Knysna Yacht Company 440
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.
Region
Queensland
Location
Brisbane Area Newport, QLD
Reference
Caterpillar
Launch Year
2006
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP and Foam vacuum bag sandwich construction.
Designer
Angelo Lovranos
Builder
Knysna Yacht Company
Length
44' 2" - 13.45m
Beam
7.20m
Draft
0.95m
Displacement
8,000kg Light
Keel / Ballast
Small Bilge Keels
Deck Material
GRP and Foam vacuum bag sandwich construction.
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
2 x Yamnar 3YM30AE (new 2019). 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).
Wheel, Chain & Cable (2022) to Connecting bar. New rudders shafts and bearings 2025.
Horsepower
30Hp each
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1907 Hrs (Stbd) Nov '25
2nd Engine Hrs
1830 Hrs (Port) Nov '25
Propulsion
2-blade fixed propellers
Fuel
400L GRP tanks
Water
400L GRP tank.
Accommodation
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).
Berths
6 Berths plus 2 in salon with table conversion.
Galley
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.
Refrigeration
2 Isotherm CR-130 "Drinks" model fridges (never needs defrost)(2019), 2 x ARB 35 litre freezers (2019). Additional Isotherm fridge in salon.
Stove
Kenyon 2-burner induction cooktop (2019). Samsung Convection/Microwave/Grill oven (2019).
Water Maker
CruiseRO 30 gallons per hour (114 litres per hour) (2021).
Hotwater System
Isotemp Basic 11 gallon (40 litre) heats via engine or electric.
Shower
2 enclosed H/C showers, 1 H/C Cockpit Shower (2019).
Toilet
2 Raritan Fresh-Head freshwater flush toilets - household size bowls - with holding tanks (2019).
Entertainment
HD Projector with 6 foot (2 meter) roll-down screen. HD LCD TV in owner's cabin. (2021)
Dinghy
AB 10 foot 6 inch AL (2019)
Outboard
Yamaha Enduro 8 hp (2023)
Covers
Phifertex snap-on window coverings for saloon (2023), Clear Dodger with roll-up panels (2022).
Ground Tackle
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).
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).
Safety Gear
6 Fire extinguishers. Fire blanket. 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).
Electrics
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).
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).
Electronics
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.
Garmin VHF 210 networked with chartplotter for DSC and AIS. Located at interior nav area/switch panel. GHS 11 full function handset at helm.
Sail Inventory
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.
Mast / Rigging
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).
Deck Gear
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.
Presentation
Remarks
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.
Antifoul - May '25 (full epoxy barrier coat 2019). Propspeed on saildrive and propellers May '25.
Disclaimer: All information contained herein has been provided by the Vendor, or sources YOTI consider reliable. However, YOTI do not guarantee the accuracy of any of the information provided and any interested persons should rely on their own enquires and investigations.
Antifoul - May '25 (full epoxy barrier coat 2019). Propspeed on saildrive and propellers May '25.
Disclaimer: All information contained herein has been provided by the Vendor, or sources YOTI consider reliable. However, YOTI do not guarantee the accuracy of any of the information provided and any interested persons should rely on their own enquires and investigations.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Yoti
Robert Vrind
Robert Vrind
The Quays Marina,
1856 Pittwater Road
1856 Pittwater Road
Church Point
NSW 2105 Australia
NSW 2105 Australia
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