Unique Opportunity: Own a New Knysna 500SE By End of the Year

A Catamaran with a Soul:

Today’s mid-sized cruising catamaran market is saturated with production cats marketed to the masses. While they are surely functional, they often tend to lack the soul, character, and distinctive features that seasoned cruisers are looking for. Many of these catamarans are optimized for the charter fleets rather than private offshore cruising, often resulting in generic layouts and basic finishes. For families and couples desiring more than just the “basics”, the Knysna 500SE offers an impressive alternative. As a boutique catamaran builder with nearly two decades of tested experience in the industry, The Knysna Yacht Company crafts a soul into every one of their semi-custom catamarans, fusing tailored luxury with the rugged reliability that true bluewater cruising demands.

Engineered for the Open Ocean:

Experienced cruisers know that when you’re hundreds of miles offshore and hazardous weather hits, your vessel’s structural integrity is the difference between a thrilling adventure and a life-altering disaster. You can’t press the pause button when you’re in the middle of a rough ocean crossing, which is why the Knysna 500SE was engineered to prioritize safety and serious reliability both above and below the waterline. Handcrafted by Knysna’s team of dedicated marine artisans with a true passion for boat building, the Knysna 500SE features an advanced vacuum-infused vinyl ester resin and foam core construction. The resulting hull is both lightweight and extremely durable, allowing the high seas to be navigated with confidence.

The Boutique Boatbuilding Experience:

When it comes to boat building, the Knysna Yacht Company deliberately avoids taking a broad-brush approach and instead focuses on the finer details, investing heavily in the desires, lifestyles, and tastes of each and every one of their clients. Instead of being confined to a few rigid interior layouts, Knysna’s semi-custom build model allows for much-desired flexibility in achieving their client’s vision. From selecting premium exotic wood finishes and high-end upholstery fabrics to adjusting layout configurations and cabinetry, Knysna builds with you throughout the entire process. Whether your goal is working from a remote at-sea office or creating a space to enjoy your retirement, every catamaran is tailored with specific cruising goals in mind.

An Off-Grid Powerhouse:

The cornerstone of any modern off-grid cruiser is independence, and the Knysna 500SE is an absolute powerhouse designed to deliver a luxury live-aboard experience without forcing you to stay close to the shoreline. Engineered for extended remote voyages, the 500SE comes with options for a massive, high-efficiency monocrystalline solar array that can reach sizes of up to 2,800W. This heavy-duty array feeds into a robust lithium-ion battery bank that is scalable up to 1,150Ah, providing enough clean energy storage to live life offshore without the constant noise of a generator. When paired with the 100-liter-per-hour watermaker that comes standard with every build, it’s not hard to envision the off-grid potential these catamarans provide.

500SE Specifications:

Length Overall (LOA): 50 ft (15.24m)
Beam: 27ft (7.96m)
Draft: 3 ft 11 in. (1.44 m)
Displacement: 16 Tons (16,000kg)
Mainsail/Genoa: 800ft2 / 538ft2
Water & Fuel Capacity: 158.5 gal. (600L each)

An Exclusive Invitation for the Next Two Owners:

If you are in the market for a new mid-sized bluewater cruising catamaran that offers uncompromising luxury and independence, now is the time to secure your slot. Knysna is currently offering an expedited build timeline to the next two Knysna 500SE clients, allowing you to bypass the traditional lead times and start your next cruising adventure by the end of 2026.

For more information on securing one of these fast-tracked slots and building your dream catamaran, reach out to our brokerage team at Just Catamarans.

Written by Just Catamarans broker Kyle Redding