The Ultimate 54’ Carbon Cruiser

An all carbon catamaran built for shorthanded, fun, fast coastal and offshore cruising.

The KC54 sets a new standard for performance cruisers. All carbon construction, generous North 3di sail plan, meticulously crafted & highly customizable interior. Choice of only the best components and fittings. As a blue water cruising catamaran, the KC54 has no compromises when it comes to comfort and quality. The perfect balance of having it all.

  • “The Kinetic Catamaran KC54 is a new player in the class of what might be called Super Cats, the progenitors of which are notable brands like Gunboat and HH Catamarans. These light, fast craft put a high premium in flat-out performance, but also have the cool, comfortable, contemporary features and amenities of a stylish, forward-thinking cruising boat. They are, in the realm of performance cruisers, at the very cutting edge. “This was the Tesla of sailboats,” Gerry Douglas said. “This boat was built without compromise. They wanted the best in every aspect. Superb.” Douglas’ colleagues agreed and together, they gave the KC54 their Judges’ Special Recognition award.”

  • “There have been a few different builders striving to make inroads in the high-end performance cruising catamaran market that Gunship first popularized decades ago. Kinetic, a U.S. company operating in South Africa, is a recent contender in this field and made a big splash this past year with its impressive all-carbon Kinetic 54. A slightly scaled-down version of Kinetic’s first offering, a 64ft cat that debuted two years ago, the 54 has all the features buyers now look for in this niche: a modern performance-oriented design with narrow hulls, a high bridgedeck, retractable boards, aggressively lightweight construction, an easy-to-use forward working cockpit and elegant finely finished accommodations.”

Key Features

  • Forward Cockpit

    The sailing forward cockpit doubles as a third leisure zone when on anchor.

  • Coachroof Stepped mast

    Coachroof mounted performance carbon masts, with fixed and rotating options.

  • Drop Down Swim Platform

    Extra space when on anchor. Push button controlled with fold away davits.

  • 3 Helm Setup

    Forward interior helm station and 2 exterior aft helms.

  • Space to live

    Masterfully optimized layout that maximises living space with 360º panoramic views from inside the main salon and cockpits.

  • All Carbon Performance

    Lightweight and stiff. A platform for power and light air sailing.

  • In Boom furling

    Ideal for short-hand sailing via push-button control. Slab reefing is also available.

  • Aft cockpit free of sail controls

    An aft cockpit dedicated to leisure free from lines and sail controls.

  • Semi Custom

    Layouts are customizable to suite the owners needs.

  • Stacking companionway doors

    Stacking companionway sliding doors to aft cockpit - choice of 4 or 2 stack doors to port or starboard.

    • All carbon construction

    • Built in our own yard in Knysna, South Africa to full CE Category A standards

    • Semi-custom

      • Owner’s choice of layouts, furnishings, finishings, fixtures, features and equipment

      • Rig and sailing set up customized for each owner

      • High-quality faired finish

    • Designed by Simonis Voogd Yacht Design

    • Standard set up for short-handed sailing by a cruising couple

      • Hydraulic mainsheet with traveler on electric line driver for push-button control

      • Furling boom with electric drive and remote control

      • Furling forward sails and self-tacking jib

      • Electric winches

      • Carbon centerboards with line drivers and position sensors

      • Anchor and bridle deployed and retrieved from forward cockpit

      • Optional drop-down bow thruster

      • Optional Dockmate joystick boat geopositioning and docking system with handheld remote

    • Large forward sailing cockpit with seating for 5 ≈ becomes 3rd living zone

    • Drop down swim platform bridging aft steps

    • Coachroof stepped high modulus carbon mast and curved mainsheet traveler

    • Well-balanced performance sail plan

    • Optional racing rig and sail plan

    • Carbon rudders, longeron, crossbeams, and low-profile martingale

    • Optional carbon daggerboards

    • North 3Di sails package ≈ or alternative from sailmaker of choice

    • High-quality and readily available rigging and equipment (Rigging Projects, Harken, Antel, Gottfredi Mafioli)

    • 3 Wheel helm set up ≈ forward salon and 2 exterior aft 

    • Jefa low torque carbon shaft system

    • Unused stations disengage to retain lightness of helm

    • Aft helm seats retract into outer bulwarks

    • Plentiful solar power with additional solar power optional

    • Twin Yanmar 80 diesel engines with Integrel E-Drives providing limited range electric motoring and fast electric power generation

    • Spacious salon with panoramic 360-degree views

    • Lightweight, chemically strengthened, laminated, low UV, salon, and hull windows

    • Large aft cockpit free of sail controls

    • Choice of teak, faux teak, or alternative decking

    • 3 cabin owner’s version or 4 cabin layouts ≈ on standard owner’s version aft study

    • converts to additional bedroom when needed

    • Brushed titanium chafe plates

    • Starlink internet

    • Ample storage

    • Electrical systems design by Cay Electronics (US)

    • Rig and rigging design by Rigging Projects (UK)

    • Choice of 3.6m Highfield FCT console tender,  3.5m OC Tender, or 3.3m SeaSUV carbon tender with Yamaha outboard

    • Full sail away package

Take a closer look

Considered
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Overview

The KC54 seamlessly blends high-performance sailing with luxurious cruising. With its sleek lines and aerodynamic efficiency, it delivers exhilarating speed and comfort. Every aspect of the yacht is meticulously designed to enhance your experience on the water, whether you’re chasing horizons or simply enjoying life aboard. Designed for wind speed and above, the light weight all-carbon construction and generous sail plans allow you to sail while everyone else is motoring. This yacht sets a new standard in performance cruising catamarans.

With a 3 helm setup, command the boat from the comfort of the central helm station or either of the exterior aft helm stations. Unused stations disengage to retain lightness of helm and the aft helm seats retract into outer bulwarks when not needed. The standard electric in boom furling system make raising and lowering the main a breeze. Hayrack or v-boom rigs with slab reefing are also available.

Available with two rig options: performance and racing.

Specifications

Performance

Racing

What can you expect?

Pure Sailing Pleasure
Designed for wind speed and above. Our light weight all-carbon construction and generous sail plan allow you to sail while everyone else is motoring.

Easy Handling
Our yachts are designed for short-handed sailing by a cruising couple.

Perfect Balance
All carbon construction and a masterful optimisation of space allows for a well balanced sail plan.

Exclusivity
Each Kinetic is bespoke. Work with our design team to discover your KC54’s unique personality and characteristics. With everything from layouts to finishes, you can create a yacht interior that is truly your own.

Timeless Elegance
Functionality meets design in every line, every detail is deliberately designed. Kinetic offers a design that combines modernity with minimalist aesthetics.

Continued Support
Building trust is as important as building boats. At Kinetic we go above and beyond to offer unrivalled after sales support wherever you are in the world.

Make it yours

Configure your KC54

Explore and customise your dream KC54

Customizable layouts

Work with our team to customise an interior team bespoke to your needs. Layouts are customisable. The below layout options are suggestive.

  • Salon Layout 1

    Island Galley, midship companionways.

  • Salon Layout 2

    Full galley, STBD midship companionway, PORT aft companionway.

  • Salon Layout 3

    Full galley, port drinks cabinet, STBD companionway midship, PORT companionway aft.

  • Salon Layout 4

    Island galley, companionways midship.

  • Salon Layout 5

    Island galley, port drinks cabinet, STBD companionway midship, PORT companionway aft.

  • 3 Cabin / Owners Hull Layout

    PORT aft study converts into an additional cabin when needed. Complete with a. pull-out queen-sized bed. STBD heads outboard.

  • 3 Cabin / Owners Hull Layout

    PORT aft study converts to additional cabin when needed. Complete witha. pull out queen sized bed. Heads inboard.

  • 3 Cabin / Owners Hull

    PORT Master cabin aft.

  • 4 Cabin Layout

    4 Cabin layout with STBD forward twin cabin.

  • 3 Cabin / Owners Layout

    PORT aft study converts into an additional cabin when needed. Complete with a. pull-out queen-sized bed. STBD twin forward cabin. STBD heads outboard.

  • 4 Cabin Layout

    4 Cabin Layout with STBD heads outboard.

Let’s discuss your dream catamaran

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