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Knysna 500 SE

The Knysna 500 SE is a pretty, sporty looking 50 foot cruising catamaran built by the Knysna Yacht Company in South Africa. This boat has plenty of fans thanks to her build quality, looks and value for money. The yard completes around 4 yachts per year and they are focused on getting the details right.

She´s around the same length as the ITA 14.99 but more orientated towards comfort rather than performance, but with a higher finish than the volume manufacturers like Fountaine Pajot , Lagoon and Leopard.

Let´s take a look.

She looks fantastic with those sleek lines and in common with most boats that launch in South Africa – she´s built for comfortable long distance cruising. The single bulkhead starboard helm is well protected by a hard top bimini with a window up top for better sail visibility and it´s spacious. All four corners of the boat are visible from your perch. She does look low in the water compared to some other boats in her class, so I would need to dig into any bridgedeck slamming issues. This doesn´t seem to come up as an issue with existing owners, so I am guessing that they have sculpted the undersides to minimise this.

The boom is nice and low on the coachroof, so that mainsail is easy to get to and the power from the sail is kept low.

All the lines run back to winches at the helm meaning that this yacht is well set up for short handed or even single handed sailing, and the whole running rigging plan is very neat with bags to stow your lines and other tidy features. If the weather turns nasty, just roll down the clear enclosure and you should be pretty snug up here.

Of course the flip side of that is that you cannot quickly nip up front if you need to, you need to step down and around.

Moving forward, the Knysna 500 SE has nice wide decks and she feels safe to move about on in a seaway, although it would have been nice to see flush hatches.

The Knysna 500 SE comes fully loaded with all sorts of features as standard: air conditioning, TV system, ice maker, Permatek decking in the cockpit, watermaker, generator and so on – she represents great value for money if you are looking for the complete cruising package. When you compare it to other cruising cats (read our Lagoon 450F review for example), you get a lot for your money.

The Knysna 500 comes with a 75 m2 (800 sq ft) mainsail and a 50 m2 (538 sq ft) genoa which powers her 13.5 tonnes along nicely. When the wind dies, you can fire up 2 x54 hp engines to move you efficiently through the chop.

This yacht has plenty of sail area and for calmer conditions there is a screecher on a furler on the bowsprit which is good to go. She´s no slouch.

The main drops easily and you can sail with the screecher and the genoa wing on wing if you are heading downwind in lighter winds..

We really like some of the features in the aft cockpit – they´re pretty unique to this boat. There´s a swim platform in between the aft bench and the davits that makes it easy to manoeuvre the dinghy at anchor.

No South African boat would be complete without a decent barbeque to cook up up a braai, and this is neatly positioned on the starboard side of the swimming platform with plenty of space to cook away from the hustle and bustle. There´s even a little aft facing seat here just in case you need to take a break from the cooking with a cold beer. Very nice!

If you like reeling in the tuna, then you will also appreciate the other aft facing seat and filleting table on the port side: all great touches. The teak dining table is nestled in front of the aft sofa bench (which can lower as an option to make a day bed) that runs along the transom and there are two additional lounging spots on either side.

Saloon and Down Below

What really sets the Knysna 500 SE catamaran apart from the competition is the quality of the furnishings and finish once you head inside the boat. You can tell that this is a semi-custom boat and she looks like she will age graciously.

All the cabinetry, catches and general carpentry on this yacht are well above the quality that you will see on production boats.

The saloon is really cosy with a curved sofa forward and there are some custom options available to organise this area.

On the boats we have seen, the U-shaped galley is on the starboard side. You can then either go for a nav station or storage forward of the galley (not everyone goes the nav station as the helm is so well protected). Ventilation is fine, although we would have liked to have seen larger forward facing hatches in the saloon- the space is limited by the molded steps from the fore-deck to the coach roof I guess.

There are 2 decent sized hatches in the roof of the saloon.

Down below, the quality feel continues. If you have gone for an owner´s version, you will have the guest accommodation in the starboard hull. This is a very neat design with a cosy raised berth amidships forward and a head beyond that. Knysna have really done a great job on the storage space – they´ve used all of the available space very well and you´re spoilt for choice in the hulls.

There is another guest cabin aft which is laid out more conventionally with its own head and shower room. I love the way that the shower has it´s own screen.

As you would expect, the master suite is even more spacious. There is lots of storage and I like the side windows by the berth that look out onto the sea.

There’s space for a vanity area or office space just forward of the cabin and a big show room with separate head forward, again with plenty of area for stowage.

If you compare the Knysna 500 SE to production boats of a similar size, you´ll be struck at the difference in quality of the finish from this yard. If you are looking to cover the miles quickly in a very comfortable boat, this should be on your shopping list.

This feels like it has been pitched at a similar comfort/performance balance as a Nautitech but with a higher quality finish and with a more protected helm. She represents excellent value for money: I love all the little touches and the clever design for storage.

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Guided Tour of a Knysna 500SE Catamaran by Cruising Off Duty

We took Cruising Off Duty on a special guided tour of the Knysna 500 at the Annapolis Boat Show, which we’ve detailed here below.

Or you can watch their tour & review here:

We’ve been building for 18 years and only build 4 boats a year. We focus on sleekness throughout the boat, for example, the slanted windows, for a “supercar” type look. We strive to be different and stand out, which results in a “where is that boat from?” kind of expression from people.

The cockpit is probably the space you spend most of your time onboard. It includes a nice, large, wooden table to eat at, which can easily seat 8 people. A nice solid roof over the top of the table protects the area from sun & rain. The sides of the seating area can close up during bad weather.

Outdoor roof speakers contribute to the features of the cockpit. The tender doesn’t hang but rather sits safely on blocks. The BBQ sits in a good location towards the back end of the deck. There is room behind the seating to work on the tender or cross the boat. A folding swim ladder is used for swimming & getting in & out of the water.

Flexiteek flooring is standard on the boats & provides a nice, soft surface to walk on . Flexiteek is cooler on the feet & easier to maintain than standard fibreglass flooring.

More features of the cockpit include a cooler under some cushioned seating and an ice maker under a small bar area.

The Helmspostion / mole hole is a very important part of the boat. It boasts great visual. Many cats are too tall out front to see both bows, but you can see both bows from the seat as well as the sugar scoops which is important when backing up. The Knysna 500SE can be sailed by just 2 people. Electric winches and an electric furler also contribute towards easy sailing. You can, of course, control the anchor from the helm position, as well pick up the dinghy & fly screecher with the push of a button. The helms position has 2 closures for bad weather. The Garmin instruments are standard and high-tech.

Interior: Saloon & Galley

The Knysna 500SE is a semi-custom yacht, which means the owner gets to choose a lot of what happens in the interior spaces, for example, the wood colours, upholstery and galley layout.

There are no moulds in the boat and lots of effort goes into keeping the boat as light as possible. Galley counters and cupboards are built from 10mm AIREX foam & covered with the wood of choice (vinyl). A lot of solid wood is used too, for example, oak, which is shown off nicely on the finishings and trimmings.

A small dishwasher lies below counter space with cupboards for mugs and glasses. Holes are cut according to the customers’ mugs & glasses for perfect fitting inside the cupboards. A twin wash-up & drying area is available along with a rubbish bin easily accessible from the top of the counter as well as the back of the counter facing the saloon side. A microwave, convection oven & induction hob make for easy cooking, which again is all part of the clients’ reference and can be changed.

A nice, large seating area is the centre focus of the saloon. The table drops down and seating area becomes a large bed if it’s needed. A TV set accompanies the area for pleasure & navigation. A fridge/freezer combo s included and there is storage space all around the galley.

This boat is a 3-cabin boat (there is a 2-cabin option). There are 2 double en-suite cabins on the starboard side & the portside is dedicated to the owner.

On your way to the starboard cabins you pass the electrical panel which is done in-house by our electrician who has been working with us for 16 years. Everything is numbered & in the owner’s manual for easy troubleshooting.

There is ample headspace in the cabin area. The first cabin’s bed is quite tall and sits on top of the bridge deck as opposed to in the holes of the bridge deck like many other cats have. A perfectly positioned window allows for a view from the bed.

There are NO liners on the boat. What you see (the “walls”) is the initial skeleton of the boat. It is kept exposed so that any stress on the boat is easily seen and not hidden from view by panels. Panels also add to the weight of the boat.

Solid wood trimmings and finishes on the steps leading to bed & storage areas are part of the clients choice, too. Hidden LED lighting gives the cabin a really nice, glowy feel at night. The first cabin’s bathroom is roomy with a spacious shower for 2. An escape hatch inside the shower doubles as a beautiful view of the water as well as ventilation. A shower skylight also provides light & ventilation.

The second cabin is smaller but spacious and comfortable still, also being the smoothest place on the boat. Slanted windows provide light and amazing views from the bed. Lattice wood closets and cupboards are used in the cabins, allowing the cupboards to breathe more, along with giving them a stunning look.

The second guest cabin’s shower is also slightly smaller but again, still spacious. Bathroom surfaces are also customizable by the owner. The bathrooms are also equipped with LED lighting and electric toilets with fresh-water flushing.

The stairs back to the galley flow freely and are not steep which works well in choppy seas.

Master-Suite / Owner’s Side

A useful desk/study area is seen as you descend the steps to the portside cabin. This is another one of the client’s choices and the space can be used for something else. There are many storage cupboards above and beside the study area.

The door to the stairs closes off the master-suite to provide privacy. The area is air-conditioned. Towards the bed is lovely seating for some quiet time away from the upstairs areas. Like the other cabins, there is ample lattice storage space.

A television is placed above the bed for your enjoyment and can also be used to check on navigation. A skylight above the bed allows for light & ventilation.

A nice, spacious passage runs between the main bed and the en-suite bathroom. This passage provides more desk space as well as a vanity area and mirrors with hairdryer plugs against the wall.

A large mirror doubles as a door leading to the equipment room. This includes a Panda generator & water maker. The water maker comes standard with the boat and produces 100 litres of water per hour. Behind another door on the right are the lithium-ion batteries which are also the standard house batteries.

The cost of this Knysna 500SE is $895 000 USD. This includes the generator, water maker, furler, tender, lithium-ion batteries, air-conditioning, screecher and washer & dryer. Nothing needs to be added and it’s ready to go as is.

The master cabin’s bathroom is big and spacious like the first cabin’s, and includes a washer & dryer.

Steps with safety gripping bars leading up to the deck & roof. The deck is wide and flat and there is no ducking to get there.

There are 2 options to access the roof: a step on the side or steps from the front. The roof is easily accessible and easily workable. Solar panels lay on the roof. 800 watts of solar is standard.

The mast is 18 meters (59’) off the deck, which is 21 meters (69’) above the water. Shorter masts are offered for those that will be cruising up & down the ICW & need to go under bridges. The main sail is 75 meters squared (800ft squared).

The fuel tank is easily accessible on the deck and provides storage for extra fuel cans. The fuel tank is 600 litres.

The water tank is also accessible right beside the fuel tank and is also 600 litres (158 US gallons).

The previously mentioned battery and generator inside, along with the fuel & water tanks are all kept in the middle area of the boat to avoid porpoising & uneven weight distribution.

The Knysna 500SE is pretty quick for a 50ft “non-racing” boat and runs comfortably at 11-13 knots. She weighs 13.5 tons. The AIREX foam and lack of using moulds contributes to the lightness of the cat. A light boat is safer and sails smoother.

Below are the PROS & CONS from Cruising Off Duty: There’s a lot to like!

• The boat is extremely pretty/beautiful
• The cockpit seating area is laid out differently than other cats & spacious to get around
• The full closures are included and the Flexiteek floor is a gorgeous added bonus
• The BBQ & fish cleaning table are laid out nicely with seats on both sides
• You can walk behind the main seat & table of the area
• The rounded seating is very much liked
• The decks are beautiful white, and there are 2 princess seats allowing you to face front & back
• The trampolines are soft & comfortable
• The interior is gorgeous, loved the lattice wood
• The stove, sinks and dishwasher and all great
• Spacious cabins with beautiful interior
• Spacious showers
• Everything is included in the price (lithium batteries, dish washer, washer/dryer, watermaker, icemaker etc)
• Lots of space to work in the generator/water-maker room and battery room
• Comes with a dinghy, which is up on blocks and not hanging
• The glass sliding hatch at the helm you can close during bad weather
• You can sit in the cockpit during bad weather & be completely closed off from the elements thanks to all the various closures
• Garin & electronics were very good and a nice size. You would not need to upgrade.
• The ladder off the back looked too small and narrow to carry heavy weight + scuba equipment
• There is no hard dodger screen at the helms position, although has roll-down closure
• Would like hard life-lines around the walkways instead of wire

Thank you to Cruising Off Duty for such a great review, and we’re certainly pleased with your list of PROs!

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2017 Knysna 500SE

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PRIVATE ISLAND is a beautiful condition Knysna 500SE blue voyaging catamaran with the desirable 3-Cabin Owner's Version layout.  She has been totally dialed-in over several thousand cruising miles and is ready for her next adventure. She is extensively equipped with everything you could want to make liveaboard and passage making as simple as possible.  She is uniquely well equipped to be operated shorthanded.  Several key features include:

-       ICW-Friendly Rig (63ft air draft)

-       LeisureFurl In-Boom Furling Mainsail

-       Profurl Electric Furling Headsail

-       Hydraulic Tender lift / Swim platform

-       1280ah Lithium (LiFePO4) House Battery Bank

-       Whisper Power Generator

-       840w Solar Array

-       7kW Invertor

-       Air Conditioning throughout

The Knysna 500SE represents a wonderful option for the cruising couple or family who's hoping to find a high-quality catamaran that has more character and better sailing performance than the average charter-oriented production boat.  Knysna Yachts is a boutique, semi-custom builder located in the stunning seaside community of Knysna, South Africa.  Their catamarans are built to withstand the turbulent waters of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans.  Most Knysna Yachts begin their life with a 5000nm crossing of the Atlantic from South Africa to the Caribbean.  The track record of ocean crossings is a testament to the quality of their construction.  Furthermore, because these boats are built exclusively for private ownership on a semi-custom basis, the fit and finish of the interior is on par with any of the finest yacht brands in the industry.  Private Island is no exception with her sophisticated interior and upgraded systems.  You really have to see her in person to fully appreciate the quality and care that went into her design and build.

See below in the listing for a comprehensive list of Private Island's equipment and upgrades.  She is fully serviced and ready to go having just come off her annual yard period.

Private Island is US DUTY PAID.  She is available for showings by appointment in sunny St Augustine, FL.

Advanced co brokerage Florida Sail is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by The Multihull Company.

Specifications

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DIMENSIONS + DETAILS

Shipyard: Knysna Yacht Company, Knysna South Africa

LOA: 50'

Beam: 27'

Displacement: 12,450 kg

Air Draft: 63ft plus antenna and anemometer (Permits transit of the Intracoastal Waterway)

ACCOMMODATIONS

Private Island features the desirable 3-cabin Owner's Version layout with full sized beds throughout.  Each cabin has it's own en suite head with separate shower stall.  

2 x Dometic 16K BTU Air Conditioning units (one in each hull)

Samsung 9kg Top Loader Washing Machine Unit

Fusion Stereo with speakers in Salon and Cockpit 

Heated Towel Rail in Owners Head - 220v

4 x Sirocco Gimbal Cabin Fans

Daybed adjustable legs (Gas) saloon area - 2 x makes into double bed

Study chair in White - padded for Master Cabin

LG flatscreen smart TV in saloon

LG flatscreen TV in owner's cabins

Carpet in master cabin with rubber underlay (No floorboard under carpet in order to allow for wooden bilge lid)

2 x Bar chairs/ Saloon chairs

Cover for Cockpit table

Cover for helm chair

Ocean Air Blind for 2x Aft cabin portlights above bunks

Sunworker blind for main saloon exterior windows/color smoke

Extra hatch cover in Sunworker for cockpit sliding hatch

Clear hoods for aft cabin vents

Dodger for the helms position

Vanity bamboo chair & mirror

Double Basin Sink with telescoping mixer tap

2 Burner Swiss 30CM Induction Cooktop

2 Burner Swiss 30CM Gas Cooktop

Glem Gas Oven

Refrigerated Built-in Chest Cooler in Cockpit

Raritan Ice Maker in Cockpit

Isotherm Fridge / Freezer in Salon

Isotherm Refrigerator in stbd hallway

LG Microwave Oven

Numerous 220V Kitchen Appliances i.e. coffee maker, toaster, gridle, etc

SAILS + RIGGING

ICW-Capable Rig

North Sails 3Di Mainsail and Jib (New in 2020)

LeisureFurl In-Boom Mainsail Furler System (Fully Battened)

ProFurl Electric Headsail Furler

Screecher Package with Continuous Furler

Asymmetrical Spinnaker

Removable Bowsprit

Boom flysheet tropic tent

230V AC / 24V DC Electrical System

8 x 160ah Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Whisper Power House Batteries

6 x 140w Solara Solar Panels and Whisperpower Management System

WP Powercube 24v 150A Charger

Whisper Power 7000w Inverter

Whisper System and all control management equipment

Shore power with electric drum rewind

2 x Yanmar 4JH57 57hp diesels (2080hrs each)

2 x SD60 Saildrives

2 x Whisper Power 120amp High Output Alternators

2 x Raycor Fuel Filters

3-Blade Folding Props

Whisper Power Generator upgrade to 24v 80AH Picolo (1625hrs)

Fuel Polisher FPS 80 - 24 volt

Schenker 100L/h Water Maker

ELECTRONICS

Garmin 19x Chartplotter at helm NMEA 2000

Garmin GPS Map 7416xsv J1939 with data expansion module

Garmin Radar - GMR Fantom 24 color 

Xdcr, B75M, 8-pin, CHIIRP, 600W, Bronze thru-hull, MF

Panoptix PS51-TH thru-hull forward scanning sonar

Extra GMI 20 Multi-Functional Color Digital Displays (Above Sliding Door)

GHS 20i Black

VHF 300i Black Waterproof Fixed Mount Marine Radio

AIS 600, Automatic Identification System Transceiver

Quick Windlass Control and Chain Counter at helm

Garmin card reader secures chart chips

Yanmar Y-harness Chartplotter converter/N2K Adaptor Harness and ECI Can Converter

Mast Mounted Video Camera

KVH V30 TracNet Satellite Antenna

Mast lights upgraded to LED anchor light and deck light

Up / Down Spreader Lights

Jabsco spotlight dual beam remote control 24v 100,000 cp

Under Cabinet Mood Lights throughout

Court Step Light LED 24v Blue x3

Hydraulic dinghy lift and swimming platform - Permateek deck - 350kg max load

3 x cockpit deck chairs

Permateak decking in Cockpit

Cover for BBQ

Hull Paint - Awlgrip Aura Gold Metallic

GROUND TACKLE

Rocna 40kg anchor

100m of 10mm galvanized calibrated chain (50 meters supplied standard by KYC and 50 meters additional)

TANKAGE + PLUMBING

158gal Fuel

158gal Water

Fresh water tap for hose by rear shower

2 x Ultra Sonic Black Water Gauges with 2 x control panels

Aquago (Gas Instant Water Heater)

220v Water Heater

SAFETY + EXTRAS

Smoke detectors

2 x Propane composite bottles

Storage provided for extra bottle

The Multihull Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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• Builder Knysna
• Category Catamaran
• Condition Used
• Hull Material Fiberglass
• LOA 50'

2023 Knysna 50'

2023 Knysna 500SE Available in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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2023 Knysna 500 SE Catamaran - New to the Market - Ready For Adventures with You!Step aboard the exceptional 2023 Knysna 500 SE Catamaran, a perfect blend of luxury, performance, and style. This pristine vessel, now available in Fort Lauderdale. An electrical masterpiece built for efficiency and offgrid performance. Please read the listing carefully to understand the capabilities of this vessel. The owner spent a year with careful consideration designing the electrical systems aboard this vessel drawing from the expertise of electrical craftsman. Incorporating a 48volt house bank with dual integral systems the efficiency of this vessel is unparalleled. Rare beauty to see on the market, she offers unparalleled comfort and elegance for discerning sailors.**Key Features:**Items over and above the base model including both factory and after market additions. · 4 cabin version · 4 heads, 3 showers (port side shares shower) · Maximum factory solar (6X walk on, 2 X glass) · Dual Integrel system (8kw x 2) on yanmar 57 engines · No generator (batteries moved to equipment room)· 48V main pack · 5 X 6000W Mastervolt LiFepo batteries (2X2 house pack and 24V supply) · 2 X 220V inverter (synchronized load sharing), 4000W each · USB charger (C and A) on all outlets · 1 X 110V 2kw inverter · 2 x mastervolt charger (110 or 220 input) (shore power only charges batteries) · Factory lightning protection · 2 drawer fridge and 2 drawer freezer · Induction stove · Spares kit (some items have been used) · 50 and 250 hr service done by yanmar · ~300hr on motors · 5 high efficiency, soft start AC (heat pump) units (4 cabins + salon) · Electric furler on genoa (NDE2/C420 furler) · Oxley parasail (plus rigging) · Hemple silicon based bottom coat, should be good for 2 more years · Spare hemple touch up coating · Prop speed (on props) and spare · Anodes all changed in Nov 2024 · Tool kit (drill, saws, hand tools) · Factory safety package (8 life jackets, life raft, flairs etc) · Second VHF radio (hand held, floating) · Marine Starlink (not permanently installed) · Full kitchen (plates, pots, pans etc etc) · Appliances (coffee maker, toaster, kettle, mixer, blender) · Fuel polisher · 100L/h water maker (Schenker) plumbed for toolless pickling · Flexie teek extended to surgar scoops · Dyneema safety lines · 100M chain · Chain counter · Second anchor plus chain and warp · Hayrack on boom · Propane BBQ (Webber) plus tank holder · 2X fiberglass propane tanks · Large Garmin chart plotter (GPSMap 8416xsv) · Garmin MFD (in soloon, allows chart plotter on TV) · Forward facing sonar (in addition to standard depth sonar) · Garmion GMR 24xHD radar · Iridium CERTUS c/w external antenna · 5G cellular router · Boom light · Reading lights (5) in all room plus saloon · Fans x 5 in all rooms plus saloon · C-zone control and monitoring · Bruntons feathering props (auto pitch adjust) · Rope cutters on props · Bedding (x 6) · Washing machine · Dish washer · Convection Oven/microwave combo · Updated line storage and helm storage · Emergency 12 support (allows start batteries to be used to power 12V systems) Tender - Highfield dingy (CL360) with 25 hp (4 stroke) electric start dingy motor Don't miss the opportunity to own this magnificent 2023 Knysna 500 SE Catamaran. Contact us now to schedule a viewing and make this dream vessel yours. Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Catamaran Brokerage. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

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Light, quick, and robust, the Knysna 500SE is the ultimate in comfort, luxury, and performance. Customise the interior to your personal preference and make it truly your home on the high seas with a range of high-quality appliances, beautiful finishes, and fabrics. Fully-equipped as a liveaboard, the 500SE is an international benchmark in catamaran standards. Ideal for adventurous blue water cruising yachtsman the world over.

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