Knysna 500 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Angelo Lavranos·2014·Knysna Yacht Company
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Catamaran · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
50' · 15.24 m
Displ.
29,762 lbs · 13,500 kg
First year
2014

The Knysna 500 represents a pivotal evolution for the South African boutique builder, serving as the refined successor to the Knysna 480. Designed by the acclaimed naval architect Angelo Lavranos, this 50foot catamaran is built with a specific focus on the "owneroperator" market—sailors who intend to live aboard and traverse oceans without the need for a professional crew. Unlike the massproduced catamarans from larger European yards, the Knysna 500 is a semicustom vessel, often reflecting the personal preferences of its original commissioning owner in everything from wood finishes to helm layout. The transition from the 480 to the 500 primarily involved lengthening the sugar scoops to improve buoyancy and waterline length, while the later 500SE (Special Edition) introduced a more contemporary coachroof and an integrated hardtop bimini that has become the brand's aesthetic hallmark.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 849,900
Ask, not sold · 46 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
21
46 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-3.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
8
United States (34.9%) · South Africa (25.6%) · Greece (14.0%)

Recent Listings

33 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Knysna 500 listings span 8 countries. United States leads with 15 listings (34.9%), followed by South Africa and Greece.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

43 listings · 8 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 849,90015434.9%
South Africa$ 1,147,12311525.6%
Greece$ 785,0856414.0%
Italy$ 795,000327.0%
Australia$ 1,018,900204.7%
Fiji$ 1,925,000204.7%
Georgia$ 824,000224.7%
Montenegro$ 1,104,662224.7%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
FP Saba 5049.15'$ 799,50010863
Lagoon 50051'$ 529,3867748
Knysna 500You are here$ 849,9004621
Dufour 500 Grand Large49.54'$ 319,9582410
Beneteau Oceanis 50050.25'$ 110,0002010
Voyage Yachts 50050'$ 359,5001814
Voyage Yachts 52051.9'$ 425,0001811
Catana Catamarans 5049.87'$ 1,238,043157
Knysna Yacht Company 44044.13'$ 325,000103
Vision 44443.04'$ 1,150,00076

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Knysna 500 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Knysna 500 over the past 12 months is $849,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Knysna 500 sailboats are for sale?+
21 Knysna 500 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 46 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Knysna 500 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Knysna 500 has decreased by 3.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Knysna 500 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Knysna 500 listings over the past 12 months are United States (34.9%), South Africa (25.6%), Greece (14.0%).
05Do Knysna 500 listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Knysna 500 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 7.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Knysna 500?+
Comparable models include FP Saba 50, Lagoon 500, Dufour 500 Grand Large. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.