Description

Built in 2010, Kokoro is a 55' Nivernais classic from Piper Boats, showing their famous excellence in engineering and handling combined with all the comforts of a self-contained home. Perfectly suited for cruising on the most demanding waterways and for residence, Kokoro is ready to sail away tomorrow. Robust wifi and internet connectivity make Kokoro ideal for part or even full-time remote work.

Sleeps 4 in two cabins (6 with optional wheelhouse bed deployed). 2 baths. Generously-sized salon with large windows and adjustably-shaded dog house, entertainment center, and cozy Refleks stove. Natural wood throughout. Ample storage throughout. Many custom features and enhancements. Custom wine-locker storage and pass-through glass cabinets linking to kitchen. Main cabin has extensive storage under the bed and in dual closets in the bow, ensuite wc with shower, heated towel rack. Guest cabin doubles as office area, with ample power and facilities for cabling.

Specifications

Accommodation

4 berths in two cabins, plus 2 extra berths with optional wheelhouse bed deployed.

Main cabin has extensive storage under the bed and in dual closets in the bow, ensuite wc with walk-in shower and heated towel rack.

Guest cabin doubles as office area, with ample power and facilities for cabling. Good wifi and internet connectivity throughout.

Generously-sized salon with large windows and adjustably-shaded dog house, entertainment center, and cozy Refleks 2000K stove with window. Natural wood throughout. Custom wine-locker storage and pass-through glass cabinets linking to kitchen.

Kitchen is equipped with Vitrifrigo DP26000 refrigerator, Siemens 9000 dishwasher, Cannon C50LCIS/1 stove with gas cooktop and two ovens, Sharp R242(BK)W microwave oven, Dometic CK2000 Circular range hood.

Hotpoint WDF740 Aquarius+ washer/dryer is conveniently located near kitchen.

Washable Roman shades throughout.

Ikea SÖDERHAMN sofa / daybed.

Construction

Hull: 13mm Lloyds grade A shot blasted and primed base plate
8mm Lloyds grade A shot blasted and primed hull sides
5mm Lloyds grade A shot blasted and primed superstructure

In November 2019 we took Kokoro out of the water to inspect, clean and re-tar the bottom; at that time we we also replaced and supplemented the anodes.

Collapsible wooden wheelhouse with doors port and starboard and opening to the back deck.

Double ("thermopane") windows throughout the cabin and in the folding wheelhouse.

Equipment

Kabola HR400 calorifier provides domestic hot water and central heat. System has been serviced annually by professional.

Lugar / Northern Lights M673L3 generator (795.5 hours).

Phoenix MultiPlus 24/3000/70 inverter, Centaur 24/30 battery charger, 3600W isolation transformer, battery monitor and EV control panel, all from Victron.

Mobeye® PowerGuard CM2100 sends SMS when mains power stops or resumes.

Vetus BOW16024A bow thruster with two dedicated batteries and associated Victron charger.

Lofrans Royal anchor winch.

Vetus hatches.

There is good wifi throughout the boat which can include internet access by using a phone sim card. Router connects to Poynting XPOL antenna.

Navigation Equipment

Raymarine ST60+ depth sounder.

Raymarine ST60+ rudder angle indicator.

EchoPilot FLSsilverIII forward-looking sonar.

Lowrance Elite-5m chartplotter.

Standard Horizon Quest-X GX1500E VHF radio.

West Marine VHF150 handheld VHF radio.

There is also an AIS system, not currently installed.

Engine(s)

90HP Beta Marine (Beta90) engine is built on a marinized Kubota model; 1923.3 hours. PRM hydraulic gearbox. Engine room also holds Kubota calorifier and Lugar Northern Lights generator (see below for details). Engine has been professionally serviced, most recently in spring 2022.

Safety Equipment

Zig zag and other fenders.

Lines (summer and winter).

Smoke alarms.

Carbon monoxide alarms.

Fire extinguishers (serviced 2022).

Fire blanket.

Anchor and Lofrans windlass.

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