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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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Knysna 500 SE

Description

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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Knysna 500SE Catamaran

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Mechanical and Rigging

• Aircon: CLIMMA
• Heating: Yes
• Watertank Size: 600 Litres
• Engine Make: Yanmar
• Horsepower: 57hp
• Drive Type:
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Fuel Tank Size: 600 Litres
• Cruise Speed: 8-12 knots
• Location: Lefkas, Greece
• LOA: 50'0" (15.24m)
• Keel: Multihull
• ID no.: 22331

OWNERS REMARKS & HISTORY 

Launched in December 2013 with final hand over in September 2014 shown at the 2014 Cape Town Boat Show by the boat builder Knysna Yacht Company (Pty). Bespoke design features were incorporated to enhance her global, full time live aboard cruiser features for true comfort and luxurious styling. Thandiwe was subsequently delivered to the 2015 Miami Boat Show in February, after which the owner spent 3 months cruising south through the Caribbean to Grenada where it was kept on the hard on the winter period. The following season the owner spent 3 months cruising back north to the BVI when Thandiwe was then delivered to the Mediterranean where VAT was paid in June 2016 and then subsequently moored in Lefkas Marina, Greece over the winter. The owner spent 2 months cruising the Greek Islands during summer 2017, returning to Lefkas where the boat is now moored.

THANDIWE – Xhosa tribe of South Africa girls name meaning ‘Loved One’

Luxury furnishings, fittings and finishing’s throughout 

• Hand crafted carpentry with a modern Nordic style 
• The use of light but practical coverings, woods and surfaces creates a feeling of spacious tranquillity
• LED lighting and dimmers where appropriate
• LED underwater lighting*
• Three Queen sized cabins with en suites
• Sleeps 6  with 3 additional berths available (Saloon daybed and Forepeak)
• Very spacious bathrooms featuring wash basin area with separate toilet and large shower 
• Fully air conditioned 
• State of the art multi-station entertainment system
• Apple Mac computer
• Owners cabin extending from aft bedroom to bathroom forward 
• Open plan carpeted sitting, office space (with satellite phone) and dressing areas 
• Huge forepeak storage area 
• Flat screen TV connected to the entertainment and navigation systems 
• Easy access to washing machine and equipment room 
• For total privacy, a sliding door seals off the port side from the saloon Starboard Side 
• Aft stateroom with en suite bathroom 
• Mid ships stateroom with en suite bathroom 
• Forepeak single berth or storage area 
• Each stateroom is completely private, air conditioned, fully equipped with lots of wardrobe and storage space 

Saloon and Galley

• An open plan saloon and galley with direct, same level access through large glass sliding doors to the cockpit 
• This light, spacious area combines functionality with high levels of comfort and is designed to maximise both home living and entertainment 
• The galley offers double area preparation space with full sized four ring gas AEG hob and ELBA oven 
• Corian surfaces with a serving bar, double sink, Samsung microwave and extensive, flexible storage 
• Easy access to all refrigeration 
• The main saloon has a large U shaped couch with a table that seats 8 persons
• The table lowers on hydraulic pillars to form a large day or double night bed equally suited for sleeping or group movie viewing
• State of the art entertainment system with large Samsung flat screen TV and surround sound system 
• Bar storage and serving area 
• Large teak table that seats 8
• High quality, bright cushioning and screening that allows the cockpit to be used in all weathers 
• Ice maker and double locker sized refrigeration unit 
• Large gas BB
• Direct access to the helmsman position for an integrated and inclusive entertainment area
• STIDD type adjustable helm seat
• Leather cover on helm wheel
• Double entrance to allow ease of movement from the waists and sugar scoops 
• Outside fresh water hot and cold shower 
• Swim platform and ladder 
• Full safety equipment in accordance with Cat A status to ISO standards 
• Viking Ocean going 8 man life raft

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT 

• Tender: Infanta 3.6 metre RIB with a 20hp, 4 stroke Honda outboard motor (with electric start, power tilt and centre console) 
• Apple Mac Mini, keyboard and DVD
• Complete inventory of household related equipment

NOTE: ITEMS MARKED *are KYNSNA 500SE non-standard items

CONSTRUCTION Type : Sail/Catamaran Builder / Designer: Knysna Make / Model: 500SE (Special Edition) Year Built: 2013 Year Launched: 2013 Where Built: Knysna, South Africa Construction Materials: GRP Keel / Hull Form: Catamaran Steering Type: Edson Steering wheel (dished) - Hydraulic Helm Position: Cockpit (starboard) Deck Materials: Cork decking –(Marinedeck 2000-Though, lightweight, non-staining minimal maintenance) Superstructure Materials: GRP

• Knysna 500SE (Special Edition) - Owner Version 
• Shipyard: Knysna Yacht Company
• Architect: Angelo Lavranos
• Built in Knysna, South Africa
• Year: 2013 – December 
• Hull colour: Awl Grip - Moon dust
• Length overall: 15.24m (50 feet)
• Beam: 7.96m (26 feet)
• Draft: 1.21m (4 feet)
• Displacement (Estimated Lightship):12,450,kg
• Displacement (Estimated Operating Condition): 15500kg
• Certification: CE Cat A
• Construction: GRP Vacuum - bagged closed cell foam sandwich with vinyl ester resin

ENGINES/MECHANICAL

Engine Brand: YANMAR Engine Model: 4JH5E Engine Type: Inboard  Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel Location: Port Engine Hours: 1314 Propeller: Fixed 3 Blade propeller  Propulsion: YANMAR SD 50  Engine Power: 54 HP  Engine Brand: YANMAR Engine Model: 4JH5E Engine Type: Inboard  Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel  Location: Starboard Engine Hours: 1640 Propeller: Fixed 3 Blade propellers Propulsion: YANMAR SD 50  Engine Power: 54 HP  Steering system: Hydraulic ram with Edson 800mm steering wheel Emergency steering with starboard rudder mounted tiller

• Fuel:614 litres (162 US gallons) 
• Water: 614 litres (162 US gallons) 
• Holding: Grey water 2 x 25 litres, Black 2 x 50 litres 
• Hot water heater: Isotherm 50 litres (13 US gallons) 
• Fuel and water monitoring system 
• All Heads are Vetus electric fresh water supplied

NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS 

• Garmin instruments
• Garmin Radar
• Garmin AIS Transceiver 600
• Garmin VHF base station and remote helm console
• Garmin Autopilot
• Garmin 8015 series15" Touchscreen Chart plotter
• Thrane & Thrane Sailor 500/250 Fleet Broadband satellite communications system

ELECTRICAL AND REFRIGERATION 

• Master Volt Li-ion Batteries MLi Ultra 12/5000
• 12 volt DC system, 220 or 110 volt AC system 
• 2 x 120 amp/hour engine mounted alternators
• Cummins 6Kva generator [new warranty replacement]
• International electrical sockets and USB points
• Charge Master fully automatic battery charger
• Battery monitor system: MasterView Easy MkII
• 6 x Solar Centrosolar solar panels
• Air Conditioning: 2 x Marine Air 16000BTU
• Refrigeration: Isotherm 90l freezer, Isotherm 200l Combo fridge/ freezer, Sea Frost Locker Cockpit fridge
• Ice maker: Isotherm Iceman
• Watermaker: Schenker Auto Digital Wash Modular 100 AC/DC
• 8kg Top loading LG washing machine

SAILS, RIGGING AND ON DECK

• Quantum M Fusion sails:
• Main, Genoa x 2 (1 x unused), Code zero
•  Asymmetrical Spinnaker 
• Genoa Pro Furl Electric system
• Southern Spars mast and boom (painted black powder coat)
• Harken Batten car system 
• Sail stack 
• Primary winches x 2 Harken 46.2 Electric 
• Secondary winches Harken 
• Windlass Quick Aleph 1500w with helm remote
• 100 metres chain with 45 kg Ultra anchor 
• Dock lines and fenders

NAVIGATION  Chart Plotter: GARMIN 7412 Autopilot: GHC 20 Display VHF Radio: Garmin VHF / DSC 200i Echo Sounder: Garmin GMi 20 Display Log / Speed: Garmin GMi 20 Display Wind Instrument: Garmin GMi 20 Display Wind Indicator at Masthead Compass Clock Engine Instrumentation 

DECK Cockpit Area: 15.4m2 area Fitted with a 360 degree solid fibreglass Canopy (Spray -Dodger) with safety glass insert Anchor Locker Anchors: DELTA 35kg Anchor Anchor Chain / Warp: 10mm Calibrated Galvanised Chain 50 meters / 18mm Anchor Warp 30 meters Anchor Windlass: WINDLASS 1500 watts Quick (Helm station control + chain counter) Winches: HARKEN incl. 2x 50.2 Radial Electric Winches / 5x 46.2 Radial Manual winches / 1x 20.2 Radial Manual Winch Boarding Ladder: Diving Ladder with hand-holds for safe boarding Davits: Launching the dinghy is made easy with a strong securely designed Davitt-system, safe and secure in following seas (electrical manoeuvring from helm-station ensuring discreet management of the tender with the extension of the “Boom-Mast Arm” Cockpit / Deck Shower: Transom Shower (Hot/cold) Cockpit Table Deck Lockers: Forward lazarette lockers x 2 + aft lockers Windscreen Washers Windscreen Wipers Barbecue: BBQ Gas  fitted on TRANSOM with Corian counter  

SAFETY Life Raft: 8-man (dedicated area for storing Life raft with easy access) Lifebuoys: 2 Life Jackets Danbuoy: 1 EPIRB: GME 403G Fire Extinguishers Fire Blanket Bilge Pumps: Electric Bulge pumps (2) / Manual Bilge pumps (2) / Electric Greywater pumps (2) Escape Hatches: Escape Hatches fitted in forward heads (starboard / port)  to allow crew to land on inverted trampoline in the event of capsize 

Disclaimer : The 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/equipment. 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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