Knysna 440
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Yoti "Sailing as it should be"
Australia
| Make | Knysna |
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| Model | 440 |
| Year | 2006 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | A$500,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Catamaran |
| Length | 13.45 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Newport, Queensland, Australia |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 13.45 m |
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| Beam | 7.2 m |
| Max Draft | 0.95 m |
| Keel Type | enums.keel-type.kt-twin-keel |
| Displacement | 8000 kg |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
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| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 3YM30AE |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2019 |
| Power | 30 hp |
| Drive Type | Sail Drive |
| Engine Location | Starboard |
| Propeller Type | 2 Blade |
| Engine usage (hours) | 1907 |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
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| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 3YM30AE |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2019 |
| Power | 30 hp |
| Drive Type | Sail Drive |
| Engine Location | Port |
| Propeller Type | 2 Blade |
| Engine usage (hours) | 1830 |
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| Designer | Angelo Lovranos |
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| Builder | Knysna Yacht Company |
| Guest Cabins | 3 |
| Guest Heads | 2 |
| Fuel Tanks | 400 litres |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 400 litres |
| Hull Shape | Catamaran |
| Windlass | Electric Windlass |
Description
2006 Knysna 440 'Caterpillar' now exclusively listed for Sale with Yoti, in Newport, Queensland, Australia.
Caterpillar is a 2006 Knysna 440 -- a boutique, South African-built bluewater catamaran, thoughtfully upgraded and exceptionally well set up for extended, independent cruising. Designed by Angelo Lovranos and handcrafted by the Knysna Yacht Company, the 440 is admired for its solid construction, efficient hull design, and owner-focused layout.
A major refit in 2019, followed by consistent annual upgrades, brings Caterpillar to a modern cruising standard. Twin Yanmar 3YM30AE engines with SD25 saildrives (2019), upgraded steering (2022), new rudder shafts and bearings (2025), and comprehensive Racor fuel management ensure mechanical confidence offshore.
The vessel is impressively self-sufficient, powered by 1,990W of solar, 1,200Ah Lithionics lithium batteries, dual Victron inverter/chargers, high-output alternators with Wakespeed smart regulation, and a CruiseRO 114L/h watermaker. Refrigeration is abundant with multiple Isotherm fridges, two ARB freezers, and a dedicated saloon drinks fridge. A custom stainless solar arch supports the AB aluminium RIB (2019) and Yamaha Enduro outboard (2023).
Inside, the three-cabin owner's layout offers a full-beam master suite and two welcoming guest cabins. Recent interior upgrades include UltraLeather upholstery, Oceanair hatch screens, new linens, and tasteful pearwood joinery. The well-designed galley features induction cooking, a Samsung convection oven, generous storage, and a wet-bar with UVC-LED purified water.
Sailing systems are equally well refined: a Sparcraft spars, full standing rigging replacement (2019), Harken battcar mainsail system, Harken ESP genoa furler, and a Facnor continuous furler for the Code 0 and asymmetric spinnaker with top-down furling capability. Seven Lewmar winches--one electric--keep sail handling efficient and manageable.
The Garmin electronics suite includes a Garmin 8610 MFD Plotter, Fantom radar, AIS 800, Panoptix forward-looking sonar, Reactor 40 autopilot, and full NMEA2000 integration. Antifoul and Propspeed (May 2025) complete an already comprehensive offering.
Well cared for and significantly upgraded, Caterpillar presents as a capable and inviting Knysna 440 -- a genuinely offshore-ready cruising platform ideal for those seeking comfort, independence, and thoughtful design.
Please contact Robert Vrind for additional information and to arrange an inspection at the Newport Marina, Queensland.
Full imported and taxes paid Australia.
Disclaimer
The 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.
Engines
2 x Yamnar 3YM30AE (new 2019), 30Hp. Saildrive - Yanmar SD25 (new 2019).
Racor Fuel/Water Separator filters at engines, (2019) fitted with vacuum gauges. Racor P510MAM water separating fuel polisher at fuel tank - 72 GPH (272 LPH) with vacuum gauge - 12V electric (2022). Seastar dual mechanical engine shift/throttle control and Teleflex cables (2022).
2-blade fixed propellers.
Wheel, Chain & Cable (2022) to Connecting bar. New rudders shafts and bearings 2025.
Engine Hours: 1907 Hrs (Stbd) Nov '25. 1830 Hrs (Port) Nov '25.
Fuel Capacity: 400L GRP tanks
Accommodations and Galley
3 Cabin Owner's Version layout. Interior wood in Pearwood with Teak flooring. UltraLeather headboards and seating areas (2022), new linens throughout. UltraLeather saloon cushions (2022). Oceanair Roller Screen/Shade hatch covers (renewed 2024). PortVisor porthole rain shields on aft cabins (2023).
6 Berths plus 2 in salon with table conversion.
2 enclosed H/C showers, 1 H/C Cockpit Shower (2019). Isotemp Basic 11 gallon (40 litre) heats via engine or electric.
2 Raritan Fresh-Head freshwater flush toilets - household size bowls - with holding tanks (2019).
HD Projector with 6 foot (2 meter) roll-down screen. HD LCD TV in owner's cabin. (2021)
Well equipped galley with plentiful storage and huge pantry. Eye-level refrigeration and large benchtop work areas. Spacious wet-bar in saloon with additional Isotherm fridge, stainless steel sink, H/C water, and Acuva UVC-LED water filter/purifier tap (2019). Crockery, pans and utensils.
2 Isotherm CR-130 "Drinks" model fridges (never needs defrost)(2019), 2 x ARB 35 litre freezers (2019). Additional Isotherm fridge in salon.
Kenyon 2-burner induction cooktop (2019). Samsung Convection/Microwave/Grill oven (2019).
CruiseRO 30 gallons per hour (114 litres per hour) (2021).
Water Capacity: 400L GRP tank.
Electrics and Navigation
Batteries: 3 Lithionics 400Ah Lifepo4 batteries (1200Ah total) with external BMS (2019). 1 Optima Blue-Top Starter Battery (2022).
Electrical System inspected and certified as Australia Compliant by Licensed Australian Marine Electrician (Nov '25).
Monitoring/Control: Simarine Pico monitoring system with multiple shunts, temperature sensors, and configurable alarms. Victron Digital MultiControl panel for inverter (2019).
Chargers/Inverters: 2 Victron Multiplus 2000W inverters (1x 110V and 1 x 240V) with 80 Amp charging (2019/2025). 2 High-Output 250 Amp alternators (2020/2024) with APS/Wakespeed smart regulators (networked together via CANBus network and fully programmable 2021).
Solar Power: 1990 Watts total. 5 Solara Power M-Series (Sunpower cells) walk-on solar panels, on cockpit hard top, each with separate Genasun controller/regulator = 595W (2019), and 3 Amerisolar 465W panels, on custom arch, each with separate Victron SmartSolar 100/50 controller/regulator (Bluetooth, with Victron Smart Battery Sense) = 1395W (2022). Custom stainless steel solar arch also serves as the dinghy davit and acts as additional cockpit and dinghy shade (2022).
Powerpoints conveniently located throughout. LED lights throughout, dimmable in salon. LED tri-light, Nav Lights, steaming lights, deck light (all 2019).
Garmin 8610 Multifunction Chartplotter at helm. 10" HD touch screen with wireless screen mirroring full function capability via onboard Garmin Wi-Fi network with Garmin ActiveCaptain App on tablet or phone. Garmin Panoptix PS-51 forward-looking transducer with Live-View display on chartplotter at helm. Airmar ST800 speed log networked with Garmin system via NMEA2000 network. Garmin gWind wired/NMEA2000 network masthead instrument. Twin fin and 3 blade propeller design for superior accuracy. Garmin Reactor 40 control system with solid state 9-axis AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reference System), Class B Compact Drive Unit, and dedicated GHC-20 digital colour control unit at the helm. Also controlled from chartplotter or Wi-Fi connected device. Garmin Fantom 18 Radome Radar (dual range solid state antenna with MARPA and Motionscope, networked and controlled via chartplotter). Garmin AIS 800 transceiver (networked with chartplotter via NMEA2000). 2 additional Garmin GMI 20 colour digital marine instrument display screens at helm (fully configurable for multiple screen options with the full array of networked data). Garmin GPS 19x high sensitivity GPS antenna (networked via NMEA2000). All Garmin 2019. Iridium GO satellite Wi-Fi hotspot (2021). Plastimo Offshore 105, backlighted. Worldwide.
Garmin VHF 210 networked with chartplotter for DSC and AIS. Located at interior nav area/switch panel. GHS 11 full function handset at helm.
Mast/Rigging and Sails
Fully battened Dacron mainsail (original), Harken Battcar ball bearing car system. Fitted with 3 reef points and Sparcraft single line reefing in 2019 with lines led to cockpit. Roller furling Dacron with foam luff (2016). New UV cover. Harken ESP furler (2019) with line led to cockpit. Asymmetrical Spinnaker (original) fitted with anti-torsion line for top-down roller furling (2021) no snuffer necessary. Storm trysail in storage bag. Harken ESP Genoa furler, Facnor continuous line furler, for Asymmetrical Spi / Code 0. Code 0 (original) fitted with anti-torsion line for top-down roller furling and UV cover.
Sparcraft Aluminium mast. Sparcraft aluminium boom (2019) with boombag and lazy jacks (2022). 1x19 stainless steel wire, forestay and inner forestay, upper shrouds and lower shrouds (Standing rigging 2019). "V" shape Sparcraft aluminium bowsprit (2019) with Facnor FX+ 4500 continuous line furler and fast thimble (line led to cockpit) (2021) for Code 0 and Asymmetrical Spinnaker (both fitted (2021) with Selden 15mm anti-torsion/anti-torque line for true top-down furling - no wrestling with snuffer/sock).
7 Lewmar 44 winches: 5 in helm/cockpit (one electric), 2 on mast. 1 Lewmar 40 winch on mast. Adjustable genoa cars with tracks, boom traveller system. Boom gybe preventer system (2021) with blocks and lines led to cockpit. Custom stainless dinghy davit system with 2 Garhauer 6-to-1 pully systems (2022). Full width aft deck/swim platform.
Additional Information
Hull & Deck: GRP and Foam vacuum bag sandwich construction.
Covers: Phifertex snap-on window coverings for saloon (2023), Clear Dodger with roll-up panels (2022).
Anchor/Winch: Lofrans Cayman 88 electric windlass (2021) with remote wire harness led to helm. Mantus M1 65 pound (30kg) galvanized steel primary anchor (2019) with 262 feet (80 meters) galvanized 3/8" (10mm) G4 chain (2023). Anchor bridle with Mantus M2 chain hook (2019). Fortress aluminium-magnesium alloy secondary anchor with chain and rode (2019).
Tender: AB 10 foot 6 inch AL (2019). Yamaha Enduro 8 hp (2023).
Safety Gear: 6 Fire extinguishers. Fire blanket.
Bilge Pumps: 2 RuleMate 1100 GPH intelligent automatic electric (bilges) (2019). 2 RuleMate 800 GPH intelligent automatic electric (grey water tanks) (2019). 2 Whale Gusher Titan manual emergency pumps (bilges).
Antifoul: May '25 (full epoxy barrier coat 2019). Propspeed on saildrive and propellers May '25.
Other: Forward pulpit seat. Wide helm seat with a reversible seat back. Brand new cockpit cushions. Magma stainless gas BBQ grill at aft deck (2023). Separate deck washdown pump - freshwater (2021). Stainless swim ladder. Coltri MCH-6 SCUBA tank compressor with Honda petrol motor (2021). SCUBA tank rack suits 4 tanks (2022). Saloon table fitted with telescoping legs (2022) for quick conversion to large bed/home theatre area.
Presented For Sale By:
Yoti "Sailing as it should be"
Australia
Presented For Sale By:
Yoti "Sailing as it should be"
Australia
