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Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 20-02-2020, 06:07
Replies: 4
Views: 2,679
Posted By texpie
Re: 1983 Bayfield 25’

Is your Bayfield still available?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-12-2018, 13:19
Replies: 55
Views: 7,859
Posted By texpie
Re: Advice Welcome: Purchasing 40ft Catamaran with wet core

I’m intrigued by the statistical data you have used for your conclusion. I’m very familiar with this brand and this is a statistical outlier regarding Mantas. Please enlighten the forum about the...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 11-12-2018, 05:56
Replies: 156
Views: 122,089
Posted By texpie
Re: Weber Q1200 Grill on a boat

Yes. We installed an adapter with a quick connect and plumbed directly to our main propane tank on the boat. Plumbed into a y adapter after the solenoid to allow burning residual propane in the...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 12-11-2018, 08:27
Replies: 3
[SOLD] 1998 Manta 40
Views: 2,192
Posted By texpie
Re: 1998 Manta 40

Sent you a PM as well with my email so you can view our other ad with a lot more pictures of the boat
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 12-11-2018, 05:58
Replies: 8
Views: 2,558
Posted By texpie
Re: Lagoon 440/Owners Version Wanted

We have a Manta 40 "Owners version" for sale by owner
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 12-11-2018, 05:11
Replies: 3
[SOLD] 1998 Manta 40
Views: 2,192
Posted By texpie
Re: 1998 Manta 40

Yes our boat is still on the market. We just placed the boat on the market a few weeks ago.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 12-10-2018, 10:26
Replies: 3
[SOLD] 1998 Manta 40
Views: 2,192
Posted By texpie
1998 Manta 40

1998 Manta 40 $236,000

Location: Kemah,Tx

This yacht is an EXCELLENT EXAMPLE of an Very Well maintained and equipped Manta 40. Known for their above average build quality and sailing...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-09-2018, 10:23
Replies: 90
Views: 17,932
Posted By texpie
Re: Used catamaran suggestions

I support Jason's post on choosing a Manta. The Mantas were built exclusively for cruising couples. Very solid boats! 5 Mantas have circumnavigated and one is halfway to completing a second trip.
...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 04-06-2018, 06:38
Replies: 4
Views: 2,318
Posted By texpie
Re: Manta Owners Org

I sent you a PM(private message) regarding info needed to join the Manta forum
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 31-05-2018, 06:28
Replies: 0
Views: 809
Posted By texpie
Volvo 3-blade folding propellers

2 Volvo S-drive Hub kits Part # 3858955
2 Volvo 17 x 12 Left-handed Blade Kits Part # 3581223
3 sets of zincs

Will sell individually for $650.00 ea or $1200.00 for the pair
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-01-2017, 06:34
Replies: 66
Views: 32,884
Posted By texpie
Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?

A vote for Manta's
6 - Manta's have circumnavigated. Not as fast as a Catana but not nearly as expensive to purchase either. Mantas are great boats for cruising couples.
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 01-01-2017, 05:05
Replies: 20
Views: 6,315
Posted By texpie
Re: Rude boaters

I should have articulated my observations better. It seems a large percentage of Miami boaters have complete disregard for their wakes and the affects to other boats when passing.
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 30-12-2016, 06:49
Replies: 20
Views: 6,315
Posted By texpie
Re: Rude boaters

We arrived via Fishermans channel to the same reception. I do not plan to exit the same way. Plan to escape via under the William Powell bridge to points south. I would rather cross the Gulf Stream...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 30-12-2016, 05:05
Replies: 20
Views: 6,315
Posted By texpie
Rude boaters

We have cruised from Charleston,SC to Miami on our way to the keys and Bahamas. We have encountered many great boaters inside and out of the ICW. However, we intend to avoid Miami in all future...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 30-12-2016, 04:48
Replies: 156
Views: 122,089
Posted By texpie
Re: Weber Q1200 Grill on a boat

We replaced a working Magma grill with the Q1000 and love it. Added a quick connect coupler to easily connect to our large propane tank on our boat. These grills actually produce grill marks on the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-12-2016, 18:28
Replies: 21
Views: 6,138
Posted By texpie
Re: Survey of a Manta 40

Yes Mark Cole is expert on the Mantas. He is still active on the Manta forum. Not sure why he chose to quit posting on the cruisers forum. I have seen a lot of unnecessary personal attacks on this...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 08-10-2016, 15:07
Replies: 254
Views: 24,112
Posted By texpie
Re: Escaping a Huricane by heading out to ocean

We survived Mathew in Charleston which is not a hurricane hole due to the low topology. Sometimes you need to leave the boat and live to fight another day. We centered our boat in a slip facing the...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-07-2016, 04:09
Replies: 4
Views: 2,318
Posted By texpie
Manta Owners Org

I have recently registered on the Manta Owners association for access to the technical information on that website, etc.

Any other Manta owners out there have trouble registering on that site? I...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-07-2016, 13:09
Replies: 11
Views: 1,493
Posted By texpie
Re: AC Seawater Strainer Replacement filter

Thanks everyone. Some great ideas
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-07-2016, 12:30
Replies: 11
Views: 1,493
Posted By texpie
Re: AC Seawater Strainer Replacement filter

I maybe using the wrong terminology. I would like to find a replacement basket for my current strainer and replace the entire strainer at a later time. Just need to replace the basket for now.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-07-2016, 08:07
Replies: 11
Views: 1,493
Posted By texpie
Re: AC Seawater Strainer Replacement filter

Correction 1998 Manta 40
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-07-2016, 07:30
Replies: 11
Views: 1,493
Posted By texpie
Re: AC Seawater Strainer Replacement filter

Initially I would like to just replace the internal filter with a new one. Later I do intend to replace the whole unit with a Groco bronze one.

Thanks
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-07-2016, 06:30
Replies: 11
Views: 1,493
Posted By texpie
AC Seawater Strainer Replacement filter

We recently purchased and moved on board a 1994 Manta 40. Still trying to get moved in and starting maintenance cycles for the various systems. Cleaned my ac sea water strainer filter and yesterday...
Forum: Our Community 26-06-2016, 15:25
Replies: 30
Views: 3,740
Posted By texpie
Re: 2nd 3rd 4th thoughts

Best of luck to you guys!!

Understand completely what you are going through. We made an offer on a boat during the sell of our home. Between selling our home, moving, downsizing, boat purchase,...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-06-2016, 05:44
Replies: 2
Views: 1,151
Posted By texpie
Survey Results

Results of a survey on a 98 Manta 40 we currently have under contract.
Starboard and port engines were Volvo model# MD2030B. Recently the port sail drive was replaced with a Model 130SB and gear...
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