Knysna 440 & 500

Seventy one of this evergreen 440 were built and now 15 so far of her larger sister the 480 & 500. Both are comfortable and the MK II version was one of fastest cruising cats in her class, winning the Cape to Rio Race cat division in 2000, having managed a close second previously. She easily manages over 200 miles / day in tradewind conditions. The boat has been used extensively in the Caribbean as a charter boat, and many have world cruised in private hands. This design has been continuously updated over the years, now the MK V version, the 500 being a completely new boat with more length, beam, moulded depth, and wider hulls and a bigger rig. All are built to EU RC compliance.

KNYSNA 440
LOA 13.450
DWL 12.100
BEAM 7.200
DRAUGHT 0.900
DISPLACEMENT 7000 Kg (Light Ship Condition)
ENGINE 2 x Yanmar Saildrives 20 Kw Each
BRIDGEDECK CLEARANCE 0.600
MAST HEIGHT OFF WATER 18.710
MAINSAIL 65 SQM (Incl. Roach)
ROLLER FURLING GENOA 50 SQM

8 BERTHS 4 STATEROOMS 2 HEADS
380 LIT FUEL, 600 LIT F/W PAYLOAD 2500 KG (Nominal)

KNYSNA 500
LOA 15.250
DWL 13.840
BEAM 7.840
DRAUGHT 1.200
DISPLACEMENT 11300 Kg (Light Ship Condition)
ENGINE 2 x 55 Kw Each
BRIDGEDECK CLEARANCE 0.800
MAST HEIGHT OFF WATER 20.000
MAINSAIL 72 SQM (Incl. Roach)
ROLLER FURLING GENOA 58 SQM

8 BERTHS 4 STATEROOMS 2 HEADS
600 LIT FUEL, 600 LIT F/W