CALYPSO
MK IV # 112 2007
3 years old
Lived aboard for 3 years with 4 month break on the hard in 2008 and 2009.
Sailed in all conditions from Florida to Bahamas, up to Maine and Eastern Caribbean as far as Trinidad.
Meticulously maintained.
Color Scheme - Exterior is white with Sage-green sling seat, cushions, enclosure cover, sunshade, and fender covers
- Interior is American Cherry with teak trim, sandstone 'swanstone' counter tops + table, fern-beige upholstery
Note: + = Mark IV innovations, * = Calypso Additions which are rare in other new Mantas
MANTA MARK IV INNOVATIONS
+Charles Isolation Transformers
+Twin Anchor Rollers
+Maxwell 1500 double – horizontal windlass
+New, Improved Elliptical Rudders
+Improved Helm Seat
+Forward Hull Steps+Gates
+Large Wrap-Around Galley Counter with built-in trashbin locker
+Extra storage in interior steps
+Shower Seat
+Extra Handholds on HardTop
+Wood veneer and Teak Trim throughout hulls and main salon
6'4" of headroom
ENGINE + PROPULSION
Twin 30 HP Volvo Penta diesel engines
Easy engine access with hydraulic lifted beds
PuraTec Fuel Polisher
Reverso easy-oil-change pumps on both engines + generator
125 gallon Fuel tank
(Consumption is about 1.5gph at 2500rpm on both engines (6.5 knots flat water))
+New, Improved Elliptical Rudders
Volvo, 3-blade folding props
*Line Cutters
*New Micron 77 Ablative Paint (3.5 coats) March 2010
SAILS + RIG
*Dragon Inlay Asymmetrical Spinnaker and Roller Furling
Camber Spar' self-tacking Jib - great in light winds or strong
Harken Electric main winch
*2 Extra manual winches due to Spinnaker pack.
Harken and spinlock clutches and blocks.
*3:1 Rig Tensioners
*ABI Mast-Climber Steps to Top of Mast
Dutchman boom brake
Gerhauer Adjustable Vang
ANCHORING
+Spade A140 and Fortress Primary Anchors
*CQR (45#) and Delta (25#) spares
+Twin Anchor Rollers
+Maxwell 1500 double – horizontal windlass
*New(Nov2008) French Stainless Steel Chain 300'
*Saltwater washdown forward and Freshwater forward and aft
*Extra Cleats on Forward Cross Beam (We use these ALL the time!)
NAVIGATION
Full set of Raymarine instruments
*Raymarine E120- large screen chart plotter integrated with radar, DSM 300 fish-finder,
* Sirius Satellite Weather, interior repeater and controller,
Raymarine 6000 Autopilot
*Hand-held autopilot remote
*Flat Screen TV/Chart plotter Interior Monitor
*LED Tri-Color at Masthead
*Electronic charts from New England to Venezuela
*2 different sets of Cruising guides for same areas
COMMUNICATION
* 2x PS 2000 Internal and External VHF integrated Mikes
* Hailer Fog/Horn
*External Cell Phone Antenna
*Port Networks Wireless Antenna+Cables
*Icom 802 SSB with tuner - cabled/grounded at factory.
ELECTRICITY
5.5 KW NextGen Diesel generator
6 x 85 Watt Solar Panels
BlueSky Solar Regulator
Magna Sine 2000Watt inverter/charger
120Amp Alternators on both engines
Balmar Regulators
Wells Marine Battery Combiner
Lifeline AGM Batteries (600 AH)
*Extra 12v Outlets in Cockpit, 110v Outlets in Cabins
*YachtGuard Lightning Protection System
+Charles Isolation Transformers
SAFETY
*EPIRB
Flares, Extinguishers, Safety Gear, Medical Kits
2 SOSpenders Inflatable Life Jackets
Jack Lines
*ABI Mast-Climber Steps to Top of Mast
Life Sling
Double life lines w/gates
Two Electric and manual bilge pumps
All through - hulls and sea cocks are non-corrosive Forspar Marelon
COOKING
Force 10 3 Burner Stove/Oven
*Galley Mate 1000 BBQ - new heat elements Nov08
2 Aluminum 20# propane tanks
Microwave Oven
+Large Wrap-Around Galley Counter with built-in trashbin locker
Fresh Water Foot Pump (backup)
COMFORT SYSTEMS
*Spectra Catalina 300 (GPH)water maker
2x16,000 BTU CruisAir Air Conditioners
Deep Adler Barbour Refrigerator/Freezer Combo
Splendide Washer/Dryer
Isotemp 10 Gal Hot Water Tank (elec+engine driven)
*Holding Tank Graduated Tank Gauges
+Shower Seat
Hot and cold transom step shower
*Extra 12v Outlets in Cockpit, 110v Outlets in Cabins
*Additional Lights in Galley/Salon/Cockpit
*Additional fans in cabins and salon
*Sirius Radio Receiver and Antenna
Glomex Mast-Mounted TV Antenna
Samsung 19" TV/Monitor
COCKPIT ENHANCEMENTS
*Strataglass FULL enclosure with Sunbrella screens and covers
Sliding Screen door on salon entry way. (Screens on all hatches.)
*Soft Arm-Rest Cover for Spinnaker Winch in cockpit seating area
*Fender Covers (sage green)
Famous' Manta Hard Top
+Extra Handholds on HardTop
Dual folding/telescoping swim ladders on port and starboard transoms
EXTRA STORAGE
+Extra storage in interior steps
*Extra book shelves in halls and all cabins
*Extra storage cabinet in forward cabin
*Extra storage box below BBQ
*Extra storage area in entertainment locker
*2 storage hassocks in main salon
SEATING + BEDDING
Famous' Manta Sling Seat
+Improved Helm Seat
*Additional Backrests in Cockpit
Almond-fern Pattern Sunbrella Salon Cushions
*2 storage hassocks in main salon
*Upgraded Memory-Foam combination Mattresses
LOCAL TRANSPORT
10 1/2_ AB ALUMINUM deep-V Dinghy with 15 HP Honda 4 stroke
SMALL STUFF
Various Spare Parts
Various Tools
Various Utensiles and Kitchen Items
MANTA FAMILY
Membership in the Manta Family - a wonderful group of over 100 owners
who share information and tips and help each other get the most out of their
Mantas and their cruising lives. The very active user forum, emails and casual
get-togethers bring you new friends and helpful mentors (mantors?)
- always just a quick email or cellphone call away, anywhere in the world.
May 15, 2010
Having sailed 2100 miles in 6 weeks (with lots of fun stops along the way, Calypso is now in Annapolis, Maryland at a friend's dock up the Spa Creek (sounds cumfy, doesn't it!). Please call if you would like to see her!
For Sale
Aug 27 Calypso is in Annapolis, MD !!!
Call us! 203-856-8066
