The standard Mantaray M24 provides seating for five on two benches and a sunpad. It looks like the enclosed bow is too small for a cuddy cabin but hatches in the foredeck and stern suggest there is plenty of storage space.
Both petrol and electric boat versions are outboard-powered using a conventional long shaft leg rather than a special retractable foiling one. The electric model uses a Stream Propulsion electric outboard with a peak power of 48kW and a 26kWh battery that should manage around 2,000 charging cycles before needing replacement.
It has a claimed top speed of 30 knots and a quoted range of 60nm. In foiling mode the Mantaray M24 is said to use 75% less energy than a co*parable-size planing sportsboat. The petrol model uses a standard 70hp outboard.
The Mantaray M24 is a “driving joy”, according to Mantaray CEO Karl Brodin, as well as being “quiet, smooth and emissions free,” not to mention cheaper to run and maintain.
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