2016 Knysna 500 SE (Georgia)

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$799,000 (USD) Duty Paid Jekyll Island, Georgia, US

S/V Second Chance — a 2016 Knysna 500 SE located in Jekyll Island, Georgia, US, for sale by broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary.

Beautiful 2016 Knysna 500SE Owners Version layout, US import duty paid, available in Jekyll Island, GA, and ready to sail away!

Second Chance is a rare opportunity to own this highly upgraded, turn-key blue-water liveaboard, three-cabin, three-head cruising catamaran. Built to premier standards and a proven ocean-crossing sailing vessel, it is fully outfitted and ready to cruise. It sails like a dream and is easily handled with sheets and halyards running to the helm. It is in amazing condition and has been impeccably maintained from its systems to the stainless. The layout is excellent for a cruising couple and their guests. The systems have been upgraded to allow independent, off-the-grid, comfortable living. The solar, generator, and alternator charging systems feeding into ample lithium batteries make for simple and efficient energy management. The watermaker and sizable storage tanks ensure access to clean water when offshore or at anchor. The queen-sized berths, sizable cabins, and attached heads with large separate shower areas provide comfortable accommodations for owner and guests. Enjoy the attention to detail on the interior with real maple wood custom cabinetry and trim that are warm, bright, and homey, with large windows and hatches creating excellent airflow and natural light. From romantic dining for two to hosting a dozen people, the boat has plenty of space inside and out. This turn-key, ocean-going sailing catamaran will get you on the water immediately to start your sailing adventure, in comfort and style.

She is set up to run the entire boat from the lithium batteries and inverters, including the AC/heat units, watermaker, washing machine, and hot water heater.

The list goes on—you will not be disappointed in this beautiful Knysna 500SE. Pride of ownership shows.

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Specifications

NameS/V Second Chance
MakeKnysna
Model500 SE
Year2016
TypeMultihull Sailboat
BuilderKnysna Yacht Company (South Africa)
DesignerAngelo Lavranos.
ConstructionOther
Cabins3
Heads3

Dimensions

Loa50 ft
Lwl12.92 m / 42'
Beam8.53 m / 28'
Headroom2 m / 6' 6"
Draft4ft 9in / 1.45m
Mast Height20.45 m / 65' 62"

Tankage

Fuel Tanks158 gal
Water Tanks158 gal

Performance

EnginesYanmar 57 HP Diesel / Yanmar 57 HP
GeneratorKohler 9 kW
Gen Hours1200
Displacement12,450/15,500 kg
Speed10.5 kn

Layout Diagram

Knysna 500, catamaran for sale

Inventory

Vessel overview

  • 2016 Knysna 500SE Owners Version layout
  • Blue-water live-aboard cruising catamaran
  • Three cabins, three heads
  • US import duty paid
  • Available in Jekyll Island, GA and ready to sail away
  • Turn-key, ready to cruise
  • Built to premier standards and proven ocean crossing sailing vessel
  • It sails like a dream and is easily handled with sheets and halyards running to the helm
  • The layout of the boat is excellent for a cruising couple and their guests
  • It’s in amazing condition and has been impeccably maintained from its systems to the stainless

Owner’s comments

  • The systems have been upgraded to allow independent, off-the-grid, comfortable living
  • The 2.5kw solar, generator, and alternator charging systems feeding into ample lithium batteries make for simple and efficient energy management
  • The water-maker and sizable storage tanks ensure access to clean water when offshore or at anchor
  • The queen-sized berths, sizable cabins and attached heads with large separate shower areas provide comfortable accommodations for owner and guests
  • Enjoy the attention to detail on the interior with real maple wood custom cabinetry and trim that are warm, bright and homey, with huge windows and hatches creating excellent airflow and natural light
  • From romantic dining for two, to hosting a dozen people, the boat has plenty space inside and out
  • This turn-key ocean-going sailing catamaran will get you on the water immediately to start your sailing adventure, in comfort and style
  • Pride of Ownership shows

Electrical system

  • Electrical - upgraded in 2021 with 1,000ah of Battleborn lithium LifePO4 batteries
  • Two 3,000 watt 230v Victron charger / inverters
  • One 3,000 watt 120v Victron charger / inverter
  • Both European and American power outlets are available on the boat
  • She is set up to run the entire boat from the lithium batteries and inverters, including the two new Velair high efficiency AC/heat units, Watermaker, Washing Machine, and hot water heater
  • All high amperage wiring was re-engineered and upgraded where needed in 2021 to US ABYC standards
  • New Victron battery monitor and a Victron Color Connect allow local monitoring of all electrical demand and charging, and if the boat is connected to an internet source the electrical can be monitored remotely
  • New LED lighting in the cockpit, salon, and cabins in 2020

Batteries

  • 1,000ah of Battleborn lithium LifePO4 batteries (2021)
  • New engine start batteries 2021 – Optima blue top
  • New generator start battery 2020

Charging sources

  • 2.5kw of solar
  • 9kw Kohler generator 1200 hours
  • Two 130amp Mastervolt Alternators, new in 2021, charge while motoring

Solar array details

  • Four 365 watt LG solar panels on a custom arch at the aft end of the cockpit roof added in 2019
  • Two 375 watt REC Solar panels on the cockpit roof added in 2021
  • Four walk on Solara panels on the center of the cockpit roof that are original to the boat
  • We have seen several days where the output exceeded the rating in the mid-day sun

HVAC and ventilation

  • Two new Velair 16k btu AC / Heat units in 2021. Highly efficient variable speed drive air units that automatically ramp up or down depending on need, with approximately 300 watt use in low speed
  • New Sirocco Elite fans in the cabins and at the galley. Super smooth and quiet fans with DC brushless motors

Galley and appliances

  • New Isotherm combi refrigerator / freezer in 2021
  • New Panasonic inverter technology Microwave in 2021
  • Washing Machine (runs from lithium batteries and inverters)
  • Hot water heater (runs from lithium batteries and inverters)

Water systems and plumbing

  • Water-maker (runs from lithium batteries and inverters)
  • Sizable storage tanks
  • New raw water pump 2022 – Port engine
  • Spare pump in inventory
  • New pressure gauges on Racor engine filters 2022

Mechanical and propulsion

  • Two 130amp Mastervolt Alternators, new in 2021, charge while motoring
  • New raw water pump 2022 – Port engine
  • New engine start batteries 2021 – Optima blue top
  • New generator start battery 2020

Deck and exterior

  • New Kiwi Grip decking on the transoms and catwalk in 2022
  • Custom sunshade for entire foredeck and trampolines new in 2021
  • Sheets and halyards running to the helm

Lighting and entertainment

  • New LED lighting in the cockpit, salon, and cabins in 2020
  • New smart TVs in salon and master cabin in 2021

Electronics and communications

  • New Standard Horizon VHF Radio in salon and full function remote microphone at helm in 2021

Tender and outboard

  • Highfield 360 dinghy with 25hp Yamaha new in 2021. Light weight aluminum bottom

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Deck Photos

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Interior Photos

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Cabin Photos

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Head Photos

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