New Model: Koot 54

Announced in July as a project, and launched in late Summer just in time for the Cannes show is the first model from Koot, the 54.  Koot is a boat builder based in Tunisia, with a Kuwaiti owner, and Italian manager overseeing building activities.  The design was trusted to Italian designer Sergio Cutolo from Hydrotech, who present clean sweeping lines with minimal touches, and large view windows to both sides.  The interior of the Koot 54 offers two layouts, a Loft or a Two cabins version.  In the loft version open spaces are abundant with a set of two opposite settees taking most of the accommodation space.  In the two cabins is a traditional plan with an owners room to fore, C-shaped saloon, galley, and a guest cabin with two single in line berths.  Power for hull one was twin MAN 800hp which give a cruise speed of over 30 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.5 m (54.1ft)

Beam - 4.88 m

Draft - 1.07 m

Displacement - 25,000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2500 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins + 2 in saloon, 2 berths in loft version

Engines - 2 x MAN R6 800hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 30 knots cruise

Range - 400 nm

Hull Type - modified vee planning shape

Project - Sergio Cutolo hull, Franceso Maria Guilini interior, Koot Design Team

Certification - CE B RINA

www.kootyacht.com

Project: Koot 54

Koot Yachts from Tunisia presents its first model the 54, which was officially presented at the recent Cannes Boat Show 2011. Loft on the Sea is the design philosophy that inspired the yard to create this 16 metres open characterized by wide open spaces outside and inside, providing a continuous contact with the sea.  The Koot 54 is built in Tunisia by a working team headed by Italian architect Francesco Maria Giulini. The exterior design is by Koot Design Team, with interiors designed by the architect Giulini and the hull designed by renowned naval architect Sergio Cutolo. Over sixteen meters long this is a sport yacht that offers unique seamlessly environments: no internal cabins but one large lounge area directly connected to the cockpit, creating a unique space between the interior of the boat, outdoor areas and the sea. Large spaces also characterize the outdoor area: the stern is completely open to the sea and only three steps separate the cockpit from the spacious bathing platform as well as an area at the bow completely covered with teak becomes a very large and comfortable sundeck .  The Koot 54 has a planning hull with V-variable angle and is fitted with two MAN R6 800hp diesel engines which deliver a max of 36 knots and a cruise of 32.
www.kootyacht.com