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**Author:** [@system](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 12:56pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/welcome-to-knysna-yacht-owners-forum/5 "2024-09-01T12:56:24Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Knysna Yacht Owners Forum A place for Knysna yacht owners to discuss their boats Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your pictur… --- ## [About the General category](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 12:56pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2024-09-01T12:56:23Z")
Create topics in this category for things like destinations, general questions, insurance, etc… --- ## [Maritime Attorney Suggestions](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/maritime-attorney-suggestions/324)
**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/maritime-attorney-suggestions/324 "2026-10-29T10:56:47Z")
My boat is registered in the Marshall Islands, and I need an “attorney of record” to handle all correspondence. I can’t stand my attorney and am looking for recommendations for another one. Any suggestions? --- ## [550 - Hull 2 - What I would do differently if I were building a new one](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/550-hull-2-what-i-would-do-differently-if-i-were-building-a-new-one/316)
**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/550-hull-2-what-i-would-do-differently-if-i-were-building-a-new-one/316 "2026-10-27T19:26:21Z")
For the sake of future owners, I’m going to describe things that were done on our boat, that I would do differently. I’m just going to post separate replies for each item. --- ## [Tool kit](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/tool-kit/321)
**Author:** [@Cdel111](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/Cdel111)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/tool-kit/321 "2026-09-28T11:50:17Z")
I would like to know if a stainless steel tool kit is available for Knysna yatchs? I will never be able to afford a newer Knysna, but I do own a beautiful 480. I saw that an option on the new builds is a tool k… --- ## [Mothball checkist?](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/mothball-checkist/308)
**Author:** [@DonFunk](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/DonFunk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/mothball-checkist/308 "2026-09-27T15:39:00Z")
I’ve put the boat on the hard several times but will be leaving it a bit longer this time and it can be hotter than the dickens where we are at. Anyone have a good mothball checklist they want to share? --- ## [Davits' Longevity](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/davits-longevity/320)
**Author:** [@WabashExpress](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/WabashExpress)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/davits-longevity/320 "2026-09-25T15:50:09Z")
Hello all. I’m new to the forum. I am considering purchasing a 2016 500SE. Previously owned a 2012 Lagoon 421. No a good experience. Pertaining to the aforementioned: I’m curious as to the davits that are, I assume, stan… --- ## [Rudder bearing replacement](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/rudder-bearing-replacement/227)
**Author:** [@Cdel111](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/Cdel111)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/rudder-bearing-replacement/227 "2026-07-23T12:59:57Z")
Hi everyone, We are faced with trying to replace our rudder bearing because the marina we are hauled out at does not have service people available for weeks. The whole problem started in the Bahamas where we hit a reef… --- ## [Leaking deck hatches](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/leaking-deck-hatches/314)
**Author:** [@SueW](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/SueW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/leaking-deck-hatches/314 "2026-07-20T11:55:19Z")
We have 2 Lewmar hatches that appear to be leaking from around where they were placed into the hull. Of course one is over my side of the bed.:rofl: We have had hatches leak before on our previous boat but it was alway… --- ## [Lithium conversion on 480](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/lithium-conversion-on-480/311)
**Author:** [@Cdel111](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/Cdel111)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/lithium-conversion-on-480/311 "2026-06-21T19:48:04Z")
I might have asked all of you before, but we will soon need new batteries and it seems reasonable to switch to lithium. 480’s have limited cabinet space and the present batteries are under the sofa. Has anyone switched… --- ## [Headboard upholstery](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/headboard-upholstery/303)
**Author:** [@Cdel111](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/Cdel111)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/headboard-upholstery/303 "2026-04-15T09:07:34Z")
I have a 480 2011 48 foot Knysna, “Jewel” Seawater leaked into the forward berth staining the headboard upholstery leaving a water mark. I have tried everything to remove it to no avail. My only option is to remove th… --- ## [On a Knysna 440 2007](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/on-a-knysna-440-2007/302)
**Author:** [@Eos](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/Eos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 7:18am UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/on-a-knysna-440-2007/302 "2026-02-14T07:18:57Z")
Does anyone know the height of the rear platform from the water line ? for us to calculate best dinghy davit system system --- ## [Glass shower doors](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/glass-shower-doors/296)
**Author:** [@SueW](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/SueW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/glass-shower-doors/296 "2026-01-22T22:11:23Z")
I am looking for tips and tricks to keeping the glass shower doors sparkling? --- ## [Anchor Chain Hooks](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/anchor-chain-hooks/74)
**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/anchor-chain-hooks/74 "2026-01-22T22:08:50Z")
When I first joined the WhatsApp Knysa group, there was a lot of discussion about chain hooks. I don’t remember what people were recommending, but we were just at the Annapolis sailboat show, and saw the Mantus M3 chain… --- ## [Storing Spare Parts](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/storing-spare-parts/299)
**Author:** [@SueW](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/SueW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/storing-spare-parts/299 "2026-01-19T13:14:52Z")
So, we have 8 decent size plastic bins full of spares that we bought in the “spares kit” line item on the order form. What creative places did you store all of this in your 500? --- ## [Schenker Watermaker Videoshttps://youtu.be/McG3GUjnILE](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/schenker-watermaker-videoshttps-youtu-be-mcg3gujnile/297)
**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 3:20am UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/schenker-watermaker-videoshttps-youtu-be-mcg3gujnile/297 "2025-11-25T03:20:05Z")
We recently received training from Schenker rep. I broke it into 4 videos: Basic Operation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlUCeaUDBk0 Pickling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McG3GUjnILE Manual Operation: https://… --- ## [Pre 2022 Exhaust System Set up](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/pre-2022-exhaust-system-set-up/289)
**Author:** [@Mcleods08](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/Mcleods08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 8:28am UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/pre-2022-exhaust-system-set-up/289 "2025-10-21T08:28:58Z")
While changing my mixer elbows, I noticed water flow out of the exhaust. Upon further investigation and chatting with Vetus and other Knysna owners, we determined it was not installed correctly. The anti siphon is the … --- ## [AC salt water manifold issue](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/ac-salt-water-manifold-issue/121)
**Author:** [@rody](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/rody)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/ac-salt-water-manifold-issue/121 "2025-10-08T21:46:30Z")
we got a bunch of work done at just cats in fort lauderdale (everything they touched broke, don’t do it) including getting the AC units salt water circuit flushed on the stbd side (it’s used more). anyway either because… --- ## [Autopilot](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/autopilot/282)
**Author:** [@DonFunk](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/DonFunk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 11:24am UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/autopilot/282 "2025-10-05T11:24:09Z")
I’m not on my boat(#96) right not…does anyone know of the Lecomble &Schmidff VHM 50 DTP autopilot hydraulic pump is 12 or 24 volt? --- ## [Replacement Sun Blinds](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/replacement-sun-blinds/270)
**Author:** [@CatchMyDrift1](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/CatchMyDrift1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/replacement-sun-blinds/270 "2025-09-24T15:03:57Z")
I am looking to replace the external sunblinds for the saloon windows. Mine are pretty trashed. Does anyone know where these can be reasonably sourced. I have the old ones (or remains thereof) as a pattern. They are 2 pi… --- ## [Anyone know the dimensions of the 500SE anchor bridle?](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/anyone-know-the-dimensions-of-the-500se-anchor-bridle/197)
**Author:** [@DonFunk](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/DonFunk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 4:32am UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/anyone-know-the-dimensions-of-the-500se-anchor-bridle/197 "2025-09-23T04:32:16Z")
Anyone know the dimensions of the anchor bridle? --- ## [FLIR camera and mount](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/flir-camera-and-mount/256)
**Author:** [@DonFunk](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/DonFunk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 1:38am UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/flir-camera-and-mount/256 "2025-09-13T01:38:20Z")
About ready to purchase a FLIR M364 camera. Considering mounting it on the mast a foot above the forestay. Anyone have any experience with this camera, or suggestions on where to mount it? --- ## [Lofrans windlass overheating](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/lofrans-windlass-overheating/255)
**Author:** [@RobertSusanKnysna480](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/RobertSusanKnysna480)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/lofrans-windlass-overheating/255 "2025-09-03T13:42:40Z")
Hi. So… the windlass was serviced and worked fine (all within 24 hours). Boat is on the hard with chain and anchor dropped. The windlass brought the chain and anchor up without issue. As workmen are leaving, behold … wi… --- ## [Water tank problems](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/water-tank-problems/251)
**Author:** [@Cdel111](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/Cdel111)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/water-tank-problems/251 "2025-08-27T18:47:29Z")
We have an older 2011 480 Knysna. Recently we have had water collecting in the water tank closets in both forward heads. Close inspection revealed a leak on the bottom of the tank where there is a fiber glassed in push… --- ## [Window replacement](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/window-replacement/249)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Rose](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/Mike_Rose)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 5:46pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/window-replacement/249 "2025-08-11T17:46:24Z")
We have had our boat for almost 5 years now. When we bought it, there were some issues. One, that I didn’t recognise as a major issue was a crack in the starboard front window. It was a little strange, as it was the insi… --- ## [Downwind sailing - let's hear everyones favorite setups!](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/downwind-sailing-lets-hear-everyones-favorite-setups/247)
**Author:** [@Mcleods08](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/Mcleods08)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/downwind-sailing-lets-hear-everyones-favorite-setups/247 "2025-08-10T15:44:18Z")
Let’s hear everyone’s favorite setups for light and heavy winds! --- ## [Common Metric Fastener Sizes](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/common-metric-fastener-sizes/250)
**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/common-metric-fastener-sizes/250 "2025-08-09T14:41:14Z")
I’ve lived with Imperial fasteners all of my life, but am fully welcoming transitioning to metric parts. I’m in the process of designing some parts to be 3D printed, but I’ve realized that I don’t know what metric sizes … --- ## [Rudder Alignment](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/rudder-alignment/245)
**Author:** [@GeoffSchultz](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/GeoffSchultz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/rudder-alignment/245 "2025-08-07T22:07:59Z")
Based upon multiple posts that I’ve read, it appears that the rudders can get out of alignment. How does that occur? How do you detect it and correct it? I was thinking about installing 2 rudder position sensors, and … --- ## [Blinds in the Salon & Screen for the door](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/blinds-in-the-salon-screen-for-the-door/221)
**Author:** [@SueW](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/SueW)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 10:34am UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/blinds-in-the-salon-screen-for-the-door/221 "2025-08-07T10:34:29Z")
Looking for advice, did any of you install blinds in your salon? I did request blackout blinds for the cabins. Thank you, Tracy from Gilly Girl, for the suggestion. Second question: Did anyone fabricate a screen for t… --- ## [Haul out photos](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/haul-out-photos/248)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Rose](https://knysnayachtowners.org/u/Mike_Rose)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://knysnayachtowners.org/t/haul-out-photos/248 "2025-08-06T22:37:33Z")
Hi, we have been haulled in a number of places, using a variety of ways to be lifted. Each time the local expert has the best guess at placement of lifting devices. Being lifted in slings is reasonably straightforward.… [Next page](https://knysnayachtowners.org/c/general/4.md?page=1)