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2016 Knysna 500SE

IMPULSE 1

OVERVIEW
Location Preveza, Greece
Year 2016
Price $779,000
Cabins 3
Heads 3

IMPULSE is a rare, special edition Knysna 500SE that bridges the gap between luxury cruising and sailing performance. She has been exclusively owner-operated, used only three months each summer since 2020, and kept in dry storage every winter.

Key Highlights:

  • Upgraded Sail Plan: Featuring a high-performance square-top mainsail (New 2024) and an electric screecher furler for effortless, short-handed power.
  • New 2024/2025 Rigging: Equipped with NorthSails Norlam Xi11/09 sails and a new Profurl NDE2 electric genoa furler (2025).
  • Robust Energy Systems: 760Ah Mastervolt bank supported by dual high-output alternators and a 7kW Kohler generator for off-grid autonomy.
  • Luxury “Owner Version” Layout: Three en-suite cabins with light wood craftsmanship and dual 16,000 BTU climate control units.
  • Full Bluewater Kit: Includes a 100L/h water maker, Iridium-GO, and a 3.6m Infanta semi-rigid tender with a 20hp Mercury.

Turnkey and SA VAT paid, IMPULSE represents a unique opportunity to acquire a modern, highly-upgraded bluewater catamaran in exceptional mechanical condition.

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Knysna 500SE DETAILS

DIMENSIONS & TANKAGE
  • Length Overall: 15.24 m (50 ft)
  • Beam: 7.96 m (26 ft)
  • Max Draft: 1.21 m (4 ft)
  • Air Draft: 19.82 m (65 ft)
  • Displacement: 15.5 metric tons
  • Fuel Capacity: 600 liters (158.5 GL)
  • Fresh Water Capacity: 600 liters (158.5 GL)
  • Black Water Capacity: 240 liters (3 x 80L tanks)

PROPULSION

  • Engines: 2 x Yanmar 57hp 4JH57, Inboard Diesel
  • Drive Type: Yanmar SD60 Sail Drives
ACCOMMODATIONS
  • Layout: Owner Version
  • Guest Cabins: 3
  • Guest Heads: 3
  • Interior: Light wood craftsmanship with custom soft furnishings
SAILS & RIGGING
  • Main Sail: New (2024) NorthSails Norlam Xi11/09 square top with carbon battens
  • Genoa: New (2024) NorthSails Norlam Xi11/09
  • Code sail: screecher electric furler w/ Profurl NEX e4.0 (New 2023)
  • Genoa Furler: New (2025) Profurl NDE2 C420 electric
  • Additional Sails: Ullman Screecher and Ullman asymmetric spinnaker
  • Winches: Harken 12v electric primary and secondary winches
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
  • Chart Plotter: Garmin 8015 with 15” XGA touchscreen display
  • Radar: Garmin GMR 24HD
  • Autopilot: Garmin GHP12 with GHC20 display
  • AIS: Garmin AIS 600 send/receive
  • VHF: Garmin VHF 200i
  • Fish finder: Garmin GSD24
  • Predictwind IRIDIUM-GO!
  • TV: Samsung LED 40”
  • Stereo: Fusion 750AV
  • Electric anchor chain counter (New 2023)

ELECTRICAL

  • Inverter/Charger: Mastervolt Mass Combi Pro 12/3000-150
  • House Battery Bank: 2x Mastervolt 12/5000 units (760Ah total)
  • Solar array (capacity to come)
  • Generator: Kohler 7EFKOZD (7kW)
  • Alternators: Dual Mastervolt 12/130 high-output alternators w/ Alpha Pro II regulators for rapid charging while underway.

GALLEY & AMENETIES

  • Refrigeration: Isotherm CR200, 200L Combo fridge/freezer
  • Freezer: Isotherm CRF90F, 90L
  • Cockpit fridge: Weaco CU94/EVAP CIRC
  • Ice Maker: U-Line SS98
  • Hob: 4 burner AEG C6043G-M
  • Oven: 65L, 4 funtion Eurogas FOG31IX
  • Microwave: Samsung 28L
  • Washing Machine: Samsung WA90H4200SW
  • Water Maker: Schenker Modular 100, 100L/h (approx. 26.4G/H)
  • Reverse cycle air conditioning/heater: 2 x Climma 16,000 BTU air conditioning units

TENDER

  • Tender: 3.6m INFANTA Semi-rigid w/ center console (sold as additional equipment)
  • 20hp Mercury ELPT 4-stroke engine

ADDITIONAL

  • Windlass: Quick Alpha 1500w
  • VAT/Permits: Fully SA VAT paid; current 18-month Greek cruising permit

Knysna 500SE SPECIFICATIONS

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Beam:
Seawind
3' 11"
159 gallons
Angelo Lavranos
Used
Fiberglass
2
Yanmar 4JH57
114 hp total
27'
Manufacturer: Seawind
Draft: 3' 11"
Fuel Capacity: 159 gallons
Designer: Angelo Lavranos
Condition:Used
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Number of Engines: 2
Engine Make: Yanmar 4JH57
Engine Power: 114 hp total
Beam: 27'

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