FLYING MANTA is a 42.6 m Motor Yacht, built in Australia by NQEA and delivered in 2004.
Her top speed is 24.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 4000.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, with 7 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 354.0 GT and a 8.1 m beam.
She was designed by Geoff Glanville, who also completed the naval architecture. Geoff Glanville has designed 1 yacht and created the naval architecture for 1 yacht for yachts above 24 metres.
Her interior was designed by Ivo Enrico Poluzzi Architect Studio - she is built with a Teak deck, a Aluminium hull, and Aluminium superstructure.
FLYING MANTA underwent a full-scale rebuild that finished in 2017.
FLYING MANTA is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. She is one of 623 motor yachts in the 40-45m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her top speed is 4.46 kn above the average.
FLYING MANTA is currently sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, the 5th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 456 yachts registered. She is currently located at the superyacht marina Port de Cannes, in France, where she has been located for 1 month. For more information regarding FLYING MANTA's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS.
Specifications
- Name: FLYING MANTA
- Previous Names: OPHELIA
- Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
- Yacht Subtype: Semi-displacement
- Builder: NQEA
- Naval Architect: Geoff Glanville
- Exterior Designer: Geoff Glanville
- Interior Designer: Ivo Enrico Poluzzi Architect Studio
- Refits: 2017,2018,2022,2024