# Retrofitting non-functional Manta V1

**URL:** https://foil.zone/t/retrofitting-non-functional-manta-v1/25842
**Category:** efoils – Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards
**Created:** [February 1, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/retrofitting-non-functional-manta-v1/25842 "2026-02-01T19:51:39Z")
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### Author: ![Atomic-Chomik](https://foil.zone/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/c2a13f/32.png) [@Atomic-Chomik](https://foil.zone/u/Atomic-Chomik)
#### Post date: [February 1, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/retrofitting-non-functional-manta-v1/25842/1 "2026-02-01T19:51:39Z")

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So i have the opportunity to pickup a nonfunctional Manta system that buddy got during the crowdfunding program. Batteries are dead.  
Anyone have any thoughts or experience retro-fitting this system?  
Im currently utilizing a 6384 with a Max5 Speed controller in a backpack with a 12s3p battery with success. The fabricator in me thinks an under the board FD2 style system with no cables would be rad(er).

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### Author: ![Atomic-Chomik](https://foil.zone/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/c2a13f/32.png) [@Atomic-Chomik](https://foil.zone/u/Atomic-Chomik)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2026, 11:16pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/retrofitting-non-functional-manta-v1/25842/2 "2026-02-05T23:16:51Z")

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Gotta say, trying to speak to a human at Manta is …impossible. Nearly 2weeks later and 3 emails and nnnnothin.