Kadey-Krogen Review

Summary

Kadey-Krogen Yachts has been in existence for 34 years. Over that time span, it has produced over 550 cruising, trawler yachts. It has offices in Stuart (FL), Annapolis, and Seattle. It is a company dedicated to four core values: capability, liveability, family, and value. Kadey-Krogen Yachts have proven capabilities, headed by its exclusive-trademark Pure Full Displacement (PFD) hull. Other proven capabilities include the wineglass transom, a fine, clean entrance, a small bilge radius, and optimum displacement-to-length ratio. These capabilities provide a comfortable, smooth ride (PFD hull and wineglass transom) and ability to carry large amounts of fuel and storage places (displacement-to-length ratio). Kadey-Krogen Yachts are designed to be liveable because James S. Krogen (original designer of Kadey-Krogen Yachts) lived on his boats. As such, they contain staterooms, kitchen, guest rooms, windows, showers, and laundry units. Owners of these yachts not only enjoy them with their immediate family but enjoy friendship with the members of the community who have purchased these yachts. In terms of value, it is reported that Kadey-Krogen boats actually increase in value over time. Owners report that they have excellent resale values.

Pricing

Kadey-Krogen boats are six and seven-figure boats. They range in price from $1.27 million (2003 model) down to $34,000 (1989 Chien HWA Sundeck Trawler). Most used boats are on sale at high-six figure costs (upward of $500,000).

Pros

• Owners describe Kadey-Krogen boats as having timeless quality, lots of pleasure, and very reliable.
• They have high resale value.
• Customer testimonials indicate a high level of satisfaction with customer service (professionalism, response, and assistance).
• Boats are safe and designed for long-term sailing and cruising internationally.

Cons

• Boats can be prohibitively expensive.

Featured Models

One featured model is the 39’. It overall length is 43’8”. It has a 700-gallon fuel tank and a 300-gallon water tank. Its range at six knots is 4,170 nautical miles (4,798 miles). At eight knots, it is 1,650 nautical miles (1898 miles). Its displacement-to-length ratio is 303. Another featured model is the Krogen 64’ Expedition. This came out in 2009. It is similar to the 2008 55’ Expedition. It is described as the flagship of the Krogen line. It has an overall length of 70’4” (including swim platform and pulpit) and a deck length of 64’. It has a 3,000 gallon fuel tank and a 550 gallon water tank. Estimated range for the 64’ at nine knots is 3,000 nautical miles (3,452 miles).

Conclusion

Kadey-Krogen Yachts are ocean-traversing boats. They are expensive, but have pleased customers for over 30 years. They provide safe and long-lasting boats. Testimonies of people who have experienced Krogen yachts report that they have had fun and enjoyable times. The company is committed to capability, liveability, family (immediate and the Krogen community of boat owners), and value for your boat.