KOO (ex Vent d'Est, Red Dragon, African Queen)

42.6m Sloop

Overview

KOO, first named African Queen and later Red Dragon and Vent d'Est, was launched in 2002 with a celebration in Zwartsluis.  Following sea trials and finishing touches she was thereafter passed on to her owner.

Details

LOA
42.9m
Fuel Capacity
19,500 litres
Naval Architect
Dubois Naval Architects
LWL
35.2m (115ft)
Water Capacity
7,500 litres
Exterior Stylist
Dubois Naval Architects
Beam (max)
8.8m (29ft)
Range
3,000nm at 11kts
Builder
Vitters Shipyard
Draft
4.1m (14ft)
Staterooms
1 Master 3 Guests
Interior Designer
Redman Whiteley Dixon
Displacement
188 tonnes
Sleeps
8
Rig
Sloop
Keel Type
Fixed
Crew
6
Delivered
2002
Construction
Aluminium
Classification
ABS
Refit
2008