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KOKOMO II Refit for Fun

The skilled marine trades at rivergate carried out crucial upgrades on a much-loved motor yacht, bringing her up to peak performance and contemporary comfort..

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The iconic KOKOMO II spent eight months undergoing refit at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard

An icon of Australian boat building heritage, the totally bespoke vessel spent eight months at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, in the hands of Australia’s most skilful marine tradespeople, undergoing a hull extension and several other complex upgrades.

The 37.5m/123ft motor yacht 'Kokomo II' (ex-Achilles II charter yacht) was designed by Jack Hargrave and built by Lloyds Ships at their Brisbane shipyard and delivered in 1987. 

Her current owner uses the vessel for family cruising in Australia, Fiji and the South Pacific.

Under the direction of Rivergate project manager, Marty Johnson, MY Kokomo II underwent a full repaint, the addition of new teak decks, a new lazarette and engine overhaul.

Marty has been working at Rivergate for eight years and in the industry for 25 years. With his background in Engineering, Marty was Chief Engineer MC5/4 onboard various vessels and he regularly undertakes technical courses to keep pace with technology and regulations.

During the Kokomo II refit, as many as 20 different contractors worked on the vessel, including engineers, fabricators, painters, shipwrights and electricians.

Refits of this nature provide significant work for local small businesses, particularly those located within the Rivergate precinct and others hailing from the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

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KOKOMO II lifted to the Rivergate 300 Tonne superyacht shed for the start of her refit.

Marty’s role is to co-ordinate the trades to a logical and timely schedule. Contractors often need to work in close quarters with one another and in a precise order, so running a “tight ship” is crucial.

“However, there’s a reason we’re recognised as Australia’s leading refit destination and one of the top three superyacht shipyards globally – it’s because we select the best people for the job at hand,” explained Andrew Cannon, RMS General Manager.

Kokomo II is a regular visitor to Rivergate. Captain Luke Caldwell has been at the helm for 11 years and stated that every yard experience at Rivergate is smooth and stress-free, thanks to the combined expertise of a close-knit and collaborative team.

“From out very first maintenance period at Rivergate we always received the help and advice that we’ve needed,” he said.

“The planned works are always very thorough to make sure it runs smoothly, but it’s that extra help outside the scope of works that I find to be the biggest benefit from having the contractors and trades on-site and a team of people who know what they’re talking about,” he added.

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Marty and Captain Luke Caldwell aboard KOKOMO II.

It was during a maintenance period in 2019 that Captain Luke and Andrew Cannon first broached the idea of upgrading the transom section of Kokomo II, which would suit the vessel’s owner and family, all keen on enjoying the water with the latest watertoys.

During the planning period, over many months, Captain Luke acted as owner’s representative on the project and worked closely with Andrew and Marty to finalise the owner’s priorities and the brief.

With the yacht out of water for several months, the team took the opportunity to carry out further upgrades. The scope of works expanded to include a full exterior paint job, as well as engine room overhaul. The heart of the vessel was stripped right back to its two engines, rewired, replumbed and the electrical system replaced.

The transom refit which involved a new swim platform and stairs, extended the yacht from 34 to 37m, the lazarette was gutted and refurbished up to a contemporary standard, kitted out with all new equipment.

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Leaving the shed after her complex upgrades, heading to Sydney for summer cruising.

The marine professionals involved in the project included:

Wright Marine who carried out the teak deck works, including the new transom, stairs for swim ladder and from transom to main deck, aft deck and a teak countertop in the lazarette.

Ausships fabricated and installed the custom-designed transom, which was built and grafted to the hull while the vessel was in the superyacht shed. Ausships also fabricated doors, main deck gate and latching, and the underwater light cofferdams (watertight enclosures).

Millennium Marine Australia undertook the fairing and painting, including blending the paintwork on the transom section into the existing hull.

Engineering works were handled by MPS who fabricated the stainless steel awning supports, modified the drainage pipework and water supplies for the sink and shower, installed the shower and modified the ventilation pipework

M2i Electrical Services supplied and installed the four Aqualuma underwater LED lights, installed the cabling in the lazarette, LED strip lighting and down lights on the garage door. They also installed and programmed a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for all lazarette and transom switching.

The iconic vessel was given a warm send-off when it departed Rivergate in mid-January 2023, heading to Sydney for a few weeks of cruising the Harbour and waterways of Pittwater and the Hawkesbury River. Feedback from her owners was all positive, the new transom and upgrades described as “the perfect addition to an already perfect boat”.

Project Manager, Marty said he was privileged to apply all his skills to ensure the enhancements were brought to fruition, on budget and on schedule.

“Kokomo II is a vintage vessel, it’s unique and retains that elegance of a former era,” explained Marty.

“And now her paintwork, systems and the deck areas, including the transom and lazarette have been brought up to date, with extra benefits to the vessel, such as liveability and comfort for cruising Australian waters.”

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Having sailed the Hauraki Gulf last week, completing one of her several sea trials, the third and largest 58.4 metre Kokomo was delivered to her Australian owner a few days later.

After carving through the calm waters, the stunning sailing yacht Kokomo left the crew who put her to the test last Thursday wanting more.

Kokomo proved her seaworthiness, speed and sheer quality by sailing upwind in 20 to 25 knots. Kokomo is the third in her new owner’s fleet. Built by Alloy Yachts, with design by Dubois Naval Architects and Redman Whiteley Dixon, Kokomo surpasses her predecessors as a high performance sailing yacht that has evidently proven her mettle.

At 58.4 metres in length, Kokomo is the largest sailing yacht to be built by Alloy Yachts, holding the tallest mast ever made by Southern Spars and the largest set of sails ever built by Doyle Sails from New Zealand.

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Kokomo is a multi-award winning yacht with a lifting keel so you can moor in shallow bays.

The multi-award winning 58.4m/191'7" sail yacht 'Kokomo' by the New Zealander shipyard Alloy Yachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by British designer RWD.

A majestic sight at sea, Kokomo effortlessly combines classic looks with superb modern amenities, boasting expansive sunbathing areas and alfresco dining opportunities to guests.

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Families will particularly love Kokomo thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2010, She offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and two twin cabins. The bed configuration includes 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

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A charter on Kokomo is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities such as a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand.

Kokomo benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Kokomo is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 3,800 nautical miles at cruising speed.

Kokomo has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are two Laser Vago sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. In addition there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Kokomo also features scuba diving equipment, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment and paddleboards. Kokomo also sports a 6.1m/20' Hamilton Jet tenders to transport you with ease.

Kokomo and her crew are available for charter this winter for cruising within the Caribbean. She is already accepting bookings this summer for cruising in the Mediterranean.

Luxury sail yacht Kokomo is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.

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For your relaxation and entertainment Kokomo has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Kokomo is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

  • 2 x 6.1m  /  20' Hamilton Jet tenders Custom 230 HP engine

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Your family and friends could learn to scuba dive on your charter vacation onboard this luxury charter yacht. Sail Yacht Kokomo is a certified PADI Dive Centre yacht so you could obtain your PADI diving card .

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May - September

€235,000 p/week + expenses Approx $257,000

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€255,000 p/week + expenses Approx $278,500

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$255,000 p/week + expenses

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Sailing yacht KOKOMO III (completed in 2010) creates a new record as the largest sailing yacht to be built and launched to date by Alloy Yachts or any other New Zealand superyacht boat builder. The superyacht is also certainly one of the most significant luxury sailing yachts in the world. The Dubois designed fly bridge luxury yacht Kokomo III reflects a wide range of initiatives and desires of her owners, says Tony Hambrook, Managing Director of Alloy Yachts.

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“This is the third yacht we are proud to have built for these clients, from the elegant, performance-oriented designs from Dubois Naval Architects. With each vessel, the owners, Ed Dubois and the Alloy Yachts team have reached new heights of excellence with the design, technology, engineering, performance and quality,” says Hambrook.

Images/Photos of yacht KOMOMO Interior and Exterior are by Yacht Photographer Chris Lewis from New Zealand. The images are also courtesy of Alloy Yachts New Zealand.

At the time superyacht Kokomo’s 74.3 metre mast was stepped, it was the largest mast ever made by world-class spar makers Southern Spars. The carbon fibre mast is complemented by an in-boom furling system.

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The New Zealand superyacht also carries the largest set of sails made by Doyle Sails in New Zealand – the mainsail is 883 square metres in size, the Genoa 1,151 square metres and the asymmetric Gennaker is the largest single sail ever built by Doyle’s at 2,227 square metres.

A jet black hull with a stark white superstructure creates strikingly simple lines for sailing yacht Kokomo’s flying bridge sloop design. The modern, clean look is enhanced with extensive natural teak decks, carbon fibre trims and silver transom graphics and cove stripe.

Ed Dubois of Dubois Naval Architects says the aim for Kokomo was to combine total seaworthiness, reliability and comfort, all within a package which sails very well in any and all conditions.

“Alloy Yachts understands sailing yachts and have pioneered many sailing yacht systems. They first built a Dubois-designed yacht in 1989 when they had 30 people. Now they have over 430 people and have moved into a wonderful area when they can deliver 100 per cent on the design,” says Dubois. “Kokomo is a landmark by anyone’s standards, but a particular landmark for us – the 20th Dubois design built by Alloy Yachts. They have done an incredible job, and the new Kokomo is the manifestation of all their experience and understanding. She is also the largest sailing yacht we have put in the water at this time.”

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The superyacht features an extensive line-up of innovative customisations for which Alloy Yachts is well-known. “Structurally, the raise/lower ballasted keel is a significant change for this Dubois design,” says Hambrook. “A keel tower comes up through the centre of the vessel, allowing the whole bulb of the keel to be raised and lowered. Kokomo draws over eight metres with the keel down, and just under five metres with it up.”

Submarine anchors are another first for the Alloy Yachts team and, with their trademark quality focus in mind, the custom-made Manson anchors have a special retrieval – 2 – arrangement to ensure the anchors are correctly aligned when retracted into the hawse pipes. This allows the polished anchor base plate to provide a sleek closure at the hull when stowed.

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Kokomo Cockpit

The Dubois design team specified a high freeboard for luxury yacht Kokomo, negating the need for forward superstructure and allowing the extensive teak foredeck to be complemented by clever under-deck storage for two tenders, a tender crane, winch lockers, sail lockers, staysail furler storage when not in use, a spa pool and other services.

Other customised components include the largest captive winches the company has made to date complemented by equally highly-specified feeder and vertical winches, a stern pasarelle and flush deck hatches, raise/lower cockpit glass screens, the Sea Touch monitoring and control system and a headsail sheet car hauler. In order to ensure that specific components aid the yacht’s performance while also meeting their exacting standards the Alloy Yachts team also designed and built water-tight doors, generator sound shells, and bollards and fairleads concealed in the bulwarks.

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Kokomo Deck Saloon

S/Y Kokomo III sleeps 12 guests in five cabins, all with ensuites.

Her interior is described by Tony Dixon of Redman Whiteley Dixon Limited as “rich and elegant with style of the highest quality to create the epitome of luxurious surroundings onboard a sailing yacht in a practical way”.

Dixon says: “The new Kokomo is a fabulous coordination from both the design and build teams who have learnt from and built on the knowledge of the last Kokomo to create a very refined new yacht.”

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KOKOMO General Arrangement Plans

Dixon says the styling is modern, but “not hard edge contemporary”. New custom details feature among improved cabin layouts possible due to the extra length available on Kokomo III and attention has been paid to stowage and practical issues.

“Very dark, distinctive Wenge and light forest teak timbers accentuate chocolate-brown leather tops and chunky nickel hardware. Stronger features are created, with the help of the Alloy Yachts craftsmen, by wrap-round corner veneers on cabinets everywhere and the contrasting leather stitch-work.”

Luxury yacht Kokomo will have a crew of twelve accommodated in six cabins, all with ensuites.

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Yacht KOKOMO III Sailing

Quinten ‘Quinny’ Houry, superyacht project manager at Doyle Sails NZ Ltd, describes the development in sail technology which will be seen when Kokomo moves under sail for the first time in the New Year.

“The 846 square metre mainsail incorporates an all-new batten-car system developed by Doyle Sails and Southern Spars to accommodate the massive loads that the yacht will generate. While the 1,154 square metre Genoa will generate 28 tonnes of clew load, double the highest load that we have had to deal with in the past. Many months of engineering and research took place before any of the sails started production. And as noted, the asymmetric 2,300 square metre Gennaker is the largest sail we’ve ever built, and played a large part in Doyle Sails developing a new purpose-built 6,500 square metre factory in Auckland,” says Houry.

At 74.3 metres, the sailig yacht Kokomo rig is the longest mast Southern Spars has built to date and is the longest autoclave mast ever built, says Southern Spars’ director Mark Hauser.

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KOKOMO Flybridge - A Nice Place to Helm From

“The mast incorporates Southern’s newly-developed furling boom design integrating the best features of the two previous furling booms offered – the Southern Furl and Leisure Furl systems – to create a lighter, more reliable and efficient solution,” says Hauser. “The boom also features a new batten-car system design to eliminate luff tape wear and transfer the high batten loads more efficiently into the mast.”

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With 6.5 tonnes of high modulus fibre in the mast tube, Kokomo’s single mast stands an impressive 72.35 metres above deck.

Hambrook notes: “Despite her extensive dimensions, Kokomo’s gross tonnage has been kept under the 500 tonne mark at 495 tonnes.”

S/Y Kokomo’s key points

– A classic Dubois flybridge sloop

– The third yacht that these clients have had built by Alloy Yachts. Many ideas developed and evolved from the first two Kokomos, making this a very personally-specified, performance-oriented yacht for the owner’s ultimate enjoyment and comfort.

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– The largest sailing yacht built by Alloy Yachts or any New Zealand boat-builder at this time.

– The largest rig made by Southern Spars at this time.

– The largest set of sails made by Doyles at this time.

Raise/lower ballasted keel

From a structural point of view, the raise/lower ballasted keel is a significant change for this Dubois design. The ‘tower’ comes up through the centre of the yacht, allowing the whole bulb of the keel to be raised and lowered, and changing the depth drawn from under 5m to over 8m. The construction process involved lowering the keel shaft down through the tower, then the bulb was attached underneath. A ‘soft patch’ is fixed on the upper deck, which can be removed should any repairs be needed in the future.

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Art Detail on KOKOMO

Submarine anchors

This is the first time that Alloy Yachts has constructed a superyacht with submarine anchors. Mounted inside the hull, the anchors are deployed via a wet-box from the base of the hull. The anchors themselves were custom-made by Manson Anchors with a polished closing plate to provide a clean, sleek line and watertight closure when not in use. Alloy Yachts designers researched and developed a customised retrieval mechanism to ensure the anchors are correctly aligned when retracted into the hawse pipes. Underwater lights and cameras allow the anchor lowering and raising process to be monitored, with the electronics linked to Alloy Yachts’ trademark SeaTouch monitoring system.

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Emphasis on performance

With the owner’s desire of increased performance under sail, the sail area has increased significantly over the last Kokomo. As a result, all the winches, sheets and structures to which these are attached have been scaled up to match. The Alloy Yachts-designed winches are considerably larger in terms of size and pulling power, and demonstrate a step forward in the performance of the patented Alloy Yachts winch technology.

Increased freeboard and storage capacity

The increase in Kokomo’s freeboard enabled by the Dubois design has allowed Alloy Yachts to create a lot of under-deck storage capacity and negates the need for a pickle-fork structure. The ability to create much larger teak foredeck, going all the way back to the mast, is particularly sleek and aesthetically attractive. The custom-made spa-pool is inset into the deck under its own teak cover, leaving no unnecessary items remaining above deck to detract from the clean lines and sense of space.

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Kokomo Flybridge

The forward superstructure often provides the opportunity for ventilation ducts to be discretely incorporated in the structure, so the Alloy Yachts team came up with another solution – bring the ventilation ducts for the crew quarters out through the rear of the fly-bridge. The engine bay ducts draw air from one side of the keel tower and expel it through the other side. This engineering solution provides an unexpected benefit – the windscreen wraps right around the main deck uninterrupted by ventilation grills.

Another benefit of Kokomo’s large freeboard dimension is the ability to completely lower the custom-made glass screen that protects the aft cock-pit. The curved solid glass screen slides discretely into the back of the semi-circular seats, providing protection from the elements when needed.

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Kokomo Saloon Lounge

Evolving KOKOMO’s SeaTouch

Kokomo’s owner had a clear idea about the look and operation of the SeaTouch monitoring system. While the technology inside is very similar to recent yachts, the aesthetics have evolved in a new direction. When the SeaTouch system is inactive, it is a flat sheet of tinted glass. Then, when activated, the forward glass panel slides back to reveal the control panel and the rear piece of glass lifts on an angle to become the monitor, or screen.

Clearing the decks

Another request from the owner was to ensure that the decks were as clear of equipment as possible. Alloy Yachts suggested that the bollards and fairleads are concealed inside the bulwarks. A sleek lid hinges open to access the bollards for mooring purposes, and when not in use, the continuous bulwark line and smooth teak deck is not interrupted visually or physically by these stainless steel necessities.

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External design

There is no doubt that Kokomo is a distinctively modern yacht with her stark white superstructure, glossy black hull and bright silver transom graphics. Trim is either teak or carbon fibre with all teak margins kept as small as possible to achieve the desired clean, contemporary look. Carbon fibre furniture and specific structural elements contrasts in a complementary manner with the teak.

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Yacht KOKOMO Key Specifications:

LOA 58.4m (191.6ft) LWL 51.5m (169.5ft) Beam 10.9m (35.8ft) Draft (keel raised) 4.9m (16.1ft) Displacement 450 tonnes Sails Doyle Sails Sail Area 1914m² Mast and Boom Southern Spars, Carbon fibre, in-boom furling Furlers Reckmann Winches Alloy Yachts captive reel and vertical Main Engines 2 x Caterpillar diesel C18 ‘D’ rated 872hp Gear Boxes 2 x ZF 2300 reversing gearbox @ 4.44:1 Propellers 2 x Hundested variable pitch Bow thrusters American Bow Thruster TRAC II 28”ø 150hp (hydraulic) Generators 2 X 69kw Caterpillar C4.4 69kw Fuel Water BUILDER Alloy Yachts DESIGNER Dubois Naval Architects INTERIOR DESIGN Redman, Whiteley, Dixon OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE Peter Wilson, MCM CLASSIFICATION Lloyds X100 A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6 MCH

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Project Meteor 100 by Dixon Yacht Designs

New sailing yacht MANTIS 80 by Dixon Yacht Design and Ken Freivokh Design

New sailing yacht MANTIS 80 by Dixon Yacht Design and Ken Freivokh Design

Dubois designed 44m sailing yacht ENCORE by Alloy Yachts

Dubois designed 44m sailing yacht ENCORE by Alloy Yachts

Dubois designed 44m Alloy superyacht ENCORE with launch in March 2013

Dubois designed 44m Alloy superyacht ENCORE with launch in March 2013

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47m motor yacht KING BENJI embarks on a luxurious voyage of opulence and adventure

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Classic 37m motor yacht LADY VICTORIA for charter in the Bahamas

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39m luxury yacht EVOLUTION for charter on Australia’s east coast

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Charter Special on board 36m luxury yacht CALYPSO I from Italy to Greece

Westport announce the first hull of their 36m W117 range is nearing completion

Westport announce the first hull of their 36m W117 range is nearing completion

Croatian charter yacht LA PERLA offering 10% discount on exclusive vacations in the Adriatic

Croatian charter yacht LA PERLA offering 10% discount on exclusive vacations in the Adriatic

Charter a yacht during the Monaco Historic and F1 Grand Prix festivals and soak up the atmosphere from on deck

Charter a yacht during the Monaco Historic and F1 Grand Prix festivals and soak up the atmosphere from on deck

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Superyacht LAUNCHPAD previously Feadship 1010 delivered

65m Feadship superyacht PROMISE.D delivered

65m Feadship superyacht PROMISE.D delivered

Discover our Top 10 brand new yachts available for charter worldwide this year

Discover our Top 10 brand new yachts available for charter worldwide this year

Florida charter yacht REAL SUMMERTIME offering 10% discount

Florida charter yacht REAL SUMMERTIME offering 10% discount

Discover summer in New England aboard a luxury charter yacht: Escape to this beautiful northeast corner of the USA

Discover summer in New England aboard a luxury charter yacht: Escape to this beautiful northeast corner of the USA

Looking ahead to the 2024 MYBA Charter Show in Genoa

Looking ahead to the 2024 MYBA Charter Show in Genoa

Luxury superyacht TCB

Last minute yacht charter deals in the Bahamas

49m sailing yacht ANIMA MARIS is offering discounted rates for the remaining summer weeks in Croatia

49m sailing yacht ANIMA MARIS is offering discounted rates for the remaining summer weeks in Croatia

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  1. KOKOMO II Yacht

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  2. Super yacht KOKOMO II during her refit

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  3. Motor yacht KOKOMO II refitted at Rivergate Marina, Australia

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  4. Motor yacht Kokomo II

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  5. On board with Lang Walker, owner of the Kokomo yacht series

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  6. KOKOMO II Yacht

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COMMENTS

  1. On board with Lang Walker, owner of the Kokomo yacht series

    On board with Lang Walker, owner of the Kokomo yacht series. 19 June 2018 • Written by Sophia Wilson. In the wake of Australian property developer Lang Walker's death, BOAT International reflects on a 2018 interview where he discusses his Kokomo dynasty - from a humble dinghy to a series of superyacht sloops and a private island hideaway...

  2. LANG WALKER • Net Worth $1.8 Billion • House • Yacht

    He is the owner of the Alloy sailing yacht KOKOMO.We believe he also owns the 38m (123ft) Lloyds Ship motor yacht Kokomo II. The KOKOMO Yacht was crafted by Alloy in 2010, featuring a design by Dubois Naval Architects Ltd.. Powered by Caterpillar engines, the yacht can achieve a max speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots, with a range of over 3,000 nm.

  3. Yacht owner and Australian property magnate Lang Walker dies at 78

    The philanthropist was the owner of the Kokomo yacht series and dynasty, including three sailing superyachts designed by the late Ed Dubois. His first was a 42-metre sloop with interiors by RWD and built by New Zealand's Alloy Yachts, which was the same combination he used for his following two builds.It was launched for the 2000 America's Cup down in Auckland and raced in the Millennium ...

  4. KOKOMO II Yacht

    The 37.5m/123' motor yacht 'Kokomo II' (ex. Achilles II) was built by Lloyds Ships at their Brisbane shipyard. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Jack Hargrave and she was last refitted in 2023. ... Kokomo II Yacht Owner, Captain or marketing company

  5. KOKOMO Yacht • Lang Walker $35M Sailing Superyacht

    The sheer grandeur of the Sailing Yacht KOKOMO comes with a value of $35 million. Running this masterpiece comes with its costs, averaging around $4 million annually. The price of a yacht like the KOKOMO reflects a multitude of factors including size, age, luxury level, the materials used, and the technology incorporated in its creation.

  6. KOKOMO II yacht (Lloyds, 37.5m, 1987)

    KOKOMO II is a 37.5 m Motor Yacht, built in Australia by Lloyds and delivered in 1987. Her top speed is 15.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 2770.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines. ... On board with Lang Walker, owner of the Kokomo yacht series. Yachts like this.

  7. Kokomo II Yacht

    She is powered by 2 Caterpillar Inc engines, which give her a top speed of . kn. In the world rankings for largest yachts, the superyacht, Kokomo II, is listed at number 2789. She is the 6th-largest yacht built by Lloyds Ships. Kokomo II's owner is shown in SYT iQ and is exclusively available to subscribers.

  8. Australian Billionaire Spends Plenty of Time on Board ...

    Whenever the billionaire owner is not sailing it, Kokomo is available for other lucky guests, too, through Burgess, as long as they can part with €210,000 ($211,000) per week.

  9. KOKOMO II Refit for Fun

    The 37.5m/123ft motor yacht 'Kokomo II' (ex-Achilles II charter yacht) was designed by Jack Hargrave and built by Lloyds Ships at their Brisbane shipyard and delivered in 1987. Her current owner uses the vessel for family cruising in Australia, Fiji and the South Pacific.

  10. Kokomo II Completes Refit and Extension at Rivergate

    Lloyds-built superyacht Kokomo II has completed an extensive eight-month refit at Brisbane's Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, including a transom ext...

  11. Kokomo Is a High-Performance Beast Disguised as a ...

    Lang Walker named all of his boats Kokomo. Over the years, these included a modest racing dinghy, a 42-meter (138 feet) sloop, a bigger yacht, and finally, this 192-foot (58 meters) sailing yacht.

  12. Iconic motor yacht KOKOMO II back on the water after an extensive refit

    Originally built in the late 1980s, KOKOMO II has been carefully maintained by her owner, who is known to enjoy a range of water sports with their family, while cruising around Australia, Fiji and the South Pacific.This love of the water was the original catalyst for the idea to upgrade the transom creating an up-to-date platform for launching toys and swimming.

  13. Yacht KOKOMO II, Lloyds Ships Holdings

    View the latest images, news, price & similar yachts for charter to KOKOMO II, a 36.58 metres / 120 feet luxury yacht launched by her owner in 1987. KOKOMO II Lloyds Ships Holdings This motor yacht KOKOMO II is a 37 m 120 (foot) well proportioned aluminium ...

  14. Kokomo II completes eight-month refit and extension

    The 37.5-metre Lloyds motor yacht Kokomo II has emerged from an eight-month refit at Australian yard Rivergate Marina & Shipyard with a three-metre stern extension.. Built in Australia in 1987, Kokomo II returned to its birthplace for refit work having cruised Australia, Fiji and the South Pacific extensively under her current ownership. The yacht checked into the Queensland shipyard for a ...

  15. Motor yacht KOKOMO II refitted at Rivergate Marina, Australia

    October 19, 2010. Written by Chelsea Smith. Motor yacht KOKOMO II (ex Achilles II) is a 37 m 120 (foot) aluminium motor yacht built by Lloyds Ships Holdings and conceived by Jack Hargrave. Rivergate Marina, in Sydney Australia has just completed a major refit on the superyacht including structural modifications to the bow and extensive paint ...

  16. Ship KOKOMO II (Pleasure Craft) Registered in Australia

    Vessel KOKOMO II is a Pleasure Craft, Registered in Australia. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. Get the details of the current Voyage of KOKOMO II including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 0, MMSI 503673000, Call sign VZN3252

  17. Grenada charges prison escapees with murder of American couple ...

    Three inmates who escaped from prison in Grenada have been charged with killing two Americans after allegedly hijacking their yacht last month to flee to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, police ...

  18. Latest Kokomo III Sail Yacht Delivered To Her Owner

    Kokomo proved her seaworthiness, speed and sheer quality by sailing upwind in 20 to 25 knots. Kokomo is the third in her new owner's fleet. Built by Alloy Yachts, with design by Dubois Naval Architects and Redman Whiteley Dixon, Kokomo surpasses her predecessors as a high performance sailing yacht that has evidently proven her mettle.

  19. 58m Alloy sailing yacht Kokomo sold

    The 58.4-metre sailing yacht Kokomo has been sold by Chris Cecil-Wright of Cecil Wright & Partners, representing both the buyer and seller in an off-market transaction. ... On board with Lang Walker, owner of the Kokomo yacht series. Yacht owner and Australian property magnate Lang Walker dies at 78. New superyachts for charter in 2024.

  20. KOKOMO Yacht Charter Price

    KOKOMO is a 58m luxury sail super yacht available for charter built in 2010, refitted in 2018. Charter up to 10 guests in 5 cabins (1 Master, 1 VIP, 3 Double & 2 Twin) with a crew of 10. ... All logos, trademarks and copyrights contained on this Web site are and remain the property of their respective owners.

  21. Alloy Yacht's Superyacht KOKOMO 2010 Largest Sailing Yacht Built in New

    Sailing yacht KOKOMO III (completed in 2010) creates a new record as the largest sailing yacht to be built and launched to date by Alloy Yachts or any other New Zealand superyacht boat builder. The superyacht is also certainly one of the most significant luxury sailing yachts in the world. The Dubois designed fly bridge luxury yacht Kokomo III reflects a wide range of initiatives and desires ...

  22. Exclusive First Look at Kokomo Island: The World's Only Island for

    The company will launch Kokomo Island at the Monaco Yacht Show September 23, but first they've provided me with an exclusive first look at their private floating habitat. With a length overall of ...

  23. Superyacht Submarine Available for $2 Billion, With Private ...

    The superyacht can hold as many as 20 guests and a crew of 32-40 people. The Sun tabloid in Britain notes it comes with a helicopter, movie theater and wine cellar. If you want one, hang on to ...

  24. Hotels owned by superyacht owners

    Palacio Can Marqués, Spain. Kim Schindelhauer and Aline Matsika, owners of regatta-winning superyacht WinWIn, spent seven years restoring this 18th-century palace in Mallorca, transforming it into the five-star Palacio Can Marqués hotel. There are just 13 suites inside this baroque mansion, including a tower bedroom with 360-degree views ...