Remarks : 'Luxury' is the word that sums up these South African built Knysna catamarans. For anyone looking at Lagoons and other cats in this price range, this Knysna 500SE (Special Edition) is well worth looking at. It will be clear from even the smallest amount of research into the Knysna company that these yachts are a level above the usual.
Remarks : 'Luxury' is the word that sums up these South African built Knysna catamarans. For anyone looking at Lagoons and other cats in this price range, this Knysna 500SE (Special Edition) is well worth looking at. It will be clear from even the smallest amount of research into the Knysna company that these yachts are a level above the usual. With an impressive owners suite, taking up the entirety of one of the hulls, this catamaran would make a very stylish liveaboard, or an idyllic escape for the summer months. This particular catamaran has had one owner from new and has been kept in showroom condition. * British Part One Registration * EU VAT paid * RCD Certified
OWNERS REMARKS & HISTORY
Launched in December 2013 with final hand over in September 2014 shown at the 2014 Cape Town Boat Show by the boat builder Knysna Yacht Company (Pty). Bespoke design features were incorporated to enhance her global, full time live aboard cruiser features for true comfort and luxurious styling. Thandiwe was subsequently delivered to the 2015 Miami Boat Show in February, after which the owner spent 3 months cruising south through the Caribbean to Grenada where it was kept on the hard on the winter period. The following season the owner spent 3 months cruising back north to the BVI when Thandiwe was then delivered to the Mediterranean where VAT was paid in June 2016 and then subsequently moored in Lefkas Marina, Greece over the winter. The owner spent 2 months cruising the Greek Islands during summer 2017, returning to Lefkas where the boat is now moored.
THADIWE - Xhosa tribe of South Africa girls name meaning ‘Loved One'
Accommodation : - Luxury furnishings, fittings and finishing's throughout
- Hand crafted carpentry with a modern Nordic style
- The use of light but practical coverings, woods and surfaces creates a feeling of spacious tranquillity
- LED lighting and dimmers where appropriate
- LED underwater lighting*
- 3 en suite Queen sized cabins
- Sleeps 6 en suite with 3 additional berths available (Saloon daybed and Forepeak)
- Very spacious bathrooms featuring wash basin area with separate toilet and large shower
- Fully air conditioned
- State of the art multi-station entertainment system
- Apple Mac computer
Port side
- Owners cabin extending from aft bedroom to bathroom forward
- Open plan carpeted sitting, office space (with satellite phone) and dressing areas
- Huge forepeak storage area
- Flat screen TV connected to the entertainment and navigation systems
- Easy access to washing machine and equipment room
- For total privacy, a sliding door seals off the port side from the saloon Starboard Side
- Aft stateroom with ensuite bathroom
- Mid ships stateroom with ensuite bathroom
- Forepeak single berth or storage area
- Each stateroom is completely private, air conditioned, fully equipped with lots ofwardrobe and storage space
Saloon and Galley
- An open plan saloon and galley with direct, same level access through large glass sliding doors to the cockpit
- This light, spacious area combines functionality with high levels of comfort and is designed to maximise both home living and entertainment
- The galley offers double area preparation space with full sized four ring gas AEG hob and ELBA oven
- Corian surfaces with a serving bar, double sink, Samsung microwave and extensive, flexible storage
- Easy access to all refrigeration
- The main saloon has a large U shaped couch with a table that seats 8
- The table lowers on hydraulic pillars to form a large day or double night bed equally suited for sleeping or group movie viewing
- State of the art entertainment system with large Samsung flat screen TV and surround sound system
- Bar storage and serving area
Cockpit
- Large teak table that seats 8
- High quality, bright cushioning and screening that allows the cockpit to be used in all weathers
- Ice maker and double locker sized refrigeration unit
- Large gas BB
- Direct access to the helmsman position for an integrated and inclusive entertainment
area
- STIDD type adjustable helm seat
- Leather cover on helm wheel
- Double entrance to allow ease of movement from the waists and sugarscoops
- Outside fresh water hot and cold shower
- Swim platform and ladder
SAFETY
- Full safety equipment in accordance with Cat A status to ISO standards
- Viking Ocean going 8 man life raft
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Tender: Infanta 3.6 metre RIB with a 20hp, 4 stroke Honda outboard motor (with electric
start, power tilt and centre console*)
- Apple Mac Mini, keyboard and DVD*
- Complete inventory of household related equipment
NOTE: ITEMS MARKED *are KYNSNA 500SE non-standard items
Lefkas Marina mooring fees paid up to 01/07/2018
Inventory : NAVIGATION Chart Plotter: GARMIN 7412 Autopilot: GHC 20 Display VHF Radio: Garmin VHF / DSC 200i Echo Sounder: Garmin GMi 20 Display Log / Speed: Garmin GMi 20 Display Wind Instrument: Garmin GMi 20 Display Wind Indicator at Masthead Compass Clock Engine Instrumentation
DECK Cockpit Area: 15.4m2 area Fitted with a 360 degree solid fibreglass Canopy (Spray -Dodger) with safety glass insert Anchor Locker Anchors: DELTA 35kg Anchor Anchor Chain / Warp: 10mm Calibrated Galvanised Chain 50 meters / 18mm Anchor Warp 30 meters Anchor Windlass: WINDLASS 1500 watts Quick (Helm station control + chain counter) Winches: HARKEN incl. 2x 50.2 Radial Electric Winches / 5x 46.2 Radial Manual winches / 1x 20.2 Radial Manual Winch Boarding Ladder: Diving Ladder with hand-holds for safe boarding Davits: Launching the dinghy is made easy with a strong securely designed Davitt-system, safe and secure in following seas (electrical manoeuvring from helm-station ensuring discreet management of the tender with the extension of the "Boom-Mast Arm” Cockpit / Deck Shower: Transom Shower (Hot/cold) Cockpit Table Deck Lockers: Forward lazarette lockers x 2 + aft lockers Windscreen Washers Windscreen Wipers Barbecue: BBQ Gas Braai fitted on TRANSOM with corian counter
SAFETY Life Raft: 8-man (dedicated area for storing Liferaft with easy access) Lifebuoys: 2 Life Jackets Danbuoy: 1 EPIRB: GME 403G Fire Extinguishers Fire Blanket Bilge Pumps: Electric Bulge pumps (2) / Manual Bilge pumps (2) / Electric Greywater pumps (2) Escape Hatches: Escape Hatches fitted in forward heads (starboard / port) to allow crew to land on inverted trampoline in the event of capsize
Mechanical and Rigging : CONSTRUCTION Type : Sail/Catamaran Builder / Designer: Knysna Make / Model: 500SE (Special Edition) Year Built: 2013 Year Launched: 2013 Where Built: Knysna, South Africa Construction Materials: GRP Keel / Hull Form: Catamaran Steering Type: Edson Steering wheel (dished) - Hydraulic Helm Position: Cockpit (starboard) Deck Materials: Currently cork deck but, after some degradation, the yacht is being fitted with brand new Permateek, included in the sale price Superstructure Materials: GRP Hull Colour: White
DIMENSIONS
- Knysna 500SE (Special Edition) - Owner Version
- Shipyard: Knysna Yacht Company
- Architect: Angelo Lavranos
- Built in Knysna, South Africa
- Year: 2013 - December launch?
- Hull colour: Awl Grip - Moon dust
- Length overall: 15.24m (50 feet)
- Beam: 7.96m (26 feet)
- Draft: 1.21m (4 feet)
- Displacement (Estimated Lightship):12450kg
- Displacement (Estimated Operating Condition): 15500kg
- Certification: CE Cat A
- Construction: GRP Vacuum - bagged closed cell foam sandwich with vinyl ester resin
ENGINES/MECHANICAL
Engine 1:? Engine Brand: YANMAR? Engine Model: 4JH5E Engine Type: Inboard Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel Location: Port Engine Hours: 1314 Propeller: Fixed 3 Blade propeller Propulsion: YANMAR SD 50 Engine Power: 54 HP Engine 2:? Engine Brand: YANMAR Engine Model: 4JH5E Engine Type: Inboard Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel Location: Starboard Engine Hours: 1640 Propeller: Fixed 3 Blade propeller Propulsion: YANMAR SD 50 Engine Power: 54 HP Steering system:Hydraulic ram with Edson 800mm steering wheel Emergency steering with starboard rudder mounted tiller
TANKAGE
- Fuel:614 litres (162 US gallons)
- Water: 614 litres (162 US gallons)
- Holding: Grey water 2 x 25 litres, Black 2 x 50 litres
- Hot water heater: Isotherm 50 litres (13 US gallons)
- Fuel and water monitoring system
- All Heads are Vetus electric fresh water supplied
NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS
- Garmin instruments
- Garmin Radar
- Garmin AIS Transceiver 600
- Garmin VHF base station and remote helm console
- Garmin Autopilot
- Garmin 8015 series15" Touchscreen Chartplotter
- Thrane & Thrane Sailor 500/250 Fleet Broadband satellite communications system
ELECTRICAL AND REFRIGERATION
- MasterVolt Li-ion Batteries MLi Ultra 12/5000*
- 12 volt DC system, 220 or 110 volt AC system
- 2 x 120 amp/hour engine mounted alternators
- Cummins 6Kva generator [new warranty replacement]
- International electrical sockets and USB points
- ChargeMaster fully automatic battery charger
- Battery monitor system: MasterView Easy MkII
- 6 x Solar Centrosolar solar panels
- Air Conditioning: 2 x Marine Air 16000BTU
- Refrigeration: Isotherm 90l freezer, Isotherm 200l Combo fridge/ freezer, Sea Frost Locker Cockpit fridge
- Ice maker: Isotherm Iceman
- Watermaker: Schenker Auto Digital Wash Modular 100 AC/DC
- 8kg Top loading LG washing machine
SAILS, RIGGING AND ON DECK
- Quantum M Fusion sails:
- Main, Genoa x 2 (1 x unused), Code zero,
- Asymmetrical Spinnaker
- Genoa Pro Furl Electric system
- Southern Spars mast and boom (painted black powdercoat*)
- Harken Batten car system
- Sailstack
- Primary winches x 2 Harken 46.2 Electric
- Secondary winches Harken ?
- Windlass Quick Aleph 1500w with helm remote*
- 100 metres chain with 45kg Ultra anchor *
- Dock lines and fenders
Stazo cork decking: cockpit and entire deck area
