- Builder
- Knysna
- Model
- 550
- Type
- Multi-Hull
- Length
- 55 ft
- Built in
- South Africa
General
BuilderKnysna
Country of Origin🇿🇦 South Africa
Boat TypeMulti-Hull
CategorySail
Hull TypeCatamaran (Twin Hull)
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Vessel DesignerVDS Marine
Accommodation
LayoutLayout 1
Number of Cabins3
Wet Head2
Total Heads2
Engines
Standard · 2× Yanmar 4JH80
Drive TypeShaft Drive
Engines2
Horsepower per Engine80 HP
Fuel TypeDiesel
Measurements
Overall Length55 ft
Beam29.9 ft
Standard Draft4.1 ft
Displacement Weight43,550 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity264 gal
Fresh Water Tank185 gal
Rigging
Main Sail1,440 sq ft
Figures are for the current generation unless marked otherwise. Where a specification differs by generation or engine package, it is shown for the relevant version.
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Authorized Knysna Dealers
Dealers authorized by Knysna for the areas shown. Brokerage firms selling used hulls are not listed here.
Just Catamarans Sales Inc
Knysna 550 Deck Layout
Frequently Asked Questions
The current generation of the Knysna 550 measures 55 ft overall, with a beam of 29.9 ft.
Top and cruising speed depend on the engine package and load. Check the engines tab in the specifications above and the individual listings for the figures of each hull.
New hulls are priced by the builder and its dealers and include the current generation's equipment. Used hulls are priced by their owners and reflect age, hours, condition, and upgrades since delivery.