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Kokomo Luxury Superyacht

Exceptional Sailing Performance

This 191-foot (58.4m) sailing yacht is in every sense an ocean thoroughbred. With refined lines and a sophisticated profile this fast cruising sloop is the product of intensive research and testing to deliver enduring and exceptional performance.

Modern & Elegant Interior Architecture

The interiors showcase a uncommon attention to detail with meticulously crafted joinery throughout. The luxury yachts spacious deck provides a casual setting for socialising and cocktails while a more formal setting is found in the expansive dining area.

Specifications

Her 130 tonne lifting keel is cleverly integrated and concealed within the interior design.

The slide on / off mainsail cars allow the fully-battened sail to furl into the boom. The design also incorporates large raise / lower glass windows around the cockpit.

Kokomo boasts the largest asymmetric superyacht spinnaker in the world - a 58.4m sloop with a 130 tonne lifting keel.

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8 Fascinating Facts About ‘Kokomo,’ the Lightning-Fast 192-Foot Sailing Superyacht

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The 192-foot Kokomo was the second largest sloop in the world when it launched from New Zealand’s Alloy Yachts shipyard in 2010. It remains the largest fast-cruising sloop available for charter. The yacht’s commissioning owner Lang Walker (who died in January 2024) was a seasoned sailor who gave all three of his yachts the same name.

The first was a 131-foot sloop, which Walker replaced five years later with a 171-footer. The same day he took delivery of his 171-foot sloop, he placed an order for the third and final 192-foot Kokomo, which he planned to use for racing and cruising around the world. He also kept the same design team for all three yachts, with exterior and naval architecture by Ed Dubois and interior by UK’s RWD.

The reference to the yacht’s name has had different explanations over the years, ranging from the pseudonym of a composer whose music Walker played as a child to a nod to the Beach Boys’s song from their 1988 album Still Cruisin’ , which references a fictional utopian island called Kokomo. The island fantasy was brought to life in 2011 when Walker acquired a private island in Fiji’s Great Astrolabe Reef and named it Kokomo .

Here are eight unknown facts about one of the most game-changing sailing yachts on the water.

You’re Going to Need a Bigger Boom

When Kokomo was launched, she was the second-largest sloop in the world and carried the largest set of sails made by Doyle Sails in New Zealand. The 23,971-square-foot asymmetric spinnaker is half the size of a professional football field, while the 9,688-square-foot mainsail needs a crane to lift it. Because of the gargantuan size of the sails, the designers entered a new era of spar and winch design, having to “reinvent” the deck equipment—winches, mast, boom, rigging and sails—to cope with the 31.6-ton load on the genoa sheet and 32-ton load on the main sheet clew. The 244-foot carbon mast is the largest ever made by Southern Spars.

A Hidden Lifting Keel

The yacht’s 130-ton lifting keel is one of its most impressive features, though it’s largely left to the imagination. The interior layout is carefully designed so that the keel structure remains hidden. Dubois Naval Architects positioned the keel box to come above the main deck, serving as a partial separation between the bridge and the main salon (see inset). Kokomo was only the second yacht to be fitted with a lifting a keel, the first being 246-foot M5 (ex-Mirabella V), the world’s largest single-masted sailing yacht. This innovative design shortens Kokomo’s 28.5-foot draft when the keel is fully extended, to just 15 feet for shallow waters.

Fast-Track Sailing

Kokomo was one of the first yachts to be fitted with a hydraulic batt-car system for furling the mainsail, which has cars at each batten end that slot in an outer track on the mast. This alleviates a once-common issue where the luff tape or bolt rope on large sailing yachts became chaffed by the compression of the battens, which often caused the in-boom furling mainsails to fail. “When sailing Kokomo , especially when racing, I am completely impressed with the speed and efficiency of the hydraulic system,” says Kokomo ’s captain, Jeremy ‘Bear’ Wynne, who notes the yacht’s recorded top speed is a very impressive 22 knots. “The jib furlers are some of the fastest I have seen. There is absolutely no shortage of hydraulic power, even with multiple winches running on a jibe—a rarity on a big sailing yacht.”

Now You See It, Now You Don’t

Kokomo might be big on technology, but never at the expense of design. The wheelhouse has fold-down computer screens that conceal the navigation equipment when not in use, converting to beautiful carbon counter tops. This design sleight of hand transforms a highly technical area into a tony lounge. It’s a theme that extends to the foredeck, where the yacht’s two tenders are concealed in dedicated lockers. There’s also a fully retractable tender crane that launches the tenders from either side of the boat but disappears out of sight when guests are using the Jacuzzi. “The designated deck lockers were an advanced feature at the time of her launch,” says Wynne, adding that another bonus is that diesel tanks are fully available. “The tenders can be fueled onboard before launching.”

It Takes Just A Few Good Sailors

Kokomo can accommodate up to 10 crew in total, but theoretically it only takes two to sail—a helm person and a sail trimmer. That sounds almost impossible given the size and complexity of yacht. But all sails are controlled by joystick on the flybridge. And when the boat is in full-on racing mode, there are control stations on both sides, providing visibility of the sails. Thanks to the hydraulics system, the mainsail can be hoisted and lowered on a wireless remote control. Of course, maneuvers like stowing the massive genoa can never be automated. That’s a job for a half-dozen good sailors.

Art On Board

The hallway that leads to the owner’s cabin is lined with a mosaic tapestry made from sea glass woven together with wire. Backlit to create an unusual effect, it’s just one of the eclectic works of art that decorates the interior. The main salon also has a stunning and colorful work of glass art as another example.

Interior Matters

Kokomo is not all tech features. The yacht’s modern interiors combine dark wood floors and calming cream furnishings start in the main salon and continue across the five guest cabins. Penned by British studio Redman Whiteley Dixon, the design carefully wraps around the lifting keel without sacrificing or impeding on any interior guest space. The yacht accommodates up to 10 guests in a master suite, VIP, one double cabin and two twins. There are other accommodations for up to 10 crew. On the foredeck, the Jacuzzi brings another element of outdoor entertainment, bolstered by a sunken cockpit.

World Traveler

The mandate issued by Walker was to create a yacht that was a “quantum leap forward” from his previous yachts, with superior sailing characteristics and guest comfort. The mast’s height is too tall to sail through the Panama or Suez Canals, which meant it would have to be designed to sail around Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope to reach the Caribbean and Mediterranean. The maiden voyage took the yacht from the New Zealand shipyard to Australia, New Caledonia, the Solomon Islands, and Fiji. It also spent time at Walker’s private island (pictured above), also named Kokomo. The vessel has since spent many years exploring the Caribbean and Med. It’s based in both regions during the respective cruising seasons, with charters available through Cecil Wright.

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VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS

Toys and tenders.

Wifi Water Skis 2 Laser Vago Sailing Dinghies Donut 2 x 6.1-meter Custom Hamilton Jet tenders (maximum speed: 37 knots) Wakeboards Note: one of the tenders is set up with a wakeboarding and water skiing pole Ski biscuits 2 sea kayaks (single person) 2 stand-up paddleboards SUP's (fitted with windsurfing sails) suited for beginner windsurfers 2 -man lasers with mainsail - jib - and asymmetrical kite with retracting bowsprit and trapeze gear 8 sets of dive gear Snorkel gear for 10 guests

PRESENTING KOKOMO

She is a large sailing yacht.  Specifically, to date, by Alloy Yachts.  Sail yacht KOKOMO reflects new heights of excellence. This is in terms of design, technology, engineering, performance, and quality.   She has a jet-black hull with a stark white superstructure. Her profile creates strikingly simple lines for this flying bridge sloop design.  The modern, clean look carries into natural teak decks. In addition, carbon fiber trims, silver transom graphics, and cove stripe.

ED DUBOIS DESIGN

Megayacht KOKOMO is sleek and elegant, with superlative sailing characteristics without compromise for comfort. Ed Dubois of Dubois Naval Architects combined multiple items. For instance, total seaworthiness, reliability, and comfort, to build this lady.  Moreover, she sails well in all conditions.

The yacht differs from other luxury sailing charter vessels. In specific, superyacht KOKOMO features a ballasted keel. Further, it raises and lowers.  This allows the yacht to enter waters too shallow for most other yachts of this size.

Her interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon Limited is rich and elegant, with the style of the highest quality. The interior design is the epitome of luxurious surroundings on board a sailing yacht. Dark, distinctive Wenge and light forest teak timbers accentuate chocolate-brown leather tops and chunky nickel hardware.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The yacht accommodates 12 guests. In specific, in five staterooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. Silk oatmeal carpets are soft and luxurious underfoot in the bedrooms. The bathrooms feature white marble and green glass finishes, with Wenge detailing. All guest suites have expansive portholes, electric blinds, climate control, and mood lighting and music systems.

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26.24m  /  86'1 | azimut | 1998.

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Special Features:

• RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) classification
• Cruising speed of 25 knots
• Sleeps 8 overnight

The 26.24m/86'1" motor yacht 'Kokomo' (ex. Lady Christina) was built by Azimut in Italy. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Stefano Righini.

Guest Accommodation

Kokomo has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Kokomo is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel MTU (12V 2000 M90) 12-cylinder 1,350hp engines running at 2300rpm, she comfortably cruises at 25 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 29 knots. Her water tanks store around 1,700 Litres of fresh water. She was built to RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) classification society rules.

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Kokomo is a custom sailing yacht launched in 2010 by Alloy Yachts, in New Zealand and most recently refitted in 2018.

Established in the early 1980s, the 100% New Zealand owned Alloy Yachts is a builder of high-quality sailing and motor yachts driven by a quest for excellence.

Kokomo measures 58.40 metres in length, with a max draft of 8.05 metres and a beam of 10.90 metres. She has a deck material of teak.

Kokomo has an aluminium hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Sailing yachts have long combined nature with man-made beauty.

Her interior design is by RWD.

Kokomo also features naval architecture by Alloy Yachts.

Accommodation

Kokomo accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 cabins.

Other Specifications

Kokomo has a hull NB of AY39.

Kokomo is a Lloyds X100 A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6 MCH class yacht.

She is also fitted with a jacuzzi (on deck).

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A General Description of Motor Yacht KOKOMO II

This motor yacht KOKOMO II is a 37 m 120 (foot) well proportioned aluminium vessel which was produced from the keel up by Lloyds Ships Holdings and conceived by Jack Hargrave. Sleeping 10 passengers and 6 crew, motor yacht KOKOMO II was once called Achilles Ii. The firm of naval architecture whom authored the drawings for this ship is Jack Hargrave. The interior styling was from the company Merryl Ducat.

Motor Yacht KOKOMO II underwent an extensive refit at Cairns Slipway in 2000 and 2001. She once operated as a charter yacht in the Whitsundays under the name of ACHILLES II. KOKOMO II offers accommodation for up to ten guests in five cabins.

The Shipyard Work & Yacht Design with respect to Luxury Yacht KOKOMO II

Jack Hargrave was the naval architecture company involved in the formal superyacht composition for KOKOMO II. Her interior design was completed by Merryl Ducat. Jack Hargrave is also associated with the yacht general design work for this yacht. In 1987 she was actually launched with triumph in Brisbane and post sea trials and final completion was thereafter passed on to the owner. Lloyds Ships Holdings completed their new build motor yacht in Australia. Her core hull was crafted from aluminium. The motor yacht superstructure is fabricated extensively with aluminium. With a beam of 7.5 m / 24.6 ft KOKOMO II has reasonable size. A fairly shallow draught of 2m (6.6ft) determines the amount of worldwide ports she can visit, contingent on their individual depth at low tide. She had refit maintenance and alteration work completed by 2001.

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Installed with twin CATERPILLAR diesel engines, KOKOMO II is able to attain a maximum speed of 15 knots. Her propulsion units are twin screw propellers. She also has an economical range of 2770 nautical miles whilst sailing at her cruising speed of 13 knots. Her total HP is 1676 HP and her total Kilowatts are 1233. With respect to the ship’s stabalisers she was supplied with Vosper.

Accommodation Offered On Superyacht KOKOMO II:

The well proportioned luxury yacht motor yacht KOKOMO II is able to accommodate up to 10 guests in addition to 6 professional crew.

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This motor yacht has a teak deck.

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The luxury yacht KOKOMO II displayed on this page is merely informational and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by CharterWorld. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and informations are displayed in good faith but CharterWorld does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.

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