Refit of Kalikobass II
I’ve been exchanging e-mails this week with Ann Avery at Northrop & Johnson in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ann is a yacht sales broker I’ve known for many years who has a real passion for sailing yachts. Like any saleswoman, she’s always keen to pump up her product, but she seems especially excited about the 104-foot sailing yacht Kalikobass II (which is currently for sale through her office). Apparently, the refit this longtime charter yacht underwent this past winter was quite good. It focused on the yacht’s deck, which is highlighted in the photo above.
A sailing yacht’s deck isn’t something you’re likely to give much consideration before a charter. You’ll be looking at photos of the interior, talking about the crew, and such. But I can tell you from firsthand experience: The design of a sailing yacht’s deck is important during a charter. A deck that’s smooth with newly installed teak and flush hardware makes for far fewer stubbed toes and a lot more sunbathing room. Thanks to her refit, Kalikobass II now has flush Rondal hatches (good stuff, for those of you who don’t know about sailboat hardware).
Kalikobass II happens to be one of those rare sailing yachts with an interior that is flexible for charter, as well. Her cabins are all convertible. Four of them have twin beds that can convert to kings, while the two forward cabins can be combined into one large master suite. Those are the sort of accommodations options you typically find only aboard motoryachts in this size range (really, at any size range).
The yacht’s weekly base rate is 46,000 euro. I haven’t seen her in person, nor have I met her crew, so contact any reputable charter broker for further information on those fronts.