Genova, Italy
Luxury Yacht
Custom
1983
Fully Operational
Jon Bannenberg Heritage, 2024 Comprehensive Refit – A Feadship with Soul
Conceived by Jon Bannenberg and built by Feadship for Emilio Azcárraga, the 164ft “Koru” (ex-Azteca) is a living artifact of superyacht history, thoroughly modernized by a two-year refit finished in April 2024. Presented in immaculate condition, she fuses classic lines with contemporary systems, connectivity and deck architecture.
Scale & Construction
LOA 49.95 m (163.68 ft) • Beam 27.59 ft • Max draft 8.17 ft • GT ~435. Aluminum hull and superstructure. Full-beam hull form, extended stern and a refreshed superstructure profile create a stately silhouette with generous outdoor living.
Powertrain & Range
Twin MTU 16V 538 TE82 diesels (~5,294 hp combined), W6 overhaul recently completed with ~500 hrs. Cruise ~18 knots, top ~20 knots. Fuel ~13,208 gal for approx. 2,000 nm. Vosper Thornycroft stabilizers, Skeen bow thruster, V-drive propulsion and comprehensive noise insulation deliver poised passage-making.
Reimagined Interiors
Accommodation for 10 guests in 5 staterooms: full-beam master (lower), VIPs on main and lower, plus two twins - all en-suite. The 2024 interior redesign introduces custom furniture, layered lighting and a warm contemporary tone. A cinema-capable salon, refined dining and a professional galley elevate the onboard experience. Crew for up to 9 across 5 cabins, including a captain’s cabin on main deck.
Tech & Connectivity
Dual radars, gyro and magnetic compasses, autopilot, depth, weather fax, dual GPS, wind/speed log, Navtex and integrated plotting via ship’s computer. Starlink brings modern bandwidth; Hikvision CCTV (8 cams/2 monitors) secures key zones. RINA compliance reconfirmed in 2021.
Deck Life & Toys
New sun deck design with broad lounging, alfresco dining and panoramic views. Extended swim platform, tender/toy staging and refreshed teak enhance barefoot living. Inclusions feature a Castoldi 7.5m diesel jet tender, Zodiac crew tender, 2× Yamaha EX jet skis, Yamaha Superjet and dive compressors.
Refit Highlights (2024)
Awlgrip hull repaint, new teak decks, stern extension, superstructure redesign, new sun deck, significant mechanical/electrical overhauls. Prior cycles in 1997, 2008 and 2021 underpin diligent stewardship.
Commercial & Compliance
Flagged and RINA-classed, with VAT/tax guidance available per intended operation. Ownership history and logs available for verification.
Request the full refit book, latest surveys and schedule your Genova sea trial. Heritage, character and modern capability—this is a Feadship to treasure and use.
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