YACHT NAME:
2023 Knysna 500 SE Alora
MODEL:
500 SE
BUILDER:
Knysna
YEAR BUILT:
2023
LOCATION:
Corfu
ASKING PRICE:
$1,250,000
DESIGNER:
Angelo Lavranos
HULL:
Fiberglass
CATEGORY:
Catamaran
DESCRIPTION:
For more than two decades, Knysna Yacht Company has been renowned for building exceptional catamarans, earning a loyal following of sailors who value strength, comfort, and safety. Located on the scenic east coast of South Africa, Knysna’s boutique shipyard produces just four meticulously crafted yachts per year, ensuring that each vessel receives unparalleled attention to detail.
SV Alora is a standout example of this craftsmanship — equipped with every imaginable feature to ensure safe, luxurious cruising. From performance upgrades to premium comfort add-ons, no detail has been overlooked.
SV Alora won’t be on the market for long — don’t miss your chance to sail away in style.
Highlights
27kw Lithium battery bank
1900W of solar panels
Dual Integral high output alternators
Low engine hours (650 hours each engine)
Radar, forward facing sonar, and OSCAR navigational aid
Starlink and Iridium installed
Sentinel Marine security and monitoring system
Hydraulic tenderlift platform
Washing machine and dishwasher
Underwater lights
Hydroaxe ropecutters + 3 blade feathering props
Fuel polishing system
Watermaker (100l/hr ~ 26 gal/hr)
Electric genoa furler
North Sails including lightly used Screecher and Assymetric Spinnaker
7 of 8 winches are electric
Electric induction stove and convection oven
DisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
EquipmentNAVIGATION AIDS
Steering compass
2 x Garmin GMI 20 displays
Additional Garmin GMI 20 display mounted above saloon door
Garmin 16" chart plotter upgrade to GPSMap 8416
Garmin GMR HD Fantom radar
Garmin AIS 800 transceiver
Garmin Panoptix forward facing sonar
Garmin autopilot
OSCAR navigational aid system (combines infrared and low light cameras) mounted on masthead
Full navigation lights
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Complete safety pack as per SAMSA Category A including 8 person liferaft and EPIRB
2 x 24v electric bilge pumps
2 x manual bilge pumps
5 x battery operated smoke & carbon monoxide detectors
MOORING & GROUND TACKLE
1 x 40kg Rocna anchor and swivel with100m of 10mm chain with 35m of 18mm warp
1 x 15kg Danforth anchor with 10m of 8mm chain and 30m of 18mm warp
1500w windlass with deck switches plus helm mounted electronic chain outer
16m main anchor bridle
Ultra Marine mooring spool
6 x large (330mm) mooring cleats
2 x medium (260mm) mooring cleats
4 x mooring warps - 16mm and 12m in length
2 x mooring warps - 16mm and 6m in length
6 x fenders with fender socks
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Starlink high speed satellite internet
Iridium satphone
Sentinal Marine security and monitoring system
Tender
Tender lift system
Fusion entertainment system with 100 watt sound panel mounted above saloon door plus 2 x cockpit speakers
Defy 9kg top loading washing machine to starboard forward heads compartment
Additional shelves to forepeaks
4 x 12v cabin fans
Shade awnings over trampolines
Folding gangway (2600 x 450mm) with socket on each sugar scoop plus bag for storage
4 x Dyneema braided guard lines with pelican clips to close off sugar scoops when underway
2 x underwater lights
2 x stainless steel pulpits with GRP seats
2 x stainless steel pushpits
Retractable swim ladder (port side)
Cover set including cockpit table, tender, helm seat, wheel, BBQ & winches
Set of externally fitted covers to forward and side facing saloon windows offering UV protection
CONSTRUCTION
White coloured Isophthalic gelcoat
E-glass and vinyl ester laminate with 80 density closed cell PVC foam core
Hulls and bridgedeck hand laid with e-glass and vinyl ester resin throughout
PVC foam core vacuum bagged to outer laminate and balance with hand laid inner laminate
Structural bulkheads infused with 25mm closed cell PVC foam core and laminated directly to hull and bridge deck
Watertight crash bulkheads in bows
Structural keels integrated into hulls
Synthetic teak to cockpit
1 x 32" leather covered wheel steering to 2 x balanced spade rudders with reinforcement
316 stainless steel rudder stocks in Vesconite bushes
ENGINES
2 x Yanmar 57hp diesel engines
Morse lever engine controls
Twin saildrives to upgraded Brunton 3-bladed feathering propellors
Hydroaxe ropecutters
Fuel scrubber 24v fuel polishing system
ELECTRICS
2 x AGM 12v engine start batteries
24v DC network:
3 x 24v 230 amp hour lithium batteries
2 x additional 24v 230 amp hour lithium batteries
Battery management system with 7" LED screen
48v Integrel E-Power charging system to both engines
Electrical components upgraded to accommodate 48v installation
1 x 24v 4000kw inverter
Additional 24v 3500 kw inverter
110 volt AC supply inverter for 2 x units in galley & saloon
2 x monocrystiline 400 watt solar panels mounted on coachroof
2 x 'walk on' 186 watt solar panels middle of coachroof and below boom
2 x 'walk on' 186 watt solar panels port side of coachroof
2 x 'walk on' 186 watt solar panels forward of coachroof
24v battery charger
50a - 220v shore power cable with pigtail to 2 x 30a 110v
TANKAGE
Fuel capacity approx. 600 litres
Fresh water capacity approx. 600 litres
3 x 80 litre blackwater tanks
2 x built in greywater tanks
WATER SYSTEM
Shenker 100 litre per hour watermaker
Foredeck deck wash outlet
Deck wash and dock connection aft with pressure regulating valve
Fixed exterior shower on port side coachroof support
RIGGING
Anodized aluminium mast with forward crossbeam and compression strut
2 x spreaders with leather cap end protectors
Anodized aluminium book with integrated gantry for tender handling
Optional 'hayrack' to boom for ease of mainsail handling
Stainless steel wire standing rigging
Batten car system for mainsail
Electric furler for genoa
1 x mainsheet with tackle
2 x genoa sheets
4 x halyards
SAILS
Upgraded North Sails NorLam fully battened mainsail
Upgraded North Sails NorLam furling genoa
North Sails asymmetric spinnaker
North Sails Screecher (downwind sail)
WINCHES
2 x Harken 50.2 self tailing, 2-speed electric winches
5 x Harken 46.2 self tailing, 2 speed manual winches
1 x Harken 20.2 self tailing winch
2 x lock in winch handles
ACCOMODATION
Sleeps up to seven in three double cabins plus saloon conversion
Owner's cabin to port hull with 1.96m x 1.42m double berth
3 x upholstered wall panels and headboard
Dressing area with shelving and hanging lockers
Desk with power points plus separate vanity unit
Upholstered settee
Carpet over marine vinyl flooring
Ensuite heads compartment forward with washbasin, overhead vanity cabinet with mirror doors,
fresh water flush electric toilet and large separate shower stall
25 inch TV
Starboard aft guest cabin with 1.96m x 1.42m double berth
Upholstered wall panel and headboard
Cupboards plus hanging/packing space
Marine vinyl flooring
Ensuite heads compartment with washbasin, overhead vanity cabinet with mirror doors,
fresh water flush electric toilet and shower
Starboard forward guest cabin with 1.94m x 1.33m double berth
3 x upholstered wall panels and headboard
1 x upholstered step up to berth
Cupboards plus hanging/packing space
1 x book shelf with stainless steel railing and LED lighting
Marine vinyl flooring
Ensuite heads compartment with washbasin, overhead vanity cabinet with mirror doors,
fresh water flush electric toilet and shower
Saloon dining table to port with seating for up to 8 on upholstered settee
Saloon table convers to day bed with manually adjustable pedestals
40" flat screen TV with bar counter below TV unit
Built in wine rack at bar counter
2 x adjustable height bar stools
Marine vinyl flooring throughout saloon
Galley with upgraded 4-ring induction stove plus upgraded microwave with convection oven
130 litre Isotherm fridge and 90 litre Isotherm freezer
Additional 90 litre Isotherm freezer
Dishwasher
Double stainless steel sink with mixer tap
Addition of water filter system for galley and ice maker
Ample cupboards, work tops and storage space
Internal furniture and cabinetry in Macassar Light laminate with solid wood trims and edges in satin finish AmericanWalnut
Vinyl flooring in Warm Teak
Air conditioning throughout (1 x 16000 BTU to saloon, 2 x 12000 BTU - one port hull, one starboard hull)
Air conditioning upgraded to brushless system for reduced power consumption
Oceanair blinds to hatches and portlights
The saloon sliding door opens fully leading out to the cockpit
Burmese teak cockpit table with seating around
3 x director style chairs
Refrigerated locker under port side seating
Weber gas barbeque on stainless steel railing
Ice maker
Wet bar above ice maker
Synthetic teak decking to cockpit sole
Full roll down cockpit enclosure
Helm to starboard of cockpit with upholstered double seat
Helm accessed via sliding hatch
Fixed bimini with integrated glass sunroof
Spray dodger and helm enclosure
