Yachts

Knysna 440 Yacht

The Knysna 440Profile

The Knysna Yacht Company has obtained the highest standards under European CE specifications. Our licensing code is: KNK - 0973/ ECB number 0614

KNYSNA YACHT COMPANY, builders of the popular KNYSNA440 catamaran is proud to announce the latest 2010 addition to the popular line of South-African Catamarans.

The Knysna440 catamaran combines quality and style with engineering to the very high standards of Naval Architect Angelo Lavranos, ensuring reliability, space and safe boat handling.

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Designed for both the Charter market as well as for long distance blue water sailing, the new Knysna440 catamaran features the same attention to detail as her bigger sister ship, the new Knysna480 catamaran.

The 360-degree view from the saloon allows unobstructed sight forward and aft.

The galley compliments the large cockpit area; ideal for charters and private owners. Efficient use of space offers spacious cabins and heads.

Wide open deck space ensures safe boat handling and movement. The interior styling is “clean and modern”. Each boat is semi-customisable and built to order in our own boat yard in Knysna, South-Africa. There are two layout options to suit most requirements; owners version / charter version.

Our boats have a high ‘sail away’ standard specification which means that you can go cruising without adding very much except to personalise your yacht.

The Knysna 440 and 480 catamarans had been expertly designed and constructed and can show an impeccable safety record.

Overview

The Knysna 440 has a number of new features:

• Good headroom in all cabins and saloon
• Modern steering console
• Modern styling and finishes
• Designed by naval architect Angelo Lavranos
• Fast and manoeuvrable with excellent handling ability
• CE certified 2 Year Warranty
• Airex foam core Isophthalic polyester resin for hulls
• Wide open decks for safe boat handling
• Semi custom - galley up or down options
• Spacious living areas
• Walkway behind cockpit
• Traditional sheer line
• Testimonials available

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Knysna 480 Yacht

For the new buyer there will be many things to consider before buying one particular cruising multihull. Price, safety records, seaworthiness, the ability to handle big seas, how many she sleeps, and most importantly warranty and after sales service commitment from the boatyard. Therefore, when shopping for your special yacht, the question of construction and service should be on top of the list.

From the drawing board of world renowned naval architect Angelo Lavranos, the Knysna480 catamaran has been expertly designed. Nestled in the popular South-African village called Knysna only 5 hours from Cape Town one will find boat builder Kevin Fouché from The Knysna Yacht Company, where him and his team combines quality and style with engineering of very high standards that ensures reliability, space and safe boat handling. Each boat has been expertly constructed.

We deliver each boat with a high ‘sail away’ standard specification which means that you can go cruising without adding much - except personalization your yacht. Each boat is semi-custom and built to order. We offer two layouts, owners’ version / charter version.

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Giant sliding saloon doors invite the crew to enter the best part of a catamaran, the cockpit which feels like an extension of the saloon. One can entertain family, socialize with friends, cook, navigate or simply lounge around. And when necessary, side canvas roll-up blinds have been designed for the cockpit area to protect skipper and crew from the elements.

To “compliment” the cockpit, Knysna Yacht Company has innovatively integrated a strong coachroof the entire width of the cockpit, giving the 480 catamaran a timeless and modern look and to protect friends and family onboard from the weather. Sailing from the coachhouse gives the helmsman opportunity to socialize with guests in the cockpit while views of the sails from the steering position are possible. This is also important for safe docking.

The galley, a chef’s playground, is carefully planned into a gourmet’s delight by the new boat owner while the yacht is in the building process. The views from the saloon allow unobstructed sight forward and aft. Four modern double on-suite cabins ensure comfort and privacy.

Twin engines (40 hp Volvo or Yanmar) ensure better manoeuvrability in harbour. Wide open deck space and aft-walkways ensure safe boat handling and movement.

We would love to welcome interested clients to the factory to discuss their dream yacht and to book a test sail.

Overview

The Knysna 480 has a number of new features:

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