Knysna 500 for sale in Saint Augustine, FL United States of America

PRIVATE ISLAND is a beautiful condition Knysna 500SE blue voyaging catamaran with the desirable 3-Cabin Owners Version layout.She has been totally dialed-in over several thousand cruising miles and is ready for her next adventure. She is extensively equipped with everything you could want to make liveaboard and passage making as simple as possible.She is uniquely well equipped to be operated shorthanded.Several key features include: -ICW-Friendly Rig (63ft air draft) -LeisureFurl In-Boom Furling Mainsail -Profurl Electric Furling Headsail -Hydraulic Tender lift / Swim platform -1280ah Lithium (LiFePO4) House Battery Bank -Whisper Power Generator -840w Solar Array -7kW Invertor -Air Conditioning throughout The Knysna 500SE represents a wonderful option for the cruising couple or family whos hoping to find a high-quality catamaran that has more character and better sailing performance than the average charter-oriented production boat.Knysna Yachts is a boutique, semi-custom builder located in the stunning seaside community of Knysna, South Africa.Their catamarans are built to withstand the turbulent waters of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans.Most Knysna Yachts begin their life with a 5000nm crossing of the Atlantic from South Africa to the Caribbean.The track record of ocean crossings is a testament to the quality of their construction.Furthermore, because these boats are built exclusively for private ownership on a semi-custom basis, the fit and finish of the interior is on par with any of the finest yacht brands in the industry.Private Island is no exception with her sophisticated interior and upgraded systems.You really have to see her in person to fully appreciate the quality and care that went into her design and build. See below in the listing for a comprehensive list of Private Islands equipment and upgrades.She isfully serviced and ready to go having just come off her annual yard period. Private Island is US DUTY PAID.She is available for showings by appointment in sunny St Augustine, FL.

Specifications

DIMENSIONS + DETAILS
Shipyard: Knysna Yacht Company, Knysna South Africa
LOA: 50′
Beam: 27′
Draft: 4ft
Displacement: 12,450 kg
Air Draft: 63ft plus antenna and anemometer (Permits transit of the Intracoastal Waterway)

ACCOMMODATIONS
Private Island features the desirable 3-cabin Owners Version layout with full sized beds throughout.Each cabin has its own en suite head with separate shower stall.

2 x Dometic 16K BTU Air Conditioning units (one in each hull)
Samsung 9kg Top Loader Washing Machine Unit
Fusion Stereo with speakers in Salon and Cockpit
Heated Towel Rail in Owners Head 220v
4 x Sirocco Gimbal Cabin Fans
Daybed adjustable legs (Gas) saloon area 2 x makes into double bed
Study chair in White – padded for Master Cabin
LG flatscreen smart TV in saloon
LG flatscreen TV in owner’s cabins
Carpet in master cabin with rubber underlay (No floorboard under carpet in order to allow for wooden bilge lid)
2 x Bar chairs/ Saloon chairs
Cover for Cockpit table
Cover for helm chair
Ocean Air Blind for 2x Aft cabin portlights above bunks
Sunworker blind for main saloon exterior windows/color smoke
Extra hatch cover in Sunworker for cockpit sliding hatch
Clear hoods for aft cabin vents
Dodger for the helms position
Vanity bamboo chair & mirror

GALLEY
Double Basin Sink with telescoping mixer tap
2 Burner Swiss 30CM Induction Cooktop
2 Burner Swiss 30CM Gas Cooktop
Glem Gas Oven
Refrigerated Built-in Chest Cooler in Cockpit
Raritan Ice Maker in Cockpit
Isotherm Fridge / Freezer in Salon
Isotherm Refrigerator in stbd hallway
LG Microwave Oven
Numerous 220V Kitchen Appliances i.e. coffee maker, toaster, gridle, etc

SAILS + RIGGING
ICW-Capable Rig
North Sails 3Di Mainsail and Jib (New in 2020)
LeisureFurl In-Boom Mainsail Furler System (Fully Battened)
ProFurl Electric Headsail Furler
Screecher Package with Continuous Furler
Asymmetrical Spinnaker
Removable Bowsprit
Boom flysheet tropic tent

ELECTRICAL
230V AC / 24V DC Electrical System
8 x 160ah Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Whisper Power House Batteries
6 x 140w Solara Solar Panels and Whisperpower Management System
WP Powercube 24v 150A Charger
Whisper Power 7000w Inverter
Whisper System and all control management equipment
Shore power with electric drum rewind

MECHANICAL
2 x Yanmar 4JH57 57hp diesels (2080hrs each)
2 x SD60 Saildrives
2 x Whisper Power 120amp High Output Alternators
2 x Raycor Fuel Filters
3-Blade Folding Props
Whisper Power Generator upgrade to 24v 80AH Picolo (1625hrs)
Fuel Polisher FPS 80 – 24 volt
Schenker 100L/h Water Maker

ELECTRONICS
Garmin 19x Chartplotter at helm NMEA 2000
Garmin GPS Map 7416xsv J1939 with data expansion module
Garmin Radar – GMR Fantom 24 color
Xdcr, B75M, 8-pin, CHIIRP, 600W, Bronze thru-hull, MF
Panoptix PS51-TH thru-hull forward scanning sonar
Extra GMI 20 Multi-Functional Color Digital Displays (Above Sliding Door)
GHS 20i Black
VHF 300i Black Waterproof Fixed Mount Marine Radio
AIS 600, Automatic Identification System Transceiver
Quick Windlass Control and Chain Counter at helm
Garmin card reader secures chart chips
Yanmar Y-harness Chartplotter converter/N2K Adaptor Harness and ECI Can Converter
Mast Mounted Video Camera
KVH V30 TracNet Satellite Antenna

LIGHTING
Mast lights upgraded to LED anchor light and deck light
Up / Down Spreader Lights
Jabsco spotlight dual beam remote control 24v 100,000 cp
Under Cabinet Mood Lights throughout
Court Step Light LED 24v Blue x3

ON DECK
Hydraulic dinghy lift and swimming platform – Permateek deck – 350kg max load
3 x cockpit deck chairs
Permateak decking in Cockpit
Cover for BBQ
Hull Paint – Awlgrip Aura Gold Metallic

GROUND TACKLE
Rocna 40kg anchor
100m of 10mm galvanized calibrated chain (50 meters supplied standard by KYC and 50 meters additional)

TANKAGE + PLUMBING
158gal Fuel
158gal Water

Fresh water tap for hose by rear shower
2 x Ultra Sonic Black Water Gauges with 2 x control panels
Aquago (Gas Instant Water Heater)
220v Water Heater

SAFETY + EXTRAS
Smoke detectors
2 x Propane composite bottles
Storage provided for extra bottle