50′ Knysna 500 Cruising Catamaran – Designer Lavranos

Reference Number: YMUL050-0013

$ 750,000
(Reduced)

$ 720,000


Design: Knysna 500
Launch Year: 2015
LOA: 50 ft
LWL: 45.17 ft
Beam: 8 m
Draft: 1.21 m

Total Berths: 6
Sails: 3
Rig: Sloop with head sail prodder extension

Hull Material: Vacuum bagged Fibre Glass / Vinyl Ester / 25mm Airex PVC foam sandwich
Deck Material:
Vacuum bagged Fibre Glass / Vinyl Ester / 25mm Airex PVC foam sandwich
Engine(s): 2 x 54hp Yanmar 4JH5EC with Racor fuel water separator system
Electronics include:
  • Sailor satellite communication system; Garmin 7012 network chart plotter, Radar, Auto pilot, Wind instruments, Depth sounder; Garmin VHF; Music system with internal & external speakers; Master Volt battery management system with Lithium batteries; Master Volt inverter system; Master Volt charge master; Schenker 100 L/Hr water maker; Solar panels; 2 x Air conditioning units; 12v / 220v Flat-screen TV

2015 Knysna 500 Catamaran – For Sale in South Africa

Lightly used | Meticulously maintained | Fully equipped | Owner’s version

Crafted by Excellence

Built by the renowned Knysna Yacht Company — a boutique South African yard celebrated worldwide for its bespoke blue-water catamarans — this 2015 Knysna 500 blends craftsmanship, performance, and luxury with unrivalled attention to detail.

Spacious & Stylish Accommodation

  • Owner’s version with 3 double ensuite cabins
  • Exclusive owner’s suite in the port hull with:
    • Aft double berth
    • Midship vanity table
    • Forward head & separate shower
  • Two guest cabins in the starboard hull
  • Elegant saloon with handcrafted U-shaped seating for 6–8
  • Thoughtful galley layout with adjacent coffee/prep station
  • Ample cold storage for extended voyages

Performance Meets Comfort

  • Helm station with outstanding visibility & electronics:
    • Sailor satellite communications
    • Garmin Chartplotter, Radar, Wind, Depth, Speed & Autopilot
    • EPIRB for safety
  • Power system:
    • Westerbeke generator
    • Solar panels, engine alternators, shore power
    • 2 x Victron Lithium-ion batteries
  • Comfort features:
    • 100L/hr watermaker
    • Dual air-conditioners

Built for Blue Water Cruising

  • Sail plan:
    • Fully battened mainsail on BattCar system
    • Electric ProFurl furling genoa
    • Code Zero on soft luff furler
    • Electric primary winches for effortless handling
  • Certification: Built to IMCI Category A (Recreational Craft Directive 94/25/EC & 2003/44/EC) for offshore sailing

Why This Knysna 500?

This vessel is an exceptional opportunity to own a world-class cruising catamaran in beautiful condition. Her reputation for ocean-going capabilities, luxurious design, and owner-oriented layout makes her a compelling choice for serious sailors and adventurers.

She’s ready to sail, explore, and impress — don’t miss your chance.

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