Knysna 500 SE owners version Catamaran – 2016 – 3 cabin 3 heads layout – location Greece – South African owner & SA Flag – R11,830,000. no vat to pay

Exceptional Owner-Version Bluewater Catamaran
Launched 2016 | VAT Paid | Located in Greece
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Vessel Overview
IMPULSE is a highly specified Knysna 500 SE Special Edition that successfully bridges the gap between luxury cruising and true sailing performance. Unlike many catamarans of her size, she has been exclusively owner-operated since launch and never used in charter service.
Used only during the summer months and professionally stored ashore each winter, IMPULSE presents in exceptional condition. Significant upgrades completed between 2023 and 2025 include a new North Sails performance sail wardrobe, electric furling systems, upgraded charging systems, and modern bluewater cruising equipment.
Designed by renowned South African naval architect Angelo Lavranos and built by Knysna Yachts, the 500 SE combines excellent sailing performance with luxurious accommodation, making her equally suited to Mediterranean cruising, Atlantic crossings, or full-time liveaboard adventures.
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Key Highlights
✓ Exclusive owner-operated vessel
✓ Never chartered
✓ New North Sails performance sail package (2024)
✓ New electric Profurl genoa furler (2025)
✓ Electric screecher furling system (2023)
✓ 760Ah Mastervolt battery bank
✓ Dual Mastervolt high-output alternators
✓ 7kW Kohler generator
✓ 100L/hr Schenker watermaker
✓ Iridium-GO satellite communications
✓ Reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout
✓ Three-cabin owner version layout
✓ VAT Paid
✓ Current Greek cruising permit
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Principal Particulars
Specification Details
Builder Knysna Yachts
Model Knysna 500 SE
Designer Angelo Lavranos
Year Launched 2016
Construction Fibreglass
Length Overall 15.24 m (50 ft)
Beam 7.96 m (26 ft)
Draft 1.21 m (4 ft)
Air Draft 19.82 m (65 ft)
Displacement 15.5 Tons
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Tankage
Specification Capacity
Fuel 600 L
Fresh Water 600 L
Black Water 240 L
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Engine & Propulsion
Twin Yanmar Diesel Power
Specification Details
Engines 2 x Yanmar 4JH57
Power Output 57 HP Each
Total Power 114 HP
Drive System Yanmar SD60 Sail Drives
Fuel Type Diesel
The proven Yanmar propulsion package provides reliable and economical cruising performance while maintaining excellent manoeuvrability under power.
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Accommodation
Three-Cabin Owner Version
Specification Details
Layout Owner Version
Guest Cabins 3
Heads 3 Ensuite
Interior Finish Light Wood Joinery
Climate Control Reverse-Cycle Air Conditioning
The interior combines warm timber finishes with custom soft furnishings, creating a bright and sophisticated living environment suited to extended cruising or full-time liveaboard life.
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Sail Plan & Rigging
Comprehensive Performance Upgrade
Equipment Details
Mainsail NorthSails Norlam Xi11/09 Square Top (2024)
Genoa NorthSails Norlam Xi11/09 (2024)
Screecher Electric Furler with Profurl NEX e4.0 (2023)
Genoa Furler Profurl NDE2 C420 Electric (2025)
Additional Sails Ullman Screecher & Asymmetrical Spinnaker
Winches Harken Electric Primary & Secondary
The upgraded square-top mainsail and electric furling systems provide exceptional performance while making short-handed sailing simple and efficient.
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Navigation & Electronics
Garmin Integrated Navigation Suite
Equipment Details
Chart Plotter Garmin GPSMAP 8015 (15”)
Radar Garmin GMR 24HD
Autopilot Garmin GHP12
AIS Garmin AIS 600 Transceiver
VHF Garmin VHF 200i
Fish Finder Garmin GSD24
Satellite Communications PredictWind Iridium-GO
Television Samsung 40” LED
Entertainment System Fusion 750AV
Chain Counter Electric Anchor Chain Counter (2023)
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Electrical Systems
Designed for Extended Off-Grid Cruising
Equipment Details
Inverter / Charger Mastervolt Mass Combi Pro 12/3000-150
House Batteries Mastervolt Battery Bank
Capacity 760 Ah
Alternators 2 x Mastervolt 130 Amp
Charging Regulators Alpha Pro II
Generator Kohler 7EFKOZD
Generator Output 7 kW
The vessel’s energy systems provide outstanding autonomy, supporting air conditioning, refrigeration, watermaking, and all onboard systems while cruising away from shore power.
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Galley & Domestic Equipment
The galley is fully equipped for long-term cruising and entertaining.
Appliances
• Isotherm CR200 Refrigerator / Freezer (200 L)
• Isotherm CRF90F Freezer (90 L)
• Waeco Cockpit Refrigerator
• U-Line Ice Maker
• Four Burner AEG Gas Hob
• Eurogas Oven
• Samsung Microwave
• Samsung Washing Machine
Comfort Systems
• Schenker Modular Watermaker (100 L/hr)
• 2 x Climma 16,000 BTU Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning Units
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Ground Tackle
Equipment Details
Windlass Quick Alpha 1500 W Electric
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Tender Package
Included as Additional Equipment
Equipment Details
Tender 3.6 m INFANTA Semi-Rigid
Configuration Centre Console
Outboard Mercury 20 HP ELPT Four-Stroke
A premium tender package ideally suited for extended cruising and exploring remote anchorages.
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Documentation
Item Details
VAT Status South African VAT Paid
Cruising Permit Current 18-Month Greek Permit
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Why IMPULSE Stands Apart
Unlike many catamarans in this size range, IMPULSE has never been part of a charter fleet. Her ownership history, careful seasonal use, annual dry storage, and substantial investment in upgrades make her a particularly attractive opportunity.
The combination of modern North Sails, electric furling systems, substantial battery capacity, generator, watermaker, climate control, and satellite communications creates a truly turnkey bluewater cruising platform capable of immediate offshore use.
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Summary
IMPULSE represents one of the finest examples of the Knysna 500 SE currently available. Combining the renowned build quality of Knysna Yachts with significant recent upgrades and meticulous owner care, she offers a rare opportunity to acquire a premium South African-built bluewater catamaran that is equally at home crossing oceans, cruising the Mediterranean, or serving as a luxurious floating holiday home.
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