The Knysna 440 stands as a foundational milestone for the Knysna Yacht Company, representing the yard’s initial foray into the competitive world of luxury blue-water catamarans. Designed by the renowned naval architect Angelo Lavranos, the 440 was engineered to bridge the gap between high-performance multihulls and the heavy-displacement cruisers common in the early 2000s. Unlike many of its contemporaries produced in high-volume European factories, the 440 was built in South Africa using labor-intensive vacuum-bagging techniques and high-quality sandwich construction, ensuring a hull that was both stiff and relatively light for its class. This model served as the architectural progenitor for the later Knysna 480 and the highly successful Knysna 500SE, both of which utilized evolutional iterations of the 440’s hull geometry to provide increased buoyancy and waterline length.
Knysna 440 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Knysna
- Model
- 440
- Builder
- Knysna Yacht Company
- Designer
- Angelo Lavranos
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2005 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $256,820 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $182,601 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | $500,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4 | $329,926 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | $325,000 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagoon 440 | 44.65' | $352,244 | 133 | 49 |
| Knysna 500 | 50' | $849,900 | 36 | 18 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 440 | 44.83' | $81,183 | 30 | 15 |
| Catalina Morgan 440 | 45.92' | $189,500 | 28 | 11 |
| Island Packet 440 | 45.75' | $367,000 | 26 | 9 |
| Najad 440-1 | 43.63' | $313,930 | 14 | 6 |
| Knysna Yacht Company 440 | $325,000 | 9 | 4 | |
| Tartan 4400 | 45' | $349,000 | 9 | 2 |
| Maverick Yachts 440 | 43.64' | $698,000 | 7 | 3 |
| Voyage Yachts 440 | 43.64' | $249,999 | 7 | 3 |
| Dean Catamarans 440 | 43.64' | $214,612 | 6 | 4 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $357,919 | 3 | 0 |
| United States | $325,000 | 3 | 3 |
| Greece | $182,601 | 1 | 0 |
| South Africa | $256,820 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Knysna 440 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Knysna 440 over the past 12 months is $325,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Knysna 440 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 9 Knysna 440 listings over the past 12 months, with 4 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Knysna 440 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Knysna 440 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Knysna 440?
- Greece currently has the lowest median asking price at $182,601, while Australia is the most expensive at $357,919 — a 96% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Knysna 440?
- Comparable models include the Lagoon 440, Knysna 500, Beneteau Oceanis 440. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.