The Tillotson-Pearson built Manta Clipper 34 is a performance-oriented sailing vessel designed by Garry Hoyt. This 34-foot design features a forward helm and is easily handled thanks to a unique sail plan that sets it apart from conventional sailboats. The innovative roller reefing rig and thoughtfully designed deck layout favor simplicity, safety, and efficient short-handed sailing. As a planing hull, the Clipper’s speed is not restricted by traditional displacement hull limitations. Garry Hoyt believed there was a need for a better, safer sailboat that would sail exceptionally well while remaining fun and exciting.

Built by Tillotson-Pearson in Rhode Island, also builders of J/Boats, Alden Yachts, and large windmill blades, the Manta Clipper is known for its solid vinylester construction, stiff ride, and strong sailing performance.

The Clipper offers standing headroom throughout along with a large dining cockpit featuring an ice box, fold-down table leaves, and seating for twelve with full-length cushions. Sun protection is provided by a full or partial roller-furling bimini. Garry Hoyt’s experience demonstrated that as the wind increases, the sails can be rolled up to reduce heeling without sacrificing speed. The bipod mast adds structural rigidity without creating excessive hull loading and also provides a small leading edge for the mainsail.

Below Deck

The interior is functional with comfortable accommodations for cruising, good storage and 

ventilation. The layout supports weekend as well as extensive coastal cruising while retaining a 

performance focused feel

Inboard Drive System

• Professionally repowered with a diesel Yanmar 4 cyl, 160 hp inboard.
• Port side 16 gallon fuel tank
• Starboard side 37 gallon fuel tank. 

Excellent access to engine and plumbing has been made by custom made engine access 

hatches.

• Stainless steel propeller shaft
• Fixed bronze 3 blade propeller
• PYI Prop Shaft Seal
• Flexible coupling/thrust bearing
• Fiberglass vernay water trap/muffler
• Morse controls
• Edson steering wheel

Accommodations 

• Generous v-berth with privacy curtain.
• Port and starboard berths outboard with seats inboard.
• Hanging locker with two drawers below.
• Large wet head toilet compartment with fresh water vacuflush toilet
• hot and cold faucet at sink, and a ventilation hatch in overhead.
• Fifty-three gal fresh water tank
• Fifteen gallon holding tank

Galley

Exceptional storage throughout, with several custom-made compartments.

• Large icebox
• Fiberglass sink with mixing faucet
• Origo 3000 non-pressurized alcohol stove

Cockpit

The cockpit with its fore and aft arches is designed to prevent the boom from striking anyone sitting or standing in the cockpit.

• Excellent visibility with seating for twelve.
• A large 4ft x 4ft swim platform, handy for boarding, allows a small dinghy to be slid onboard or off by one person

Electrical

• 12 volt cabin and running lights on circuit breakers
• Mounted two circuit automatic battery charger
• Two batteries with selector switch
• Engine driven alternator
• Two automatic bilge pumps

Electronics

• Data marine digital depth sounder 
• Data marine digital speedometer with removable sender and plug
• Icom VHF at helm (new)
• Wheel autopilot
• Garmin GPS with depth and speed
• Ritchie compass

Rig and sails

• Bi-pod carbon fiber masts
• Aluminum boom
• Roller furling code zero spinnaker on furler 
• Roller furling Jib and mainsail (both reconditioned) with new telltails on Schaefer furling systems
• New Dacron Genoa sail with sheets
• Harken self tacking jib sheet traveler
• Quick vang
• Two Lewmar #30 self tailing winches on cabin top at helm
• Two oversized Genoa sheet winches in cockpit
• Two # 16 self tending halyard winches on the masts
• Full life lines with gates
• Mounted American flag ensign
• The bow pulpit is built for the Hoyt boom
• Foil shaped keel with 800 lb lead ballast

2 Anchor Systems

• 12 lb danforth with chain and line
• 12 lb rocna with chain and line on 12 volt winch

Additional equipment

• Custom winter cover 
• Cockpit and berth cushions
• Tow line with flags on-reel with tow bar
• Power and hand operated fog horns
• Floating distress light
• Binoculars
• Manuals for boat and equipment
• Two boat hooks
• Spinnaker/whisker pole
• Two mounted fire extinguishers
• First aid kit
• Swim ladder
• Crab net
• Swab, deck scrubber
• Bucket
• Hand pump
• Dock lines
• Two flag halyards alongside masts
• Anchor bell with bracket
• Man-overboard horseshoe in rack
• Fenders and fender board
• Six deck cleats
• Tools in bag

The Tillotson-Pearson Manta Clipper 34 is a performance-oriented sailing yacht designed by Gary Hoyt. The 34-foot design features a forward cockpit and an easily handled, powerful sail plan that sets it apart from conventional layouts.

Built by Tillotson-Pearson in New England, the Manta Clipper is known for solid construction, a stiff ride, and strong sailing performance. The innovative rig and deck layout favor simplicity, safety, and efficient short-handed sailing.