Knysna 550 BLUE JACKET 2.0 Nearing Completion

 

BLUE JACKET 2.0 – a new Knysna 550 from the Knysna Yacht Company, is nearing completion and looking stunning. Final Sanding and polishing of the hull are part of the ongoing build process. These steps refine the surface and prepare this yacht for upcoming interior fit-out and other finishing work. Meanwhile, on the interior, areas come to life step by step. Each stage reflects the careful assembly and attention that goes into the build.

ABOUT KNYSNA 550

Designed for the voyager who refuses compromise, the Knysna 550 blends performance, luxury and versatility in one elegant 55-foot (16.83 m) package.

• With a generous beam of 9.06 m (29 ft 9 in), waterline length of 16.70 m (54 ft 10 in) and a light displacement of around 19,600 kg (39,200 lb), she hits the sweet spot between size and manageability.

• Optimized for both sailing and cruising power modes, the 550 offers a powerful mainsail of 133.8 m² (1,440 ft²) and a genoa of 62.64 m² (672 ft²) ensuring thrilling performance under sail.

• Inside, the craftsmanship is superb: premium finishes, custom layouts (3-, 4- or even 5-cabin configurations), and live-aboard capability with large fuel & water tanks (each around 1,000 L) make her a true world-cruiser.

• Built by the boutique yard Knysna Yacht Company in South Africa, where a legacy of robust, blue-water multihulls meets refined luxury designer DNA.

Whether you’re exploring remote anchorages, embarking on long-haul passages or simply entertaining in elegant style, the Knysna 550 delivers that rare combination of high-end comfort and seaworthy capability.

Look for the new Knysna 550 making her way to Just Catamarans in 2026! Just Catamarans is the exclusive North American Dealer for Knysna Yacht Company.