Knysna – 500SE

Florida, United States
$990,000

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.

Basic Boat Info

Make
Knysna
Year
2017
Condition
Used
Category
Sail
Construction
Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID
KYC00086K717
Has Hull ID
Yes

Dimensions

Length
50 ft
Length Overall
50 ft
Beam
27 ft
Cabins Count
3

Engines / Speed

Engines
2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make : YANMAR
  • Model : 4JH57
  • Fuel : Diesel
  • Engine Power : 57 hp
  • Type : Inboard
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make : YANMAR
  • Model : 4JH57
  • Fuel : Diesel
  • Engine Power : 57 hp
  • Type : Inboard
Total Engine Power
114 hp

Tanks

Fuel Tanks
1
Fuel Tank Capacity
158 gal
Water Tanks
1
Water Tank Capacity
158 gal

Other

Heads Count
3
Boat Class
Catamaran, Multi-Hulls

Additional Info

Specifications

DIMENSIONS + DETAILS

Shipyard: Knysna Yacht Company, Knysna South Africa

LOA: 50'

Beam: 27'

Draft: 4ft

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

 

GALLEY

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

 

ELECTRICAL

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

 

MECHANICAL

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

 

LIGHTING

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

 

ON DECK

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

 


Disclaimer

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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