Overview
Koru, formerly known as Azteca, is a magnificent 49.89 meter superyacht crafted by the renowned Feadship shipyard and originally launched in 1983. Designed by the legendary Jon Bannenberg for the visionary Mexican tycoon Emilio Azcárraga, Koru has a storied history that reflects innovation and elegance.
The yacht recently underwent an extensive two-year refit at Aykin Marina & Shipyard in Turkey, under the expert hands of Ocean Technical. Completed in April 2024, this transformation included a stunning new exterior with a navy hull accented by crisp white detailing and a lengthened stern that adds both space and style. A new sundeck enhances the outdoor experience, while the interiors have been entirely overhauled, converting the original television lounge into an additional guest cabin.
Koru’s technical upgrades are as impressive as her aesthetic enhancements. The yacht now features overhauled main engines, updated navigation systems, and the addition of Starlink for seamless remote connectivity. These improvements ensure that Koru combines classic design with modern luxury and practicality.
With accommodation for up to 10 guests across 5 staterooms, Koru offers an exceptional yachting experience. Her twin MTU diesel engines provide a cruising speed of 18 knots and a top speed of 20 knots, ensuring smooth and swift voyages.
Koru is now available for sale, offering new beginnings and unparalleled adventures on the open seas. She stands as a testament to timeless design and cutting-edge innovation, ready to provide her next owner with a luxurious yachting experience.
Key Features
• Timeless Design Heritage
• Extensive Refit and Modernization
• Advanced Technical Upgrades
• Flexible Accommodation
• Enhanced Outdoor Spaces
• Performance and Speed
• Historical Significance
• Market Positioning
• Unique Selling Proposition
Galley & Laundry Equipment
Main Galley Equipment
- Refrigeration/Freezer: Custom built-in units and stand-alone units
- Dishwasher: New 2024
- Cooking Equipment: Built-in Commercial Angelpo Stainless range
Crew Galley Equipment: - Cooking equipment: Small Appliances
- Refrigeration.Freezer: wine coolers, fridges ice makers new 2024 throughout the vessel
Laundry Equipment: - 5 x washing machines + 3 dryers – New 2024
Communication/Navigation Equipment
- SSB: Skanti
- VHF: Sperry
- Cellular phone system: Pepwave
- Intercom: Custom
- 2 x Radars
- 2 x Gyrocompass
- 1 x Magnetic Compass
- 1 x Auto Pilot
- 1 x Depth Sounder
- 1 x Weather Fax
- 2 x GPS
- 1 x Ships Computer
- 1 x Wind/Speed Log
- 1 x Navtex
Deck Equipment
- Anchor Windlass: 1 x forward unit rebuilt 2024
- Aft Warping Capstans: 2 x aft rebuilt 2024
- Anchors: 2
- Anchor Chain: 2 x 5 shackles
- Boat Crane and Davits: 2 cranes fwd
- Passerelle: Custom built rear transformer
- Swimming Platform: As above
Mechanical Equipment
- Generators 2 X 112 Kw Mercedes Benz OM 402 with AVK 140 KVA Alternators
- Trim Tabs/Stabilizers: NAIAD control system Vosper Thomcroft fins
- Bow Thruster Electric from Skeen
- Boiler 250 liter with two external heat elements
- Water maker HEM 750 Liter Per Hour
- Fresh water carbon Filter – LUITEC 6 m3 / hr.
- Fuel Separator & Filtration: Alfa Laval
- Sewage system: Hamman
- Bilge Water Filtration: DECKMA
Safety, Security, and Firefighting Equipment
Security Equipment:
- CCTV System: Hik vision
- 8 x Cameras
- 2 x Monitors
Fire Fighting Equipment:
- 2 x Fire Control System
- 20 x Fire Extinguishers
- 2 x Alarms
Safety Equipment
- 2 x Life Rafts
- 4 x Life Rings
- 2 x EPIRBS
- 9 x Flares
- 1 x Medical Equipment
Tender & Toys
- Castolid jdiesel jet rib 7.5 meters
- Zodiac crew tender with 25hp
- 2 x Yamaha EX jetskis
- 1 x Yamaha Superjet
- Dive Gear: 2 x Dive compressors
- Recreation: Multi equipment
Exclusions
- Owner’s personal effects and artwork.
- A full inventory of exclusions is to be provided at the time of the fully executed Purchase Agreement.
Upgrades/Refits
- 2024 – Complete Extensive refit in May 2024 in Turkey by OCEAN TECHNICAL
- Major changes in the interior and layout
- Extending the aft with a large water platform making her LOA – 49.95 m
- Changing the superstructure profile
- New sun deck
- New hull paint from Awlgrip
- New teak decks and extensive service to her mechanical and electrical systems together with many other upgrades
- 2021 – Dutch Balk Shipyard
- Recommissioning, all systems reinstated and rebuilt to RINA standard
- Class reinstatement started
- Upgrade of Navigation equipment
- All systems checked and verified
- Structural strength and thickness checked as per RINA standard
- W3 MTU engine service
- Major generator works carried out 2014
- Main engines went through W6 MTU service total rebuilt at 3,000 hrs
- 2008-2009, Malta Superyacht Services:
- 1-Year refit
- Significant structural work to the hull
- System upgrades at Malta Superyacht Services
- 1997, Feadship’s Royal Van Lent shipyard:
- 1.5m stern extension
Accomodations
- 10 Guests in 5 Staterooms
- Stateroom Layout:
- 1 x Master Stateroom (full beam on the lower deck)
- 2 x VIP Stateroom (1 main deck forward + 1 lower deck)
- 2 x Twin Staterooms
- 9 Crew
- 1 x Captain’s Cabin (main deck – port side)
- 8 x Crew in 4 Cabins
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
Entertainment Equipment
- Full video on demand - New 2024
- Audio Equipment : Sonos New 2024
Engine Room
- 2 x MTU 16V 538 TE82 (2,647HP) 1,974kW
- Engine hours: 5900h – 500 hours since WA Major overhaul
- Fuel Consumption: at 15 knots – 430 Liter Per Hours
Electrical Equipment
- Air Conditioning: Blitzer
