Overview
About this vessel
KOKOMO is a cutter rigged blue water pilothouse sloop built by Cooper of Coquitlam, Vancouver BC. Cooper has a history of outstanding yacht design and quality manufacture for the harsh environment of the North West Pacific. Designed by Stan Huntingford and built to the highest standard of craftsmanship, Cooper built only 4 of these due to their high initial cost. The Teak interior is stunning. "Redundancy" is another word for this vessel, having incredible range on main engine alone, 2 generators, hydraulic bow thruster, and a get home system she is well equipped to take you anywhere.
She has had 4 passionate owners, and has recently undergone a major refit which included mast removal, full Awlgrip paint, new teak decks (2015) and full new electronics upgrade (2016). New standing rigging (2019). New sails (2022). New batteries (2020). In 2021, the vessel spent 7 months on the hard having completed a very extensive and expensive osmosis treatment. A detailed maintenance record has been kept of the vessel for the last 10 years which covers overhaul of almost every item on board. Perkins completed the 6000 hour service in Singapore.
Kokomo's accommodations center around the large living spaces and the operational areas but from an operational standpoint, the most alluring aspect of Kokomo is her air-conditioned raised pilothouse. The yacht is entered via a teak sliding door and down into a pilothouse that provides a 360 degree view via its large laminated windows through which crew and guests will enjoy the surrounding scenery. Indeed, more time will be spent in this space than anywhere else on the yacht. To port is a dedicated locker containing emergency tools and safety equipment. Forward of the locker are shelves for day to day items and a comfortable helm chair. To starboard behind a raised table is an L shaped settee. The longer section is 6'6" and is comfortable place for an off watch member to rest. Most navigational equipment is built into the overhead teak panel leaving space to starboard for the radar and to port for the huge chart table. The companion way to the lower deck can be closed off and the chart table can slide to starboard where one can stand and plot positions comfortably if desired. Sensibly placed handholds overhead and on bulkheads give confidence when moving about the boat. The high gloss varnish in the pilot house is stunning.
The interior spaces of Kokomo are finished in varnished teak and teak veneer to world class standard. Cabin soles are solid teak and holly over marine plywood while removable overhead panels are soft off-white vinyl. Abundant overhead hatches allow cool breezes to filter through the boat. (All hatches have portable netting.) Large glass deck prisms (new in 2015) and the 14 x 10mm tinted tempered glass windows around the coach house allow an extraordinary amount of light into the saloon, galley and after stateroom. The concertinaed curtains are housed in a beautiful teak valance and are out of sight when raised, giving exceptional views. Well placed area, task, reading and courtesy lights provide controllable lighting at night. Teak handrails overhead and on various surfaces throughout the yacht mean a secure handhold is always an arm's length away. Galley and head countertops and shower stalls are finished in light ceramic tiles and matching grout. Blue patterned upholstery on settees is tasteful and elegant. Cedar lined hanging lockers have automatic lights and solid teak louvered doors. There are many storage areas with dedicated drawers and lockers throughout the yacht.
Descending down 6 steps of sensible, safe gradient you enter a large open galley and salon. Three of the steps are hinged to provide storage space. To port is the well positioned galley. The cook will not be bothered by people passing by to cabins or machinery spaces, as is so often the case with passage way galleys. The comfortable and elegant saloon is forward of the galley. Wrapped in a varnished teak veneer, the mast accentuates the elegance of this space. To starboard the L shaped settee easily converts to a double berth by sliding out the lower aft seat cushion. This berth is fitted with a lee cloth. Beneath the settee are the ships batteries (new 2020) while outboard and behind the settee back is the storage for the emergency tiller. Long, lighted bookshelves line the underdeck space port and starboard. To port is the U shaped dining area with a beautiful custom made teak dining table featuring an inlaid compass rose of mahogany and ash on a flip over condiment tray. The table seats 8 comfortably. There are 4 swing brass lights (LED) with pleated lampshades that encompass the saloon. Over the table a ships lantern illuminates the gorgeous teak table. The lighting in the saloon reflecting off the beautiful varnished surfaces gives a warm and inviting ambiance. It is a pleasure to sit in this space. A flat screen and DVD player are mounted atop the shelf under the forward facing windows.
Proceeding forward and down one step through the forward passage way is the forward head. This space is accessed through a pocket door to starboard. Aft is a separate full height shower stall finished in tile and contrasting grout. A tiled bench seat is outboard. All fittings and sinks have been upgraded by the current owner. The head is fitted with an electric fresh water toilet, built in teak toilet paper holder, electric heater, cabinets and foot fresh water pump.
The Forward stateroom has always been subject to debate as to which cabin is the "Master" It’s really a question of whether one desires to sleep in the twin berths (aft) or the large double forward. The forward stateroom has a sofa to starboard, cabinets are outboard and forward of the sofa. Forward and on the centreline is a double door hanging locker. A writing desk (or vanity desk) to port is fitted with a sliding drawer and 2 lockable mirrored cabinets. The double sized berth is aft and to port. A nightstand is inboard of this berth and two swing arm brass reading lights are mounted above. In both the forward and after staterooms hull side finish is unique and very elegant. Varnished panelling is secured with varnished horizontal teak battens. Opening hull ports (with insect screens), overhead hatches, lee cloths, airphone, electric heater, strip lighting and air conditioning further enhance the comfort of this spacious cabin.
To starboard and aft of the main ladder is the aft passageway with two sea bunks outboard and machinery space door inboard. Each bunk has a reading light and louvered locker at the foot of each bunk. Two opening ports with deadlights are at the upper bunk level and a glass deck prism is overhead. Both bunks are fitted with lee cloths and are a desirable sleeping space during long passages. The upper bunk is easily converted to an aluminium work bench if needed.
Proceeding aft, passing the engine room, one passes through the aft cabin door where inboard, a stacked full size washer dryer combination is located next to a full height hanging cupboard. Outboard under the side decks are two laundry cupboards and two large hanging lockers. All have automatic lights and cedar lining. Twin berths port and starboard are separated by a chest of drawers / nightstand upon which is mounted an airphone. Sleeping comfort is enhanced by bowed springs beneath one mattress. Lee cloths are fitted on both bunks. Custom brass reading lights are at the head of each bunk and bookshelves are outboard. Next to the port bunk, a Furuno RD-33 multifunction display is mounted. Alarms can be set or information checked with a touch of a button. Two opening ports with deadlights and a large overhead hatch ventilate this space. 5 large windows give ample light. Forward on the centreline is a vanity desk with mirror and four drawers. Another hanging locker is to port prior to entering the aft head.
The ensuite aft head is forward and to port. Outboard a china basin and faucet are set into the vanity. The tiled countertop and splash back are sealed with contrasting grout. An electric toilet is situated inboard with teak toilet paper holder storage bin and electric heater. A full length mirror is on the rear of the door. Storage space is available under the vanity top. Forward and one step down is the massive shower stall / half bath. This area has an inbuilt seat as well.
Off the aft passageway is a proper engine room. Engine, gensets, pumps, compressors, Lewmar power unit, fans, steering motors, airphone and watermaker occupy this bright and well insulated space. Decking is removable aluminium diamond plate and a work bench is situated along the port hull where standing room is found beneath the cockpit settee.
The galley features a large industrial type refrigerator and a huge below counter freezer. Both compressors are located in the engine room. Countertops are tiled (new 2021) and stove has a stainless steel splash back. Ample drawers and overhead cupboards separate the space from the saloon. 3 LED lights are built into the bottom of the overhead cupboards proving ample lighting over the sink and preparation area. The large, lighted stainless steel lined fridge is outboard. Shelves and vegetable baskets are stainless steel. The refrigerator is fitted with a digital internal thermostat. A removable butcher block cover sits atop the stove when not in use. A top opening storage space is accessed through the forward counter top. Automatic lights are built into the overhead cupboards, storage space and lower cupboards. A trash compactor is located underneath the forward countertop.
Opposite the galley to starboard is the navigation station / office. Large varnished desktops, excellent lighting and overhead deck prism make this an excellent area to conduct ships business. Forward between the saloon settee and this space is a cabinet with two large sliding drawers holding the liquor locker and glass and table ware. Elegant and convenient. Beneath the forward desktop are three very deep sliding drawers with wood dividers and partitions. Ideal for those items that one uses frequently. The lowest drawer is a file cabinet holding all original manuals and ships paperwork. The chair sits beneath a top opening desk. Next aft are 3 drawers and a slide out counter board. A weather fax folds out of the aftermost cabinet. Outboard is the main switch board with tank tender, hull potentiometer, battery switches and entertainment system.
