it to be a bluewater cruiser for two people, ti could fit the bill. Not great for entertaining, but could work well for live-aboards.

[@chrisoneil8459]

The thing on port aft quarter that you were unsure of,is a man overboard module.hop you never require its use.

[@johnkarlson8692]

Nice 👍

[@RayCasey2010]

Dont agree at all with the Nav station criticism. And on my boat I have a PC HDMI module (turns tv into pc). That is more than adequate. The wiring in that boat is Epic! Beautiful boat, would buy it in ONE SECOND if I hadn't moved to San Diego... The owner must have loved that vehicle...

[@ABensenSarasota]

non-opening forward ports in the salon and smaller door means very little ventilation in the tropics.

[@PowellRoadDIY]

YOU SHOULD DO A VIDEO OF HOW MANY BOATS HAVE SOLD AFTER THE BOAT TOURS YOU DO,

[@douggosnell1465]

Or flights to Charleston SC cancelled

[@johndavidson6867]

I chuckle to myself whenever I see people complain about price, I have my doutes if anyone has ever payed the asking price, I know I haven't, and if I'm pricing something to sell its at about 25% above what I actually want, now lets negotiate. Love your video format, just swing the camera slower when panning. Take care and stay safe.

[@bloodyeyeful]

I'll take two!

[@sailingluana3037]

Always need a big compartment to keep your hos in. Or hose?

[@phantomxter]

Nice

[@rickc357]

Manta catamarans are very unique and have quite a "cult" following. Current and former owners absolutely love them and you'd be hard pressed to find an owner that has anything negative to say about them. I've always been impressed with people's loyalty to Mantas and compare their passion to Harley Davidson owners.

[@brianballard1729]

That may be a loaded affirmation?

[@norarivkis2513]

@@brianballard1729 Not necessarily. Harleys aren't considered great bikes by anyone who doesn't ride them... they're gas guzzlers and they're noisy. Mantas may be loved by their owners and still not great for anybody who isn't the type for them, like Harleys.

[@Robisme]

Practically designed boat. The carpet is protection from bumps and scrapes? And maybe extra insulation? I’m assuming they can enclose the helm, judging on how they designed the rest of it.

[@ABensenSarasota]

That unit looks like a heater/furnace and the tank on the port rail looks like a day-tank for diesel to pour into the diesel heater.

[@luislopez3963]

Have a good day

[@ericmason349]

What year is this boat? I missed that. Thanx for the tour

[@LearningtheLines]

2006

[@fxpthl]

Well kids, I felt that this particular cat was kind of small and cramped both outside and down below. The stay sail boom really is in the way up forward and that would be one of the first things a new owner should fix in some way. The carpeted walls remind me of an old Bayliner power boat. It looks cheap and really did need a good steam cleaning. One would think that the seller would have taken care of that before putting it on the market (curb appeal)! Far too few decent size windows giving the interior a shaded or darker than necessary look. On the plus side is the galley and the ample refrigeration/freezer space. Installing a window above the vent hood a must! Happy that is has an AC system, especially if it stays in the Florida area. Did not see or hear you mention a generator. All in all a fairly nice boat but it will take some serious work to put it right.

[@Ekowal1965]

Not bad. Some cosmetic stuff but how many Hours on the engines and inquire about reliability of those Volvos. Thank for sharing.

[@scyz2807]

Hey, wait! Jordan and Randi! I thought that nasty Covid had gotten you! (kidding) It's nice to see you back. This is a pretty nice cat, but I would like it better if it had more visibility in the salon. Besides that I tend to like monohulls. Have a nice Memorial Day everyone! Scott W

[@timothyboles6457]

Other than the headliner panels and the cracked window, nice boat

[@drkmn3112]

Welcome back. How the lockdown have impacted your future plan? Are there any problem with your teaching jobs?

[@LearningtheLines]

We still have jobs if that's what you mean. We're not sure what they're going to look like come August though. We could be online again or in-person in a socially-distanced classroom. The lockdown I think has effected everyone's short term plans, and it has definitely effected ours, however our long term plans are still the same. Save money, work, make youtube videos, then buy or build a catamaran.

[@WW-on6bo]

P.S. I'd like to see you tour an affordable Privilege if you can find one.

[@cskaplan]

I have been looking at the Privilege 39, seems like a well designed boat for the $$. They do have two characteristics that put me off, the helm is near the stern of the boat and not protected from the weather. Also they are a galley-down design, but you can get one of these for much less money than the popular cat brands.