2022 Knysna 500SE "GILLI GIRL" For Sale

GILLI GIRL, a 2022 Knysna 500SE, brings a distinctive sense of style and comfort to life under sail. A privately owned, never chartered 3-cabin Owner’s Version, GILLI GIRL combines a beautifully curated interior, generous cruising comforts, and an ocean-crossing pedigree that makes her the most capable, well-maintained, and turnkey Knysna on the market.

Originally delivered from the shipyard in South Africa, GILLI GIRL crossed the Atlantic on her own bottom before cruising through the Caribbean and up the U.S. East Coast to New York. Since then she has since sailed seasonally between the Northeast and the Florida Keys, logging thousands of miles along the way. Showcased at both the 2023 and 2024 Annapolis Sailboat Shows, GILLI GIRL’s presentation reflects her owners’ disciplined maintenance and attention to detail.

A 24V Mastervolt lithium battery bank, expansive solar array, five-sail North Sails inventory, and full Garmin electronics package support a safe and comfortable boat for cruising off-grid. Recent updates include a new hull wrap in 2026, replacement of the starboard rudder bearings, and several new solar panels just to name a few.

Inside, high-end galley appliances, thoughtfully selected finishes, and designer tableware, linens, and flooring create a cohesive space that feels like a luxury home on the water. For buyers seeking a well-equipped cruising catamaran with an interior that stands apart from any Knysna on earth, GILLI GIRL deserves a closer look.

GILLI GIRL is available for private showings by appointment during the Annapolis Sailboat Show before sailing south to Florida for the fall/winter season.

Below are just a few of GILLI GIRL’s most notable features:

• U.S. Import Duties PAID
• 920Ah Mastervolt lithium bank on a 24V system
• 2,371W of solar
• Complete North Sails inventory
• Full Garmin navigation/electronics package
• Brand new exterior wrap in 2026

See below for additional details on GILLI GIRL!

GALLEY, ENTERTAINMENT & COMFORT

• Double-sided galley sink
• Bosch Series 8 45L Stainless built-in oven microwave convection oven
• Bosch 4-burner induction cooktop
• Isotherm Cruise 90L Stainless Freezer Model 1090BC1MK0000
• Isotherm Cruise 130L Stainless refrigerator Model 1130BA1NK0000
• Isotherm Cruise CR 90L Stainless Freezer Model C090RNEIT13111AA
• Vitrifrigo Hydro 17.6 lbs/day stainless ice maker Model IMCLOCX2
• Integrated cockpit refrigerator under portside seating
• Nespresso DeLonghi espresso machine
• Keurig 1-cup coffee maker
• Fusion MS-RA70 LCD marine stereo w/Bluetooth
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio
• Fusion speakers throughout cockpit and salon
• 40 inch flat screen TV in the salon w/chartplotter integration
• 24 inch flat screen TV in the owner’s cabin w/chartplotter integration
• Weber gas grill on the transom with dedicated LPG tank

LUXURY AND ELEGANCE EXTRAS

• Mungo Turkish towels set
• Maxwell Williams Cashmere dishes and coffee cups
• Spiegeleau glassware (wine, champagne, cocktail, juice)
• Wilkinson Sword flatware
• Bamboo linens and duvet covers for each cabin
• Latex antimicrobial/mildew resistant mattress topper in the Owner’s cabin
• Spralding Silvertex high-performance premium vinyl marine upholstery (interior and exterior cushions)

ELECTRICAL

• 230V AC 50Hz grid + 24V DC
• 50 Amp shore power cable w/2 inlets (port and starboard plug-in)
• Fischer Panda 4.8Kw generator :300 hrs.
• Mastervolt 920Ah lithium 24V battery bank (230Ah x 4)
• Victron 12V DC 110Ah AGM engine and generator start batteries (x3)
• 110 Amp engine alternator (x2)
• 2371W Solbian walk-on solar panels
• C-Zone 7 inch color LCD touchscreen management system
• NEW (FEB. 2026) Mastervolt Chargemaster Plus 24/110-2 battery charger
• Mastervolt Ultra Mass Sinewave 24V/4000W Inverter (x2)
• Mastervolt AC Master 24V/2000W Pure Sine Wave inverter
• Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150|35 charge controller (x3)
• Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100|20 charge controller (x2)
• Victron Galvanic Isolator VDI.32
• 12 x 230V outlets
• 4 x 120V outlets

ELECTRONICS, NAVIGATION, & COMMUNICATIONS

• Garmin AIS 800 Class B transceiver
• Garmin GHC20 Autopilot Control Unit w/Reactor 40 hydraulic Autopilot + remote control
• Garmin GMI20 Instrument Panel Display (x2)
• Garmin GMI20 Tri-data D/S/T + wind
• Garmin GMR 18XHD Radar
• Garmin GND10 Black Box Bridge
• Garmin GPS24XD GPS Antenna Heading Sensor
• Garmin GPSMap 8416XSV Chartplotter w/Sonar
• Garmin GRID20 Wired Remote Control for Chartplotter (in the salon)
• Garmin PS51 Forward-looking Sonar transducer
• Garmin GHS11i wired VHF handset at the helm station w/repeater in the salon
• Airmar P319 depth transducer
• Garmin GC200 integrated camera system (forward-facing spreader, aft-facing spreader, aft-facing cockpit, down-facing on the deck from the mast head)
• Starlink satellite internet dish professionally wired/installed
• IridiumGO! Marine satellite package
• 5G cellular router + WiFi WAN Booster

SAILS & ON-DECK

• North Sails NPL mainsail on an electric Furlcraft furling boom
• North Sails NPL genoa w/Weathermax UV protection on a ProFurl NDE2 motorized furler
• North Sails gennaker
• North Sails asymmetrical spinnaker
• North Sails screecher w/Karver top-down furler
• Harken 50 2-speed self tailing electric winch (x2)
• Harken 46 2-speed self tailing winch (x5)
• Harken 20 2-speed self tailing winch
• Harken traveler system
• Spinlock clutches throughout
• Flexiteak in the cockpit and on sugar scoop steps
• Cockpit enclosure and exterior salon window screens

MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, & OTHER APPLIANCES

• Air conditioning/heating throughout (28,000 BTU total across 3 units) w/remote and LCD control units in each cabin + salon
• Sirocco II 24V omnidirectional fans throughout (x5)
• Schenker Watermaker (27 gallons/hour)
• Fresh water pumps (x2) with accumulator tanks
• Grey water pumps (x2)
• Hot/cold overhead deck shower at transom
• Hot/cold deck shower wand at sugar scoop
• Forward deck wash-down outlet
• Cockpit deck wash-down outlet
• DEFY top-load washing machine
• Isotemp 40L water heater Model 604031B00003
• Electric fresh water toilets (x3)

ENGINES, PROPULSION, and FUEL SYSTEM

• Yanmar 4JH57 (57HP) diesel engines: Port 2150 hrs / Starboard 2175 hrs
• Yanmar SD60 Saildrive (x2) w/Baeksan fixed props
• Yanmar line cutter (x2)
• Yanmar VCS electronic throttle control and digital engine displays
• Reverso fuel polishing system FSP-80 24V

TENDER

• 2022 Zodiac Cadet 360DL Rib w/9.9HP Tohatsu outboard engine
• Tender platform w/electric winch operation

GROUND TACKLE

• Rocna 40kg (88 lbs.) galvanized anchor w/swivel
• 245 ft. (75 meters) of 10mm galvanized anchor chain
• Quick 1500W electric windlass with NEW chain counter display at the helm
• Anchor bridle with Mantus chain hook

SAFETY, REGULATORY, & MISCELLANEOUS

• LED downlighting throughout, including red/white in cockpit and salon
• Touch-tap lighting bars throughout service rooms (x12 | engine rooms, mechanical closets, electrical closets, etc.)
• LED reading lamps in each cabin (x6)
• Navigation Lighting: Bi-color on the bow, tri-color on the mast head, steaming, stern, mooring
• Forward deck light
• Spreader lights
• OceanSouth Custom hatch covers for all hatches
• Custom dive tank rack for up to 4 tank cylinders
• OceanSignal rescueME EPIRB
• Emergency Flare Kit
• Horseshoe Buoy (x2)
• 8 Passenger Life Raft
• Mast-mounted search and rescue spotlight with remote control
• Battery-operated smoke/C02 detector (x5)
• BBL Digital Safe
• Custom marine bean bag (x2)
• Misc spare parts + full toolkit to repair anything onboard
• Large assortment of fenders, dock lines, and miscellaneous mooring gear

RECENT & UPCOMING MAINTENANCE

• NEW 3M hull wrap (August 2026)
• NEW starboard rudder bearings (August 2026)
• NEW main halyard (August 2026)
• NEW continuous line furler (August 2026)
• NEW Mastervolt charger (February 2026)
• NEW Bottom paint (April 2025)
• NEW watermaker membranes (December 2025)
• NEW hydraulic autopilot (August 2025)
• NEW A/C water pump (December 2025)
• Saildrive service/seal replacement (April 2025)
• Refinished cockpit table (July 2025)
• 2 new spare rudder bearings onboard
• 5 new spare Solbian solar panels onboard

Specifications - 2022 Knysna 500SE

• Builder: Knysna Yachts
• Model: 500SE
• Year: 2022
• Location: Annapolis, Maryland
• Length: 50 feet
• Beam: 26.1 feet
• Length of Waterline: 45.17 feet
• Displacement: 35,274 lbs
• Engine: 2 x Yanmar 4JH57, 57 HP
• Engine Hours: Port - 2150, Starboard - 2175
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Accommodations: 3 cabins, 3 heads
• Guest Capacity: 6