Background History on Manta Ray Boats

[Rayman3774]

I have a Manta Ray bowrider here in New Zealand. It has a plate indicating it was once with a Florida dealer. Can anyone give me any information on the history of Manta Ray boats - who made them, model numbers and types, comments on performance, handling, faults etc. Any information would be much appreciated.

 

[fareyre]

Re: Background History on Manta Ray Boats

I also have a very good shape Manta Ray 203 Sport Bowrider that I have owned for a while. Anyone with this type of boat with information on part accessability, etc, it would be appreciated to post this info.

It is a very fast boat that runs smoothly on the large water, located on the Great Lakes in Canada. Standard 4.3L Merc with 14.5X19 Prop, 45+MPH at 4700RPM WOT.

 

[Roebuckridge]

Re: Background History on Manta Ray Boats

Manta Ray boats were manufactured, I believe, in Amory, Mississippi until they closed in 1998. If you search you may find something on them, I looked but didn't find anything. Being in MS I still see a lot of them around, they have a good reputation. You may want to consider contacting new dealers in the Amory MS area and see if they can assist. Hope this helps!