Summer 2006 - Kadey

Waypoints
The Newsletter of Kadey-Krogen Yachts | Summer 2006
ON DECK: Becoming Cruisers :: Making a Purchase Decision :: Tom’s World :: First Annual Photo Contest
Becoming Cruisers, Step by Step
by Chuck and Barb Shipley, Tusen Takk II, Krogen 48' North Sea
Barb and I each grew up on farms in the Dakotas. We met and married in Savannah, Georgia. We retired in
July 2005, sold our cars and our lovely deep-water Savannah home with its gorgeous dock in the back yard,
and moved aboard Tusen Takk II, a Krogen 48' North Sea. There have been those who found our transition
from under the rattling cottonwoods of the Great Plains to the moss-burdened live oaks of the Deep South both
surprising and improbable. How much more so, our recent transition to mangroves and casuarina! We share
here some excerpts from our blog, www.tusentakk2.com, recounting our first months aboard.
Out here, in the southern Bahamas, where
almost all of our anchorage-mates have done
roughly the same thing, it is hard to remember
the degree of amazement our friends and family
registered when they learned of our plans to sell
all and move aboard our 48' North Sea. Even
most of our boating friends, after expressing
various blends of envy, admiration, or disbelief,
admitted to not having the “courage.”
So, how did a couple of farm kids find their
way to this lifestyle, and how is it working out?
The short answers are, respectively, “One step
at a time,” and, after eight months and over
4100 nautical miles, “Just great, thank you.”
We had been to the Abacos several times,
first as guests of friends, and then on our own
Krogen 42' in the summer of 2002, so we kinda
knew what we were leaving our home for.
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Sunset at Little Farmers Cay, Bahamas
Tusen Takk II rests in Stampers Bay near Berkeley Island, Virginia.
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“So we began
looking for the
right vessel, and
were absolutely
bowled over by the
48' North Sea.”
As retirement loomed closer, we came to
realize that we really wanted to cruise extensively. So we began looking for the right vessel,
and were absolutely bowled over by the 48'
North Sea. We like the way she handles the
seas; we appreciate the extra safety gained by
cruising a vessel that is designed to take more
punishment than we ourselves want to endure.
We love the layout, the quality of the workmanship both inside and out, and the enormous
amount of storage space on board. And more
subjectively, we just love the way she looks.
Were we apprehensive about our new
venture? Not really. Prudence (and our insurance company) dictated that we head north
along the Intracoastal Waterway, rather than
setting out directly to the Caribbean, since
hurricane season was upon us. The ICW above
Charleston, SC, was all new territory to us, and
we chose to traverse to the Chesapeake
exclusively on the inside, so our transition was
gradual. Of course, Murphy’s Law saw that we
gained some valuable experience. We learned
the exhilaration of waking to a violent thunderstorm and realizing that our vessel was dragging toward that of our companions; we
learned that we could handle the crisis without
permanent damage to our relationship; we
learned that we could indeed reset the anchor
in the wind and rain. (And we learned that we
should install a larger anchor.) I had early
opportunities to refresh my skills at changing
the impellors on the propulsion engine and the
genset. I learned that simultaneous “crazy”
readings of oil pressure and temperature and
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voltage do not signal Armageddon, but rather
the need to tighten a grounding bolt on an
engine block.
Our transition to living aboard had been
hectic, given we seriously downsized from our
house to the boat. We were glad for the
stateside chance to learn which clothes, galley
utensils, supplies and tools we really needed.
Preparations for Departure July 1, 2005
The last two weeks before we departed were
hell. We previously focused on giving the kids
the good furniture, selling the sellable at a
series of moving sales, giving the givable to
Goodwill, and junking the rest, but we still had
an enormous volume of stuff that we thought
we wanted to take with us. So we had carried
that all down to the dock, where it awaited
loading onto the boat. We both labored until
3:30 A.M. June 30-July 1 putting it all aboard, and
then collapsed for a few precious hours before
getting up to drive into Savannah for the house
closing. When we arrived back in the driveway, a
buyer was waiting to purchase our car–the last
Ocracoke Island was
one of the many
scenic stops on the
Shipleys’ ICW voyage.
of our disposables. Talk about last minute!
We spent hours that afternoon securing the items
that had been thrown aboard the night before,
and putting the kayaks and bicycles on board. It
was 5:30 P.M. by the time we left our dock. No
longer “our” dock, really. We were tired. We were
relieved. We went all of seven miles before
anchoring on the Ogeechee River, not quite to
Marker 98, and not quite to the Intracoastal
Waterway, but definitely on our way to a whole
new life!
After sleeping like the dead on our first night on
the hook, we had a leisurely breakfast and headed
north. We met up with friends on their Krogen 39'
and anchored near Daufuskie Island, southwest of
Hilton Head, SC. They treated us to an on-board
leg of lamb dinner followed by a champagne toast
to celebrate our new life. Excellent! The next day
we all got our kayaks down and went for a long
paddle in the nearby creeks.
(The above underscores one of the salient
features of living aboard a Krogen: the fellowship
with other Krogen owners. Already we have
made many deep friendships. We’ve met and
re-encountered a number of couples, and have
cruised with one or more other Krogens. But
not just Krogenites. Generally, cruising means
meeting interesting people.)
Onward to the Chesapeake
Cruising up the ICW was fun. We enjoyed seeing
the changes in the landscape and geography. Just
north of Charleston, SC, the terrain changed
almost immediately from the meandering tidal
creeks that we had learned to love so much in
Georgia, to be replaced by straighter man-made
channels. That feature persisted all the way up to
Southport, NC. What did change during this
stretch, however, were the flora and the
population density.
North of Georgetown, SC, the ICW begins to
angle off inland, and so the water gets less and
less salty and more and more tannin-stained.
Cypress trees and knees line the shores.
Eventually the ICW angles back toward the
sea. Approaching Myrtle Beach the ICW
Chuck paddles among rock formations in the Berry Islands.
morphs again, still tannin-stained, but now the
narrower straight channels have been cut down
to bedrock. Kinda scary, because the narrow
passage with hard shoulders makes passing or
meeting large vessels very problematical.
You can read about our ports of call and
anchorages from Georgia up to Virginia at
www.tusentakk2.com.
After 45 days of cruising, Chuck put the
following in our log. Question: How do you
spend your time when you are not actually
traveling with the boat? Answer: Futzing,
mostly. A little varnishing here. A little stainless
steel polishing there. A little bottom cleaning. A
little hull washing and waxing. Installing small
improvements, like new hooks for hanging
towels or new trumpet horns on the flybridge or
adjusting the chart-reading light in the pilothouse. Reading one of the many systems
manuals on board. Changing oil and
filters. Cleaning through-hull filters. Changing
zincs. But not always futzing. Sometimes, more
actively recreating: tours, walks, runs, kayak
explorations, and happy hours on board. I’ve
read much less than I thought I would. Not
enough time! But that will surely settle down as
I spend less time “improving” and far less time
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“One of the salient
features of living
aboard a Krogen:
the fellowship with
other Krogen owners.”
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re-arranging all that we brought aboard–stuff
that needed a home but hadn’t yet been
assigned a place. The guest stateroom is now
nearly clear enough to receive a guest!
Excerpts from the Chesapeake
We departed Regatta Point Marina, Deltaville,
VA, back out the Rappahannock River to the
Chesapeake for a short jaunt down to the
Piankatank River. Seven miles up the Piankatank we found paradise, September 3. We
anchored off Berkeley Island, and didn’t leave
for a week! What did we do at one isolated
anchorage for a whole week? Well, Chuck got in
two long runs and two five-mile runs. We put
down many coats of varnish on the cap rail.
Barb took her bike nine miles back to Deltaville
to pick up a new receiver box for our weather
system, and later another ride to send the
defective ones back, and later to get a
haircut, buy vegetables, and secure a few
varnishing supplies.
On a Sunday just as we were about to sit
down for breakfast, a center console runabout
suddenly appeared at our stern. There were
two men on board. One held a manila
envelope. Were we about to be served
with some kind of papers?
Nope. Big smiles, and an
Got lobster?
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explanation: they
had been admiring
our boat; had taken
some pictures; were
presenting a print of
one of the pictures
as a gift, and a CD
with several others!
How nice!
After our Krogen
Barb Shipley at Sugar Beach Cave
cruising companions
left the anchorage
on Labor Day, we had the glorious bay pretty
much to ourselves for awhile. Eventually another
vessel appeared. Interesting looking. We dropped
by during a dinghy run to the public landing and
learned that Ned, the single-handing skipper, had
designed and built the steel-hulled vessel some 26
years ago in Ohio, and had been living on her ever
since. He has taken the vessel up the Tombigbee,
up and down the east coast many times, and
down through the Bahamas and Caribbean as far
as the Dominican Republic. Interesting fellow.
We pumped him for recommendations of
anchorages off the Chesapeake, and learned that
he had been on the first leg of the Great Loop (in
the conventional counter-clockwise direction–up
the east coast, through the Great Lakes and down
the Mississippi) when a hurricane got in the way,
and he had to duck into one of the Chesapeake’s
many hidey-holes. That was the genesis of a new
quest: to visit every one of the Chesapeake’s many
side rivers. At the time we spoke, he had only
three left.
One day as Barb waited at the public landing for
me to come get her and her bike, she spoke with
two couples who had brought a sailboat down
from New Jersey. As they were trailering the boat,
they excitedly told of seeing bald eagles and their
nest on Berkeley Island. A couple days later, we
loaded onto the dinghy for some serious bird
watching. This was Barb’s first real experience
with her brand-spanking-new image-stabilized
10x30 Canon beauties, and so she was even more
eager than I to spy the eagles. It can be safely
concluded that our New Jersey sailors were city
slickers. We didn’t see any bald eagles, but we did
see several osprey. Ospreys do have a certain
amount of white on
their heads. (But also
a black mask, as well
as other black
areas.) The eagle
nest turned out to be
a large duck blind!
We could hardly stifle
the giggles sufficiently to steer the dinghy
back to our boat.
in the Berry Islands
October 10, 2005:
Anchored near Warehouse Point on the Indian
Creek, on the north end of Fleets Bay, VA, just
north of the Rappahannock. The trip had been
blustery, making the absolute stillness of the
picturesque anchorage all the more
memorable. We sat in the warmth on the foredeck
with a drink until the sun sank. Wow, it got chilly
quickly. But not so quickly that we missed the
sights and sounds of a flock of Canada geese
passing just overhead in their ragged forked
formation, talking among themselves in resonant,
musical and loud but congenial “h-ronk, h-ronk.”
We felt some reluctance to be soon leaving the
beautiful Chesapeake Bay. The wide open waters
of the Bay itself; the interesting rivers feeding into
it; the charming creeks feeding into the rivers,
with so many of the creeks featuring bucolic
anchorages–all of this we would soon pass out of,
and into the more restricted ICW.
We’re in the subtropics now
And so we did. Back down to Savannah for an
extended Thanksgiving visit with friends and
family, and then on down the ICW to No Name
Harbor, just south of Miami, where we awaited a
weather window with two other Krogens for
the crossing.
We checked in with Bahama customs and
immigration on January 12, 2006, and have been
enjoying the subtropics ever since. What is so
great about the Bahamas? The water! The fishing!
The diving! The people, both locals and cruisers!
The sky!
Virtually every time we have traversed deep
water, we have caught mahi-mahi. We’ve had
some gorgeous snorkeling and scuba diving
expeditions. We detoured to the upper Berry
Islands while awaiting a weather window to cross
the Tongue of the Ocean to Nassau, and discovered a very friendly settlement at Great Harbour:
walk or run on the road, and everyone waves as
they pass. We’ve had uncountable congenial
Happy Hours with fellow cruisers, sometimes on a
vessel and sometimes on a sandy shore after an
announcement on the VHF. On several such
occasions, when the horizon to the west stretched
down to the sea, and there were no clouds, we
were privileged to see the green flash! And at
night, bright stars all the way down to the horizon.
Cruising life is good!
And what about the long run? After this
shakedown cruise, we will return to the Northeast
for the summer and then cruise to the Caribbean
next winter, spending the following summer below
the hurricane belt. We think the Krogen 48' North
Sea is just about the perfect boat for these plans.
Maybe one day we will become jaded, but for now
we are still in love: We wish we had a dollar bill for
every time we have found ourselves pausing as we
dinghied away from her–pausing to look back and
say “Damn, that’s a pretty boat!”
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”What is so
great about the
Bahamas?
The water! The
fishing! The diving!
The people, both
locals and cruisers!
The sky!”
Welcome, New Owners!
We are pleased to announce the
commissioning of several new Krogens,
and introduce their owners.
Taylor and Patty Cook are the
owners of Krogen 44' 44003,
Waterdog, and her homeport will
be Charleston, SC, where they
presently reside when not cruising. Taylor began sailing in New
England at age 14 and has owned
15 boats, power and sail. Patty
has been boating since marrying
Taylor. Both hold U.S. Sailing certificates, and have cruised or
raced off California, Mexico, New
England, South Carolina, Georgia,
Florida and the Caribbean.
Goliath, their four-footed crewman, is strictly a power boater.
The Cooks previously owned a
semi-displacement Cherubini, brokered through Krogen. Wanting to
cruise greater distances for longer
periods of time, they looked to Krogen for a good looking,
full displacement trawler with accommodations for themselves and Goliath, and to repeat the pleasant experiences
they’ve had interacting with the Krogen staff. “Every person
in the Krogen crew is very well qualified, motivated and a
pleasure to deal with.” Their future plans call for East Coast
cruising from the Gulf of St. Lawrence area down through
the Caribbean.
from Florida to her berth at the Annapolis City Docks.
Former American Tug 34' owners, the Fords read many
articles about the classic Krogen 42' and fell in love with
the looks and saltiness of the 44'. The full displacement
hull was a prime draw, and they chose a widebody model
that best accommodates, among other things, more chair
seating in the saloon. The Chesapeake has been their principle boating venue. Plans are to attend the next Trawler
Fest in Solomons, MD, and to explore northward in New
England. Adds J.P., “We want to eventually do the Bermuda
Rally and go offshore more, and the Krogen with its sturdy
construction is definitely a bluewater, open seas vessel.”
Mike and Casey Ruhr always thought they eventually
would be trawler owners; their “purchase schedule” was
accelerated due to the heartbreaking experience of losing
their 45' Hunter center cockpit sailboat to Hurricane
Frances in October 2004 when the Ft. Pierce, FL, city marina was destroyed. This Minnetonka, MN, couple has taken
delivery of Krogen 48' North Sea 48033, Tranquility Base.
Knowing that a trawler was in the plans, the Ruhrs had
attended the Annapolis and Miami boat shows for four
years running. They spent some time with Bill and Staci
McLauchlan aboard Krogen 58' Tapestry. “We loved that
boat,” but for these two recovering sailors the spaciousness, cabin sizes and the classic lines of the 48' were just
perfect. Their near-term travel schedule places them in the
Chesapeake for Summer 2006 followed by winter in the
Exumas. Future plans include a leisurely trip south as far
as Trinidad, followed perhaps by a canal passage and time
in the Sea of Cortez. “We would be up for an Atlantic crossing with a group.”
Dr. John and Peggy Ford of Montgomery County,
Maryland, have commissioned their new Krogen 44' 44007,
Feisty Lady, and their son Captain J.P. Ford (“he’s our high
tech guy”) oversaw the final details prior to cruising her up
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Announcing the First Annual
Krogen Photo Contest
Those moonlit nights and rosy fingered
sunrises, the aqua blue waters of the south
and deep blue of the northwest, craggy
point lighthouses and those on sandy
beaches, wildlife both animal and human,
natural wonders and tourista landmarks–
captured in pictures and fondly remembered. We want to see your photos, the
ones that include Krogen trawler yachts.
We want to see your best pictures! Those
with a Krogen in them, that is, whether
she’s yours or someone else’s. We’re offering a $500 West Marine gift certificate as
First Prize, a $250 certificate for Second
Prize, and a $100 West Marine gift certificate for Third Prize.
Send in your entries by October 31, 2006, and we’ll announce the winners in the Winter
Waypoints. Get snapping!
Digital shots are preferred; 5"x7" or larger photo prints are acceptable. Materials submitted will not be
returned, and by entering the contest you agree to allow Kadey-Krogen Yachts to use any photo in any
promotional materials. All images should be identified by file name, or on the back of the print. Include your
name and contact information, and where you took the photo. Digital image sizes should be at least 5" x 7"
at 300 DPI in JPEG format; take the shot at your camera’s highest quality setting with the least compression.
You can email your photos, or submit them on CD, or send a print by mail (do not send copier prints, only lab
processed prints). Direct any questions to Becca Vannier, Kadey-Krogen Yachts, 800-247-1230.
By email: crew@kadeykrogen. com
By mail: Kadey-Krogen Yachts
Attn.: Becca Vannier
290 North Dixie Highway
Stuart, FL 34994
Krogen 44' Number One anchored at Isla San Francisco, Sea of Cortez
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Krogen 48' North Sea,
Navigator, in Alaska
Sales Executive
Captain
Greg Sapp
Consider Total Cost of Ownership
When Making Purchase Decision
When I inquired why, they responded, “We took
such a bath on the last new boat we purchased.”
I used their comment as an opportunity to
educate them about the value of a Krogen.
Basically, I asked them how it might affect their
evaluation if they could take the fear of 20-40%
depreciation out of the equation and make their
decision based on an understanding of all the
factors that affect the long-term value of a boat.
Remember, they did not truly appreciate the cost
of their last boat until they sold it!
We all have different criteria for evaluating a
boat. But one factor should be at the top of
everyone’s checklist: Total Cost of Ownership
(TCO). TCO is determined by the purchase price,
the cost of ownership during the time you own
the boat, and the resale environment.
The value of a pre-owned boat is whatever a
comparable new model is worth, minus perceived depreciation. Factor in what sisterships
are selling for, and you come to a number
someone is willing to pay. Let’s explore how and
why the resale market values certain boats.
There are many factors including the type of
boat and perceived quality, the size of the fleet
available, and the manufacturer’s production,
distribution and pricing policies.
What kind of boat is it?
First and foremost is the type and perceived
quality of the boat. A high quality trawler like a
Krogen is judged somewhat like a nice, clean
diesel Mercedes with an odometer reading of
25,000 miles. The market’s perception is that this
Mercedes has been well cared for and has a
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potential for 300,000 miles. Compare that to a
used Chevrolet. With only 25,000 miles, the car
still has plenty of life in her but not nearly as
many trouble-free miles as are expected from
the Mercedes. Now consider a Ferrari. A Ferrari
is a quality automobile, but a different type of
car. No one buys a Ferrari to drive 35 mph! The
perception is that, while of excellent quality, the
Ferrari has been run harder.
A similar quality comparison can be made for
boats. A Krogen is built to very high standards
and for a certain purpose: to travel slowly and
comfortably for long voyages. In the case of the
Krogen 44', her continuous duty, de-rated diesel
is generating 154 hp from a 6.8 litre engine block
at 2300 rpm whereas other vessels have similarly
sized engines generating 400-500 hp at as much
as 3600 rpm. During normal intended use, the
engine in the Krogen is just not wearing very
hard. There is no expectation that boats with
Value
At the recent Miami boat show I
found myself engaged in a conversation with a couple who told me they
would never buy a new boat again.
Years of Ownership
Kadey-Krogen yachts hold their value for years
after purchase–some even appreciate.
Our owners cherish their vessels. Buyers in the market for a Kadey-Krogen are not waiting for a “deal;”
they are waiting for a yacht to become available.
higher output engines will have as low a
maintenance cost or as long a life as a Krogen
cruising along at 1800 rpm and 8 knots, just as
no one expects to get 300,000 relatively troublefree miles out of a Ferrari.
How are the boats sold?
Another factor affecting boat prices is how new
boats are sold. Most manufacturers sell their
boats through a dealer network. These dealers
buy the boats at pre-determined prices and
then add a profit margin of between 15-30%.
They agree to purchase a certain number of
boats each year, and in exchange the manufacturer gives them the exclusive right to sell those
boats in a certain geographical area. This can
create price instability when dealers are
obligated to buy the next boat and one is still
sitting at their docks. They become anxious and
begin to offer a “deal.”
So what is the market price of the boat? Is
there a better price for this boat at another
dealership? Probably, depending on timing. A
dealer organization can muddy the perceived
value of a boat. Krogen does not distribute
through a dealer network. Boats are sold
directly by Krogen to the customer, eliminating
mark up. Krogens cost what they cost, and the
market recognizes this.
What is the size of the fleet?
Another impact on the value of a boat is the
size of the fleet and how many boats the
manufacturer builds. Krogen builds approximately 15 boats per year. The vast majority is
purchased long before being completed and
leaving the yard. Limited production and 100%
sales control ensure a level of profitability that
allows us to reinvest in processes and
innovations to continually improve the quality
and desirability of the boats. As new boat
prices go, so go the prices for the fleet of preowned Krogens.
I have a friend that is trying to sell his
Tayana 37 cutter. No question, this model was
one of the most successful boats of all time.
Hundreds were made and most of them are still
sailing the far oceans of the world. He has a
good boat, with a brand new engine, well cared
for. But his boat hasn’t sold. Why? Well, there
are 49 of this model on the market! When the
fleet is that size and there are so many for sale,
there is bound to be a wide range of conditions
of the boats, and more importantly, circumstances of the sellers. Someone may be ready
to just get out, and is pulling the market down
with him. A buyer is going to wait for that “deal”
to come along.
By contrast, take a look at the Krogen 48'
North Sea. There are currently only two Krogen
48' North Sea vessels on the resale market, and
this model has been in production for ten years
now. The supply is tight versus the demand.
The buyers searching the market for a used
Krogen are not waiting for a deal; they are
waiting for someone that wants to sell!
When a manufacturer artificially expands
the market by forcing a large number of boats
through a dealer network where they will be
sold at different prices, the scales of supply
and demand are tipped against the long-term
value of the boats. Eventually the market can’t
absorb them all. When the manufacturer feels
that a saturation point is reached, a new model
is introduced and the cycle starts all over.
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“There are currently
only two Krogen
48' North Seas on
the resale market,
and this model has
been in production
for ten years...”
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The price is the price, and prices go up
Finally, there is the company’s policy on pricing.
Many of you have heard a Krogen salesperson tell
you that we do not discount the boats. Please
trust me when I tell you that at that moment, the
commission-paid salesperson standing before you
would LOVE to give you a discount on that boat!
But in the long run this would be against everyone’s interests.
You as a potential customer evaluating the
purchase of a trawler are aware that the price of a
new Krogen increases every year or two to
account for inflation and the cost of innovation
and improvement in the boats.
When manufacturers sell through dealers, they
lose some control over the price of their product.
Of course there are parameters, but the dealer
negotiates the final price. Since different dealers
have varying pricing policies or are in different
financial positions any given quarter, the price of a
boat–new or old–is not a stable figure.
With no dealer network and there being a true
price set for a boat, the market knows and can
research what the original owner paid for a
Krogen. By Krogen building and selling only a
certain number of boats per year, the market
accepts that we are maintaining high standards.
We aren’t going to suddenly build twice as many
next year and start discounting if they aren’t
selling quickly.
Remember what I said at the beginning of this
article about the value of a used boat being based
partially on the cost of a new one? Well, the cost
and value of a new Krogen are an established
figure that is not going down. We won’t be offering
“end of year deals” that undercut the value of
used Krogens for sale.
If you are seriously evaluating a trawler, please
investigate the boat thoroughly. The Krogen
advantages that your sales person will point out to
you–the seakindly hull, unmatched fuel efficiency,
spaciousness, livability and workmanship–should
all be critical factors. But don’t forget the money!
Ask about resale on the model you are interested
in. Our business structure, production and
pricing policies, quality and support all have been
carefully established to optimize the value of
your investment. That sure adds to your total
ownership experience!
continuous satisfaction guaranteed
value assurance:
five-year
trade guarantee
Krogen owners will tell you,
and we put it in writing! You
“These boats hold their value!”
need to do just two things:
We are only too happy to make
Trade up to a new, larger Krogen
the point that our trawlers his-
within five years, and maintain
torically have enjoyed excellent
your present Krogen in above
resale prices. Now we are put-
average or better condition.
ting our money where our
Our goal is complete and con-
mouth is. Kadey-Krogen will
tinuous customer satisfaction,
guarantee a trade value equal to
and now this is guaranteed.
the original purchase price
Contact your Krogen representa-
(base price plus factory options),
tive for more information.
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Tom's World
Vice President
of Operations
From the Yard–
Tom Button
A Look into Krogen Quality and Value
Mr. Lin and an Asia Harbor crew beside a new Krogen 44'
One of the things that distinguish KadeyKrogen yachts from other trawlers is how we
build our boats. Other builders often mass produce jig-milled parts and have expanded into
multiple yards that have different management
oversight. We have elected to expand our current facility and employ highly skilled carpenters to craft the interior of each Krogen. This
allows superior consistency and quality control
from start to finish.
Since the early 1990s, Krogens have been
built exclusively at Asia Harbor Yacht Builders
in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. Master builder Lin
Kao Shui established Asia Harbor after many
years with the Chung Hwa group, and directs
operations at the yard. Mr. Lin takes such pride
in what he produces that only one out of five
carpenters hired makes it through training, but
those that do become members of his extended family. A significant part of his staff has
been with him since the beginning.
At Asia Harbor we mill our own logs; the
metal shop makes the stainless steel tanks,
exhaust parts, railings, hawse pipes, etc.; hulls
are laid up; and the interior structural work and
cabinetry are custom built on site. And of
course, latest-technology building techniques,
equipment and systems are constantly being
integrated into production, and we source the
finest components from the best manufacturers from around the world.
My main job these days is interfacing with
Mr. Lin and his project managers, their assistants, the engineer and the yard foreman.
During a normal visit we discuss new production changes and the custom features our
owners ask us to do, and monitor the progress
of each specific hull being built. I visit Taiwan
roughly ten times a year, and I often have the
pleasure of being a tour guide along with Asia
Harbor staff members when owners make
the long flight over to see their new baby
being built.
Over recent months I observed as Asia
Harbor expanded the facility, and now a new
building doubles the interior workspace of the
factory. This additional space is not intended to
double our production capacity–we remain
The frame of the new
a limited production company with top focus
building as seen in
on quality. The added space will increase effiSeptember 2005
ciencies during building phases, add more staging space to our testing area for completed
boats, and allow larger bulk purchases of materials so we can take best advantage of favorable
world pricing.
The dedicated facility, tight knit work crews,
and hands-on control at Asia Harbor are big
factors in our being able to deliver the longlasting value that Krogen owners appreciate.
Progress as of March 2006. The 39' and 44'
models will be built here.
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L e tt er
from the
Presiden t
Dear Owners and Enthusiasts,
I am extremely pleased to announce that John Gear, who has been in
charge of our brokerage operation for the past four years and continues to be, is now
a partner of Kadey-Krogen Yachts. As partners, John, Larry Polster, Tom Button and I
will provide you with the highest levels of quality, comfort and service in the trawler
John Gear, Vice President/Brokerage,
is now a partner at Kadey-Krogen Yachts.
industry, coupled with one of the best resale values around. I continue to focus on
design aspects, Tom’s attention remains on the details of new boat commissions,
and Larry now directs day-to-day administration in addition to leading sales and marketing.
Judd Straus has left the company for other pursuits. I know he will be successful, and we all
thank him and wish him well.
A really great thing about our executive team is that we are all experienced Krogen Cruisers,
each having owned a Krogen at some point in our lives. This gives us a special connection to and
understanding of Krogen owners and more insight into helping you fulfill your dream.
The entire staff of Kadey-Krogen Yachts looks forward to continuing to help you enjoy great
Tom Button
cruising adventures. We want to hear all about them! So do the readers of Waypoints. Let us
Vice President/Operations
know what you are up to by emailing us through [email protected], writing us at our Stuart
Stuart, FL
address, or just call 800-247-1230.
Best wishes from us all!
Kurt M. Krogen
President
Steve Bedell
Sales Executive
Stuart, FL
Laura Kanzer
Service Coordinator
Stuart, FL
Gregg Gandy
Service Manager
Stuart, FL
Sam Kinter
Sales Executive
Stuart, FL
Larry Polster
Vice President
Annapolis, MD
Dave Handzo
Sales Executive
Stuart, FL
Captain Bill Harris
Sales Executive
Stuart, FL
Linda Harter
Office Manager
Stuart, FL
Captain Kathleen Norfolk
Sales Executive
Annapolis, MD
Captain Greg Sapp
Sales Executive
Annapolis, MD
Becca Vannier
Marketing Assistant
Stuart, FL
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Upcoming Events
Krogen Owners’ Rendezvous, Trawler Fests, major boat shows–we hope
you will enjoy one or more of the events taking place all around the
country, and our crew looks forward to seeing you there. In order to be
able to devote our utmost attention to you at one of the fests or shows,
please call us at 800-247-1230 to schedule an appointment. Of course,
you are most welcome to visit if you just stop by; please be patient if
there is a brief wait.
Jun 06 – 10, 2006
Poulsbo Trawler Fest
Port of Poulsbo Guest Marina
18809 Front Street
Poulsbo, WA
Web site: www.trawlerfest.com
Jul 07 – 09, 2006
Pelican, AK
10th Annual Alaska Krogen
Rendezvous
Elfin Cove (July 7) & Pelican
(July 8-9), AK
Contact: Sam & Marvol Barnard at
[email protected]
Aug 03 – 05, 2006
Mystic Trawler Fest
Mystic Seaport, 75
Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT
Web site: www.trawlerfest.com
Sep 26 – 30, 2006
Solomons Trawler Fest
Calvert Marina
Solomons, MD
Web site: www.trawlerfest.com
Oct 12 – 15, 2006
United States Powerboat Show
Annapolis City Dock & Harbor
Annapolis, MD
Web site: www.usboat.com
Oct 05 – 08, 2006
Krogen Cruisers Rendezvous
Calvert Marina
Solomons, MD
Contact: Pam & John Loving
[email protected]
Sep 14 – 17, 2006
Newport International Boat Show
Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Newport, RI
Web site: www.newportboatshow.com
Sep 22 – 24, 2006
Northwest Krog-in Rendezvous
La Conner Marina
La Conner, WA
Contact: John & Sue Donaldson
[email protected]
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Photo montage by Nick Morgan of 40 trawlers
present at the 2005 Krogen Cruisers Rendezvous,
Solomons, MD.
1990 34' Cabo Rico Cutter
The original owner of this shoal draft
cutter is moving up to a new Krogen 44'.
She has always been yard maintained
and stored under cover during the
off season. She is fully found and
ready-to-go and aggressively priced.
$119,000
Feisty Lady
2004 34' American Tug
This was the Show Boat for American
Tug, has many options and has been
professionally maintained. She has many
“big boat” features in a very manageable
package. This is the newest brokerage
American Tug 34 on the market and is
only available because the owner has
purchased a new Krogen 44'. $315,000
Dauntless
1997 45' Independence Cherubini
Dauntless, easily handled by the cruising
couple, is a pristine, economical
and safe cruiser with liveaboard
comfort. Because she is our trade,
she is aggressively priced to sell now.
$419,000
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www.krogenyachtsales.com
contact your sales representatives at 800.247.1230
Steve Bedell, John Gear, Dave Handzo, Bill Harris, Sam Kinter, Kathleen Norfolk, Larry Polster, Greg Sapp
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Pre-Owned Krogen 58'
For the first time ever we have three Krogen 58' trawlers available on the brokerage market. Each one is better than new,
offers a different layout, is expertly equipped and in outstanding condition. All three are located in Florida and can be
seen at your convenience.
Landd Ho
2001 58' Krogen Trawler
Landd Ho, an open office model,
exudes style and taste, and has
been meticulously maintained by
her liveaboard owners. Landd Ho
is reluctantly offered for sale. This
is a rare opportunity to purchase
an outstanding vessel that is in
immaculate condition. $1,450,000
Rini
2003 58' Krogen Trawler
Rini features a midship master with
day head and is a better-than-new
Krogen 58' that has been expertly
outfitted and is ready-to-go. She has
all the systems and components
necessary for long range cruising
and living aboard. With her extended
engine warranties she offers her new
owners peace of mind. $1,650,000
sister ship
Empress
2004 58' Krogen Trawler
Empress has a three-cabin layout,
and has been equipped with long
range travel in mind. The Krogen 58'
is the ideal bluewater, long range liveaboard trawler. This is an opportunity
to purchase a better than new Krogen
58' without the wait, that is ready
to cruise and at a significant cost
savings. $1,650,000
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Mfg
Krogen
Type
Trawler
Year
1987
Lovingly maintained MY Rx has all of the
components and equipment necessary for
short or extended cruises. The Manatee
is by far the biggest little boat ever built.
$299,000
Eight Belles
Length
42'
Mfg
Krogen
Type
Trawler
Year
1991
Sea Turtle is a very desirable widebody 42' with
an island queen berth in the master stateroom
and a day head. Hydraulic stabilizers and bow
thruster, good electronics, RIB with 20 hp outboard and much more. $359,000
Apogee
Length
48'
Mfg
Krogen
Type
Trawler
The Grey Goose
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Sea Turtle
Leila B
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Length
Mfg
Type
Year
42'
Krogen
Trawler
1997
Eight Belles in excellent condition. Some of
her major components include Koopnautic
stabilizers, hydraulic bow thruster and anchor
windlasses (fore and aft), water maker, Lugger 145 diesel with 2500 hours and more.
$495,000
RE PR
D IC
UC E
ED
Length
36'
RE PR
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UC E
ED
MY Rx
Year
1994
Recent upgrades make this Whaleback a
real turn-key opportunity. She has all the
components and systems for comfortable,
self-sufficient cruising. Her owner has spared
no expense in maintaining and improving
this vessel. $599,000
Joyden
Length
48'
Mfg
Krogen
Type
Trawler
Length
40'
Mfg
Pacific Trawler
Type
Trawler
Year
2001
With her open transom this is the ideal
vessel for the water sports enthusiast, and
makes getting to and from the dinghy a
breeze. This PT40 offers a good turn of
speed and range too. $299,000
Length
42'
Mfg
Krogen
Type
Trawler
Year
1983/84
This is a clean, well maintained long-range
trawler yacht with many years of cruising
ahead of her. The Gray Goose is ready for you
to take over and cruise now. $219,000
Salty Lady
Length
45'
Mfg
Independence
Type
Trawler
Year
1990
Salty Lady has all the warmth and style of
yachts of years past, but with all the modern
conveniences and amenities. She looks like
new and she has fresh bottom paint as well.
$350,000
Giramondo
Length
48'
Mfg
Krogen
Type
Trawler
Year
1995
Extensively equipped including wing gethome engine, stabilizers, recently rebuilt
3208, water maker, complete electronics
and much more. A proven passage maker
that's ready to go. $639,000
Purr-Fection
Year
2001
Length
48'
Mfg
Krogen
Type
Trawler
Year
2001
Joyden is well known to most everyone in
the Krogen cruising family. Her owners have
made the difficult decision to sell and move
ashore. This is the only 48’ Widebody available on the east coast. $849,000
Purr-Fection is an excellent example of a
well maintained long range trawler. Her
two stateroom, two head layout is ideal for
cruising with family or guests, but she is just
as easily operated by the cruising couple.
$849,000
Autumn
Emerald Isle
Length
49'
Mfg
Gulfstar
Type
Cruiser
Year
1986
Length
53'
Mfg
Krogen Express
Type
Cruiser
Year
1999
Autumn is an excellent liveaboard with all the
amenities of home including 3 staterooms, 3
heads, laundry, large saloon PLUS a walk-in engine
room. She is located on the Chesapeake Bay and
ready for the upcoming season. This is a lot of
boat for a very reasonable price. $259,000
Emerald Isle is a clean, well-equipped semi-displacement cruiser that was re-powered in 2003.
She has extended engine warranties, stabilizers,
bow thruster and much more.
The owner’s new boat is arriving soon and he is
motivated. $749,000
Island Tyme
Danikki
Length
Mfg
Type
Year
53'
Krogen Express
Cruiser
2000
Island Tyme is a one owner, late model Krogen
Express that is in excellent condition. She has
Naiad stabilizers with Multi-Sea controls, additional
fuel capacity for extended range, very complete
electronics and much more.
$749,000
The ultimate bluewater trawler! Volvo® diesel
(1996), twin generators, hydraulic bow thruster,
dinghy with outboard, Naiad® stabilizers, washer/
dryer, 2-staterooms plus large office, very good
condition, original owner.
$550,000
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Length
54'
sister ship
Mfg
Krogen
Type
Trawler
Year
1989
The Ship’s Store
(also available online at www.kadeykrogen.com)
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Kadey-Krogen Burgee
Features the KKY hull in navy blue, white & taupe. Burgee
is made of ultra UV-coated materials and embroidered
Description
logo is on both sides.
Kadey-Krogen Polo Shirts
Embroidered Kadey-Krogen Yachts logo. Available in
navy blue with red and teal embroidery or white with
royal blue and gold embroidery.
Kadey-Krogen Cap
Embroidered with Kadey-Krogen Yachts logo on front
and www.kadeykrogenyachts.com on the back. 100%
brushed cotton canvas, self-fabric strap with antique
brass snap and hidden closures.
Tervis® Tumbler Gift Set
Each tumbler is manufactured with 100% recyclable
polycarbonate resin and has been tested to meet the
highest quality standards. Complete with lifetime guarantee, these insulated tumblers are dishwasher and
microwave safe and are ideal for both hot and cold beverages. Each tumbler sports an embroidered emblem of
the Kadey-Krogen logo.
Koozie® Beverage Cooler
Insulate your canned beverage. Kadey-Krogen logo
is silkscreened on cooler and coordinates with the tumbler graphics.
Step Plate
Hefty, 316L stainless steel - logo embossed - durable,
easy to maintain and ready to attach to a teak cap rail.
A handsome and practical addition to any Krogen.
Krogen MFG/Model Emblem
Three-and-a-half-inch diameter. 316L stainless steel disks
identifying all Krogen boat lengths - past and present.
Select from 36', 38', 39', 42', 48', 54', and 58' disks. Install on
superstructure and/or teak or, for multi-Krogen owners,
display a collection of emblems.
Lexan® Receivers
Storm port receivers for Lexan® storm plates. 316L Stainless.
Zip:
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Size
Color
Kadey-Krogen Burgee
13"H x 19.25"W
Navy
$27.00 ea.
Polo Shirt (Men)
Small
$32.50 ea.
X-Large
oWhite / oNavy
oWhite / oNavy
oWhite / oNavy
oWhite / oNavy
oWhite / oNavy
oWhite / oNavy
oWhite / oNavy
oWhite / oNavy
oWhite / oNavy
One Size
Khaki/Navy
$20.00 ea.
Navy/Stone
$20.00 ea.
Clear (Sets of 4)
$36.00 ea.
Navy
$ 4.00 ea.
Stainless Steel
$150.00 ea.
oStainless Steel
oBlack
$200.00 ea.
316L Stainless
Steel
$25.00 ea.
White w/Navy
$30.00 ea.
Medium
Large
X-Large
XX-Large
Polo Shirt (Women)
Small
Medium
Large
Kadey-Krogen Cap
Tervis® Insulated Tumblers
12 oz.
Koozie® Beverage Cooler
Step Plate
12" L x 3" W x 3/16" D
Emblems
3-1/2" DIA
o39 o48 o58
Lexan® Receivers
(Not installed)
Topper brand tote bag
16"Hx12"Wx5"D
U.S. Rates* for Shipping & Handling
Merchandise Subtotal Regular
Rush
Express
Up to $65.00
$4.76
$5.15
$18.85
$65.01-$99.99
$5.92
$6.35
$21.70
$100.00-$149.99
$7.09
$7.55
$24.50
$150.00-$300.00
$8.64
$10.35
$27.30
Over $301.00
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Price
Total
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$32.50 ea.
$32.50 ea.
$32.50 ea.
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Topper Brand Tote Bag
Large two-tone Topper brand tote bags, 600-denier
polyester. Front slip pocket; bottom gusset; contrasting
straps and bottom.
Send order to: Kadey-Krogen Yachts, Inc.
290 North Dixie Highway, Stuart, FL 34994
Tel: 772-286-0171 / Fax: 772-286-8487
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Krogen Model Literature
There are four full color brochures
available chock full of pictures
and information about
Krogen trawlers, one for each
in our current model line
(39', 44', 48' North Sea, 58'). If you
would like one for the model that
interests you, please contact Becca
Vannier at 800-247-1230.
©2006 Kad e y- K ro g e n Ya c ht s, I n c. 0 5 0 6 - 5 M
290 North Dixie Highway, Stuart, FL 34994
Tel. 772.286.0171 Toll Free 800.247.1230
www.kadeykrogen.com