Knysna 500.

Knysna 500.

Knysna 500.

Product catalog summary
Dimensions and General Details
Designed by naval architect Angelo Lavranos, this yacht measures 15.24 meters (50 feet) overall with a waterline length of 13.77 meters (45.17 feet). The mast height above the waterline is 19.0 meters (62.4 feet). It has a beam of 7.96 meters (27 feet) and a draft of 1.21 meters (3 feet 11.5 inches). The displacement is 13,500 kg (13.5 tons). The sail area includes a 50 sqm (538 sq ft) Genoa and a 75 sqm (800 sq ft) mainsail. The yacht is powered by two 54hp engines.
Construction
The yacht is constructed using GRP vacuum-bagged foam sandwich techniques, with a 25 mm Airex PVC foam core and quadriaxial non-crimp fabric. The hull, deck, and bulkheads are reinforced with NPG gel coat and isophthalic/vinyl ester resin.
Rudders and Steering
It features two balanced spade rudders with 316 stainless steel stocks in Vesconite bearings and a hydraulic bulkhead steering system.
Engine and Fuel System
Equipped with Yanmar/Volvo Penta diesel sail drives, the yacht includes a fresh water-cooled engine system, exhaust systems, and anti-siphon valves. The fuel tank has a capacity of 600 liters (158.5 gallons).
Water System
The water tank also holds 600 liters (158.5 gallons), with a fresh water pressure pump and accumulator tanks.
Deck and Fittings
Features include stainless steel pulpits, mooring cleats, handrails, a swimming ladder, and a fixed bimini. Hatches and port lights are provided by Lewmar Ocean.
Winches and Rigging
Harken aluminum self-tailing winches are used, along with a Harken mainsheet system and Sparcraft mast and rigging.
Plumbing and Internal Features
The yacht includes fresh water pumps, bilge pumps, a calorifier, and a water maker. Internal joinery is crafted from cherry wood and maple, with options for 3 or 4 double cabins and heads.
Galley and Saloon
The galley is equipped with an AEG hob burner, Euro Gas oven, and Isotherm fridge/freezer. The saloon offers seating for 6-8 people with teak and holly laminate flooring.
Cockpit and Safety
The cockpit includes a table, lockers, and a skipper seat. A complete safety package is provided as per SAMSA Cat A standards.
Sails and Painting
Sails are provided by Quantum/North, with a main sail and furling Genoa. The yacht features cashmere china white interior paint and anti-fouling coatings.
Electrical and Navigation
The yacht is equipped with marine distribution boards, cabin lights, navigation lights, and Garmin instrumentation including an autopilot and GPS.
Anchorage and Mooring
Anchorage equipment includes a 35kg Delta anchor with chain and warp, and a 15kg Danforth anchor.
Note
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Catalog excerpts

Knysna 500.-1

ANNEXURE A | Sail-away Specifications Dimensions and General Details Naval architect Length overall Length waterline Mast height above waterline Beam Draft Displacement Genoa Mainsail Engines Water capacity Fuel capacity Construction Angelo Lavranos 15.24 m 50 ft 13.77 m 45.17f t 19.0 m 62.4” 7.96 m 27” 1.21 m 3’11.5” 13,500 kg 13.5 tons 50 sqm 538 sq ft 75 sqm 800 sq ft 2 x 54hp 2 x 54 hp 1 x 600 lt 1 x 158.5gal 1 x 600 lt 1 x 158.5 gal GRP Vacuum- bagged foam sandwich Hull, deck and bulkheads 1 x Vacuum bagged – hand laid - 25 mm Airex PVC foam core, quadriaxial non – crimp fabric, NPG gel coat, isophtalic / vinyl ester resin. Rudders & steering 2 x Balanced spade rudders , with reinforcement 2 x 316 Stainless steel stocks in Vesconite bearings 1 x Hydraulic bulkhead steering system 1 x Destroy type stainless steel wheel (EDSON) Engines Yanmar / Volvo Penta 2 x 54hp Yanmar/ Volvo diesel sail drives, fresh water cooled Water tank 1 x VE Resin 600 liters (158.5gal) US 1 x Deck filler 1 x Tank inspection hatch 1 x Tank sender (Water gauge) Windows/ Sliding panel door Non-scratch 8mm grey anti – sun armor plated glass to large areas 6mm to balance, including 2 panel sliding door Deck fittings 2 x Stainless steel pulpits and seats 8 x 750mm / 29.5inches high double wire stanchions with guard wire 6 x Large mooring cleats 4 x Stainless steel hand rails 3 x Winch handle pockets 1 x Swimming ladder (Port - side) 1 x Fixed bimini with hatch for helmsman 1 x Mast gooseneck 2 x Medium Cleats Hatches and port lights Lewmar Ocean Fitted with trim and fly screens. 12 x Size 54 (fw cabins, library and galley) 2 x Size 30 low profile (saloon coach roof) 8 x Size 8 stainless steel opening port lights (heads and galley) 2 x Size 47 (MAG Vetus Escape hatches) 2 x Size 20 (saloon and fwd cabins) 2 x Size 4 port lights (aft cabins) Winches Harken aluminum self tailing 7 x 48 CST Chromed winches (two electrical) 3 x Lewmar lock in handles 1 x Anchor windlass electric Lofrans 1200w 1 x 40 CST Chrome winch for main traveler Engine installation 2 x Exhaust system 2 x Exhaust blowers 1 x Morse twin top engine control - Battery cables and connection 2 x Exhaust anti – siphon valves 2 x Propellers (Standard 2-blade fixed) 2 x Engine beds and fittings 2 x Engine compartments 2 x Instrument panels Main sheet system Harken 1 x Traveler track 1 x Traveler controls and tackle 4:1 1 x Size 3 single block & bracket 1 x Traveler car circulating Torlon ball system 4 x Size 3 single blocks Fuel tank 1 x VE resin tank approximately 600 liters (158.5gal) US 1 x Deck filler 2 x Fuel filter with water traps (Racor) 2 x Stop cocks 1 x Tank inspection hatch 1 x Tank sender (Fuel gauge) Mast, spars and rigging Sparcraft 1 x Aluminum anodized mast with forward cross beam and compression strut 1 x Pro-furl/ furling gear with catwalk 2 x Chain Plates with Cap shrouds 1 x Mast plate 1 x Harken Batt. car system-C Knysna Yacht Company (Pty) Ltd · PO Box 2659, Knysna, 6570 · 21 Boswerker Street, Knysna Industrial, Knysna, 6571 · Tel: + 27 (0)44 382 2847

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Knysna 500.-2

Genoa system Harken 2 x 1.5m Genoa tracks with stop ends 2 x Foot blocks & jammer for roller furler 2 x Genoa tri-roller cars Plumbing 2 x Fresh water pressure pump 2 x Accumulator Tanks 2 x Electric bulge pumps 2 x Manual bilge pumps 1 x 40L Calorifier 220 VAC with element and thermostat 2 x Grey water pumps 1 x Fresh water shower at transom (hot/cold) 2 x Macerator pumps for black water tank 1 x Water maker 100 lt per hour Running rigging 1 x Main sheet with tackle 2 x Genoa sheet 4 x Halyards, Main, Genoa, Spinnaker, Storm jib 1 x Davits system Sails Quantum/ North 1 x Main 75 m 2 /800 sq...

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