Manta 44 PowerCat

The new Manta 44 PowerCat is scheduled to begin construction in 2004 and brings to the market the first American made cruising catamaran truly designed for long range, safe, offshore cruising. Incorporating the same structural design, engineering, attention to detail and value, of the proven Manta 42 MKII SailCat, the Manta 44 PowerCat should be a tremendous success.

The Manta 44 PowerCat was designed as an efficient midsize power cruiser capable of running offshore at upper end speeds in all weather conditions while maintaining long-range cruising capabilities.The design incorporates a low drag displacement hull form that will deliver sea kindly and efficient operation at both low and high speeds. The hull below the waterline is fine forward with circular hull sections for low wetter surface area. The after sections of the hull have a canoe stern with a vertical trail edge offering low resistance, as well as the desirable benefits of a entirely internal prop shaft and fully protected propeller location.

Above the aft underbody is a flat hard-chined hull section to provide extra buoyancy and to prevent the aft end of the hull from squatting when underway. A full length chine above the waterline offers more hull interior space while a second chine that sweeps up towards the bow adds more buoyancy and a lifting surface to assist in raising the bow in a seaway and minimize the tendency for the boat to bow steer.

Power shall be provided by the standard twin 160hp or optional 240hp Yanmar™ diesel engines. The standard 160hp engine package has an estimated top speed of 17 knots and a 1,000-mile maximum range at cruising speed, while the larger 240hp engine configuration should permit a top end speed of 20 knots and a cruising range of approximately 750 miles.

Desginer: Cortland Steck

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Manta 44 PowerCat Specifications:

Hull and Deck Construction

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing

Deck

Interior

Main Salon

Port Hull (Owner’s Cabin)

Starboard Hull (Guest Cabins)

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Hull and Deck Construction

• Ferro Super Shield™ exterior gel-coat
  
• Hull, deck, and bulkheads constructed of triaxial, biaxial, and unidirectional fiberglass with vinylester, isophthalic resins, and Corecell™ core in hulls, Nida-core™ core in subsoles and bulkheads, all vacuum bagged for stiffness, strength, and light weight
  
• Laminated hull/deck joint
  
• Collision bulkheads with watertight compartments in bow, stern and keels
  
• Deck hardware reinforced with aluminum plates molded into layup
  
• Twin fiberglass keels molded integral with hulls.
  
• Twin high density foam/fiberglass rudders with 2" dia. solid stainless-steel shaft.
  
• 5-year limited structural/blister warranty

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Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing

• Twin counter-rotating Volvo D3™ 160hp diesel engines with v-drives, flexible couplings, dripless stuffing boxes, stainless-steel shafts, and 4-blade bronze propellers
  
• Engine synchronizers
  
• Sea-water strainers for engines
  
• Battery isolators with engine parallel switch
  
• Hydraulic steering system
  
• (2) 60-amp alternators
  
• Engine room 12-vdc blowers
  
• Puratec™ fuel purification system
  
• Engine-control panels in cockpit
  
• Single-lever shift & throttles engine controls
  
• Paneltronics™ ac/dc electrical panel with digital meters
  
• (4) 6-volt lead acid deep cycle house batteries (400 total amps) with
  isolation switches
  
• (2) 12-volt lead acid engine starting batteries (105 amps each) with on/off switches
  
• (2) sealed shower sumps with auto pumpout
  
• 80-amp MasterVolt™ battery charger with temperature sensing
  
• LED navigational running lights
  
• Anchor light
  
• Remote shutoff for propane
  
• 12-volt Taylorbrite™ CCF interior lighting
  
• Dimmer switch for main salon lighting
  
• 12-volt LED courtesy lights
  
• (1) polyethylene water tank with remote gauge and deck fitting
  
• (2) baffled 3/16" epoxy coated aluminum fuel tanks with remote gauges and transfer system
  
• (2) 20-gal. polyethylene holding tanks with y valve, level gauge,
  macerator pump and deck fitting
  
• FloJet™ Sensormax VSD 12-volt water pressure pump
  
• Isotemp™ 10-gal. 110-volt/engine heat exchanger water heater
  
• (2) Par™ manual marine heads
  
• (2) Jabsco™ 1950 gph 12 -volt bilge pumps with auto switch
  
• (2) Whale Gusher™ manual bilge pumps
  
• All through hulls and seacocks are non-corrosive Forespar Marelon™
  
• (1) 20-lb. propane bottle with gauge in vented locker

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Deck

• Rotating engine-controls podium between helm seats that permits helmsman to face aft for backing down
  
• Helm and instrument console with tilt steering wheel
  
• Dual adjustable helm chairs with foot rests
  
• Ritchie Navigator™ binnacle compass
  
• Fiberglass hardtop, tempered glass windshield with 12-volt electric, vent windows, 12-volt washer/wiper, StrataGlass™ enclosure
  
• Integral cockpit doors
  
• Large cockpit seating with storage below
  
• Cockpit sink
  
• Cockpit hanging locker
  
• Dual propane tank lockers
  
• Large storage locker in cockpit sole
  
• Dual anchor rollers
  
• Corner bow rail seats
  
• 28" stainless-steel deck stanchions
  
• Double lifelines with boarding gates
  
• 10" stainless-steel bow, stern and midship anchor cleats
  
• (2) stainless-steel transom, boarding, cabin top and cockpit handrails
  
• All deck stanchions, handrails, cleats, ports, and hatches 316 stainless steel
  
• (9) Bomar™ stainless-steel opening ports with screens
  
• (6) Bomar™ stainless-steel opening deck hatches with screens
  
• Polycast™ 3/8" acrylic tinted salon windows
  
• Bomar™ companionway door with locking handle
  
• (4) large foredeck lockers with locking latches
  
• Anchor chain locker
  
• Vinyl-coated polyester mesh trampoline
  
• Molded anti-skid on all deck surfaces
  
• Molded transom steps with integral engine room hatch and dual folding, telescoping swim ladders

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Interior

Interior finish is a blend of wood veneers, vinyl headliners, accented with Swanstone™ composite countertops, wood moldings, louvered wood doors and high durability synthetic teak and holly soles.

Main Salon

• Curved settee with storage below
  
• Space for optional deep freezer
  
• Large adjustable dining table
  
• U-shaped galley station with elevated countertop, bar stools, drawers, cabinets and integral trash bin
  
• Large single Swanstone™ sink with hot and cold water faucet.
  
• Force ten™ 3-burner propane stove/oven with storage locker below
  
• Front-opening, 8 cu.-ft. Waeco/Adler Barbour™ 12/110v refrigerator/ freezer
  
• Swivel recliner chair with adjacent end table and storage
• Entertainment center
• House battery storage on centerline
• Wet locker/TV cabinet

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Port Hull (Owner’s Cabin)

• Head area with low maintenance fiberglass finish, separate shower stall with curtain, oval Swanstone™ sink, hot and cold water mixer, mirror, marine toilet, and storage lockers
  
• Pantry storage inboard, fore and aft of stairway
  
• Storage lockers outboard with bookshelves
  
• Owners stateroom with queen size bed facing fore and aft, seat, large cedar- lined hanging locker, drawer space and storage lockers
  

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Starboard Hull (Guest Cabins)

• Forward cabin with double-size berth, hanging locker, drawers and storage cabinet
  
• Dual-access head with sink, mirror, separate shower area with curtain, and marine toilet
  
• Large bookcase outboard in starboard stairway
  
• Aft cabin with queen-size berth facing fore and aft, settee, cedar-lined hanging locker, drawer space and storage lockers

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