Knysna 550

The Knysna 550 is a 55-foot bluewater cruising catamaran from Knysna Yacht Company, designed in collaboration with VDS Marine Design as the successor to the Knysna 500. Built for offshore passages, it pairs a protected raised helm station and wave-piercing hulls with the fuel and water capacity for extended time at sea. The 550 is offered as a semi-custom build, with three- or four-cabin layouts and a choice of two configurations: the 550SL Sky Lounge and the 550SE Solar Explorer. Shortlisted for World Multihull of the Year 2026, the boat makes its global public debut at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. Stop by the Knysna stand to step aboard and explore the options firsthand.

Knysna: Dock K2

At a glance

• Length: 55 feet
• Displacement: 19.6 tonnes (about 43,000 lbs)
• Fuel capacity: 1,000 liters (about 264 gallons)
• Freshwater capacity: 1,000 liters (about 264 gallons)
• Cabins: three or four double en-suite
• Helm: protected raised helm station
• Drive options: direct shaft drive or saildrive
• Configurations: 550SL Sky Lounge, 550SE Solar Explorer
• Design: VDS Marine Design

 

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