Knysna 550
Upmarket performance catamaran
- Boat REF# · 314316
- LOA · 54'4"
- Year · New
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Multihull
- Berths · 8
- Engine · 2 x Diesel 80hp, Yanmar
- Lying · Eastern Cape
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Knysna 550
Knysna 550
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Lifestyle & Use
This catamaran is perfect for charter, corporate, or private use. It offers a luxurious and comfortable experience with high-performance sailing. It is fully equipped for living on board and features top end finishes and luxurious trims throughout. This craft was designed for socializing, with the cockpit area well-equipped for entertaining, featuring a wet bar/ice maker and modern sound system.
Unique Features
The optional addition of a sky lounge allows for a superior view of the yacht, offering a view forward over the foredeck as well as adding an additional living area to the vessel. The yacht is available in a multitude of layouts to meet your specific requirements for either 3, 4 or 5-cabins.
Design & Build
Based in Knysna and established 40 years ago, this yacht company's catamaran designs balance comfort and luxury with high-performance sailing. With focus on craftsmanship and innovation, and a passion for customer service, they build exceptional luxury catamarans.
Prices & Process
Prices starts at US$1,750,000 (Ex Factory and Ex VAT) for the sky lounge option. Available as a cruising power catamaran option. Fully customisable and many optional extras are available.Extra Details
| Designer | Knysna Yacht Company |
|---|---|
| Builder | Knysna Yacht Company |
| Lying | Eastern Cape |
| Fuel capacity | 220.0 G Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 220.0 G Total - 1 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 70.4 G Total - 4 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x Diesel 80hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | saildrive |
| Prop(s) | 3-bladed fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Water-maker |
|---|
230V AC, 50 Hz network, 12 x 220V AC outlets.
2 x inverter ( 24V / 4000Kw).
1 x shore power charging unit (Mastervolt Chargemaster 24 / 100-3)
Fisher Panda DC generator 6.4Kw.
4 x monocrystiline 400W glass solar panels with 2 x solar charger SCM-60 (MPPT).
Dimensions
| LOA | 54'4" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 53'0" |
| Beam | 29'2" |
| Draft Max | 4'9" |
| Airdraft | 78'4" |
| Displacement | 42,997.5lbs |
Rig
Sloop rigged Sparcraft Aluminium spars with stainless steel standing rigging
Sails
| Mainsail | Ullman Sails - Roller boomFully Battened, |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Ullmann Sails - Furling |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Main sail fully battened cross cut Dacron.
Furling genoa radial cut Dacron complete with UV strip.
Optional sail plan available
Electrical Systems
12 / 24 volt battery, 7 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power, generator
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Multihull |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Construction:
Hulls and bridgedeck hand laid with e-glass and vinyl ester resin thoughout. Closed cell 80 density.
PVC foam core vacuum bagged to outer laminate and balanced with hand laid inner laminate. Monolithic area's and coosa board reinforcements between laminates.
Structural bulkheads infused with 25mm closed cell PVC foam core and laminated directly to hull and bridgedeck.
Watertight crash bulkheads in bows.
Structural keels, integrated into hulls.
Isophthalic gelcoat - White.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 8 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 4 |
| Handbasin | 4 |
| Shower | 4 |
| Air conditioning | 3 Air conditioning Units rated at 12000 BTU/h |
| Heads | 4 heads (Electric) |
16000 BTU air conditioner in saloon.
2 x 12000 BTU air conditioners (one for port side and one for starboard side).
Captain’s desk with power points for laptop and navigational gear.
Vanity area with seat, mirror and power points.
Flat-screen television.
Open-ended double berth with down-lights and reading lights.
Foam mattress and headboard.
Spacious, private heads.
Large shower area.
Dressing area with shelving and hanging cupboards.
Electric fan (optional).
Stereo sound (optional).
Courtesy LED strip lighting in certain areas.
Spacious counter for entertaining guests in saloon or cockpit area.
200 L Isotherm combo fridge freezer.
90 L Isotherm deep-freezer.
Brushed stainless steel AEG Eurogas oven and grill.
Mirror-finish 32-litre microwave.
Hot and cold fresh water.
Double bowl sink.
Laminate/vinyl flooring.
Navigation desk.
Stereo entertainment system.
Bar counter.
Ocean Air blinds.
Custom upholstery finishes for all seating areas.
Custom selection of fabrics, textures, trims and coverings.
Upholstered roof panels.
Laminate/vinyl flooring.
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Icebox | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Manual water system | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Fresh water wash | |
| Raw water wash | |
| Cockpit shower | |
| Bar Sink | |
| Ice Maker | |
| Microwave | |
| Washing Machine |
16000 BTU air conditioner in saloon.
2 x 12000 BTU air conditioners (one for port side and one for starboard side).
Captain’s desk with power points for laptop and navigational gear.
Vanity area with seat, mirror and power points.
Flat-screen television.
Open-ended double berth with down-lights and reading lights.
Foam mattress and headboard.
Spacious, private heads.
Large shower area.
Dressing area with shelving and hanging cupboards.
Electric fan (optional).
Stereo sound (optional).
Courtesy LED strip lighting in certain areas.
Spacious counter for entertaining guests in saloon or cockpit area.
200 L Isotherm combo fridge freezer.
90 L Isotherm deep-freezer.
Brushed stainless steel AEG Eurogas oven and grill.
Mirror-finish 32-litre microwave.
Hot and cold fresh water.
Double bowl sink.
Laminate/vinyl flooring.
Navigation desk.
Stereo entertainment system.
Bar counter.
Ocean Air blinds.
Custom upholstery finishes for all seating areas.
Custom selection of fabrics, textures, trims and coverings.
Upholstered roof panels.
Laminate/vinyl flooring.
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Warps | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Bimini |
1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Electric windlass (with remote control)
2 anchors
(55 kg Rocna and 20 kg Danforth)
246'1" of chain
82'0" of warp
dinghy (Inflatable)
0hp outboardWinches:
2 x 60 Self tailing electric winches (Chrome).
4 x 50 Self tailing winches (Chrome).
1 x 30 Self tailing winch (Chrome).
Anchor windlass, electric 2000w with deck switches.
Electronic chain counter (wired remote fixed at helm).
Anchor bridle.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Liferaft | |
| Emergency steering |
6 bilge pumps (2 manual / 4 Electric)
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