Manufacturer/Model: Knysna 500SE
Year: 2013
Registration/VAT Status: British Part One Registration/ EU VAT paid
LOA: 50'0" (15.24m)
Beam: 26' 1'' (7.96m)
Draft: 1.5
Cabins: 3
Berths: 6
Heads: 3
Showers: 3
Watertank Size: 600 Litres
Fuel Tank Size: 600 Litres
Engine Make: Yanmar
Horsepower: 57hp
Drive Type: Saildrive
Fuel Type: Diesel
ACCOMODATION
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
Port side
• Owners cabin extending from aft bedroom to bathroom forward
• Open plan carpeted sitting, office space and dressing areas
• Large 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
Cockpit
• 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 BBQ
• 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
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
• Tenderlift Hydraulic platform
• Tender: Highfield CL310 with Yamaha F20 HP and custom boat cover
• Complete inventory of household related equipment
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
DIMENSIONS
• 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
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
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
TANKAGE
• Fuel:600 litres
• Water: 600 litres
• Holding: Grey water 2 x 25 litres, Black 2 x 50 litres
• Hot water heater: Isotherm 50 litres
• 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
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
• 4 x 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
• Leisure Furl Type S in boom furling system with Hyndra Net radial mainsail NEW 2021 and sail cover and LED lighting
• Quantum M Fusion sails:
• Main, Genoa x 2 (1 x unused), Code zero
• Asymmetrical Spinnaker
• Primary winches x 2 Harken 46.2 Electric
• Secondary winches Harken
• Windlass Quick Aleph 1500w with helm remote
• 100 meters Inox chain with 45 kg Ultra anchor
• Windlass – Lewmar V4
• Dock lines and fenders