Welcome to Manta Marine Design

Custom Marine Design & Naval Architecture

Designing yachts and boats that combine performance, practicality, and beauty. Based in New Zealand, serving clients worldwide.

Naval Architecture

Our core service is professional naval architecture, tailored to both new builds and refits. Read more here.

We are a member of the New Zealand Division of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA)

Hull lines plans for sailing and motor yachts
Monohull and Multihull design
Hydrostatics and stability calculations
CFD - Resistance and propulsion analysis
Classification and compliance documentation

Manta Marine Design CFD and Naval Architecture Calculations

Engineering & Build Kit Development

We provide engineering solutions and practical support to bring designs into reality. Read more here.

CNC cutting packages and build kits
Structural scantling calculations
FEA analysis
Construction methods: composite, steel, aluminum, and wood
Documentation and drawings for efficient boatbuilding

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3D Visualization & Virtual Reality

We help clients see their vessel before it is built. Read more here.

High-quality 3D renderings and walkthroughs
Integration with design iterations for rapid feedback
Marketing and presentation visuals for clients and shipyards
Virtual reality previews using headsets

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Project Support & Consultancy

Beyond design, we work alongside owners, shipyards, and project managers to ensure smooth delivery.

CAD services 2D/3D
Detail Engineering
Build Kit development
Feasibility studies and early-stage concept reviews
Design optimization and problem solving
Coordination with suppliers and classification societies
Independent consultancy and technical advice

Our Work

Explore selected projects from leisure and commercial sectors:

Sailing Yachts – performance cruisers and classic designs - view portfolio
Motor Yachts – efficient planing and displacement craft - view portfolio
Tall Ships – traditional rigs with modern engineering - view portfolio
Commercial Vessels – workboats, ferries, and service craft like barges - view portfolio
Tenders and Sportboats - generally smaller leisure boats for daytrips - view portfolio
Wooden Boats – stitch-and-glue kits and heritage builds - view portfolio
Project Support - We are involved in many different projects, assisting other designers and builders - view portfolio

About Manta Marine Design

Manta Marine Design (Van Schaik Marine Design Ltd) is led by Pepijn van Schaik, a RINA-accredited naval architect with international experience. From concept sketches to detailed engineering and VR visualization, we deliver design solutions that balance innovation with practical boatbuilding knowledge.

VAN SCHAIK MARINE DESIGN LTD | MANTA MARINE DESIGN

CONTACT INFORMATION


Address:	218 Rangitane Road Kerikeri, 0294 New Zealand

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About Manta Marine Design | Van Schaik Marine Design Ltd

'Manta Marine Design' is a trading name of 'Van Schaik Marine Design Ltd'. Pepijn van Schaik (B.Eng Naval Architecture & AMRINA) is the founder of Manta Marine Design. A design and engineering studio offering its services to the yachtbuilding and shipbuilding industry. We offer a wide variety of designs and services based on 20+ years of experience in practically all disciplines of naval architecture and marine design. Pepijn holds a Bachelor Degree in Naval Architecture and is currently an associate member of RINA. Pepijn has a close connection with boats and the ocean since childhood and has been sailing on all kinds of different boats since, from as little as Optimists to large Tallships.

A bit of history

Pepijn grew up in the Netherlands and got his connection with boats from an early age. His parents owned a Tjalk, which is a Dutch traditional sailing barge, and spend many weekends and holidays exploring the waters in and around the Netherlands for many years. This was very much an inspiration to study for a degree in Naval Architecture. In the late 90's, part of that study was a shopfloor apprenticeship at Mekon Shipyard (Currently named De Sluis Jachtbouw), building steel and aluminium yacht hulls. He decided to stay and work at the shipyard for several years after the apprenticeship enjoying the practical work. The experience gained on the shopfloor proved to be extremely valuable up to this day.

Pepijn started working at Vripack Naval Architects in 2001 as a Structural Engineer and later as a Naval Architect and was part of the Vripack team for several years.

In 2004-2005 Pepijn made a trip to New Zealand and Australia, traveling and working. Part of the trip was spent working at Sensation Yachts in Auckland.

After coming back to the Netherlands soon he started his first business 'Triple Marine' with a former colleague in 2006. After some busy years Pepijn got involved in the tallship world and made some sailing trips on the Tallship Bark Europa. Alongside the regular marine design work, Pepijn started studying at the Enhuizen Nautical College getting his 'Certificate of Knowledge' (KZV) and did several trips on the Bark Europa as part of the permanent crew, sailing around the Atlantic Ocean, including 2 expeditions to Antarctica. Pepijn then met the love of his life at a shipyard in Cape Town during a maintenance period of the Bark Europa. In the years to follow, having his own business as a Naval Architect, being a Sailor and starting a family at the same time, proved quite challenging. Pepijn founded his current business 'Manta Marine Design' in 2009 and is working fulltime since in Marine Design and Naval Architecture.

In 2016 an opportunity rose to do some interesting projects in collaboration with David de Villiers, a Marine Designer in New Zealand. Pepijn emigrated with his family to New Zealand and is currently settled in the Bay of Islands.

This colorful history is very much reflected in the work and services that Manta Marine Design offers. 'Out of the box' thinking and the willingness to explore beyond the horizon has created a very diverse portfolio. The wonders of the internet makes it possible to not be bound by geographical locations and as such Manta Marine Design is able to offer its services worldwide.

Feel free to explore the projects shown on this website and please don't hesitate to contact us and have a chat if you think Manta Marine Design can be a good match for your project! Thank you.

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Design Fees, Stock Plans & Royalties

Designer Hourly Fee:

Starting from NZD145 / hour (excl. GST)

Costs of Custom Plans:

For a vessel around 12mtr / 40ft; depending on the scope of the required documentation, approximately 5-8% of the cost of a professionally built vessel. For smaller boats it will likely be a higher percentage and for larger boats it may be a smaller percentage.

Studyplans, Full Design Plans and Stockplans:

Studyplans are meant to give you a good idea of what the design has to offer. The studyplan information should enable a professional builder to make an initial build cost estimate. The Full Design Plans will offer all available details and would be required for accurate cost pricing. For some designs we offer the Full Design Plans as a ‘Stockplan’, which means the design is ‘as-is’ and without any customisation. We can offer customisation of a stockplan design if it does not fully offer you the characteristics that you require. Customisation will be charged addtionally to the stockplan price. If a stockplan of a particular design is available, it will show at the bottom of the page of that design. When you buy the Full Design Plans after having purchased the Studyplans, the studyplan costs will be deducted from the price of the full plans.

About our Design Plans and the way we make information available to our clients:

All prices are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Orders within New Zealand are subject to GST of 15%.
Plan prices are subject to change without notice.
Purchasing Full Design Plans will allow the construction of 1 (one) vessel only, unless specifically agreed otherwise. Construction of additional vessels of the same design (or derivative), are subject to a royalty payment equal to the full plan price, for each constructed vessel.
Exclusive and series building license rights of a design can be arranged for certain regions or countries. This will be more expensive and conditions will apply regarding a required amount of boats to be produced within a certain timeframe. Contact us if you are interested in such an arrangement.
Stock plans are provided on an ‘as-is’ basis – Changes and customisation will be quoted separately.
For our stockplans generally we have CNC cutfile information available, which we typically communicate directly with cutting companies (we can help you find one if you need). Clients can then acquire the actual materials directly from the cutting company. For regular returning clients we are willing to look in different arrangements.
The typical format of plans that are supplied are digital files

What do you get when you order plan information from Manta Marine Design

Study Plans (basic information for getting initial quotations from builders):

Format: Digital (PDF/JPG), hardcopy on request only (printing and handling costs apply)
Typical included information:

General Arrangement
Interior Arrangement
Sail Plan
Deck Plan
Typical Construction Sections w/ estimated material quantities
3D Renderings (if Available)

Full Design Plans / Stockplans:

Format: Digital (PDF/JPG) or hardcopy on request
Typical included information (varying with the type of vessel):

General Arrangement
Hull Lines Plan (2D/3D)
Sail and Rig Plan
Deck Arrangement Plan
Interior Arrangement (Plan and Inboard Profile)
Joinery Sections
Construction Plans
Rudder Construction
Engine bed arrangement
Anchor and mooring information
Welding Schedule
Miscellaneous Details
Intact and Damage stability Calculations
Preliminary Stability Booklet
CNC build kit information with assemblies, BOM (Bill of Materials) and nesting

TERMS & CONDITIONS

We are proud members of the New Zealand Division of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and as such we are to uphold the dignity and reputation of the Institution, our profession and to safeguard the public interest in matters of safety and health and otherwise. It's our professional and moral duty to follow the obligations as defined in the Code of Professional Conduct of RINA.

To safeguard the quality of our work we can only accept an engagement of our Clients on the Standard Conditions and Recognised Customs of the Marine Design Profession in New Zealand. These can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.