2016 Knysna 500SE
$715,000Preveza, Greece
Overview
IMPULSE is a rare, special edition Knysna 500SE that bridges the gap between luxury cruising and sailing performance. She has been exclusively owner-operated, used only three months each summer since 2020, and kept in dry storage every winter. Key Highlights: Upgraded Sail Plan: Featuring a high-performance square-top mainsail (New 2024) and an electric screecher furler for effortless, short-handed power. New 2024/2025 Rigging: Equipped with NorthSails Norlam Xi11/09 sails and a new Profurl NDE2 electric genoa furler (2025). Robust Energy Systems: 760Ah Mastervolt bank supported by dual high-output alternators and a 7kW Kohler generator for off-grid autonomy. Luxury "Owner Version" Layout: Three en-suite cabins with light wood craftsmanship and dual 16,000 BTU climate control units. Full Bluewater Kit: Includes a 100L/h water maker, Iridium-GO, and a 3.6m Infanta semi-rigid tender with a 20hp Mercury. Turnkey and SA VAT paid, IMPULSE represents a unique opportunity to acquire a modern, highly-upgraded bluewater catamaran in exceptional mechanical condition. DIMENSIONS & TANKAGE Length Overall: 15.24 m (50 ft) Beam: 7.96 m (26 ft) Max Draft: 1.21 m (4 ft) Air Draft: 19.82 m (65 ft) Displacement: 15.5 metric tons Fuel Capacity: 600 liters (158.5 GL) Fresh Water Capacity: 600 liters (158.5 GL) Black Water Capacity: 240 liters (3 x 80L tanks) PROPULSION Engines: 2 x Yanmar 57hp 4JH57, Inboard Diesel Drive Type: Yanmar SD60 Sail Drives ACCOMMODATIONS Layout: Owner Version Guest Cabins: 3 Guest Heads: 3 Interior: Light wood craftsmanship with custom soft furnishings SAILS…
IMPULSE is a rare, special edition Knysna 500SE that bridges the gap between luxury cruising and sailing performance. She has been exclusively owner-operated, used only three months each summer since 2020, and kept in dry storage every winter. Key Highlights: Upgraded Sail Plan: Featuring a high-performance square-top mainsail (New 2024) and an electric screecher furler for effortless, short-handed power. New 2024/2025 Rigging: Equipped with NorthSails Norlam Xi11/09 sails and a new Profurl NDE2 electric genoa furler (2025). Robust Energy Systems: 760Ah Mastervolt bank supported by dual high-output alternators and a 7kW Kohler generator for off-grid autonomy. Luxury "Owner Version" Layout: Three en-suite cabins with light wood craftsmanship and dual 16,000 BTU climate control units. Full Bluewater Kit: Includes a 100L/h water maker, Iridium-GO, and a 3.6m Infanta semi-rigid tender with a 20hp Mercury. Turnkey and SA VAT paid, IMPULSE represents a unique opportunity to acquire a modern, highly-upgraded bluewater catamaran in exceptional mechanical condition. DIMENSIONS & TANKAGE Length Overall: 15.24 m (50 ft) Beam: 7.96 m (26 ft) Max Draft: 1.21 m (4 ft) Air Draft: 19.82 m (65 ft) Displacement: 15.5 metric tons Fuel Capacity: 600 liters (158.5 GL) Fresh Water Capacity: 600 liters (158.5 GL) Black Water Capacity: 240 liters (3 x 80L tanks) PROPULSION Engines: 2 x Yanmar 57hp 4JH57, Inboard Diesel Drive Type: Yanmar SD60 Sail Drives ACCOMMODATIONS Layout: Owner Version Guest Cabins: 3 Guest Heads: 3 Interior: Light wood craftsmanship with custom soft furnishings SAILS & RIGGING Main Sail: New (2024) NorthSails Norlam Xi11/09 square top with carbon battens Genoa: New (2024) NorthSails Norlam Xi11/09 Code sail: screecher electric furler w/ Profurl NEX e4.0 (New 2023) Genoa Furler: New (2025) Profurl NDE2 C420 electric Additional Sails: Ullman Screecher and Ullman asymmetric spinnaker Winches: Harken 12v electric primary and secondary winches NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS Chart Plotter: Garmin 8015 with 15” XGA touchscreen display Radar: Garmin GMR 24HD Autopilot: Garmin GHP12 with GHC20 display AIS: Garmin AIS 600 send/receive VHF: Garmin VHF 200i Fish finder: Garmin GSD24 Predictwind IRIDIUM-GO! TV: Samsung LED 40” Stereo: Fusion 750AV Electric anchor chain counter (New 2023) ELECTRICAL Inverter/Charger: Mastervolt Mass Combi Pro 12/3000-150 House Battery Bank: 2x Mastervolt 12/5000 units (760Ah total) Solar array (capacity to come) Generator: Kohler 7EFKOZD (7kW) Alternators: Dual Mastervolt 12/130 high-output alternators w/ Alpha Pro II regulators for rapid charging while underway. GALLEY & AMENETIES Refrigeration: Isotherm CR200, 200L Combo fridge/freezer Freezer: Isotherm CRF90F, 90L Cockpit fridge: Weaco CU94/EVAP CIRC Ice Maker: U-Line SS98 Hob: 4 burner AEG C6043G-M Oven: 65L, 4 funtion Eurogas FOG31IX Microwave: Samsung 28L Washing Machine: Samsung WA90H4200SW Water Maker: Schenker Modular 100, 100L/h (approx. 26.4G/H) Reverse cycle air conditioning/heater: 2 x Climma 16,000 BTU air conditioning units TENDER Tender: 3.6m INFANTA Semi-rigid w/ center console (sold as additional equipment) 20hp Mercury ELPT 4-stroke engine ADDITIONAL Windlass: Quick Alpha 1500w VAT/Permits: Fully SA VAT paid; current 18-month Greek cruising permit
Additional Units Included
Infanta
Key specifications
- Builder
- Knysna
- Model
- 500SE
- Year
- 2016
- Length overall
- 50 ft
- Yacht type
- Sail Catamaran
- Condition
- Brokerage
- Cabins
- 3
- Heads
- 3
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Beam
- 27 ft
- Draft
- 3.92 ft
- Fuel
- 159 gallon
- Water
- 159 gallon
Engines
Yanmar · 4JH57 · 57 horsepower · diesel Yanmar · 4JH57 · 57 horsepower · diesel
Co-brokerage listing. Confirm availability, specifications, and pricing with Glen.
The 2016 Knysna 500SE for sale is a 50-foot sailing catamaran located in Preveza, Greece. This example has an owner-version arrangement with three cabins and three heads, plus twin Yanmar 4JH57 diesel engines rated at 57 horsepower each. Listed sail equipment includes a NorthSails square-top mainsail dated 2024, an electric genoa furler dated 2025, and an electric screecher furler. The listing also specifies 27-foot beam and fiberglass construction.
Onboard systems include a 760Ah Mastervolt house bank, a 7kW Kohler generator, Garmin navigation equipment, and a 100-liter-per-hour watermaker. The inventory describes a 3.6-meter Infanta tender with a 20hp Mercury as additional equipment, so buyers may wish to confirm whether it is included in the transaction. Glen Appelbaum and Southern Sailor can help buyers review the listed equipment and clarify questions about documentation, specification, and the boat’s current arrangements in Greece.
