40 Manta 1996 Boat for Sale

Scout

ASKING PRICE: $197,500 Watch Price

Punta Gorda, FL

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Last updated Apr 23, 2026

Scout Boat | 40' Manta 1996

40 ft 1996 Manta 40 Catamaran – Scout

The 1996 Manta 40 Catamaran Scout is a proven bluewater cruising catamaran designed for comfort, safety, and ease of handling. Built from durable composite materials, this 40-foot sailing cat offers a strong, stable platform ideal for long-range cruising and extended time at anchor. Known for their thoughtful design and solid construction, Manta catamarans were purpose-built for private owners—not charter fleets—making them an excellent choice for a cruising couple with occasional guests.

Powered by twin Volvo MD2040 inboard diesel engines (40 hp each), Scout cruises efficiently at approximately 7 knots with a top speed near 8 knots, offering an impressive 900-mile range under power. Under sail, she is exceptionally easy to manage thanks to the Camberspar jib and all control lines led to the cockpit, allowing safe and simple operation without leaving the helm.

The interior layout is ideal for comfortable cruising, featuring a private master suite in the port hull and two guest cabins in the starboard hull with a shared head and shower. Both the interior and exterior spaces are designed to maximize comfort, making Scout equally suited for offshore passages or peaceful anchoring in secluded coves. A full cockpit enclosure with screens further enhances comfort in a variety of climates.

One of the standout features of the Manta 40 is its massive, heavily built hardtop. This structure provides excellent sun protection, ample space for solar panels, convenient sail storage, and a secure, seaway-ready solution for dinghy storage—a highly valued feature for serious cruisers.

Key Features & Highlights

Durable composite construction for strength and longevity
Twin Volvo MD2040 diesel engines (40 hp each)
Approx. 7-knot cruising speed with 900-mile range under power
Exceptionally easy to sail with Camberspar jib
All sail controls led to the cockpit for safe, simplified handling
Spacious master suite in port hull
Two guest cabins in starboard hull with shared head/shower
Comfortable interior and cockpit ideal for long stays at anchor
Full cockpit enclosure with screens
Large, robust hardtop with space for solar panels and sail storage
Secure dinghy storage on hardtop, even in rough conditions
Ideal for world cruising, liveaboard life, and extended passages

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by American Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. A yacht buyer should instruct his yacht broker, or his boat surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. This boat may be listed with another yacht broker.

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Scout HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Details: 40' Manta 1996
Location: Punta Gorda, FL
Engines: 2 x 40.00hp
Last Updated: Apr 23, 2026
Asking Price: $197,500
Max Draft: 3' 0''

Scout additional information

Specifications

Beam: 21' 0''
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Max Draft: 3' 0''
Cabins: 3
Heads: 2

Salon And Galley

L-shaped settee with new vinyl cushions. (2024)
Varnished teak table.
270 Degree visability thru the tinted surround windows.
Interior window covers for total privacy.
Exterior Texalene sun cover for salon windows.
Two compartment refrigerator/freezer with Adler Barber Cold Machine system.
Large chart table with flat storage below.
Main electrical panel is under the chart table.
Large storage locker also under chart table
Galley is U-shaped.
Princess 3 burner propane stove with oven.
Microwave oven.
Dual deep stainless steel sinks with Euro style faucet.
Filtered drinking water.
(2) Soap despencers.
(7) Cabinets.
(2) Drawers.
Appliance garage.
(2) Opening overhead hatches with Ocean AIr screen/shade.
Under counter deep storage cabinet.
(4) Overhead lights.
(2) Fans.
(4) 120vac outlets.
CO and Smoke detectors.
32" Smart TV.
Large wet locker.

Master Suite

Full queen berth fore to aft.
Mini settee with storage under.
Large hanging locker.
(2) Drawers.
(2) Inboard cabinets.
(2) Opening port lights with screens and shade.
Opening overhead hatch with Ocean Air screen/shade.
120VAC outlet.
12vdc Fan
Overhead lighting.
(2) Reading lamps.
The walkthrough to the head has a large pantry inboard.
Book shelves outboard.
Bilge access in sole.
Overhead lighting.
Large head is forward.
Large shower with curtain.
Jabsco Quiet Flush electric toilet.
Stainless steel sink with single lever controls.
Large medicine cabinet with mirrored doors.
Opening overhead hatch with Ocean Air screen/shade.
Opening port light with screen and shade.
Waste tank monitor.
120VAC outlet.

Foward Guest Cabin

Large single berth.
Area below berth houses ships sevices; AC pump, water maker, water heater.
Large cabinet inboard houses a Spledide washer/dryer.
Opening port light with screen and shade.
Opening overhead hatch with screen.
120VAC outlet.
Overhead lighting.
Reading light.
12VDC Fan.

Guest Head

Shower with curtain.
Jabsco Quiet flush electric marine toilet.
Counter with stainless steel sink.
Medicine cabinet.
Overhead lighting.
Opening port light with screen and shade.

Aft Guest Cabin

Full queen athwartship berth.
Hanging locker.
(2) Drawers.
Mini settee with storage under.
(2) Opening port lights with screen and shade.
Opening overhead hatch with Ocean Air screen/shade.
120VAC outlet.
Overhead lighting.
Reading light.

Electronics

7" Garmin touch screen plotter. (2024)
B&G autopilot.
Furuno RADAR.
Ray Marine multi function display ( depth and wind machine)
Standard Horizon Matrix VHF radio with AIS reciever and Ram mic.
ICOM M802 HF marine tranciever. (Operates as a HAM as well)
AIS transciever.
Xantrex battery monitor.
32" TCL flat screen TV.
Clarion stereo.

Electrical Systems

Nexgen 5.5 kw diesel generator, located in the port forward deck locker. (1638 Hrs)
Main ships electrical panel is located under the chart/nav station.
(6) Flooded cell GC 2 house batteries. (705 AH).
(2) Engine start batteries.
1000 Watts SOLAR panels with controller. (2020)
225 Watts SOLAR panels with controller still installed but not connected.
West Marine invertor.
Powermax 100amp battery charger.
Wind generator.

Plumbing Systems

100 Gallon aluminum water tank.
Spectra Catalina 12VDC water maker.
Hard top rain catchment syetm.
Pressure water.
120VAC and engine exchanger water heater.
(2) 20 Gallon black water tanks with overboard, macerator or through deck discharge.
Cockpit shower.
Fore deck wash down system.
(2) Electric bilge pumps.
(2) Manual bilge pumps.
Below waterline thruhulls and valves are non-corrosive Marlon.

Mechanical Systems

(2) MD2040 Volvo marine diesel engine with fresh water cooling system.
(2) S120 Volvo sail drives.
(2) Volvo two blade bronze folding propellors.
Sea strainers for engines.
Oil change systems for engines.
Racor fuel filters.
Steering is cable pull/pull system.
Engine room blowers.
Aqualift muffler on port engine.
Vetus muffler on stb engine.
Oil and temp gauges mounted near engines, warning lights and alarms at helm.

Sails And Rigging

Main sail with 2 reef points
Tides luff track.
New stack pack style main sail cover (2023)
Camberspar jib.
Sail cover. (2023)
Asymetrical spinnaker in sock.
Electric Harken winch at helm. Controls all lines except spinnaker.
Boom strut.
Wather boom brake.
Harken 40 sst spinnaker sheet winch.

Ground Tackle

Rockna style anchor.
5/16" G3 anchor chain
Fortress secondary anchor and rode.
Maxwell electric anchor windlass.
Anchor snubber system.

Safety Equipment

USCG safety pack.
Lifeline retrieval system.
Dyneema lifelines.
RADAR reflector.
Mooring lines

Tender

10.5 foot AB inflatable.
30 HP Yamaha outboard.
Tube chaps.
Dinghy davit system built into the RADAR hardtop arch.

Deck Equipment

Pyramid pattern non-skid.
Collision bulkheads forward.
Forward hull deck lockers (deep storage)
(2) Lockers aft of the trampolines for line and anchor rode storage.
Gates port an starboard aft.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.