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Knysna 550

1 current listing in our analysis (as at 02.11.2026).

Knysna 550 from the side
Shipyard photo – model illustration, not a specific boat. Photo: © Knysna Yacht Company

What the model is suitable for

conditionally suitable for blue-water sailing and long-distance cruising

According to the shipyard, the first hull will not be shown publicly until October 2026. Suitability for long-distance cruising cannot be substantiated, but nor is it a reason for exclusion.

Build period and series

Model ranges: full production period (new series, first hull 2026)

Shipyard

Knysna Yacht Company

Shipyard key data

Length overall16,82 m
Beam9,06 m
Draft1,5 m
Displacement (light)19,75 t
Mast height23,87 m
Upwind sail area196,4 m²
Cabins owner's version3
Cabins charter version5
Water tank700 l
Diesel tank1.000 l

Verified information only: from data sheets, brochures and the shipyard's pages, individual figures from trade press tests. Individual boats may differ depending on version or refit.

More in the pre-purchase review: documented strengths and weaknesses of the model, recalls, our verdict on each model year and the review of a specific boat – costs up to readiness to sail, negotiation range, brief for the surveyor.