2016 Knysna 500SE

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