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The Krogen 44 AE Epitomizes Best in Class Trawler Yacht

• 3,000 mile-range @ 7 knots
• Proven John Deere power
• Queen berth in master
• Den converts to guest stateroom
• Pilothouse ready for long passages
• Fully equipped galley

Whether you are an inland or coastal cruiser, or have a dream to see the world, the Krogen 44 AE is an ideal platform for the journey. While many builders are abandoning yachts under 50 feet, Kadey-Krogen strongly believes that focusing on the owner-operator niche will yield the ultimate passagemaker. In fact, with the introduction of the Krogen 42 in 1977, Kadey-Krogen Yachts pioneered the full displacement trawler yacht. Today, the Krogen 44 AE has perfected this concept. She is a great sea boat and a proven transoceanic voyager. Just as important, thanks to her layout and advanced ergonomics, she offers live-aboard ease and comfort that is simply unparalleled.

Being easier to handle and maintain are qualities that every ocean trawler yacht should offer, but few actually deliver these attributes along with the comfort of home. The Krogen 44 AE offers superior fuel efficiency, stalwart construction techniques and advanced ergonomics that our customers have come to expect from Kadey-Krogen Yachts.

Krogen 44 Design & Engineering

When a company focuses on one thing for nearly 50 years, and focuses on doing that extremely well, chances are it gets really good at it. That’s the case with Kadey-Krogen. Since day one, we set out to create the best trawler in the world. In order to achieve these lofty expectations, we adhere to rigid design and engineering specifications, and ensure we constantly perfect and evolve these standards.

Every Kadey-Krogen yacht starts with the exclusive Pure Full Displacement™ hull form—a masterpiece design originally created by James S. Krogen. This form has ideal displacement-to-length ratios, a fine entry, and characteristic end-to-end symmetry—and never compromises strength. Additional attributes include:

• Only three molds used to create stronger structure
• Deep forefoot and high-aspect keel
• Kevlar reinforced collision bulkhead
• Large 3+ inch rubrail
• Corecell, closed cell PVC sandwich core used in topsides maximizes strength while reducing weight
• Well protected propeller behind keel and protective shoe

*Calculated with a 10% reserve. Ranges are approximate.

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Krogen 44 Specifications

• LOA: 49' 0" (14.93 m)
• LOD: 44' 4" (13.41 m)
• Beam: 16' 4" (4.97 m)
• Draft: 4' 6" (1.37 m)
• Displ.: 43,140 lb. (19,567 kg)
• Ballast (Encapsulated Lead): 2,500 lbs. (1,133 kg)
• Fuel: 850 gal. (3,217 l)
• Water: 300 gal. (1,135 l)
• Approx. Bridge Clearance with Mast Up: 23' 3" (7.08 m) with Mast Down: 13' 8" (4.16 m)

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Highly polished welds

Kadey-Krogen’s fully integrated manufacturing process ensures the builder has complete quality control for every Krogen 44. These highly-polished welds on the stainless steel are just one example of our attention to detail.

The Krogen 44’s voluminous, displacement hull design allows for a tremendous amount of stowage for the cruiser, thoughtfully equipped. Note the double gas-assist struts on the lazarette hatch in the cockpit.

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Welcome to Krogen Express Yachts

Tired of the ordinary? Looking for a yacht with character, efficient upper teen cruising speed, long term livability, surprising fuel economy, and the charm and warmth that only comes from the highest quality craftsmanship? For decades, the Krogen name has been synonymous with style, comfort, safety, and pride of ownership. The Krogen Express 52′, from the design board of James S. Krogen and his son Kurt, continues the Krogen tradition of superior form and function. Finely finished to the most exacting standards and with the best materials, her fluid lines and exceptional performance will satisfy the most demanding yachtsmen for years to come. Her spacious pilothouse and flybridge, livable saloon and aft deck, comfortable staterooms, walk-in engine room and superb finish make her an exciting and uniquely attractive package.

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Kadey krogen 38 review: tandem centerboard gunkholer.

This shallow draft cutter was designed for the personal use of the most ornery, knitpicking, demanding, hypercritical client I’ve ever had — me. Jim Krogen 

In the early 1970’s, Art Kadey started a yacht brokerage in Coconut Grove, FL. Here, he ran into Jim Krogen, a local yacht designer. They used to hang out with other locals, drink beer and talk about their problems and their dreams. Eventually, Kadey came to Krogen with ideas for a trawler. Kadey dreamed of retiring and cruising the Caribbean on a full displacement trawler. Kadey was serious and gave some crude drawings of what his dream trawler would look like. The drawings intrigued Krogen, and he decided to fine out the lines and add in the missing pieces for what would become the 42 Krogen. There also are wood motorsailer 42 Krogens with 12 hulls produced. In 1976, they joined with a Taiwanese yard to produce these 42′ Krogen trawlers. The design caught on, the company grew, and before they knew it, they were boat builders, Kadey Krogen Yachts. 

But, the Jim Krogen was more of a sailor at heart. While he designed trawlers, his dream boat was a sailboat. Kadey agreed that they should next build Krogen’s dream boat. He went and designed a unusual gunkholer, the 38′ Kadey Krogen. As Bob Perry writes, “James S. Krogen designed this yacht for himself and is presently having it built in Taiwan… you can be sure that all the features of this design have been honed to near perfection over the years.” Production started in 1981. From 1981 to 1992, they would build eighty five of these 38′ sailboats.  

First Impressions The 38 Kadey Krogen is a gunkholer, a centerboard gunkholer. Living and working on Biscayne Bay, FL had shaped Jim Krogen’s idea of the perfect boat. In fact, she has tandem centerboards drawling 3’2″ centerboard up, 6’8″ down. Tadem centerboards is an unusual feature on a boat. As one broker notes, “A real person whose going to buy one just about has to be somebody looking for a Kadey Krogen 38.” It is not a generic production design. They also produced a keel version with 5′ draft. She has the classic clipper bow, pirate stern look with trailboards and above average in beam. It’s quite an unusual mix. 

Construction With the sailboat design, Kadey Krogen started production in 1980. The Taiwanese yard, Chien Hwa Boat Builders, were going fast. Word is their earliest hulls were not as well built, but they were always improving their techniques. Most 38’s came out later with a quality layup. According to company brochures, the layup was closed-cell PVC with heavy hand lay-up using mat and roving. The interior is teak veneer with teak and holly soles. She has encapsulated lead ballast of 7,000 pounds in the tandem centerboard version and iron ballast in the deep keel version. The fuel tanks are stainless steel. The rudder is fiberglass, skeg hung. 

By February 1981, they had built three Krogen 38 sailboats. Then, tragedy stuck. Art Kadey came to the rescue of a couple being robbed in a yacht club parking lot after dinner. One of the thugs pulled out a gun and shot Kadey dead. A friend of Krogen’s emotionally told me, “You know what happened to Art Kadey? He was shot – shot by a bunch of thugs because he was doing the right thing. One time I was talking to Jim and casually mentioned the 38 as a Krogen. Jim corrected me saying, ‘It’s a Kadey-Krogen.’ He was right. That’s why I always make sure to call them Kadey-Krogens.” Quickly, Jim’s son, Kurt, assumed Art’s work in Taiwan building Kadey Krogen yachts. They kept going. What else could they do? 

What To Look For Like most boat builders the quality at the yard improved as they become more experienced. Early build problems are the common leaky teaky issues. And any Taiwanese boats built in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s can have shoddy stainless steel. Look for whether the hull has the 5′ fixed keel or tandem centerboards. She was originally underpowered which is odd for a mainly powerboat manufacturer. The original engine was a small 30HP diesel which thankfully soon was replaced by mostly the ubiquitous Perkins 4-108. While passable you might want a bit more than the Perkins 4-108 to really power through that Bahamas chop.

On Deck and Down Below She has an unusual athwartship berth aft portside. Otherwise the layout is standard with the V-berth forward and head with saloon amidships. Galley is aft starboardside. The joinery below is a symphony of beautiful teak with warm solid teak hatches above. One of the Kadey Krogen’s has a different build, the owner’s personal boat named Pelican. Built in 1987, he modified the design in a couple ways. First, he made her a ketch. Second, he increased the cockpit length by removing the aft berth.

Engine and Underway Originally, the Krogen was underpowered with a 30 HP Pathfinder diesel. They switched to the 4-108 Perkins 50 HP and the Westebeke W46 which still were underpowered a bit. Look for ones with the Perkins which is easy to find parts for or repowered with a Yanmar. With her tandem centerboards and long shoal keel, she must have some sailing faults though I have not heard what. Krogen says, “She’s fun to sail. Quick to respond. Stiff in a stiff wind. Still, she can sneak over about three feet of water. Two people can handle her with no trouble. In fact, with tandem centerboards, she practically sails herself.” Krogen raced his Pelican and loved the design.

Conclusion They continued production of the 38 until 1991. Jim Jr. had joined the company as well and was doing design like his father. Kurt continued to head production. In 1994, Jim Krogen died young at 66 of a heart attack. Now, the maker legacy lay with the sons Kurt and Jim. Kurt became president, and Jim took over design. They continued Kadey’s dreams of trawlers. In the late 1990’s, the sons moved the company to Stuart. In 2007, Kurt sold his shares to two investors. Jim still runs his father’s design studio. As of 2009, of the 85 built 38 Kadey Krogen yachts, many are still treasured for great gunkholers for Florida and the Caribbean. Brokerage prices range around $100,000. Go to SV Elsa’s excellent website for detailed information, for sale listings, and much more.

6 Replies to “Kadey Krogen 38 Review: Tandem Centerboard Gunkholer”

* Where is Pelican, Krogen’s personal 38?

Not found Pelican yet, but have a list of the Krogen 38’s we have heard something of here: http://www.yacht-elsa.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=118

Thanks for the great review.

Thanks. Good work on your 38 list and other information. I was just going to check into your guestbook at http://www.yacht-elsa.co.uk . Amazing to see such interest in these yachts on the other side of the pond. – RJ

After Sailing the Bahamas for Many years, I can’t think of a finer boat for shoal water cruising

Since 89′ she has been in our family. Pelican is in Florida.

Cool. Thanks for commenting in. R

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Kadey Krogen 39

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Lady Di is a no-nonsense, simple and elegant Kadey-Krogen 39.  She is hull number one, a 1998 model year making her the first in the series followed by fifty sister ships before rising costs forced this popular design to cease production. Economical, efficient and practical, the KK39 is particularly appealing for first time trawler owners or a couple contemplating a 50’ or smaller sailboat, but who are unwilling to give up the comforts of home that fit into this well-defined package.  This is a boat that has been designed to be the best possible platform for two people and there are no compromises in build quality, she is the equal in fit and finish of her larger siblings crafted in Taiwan by Asia Harbor Yacht Builders.

Lady Di was originally named “Number One” she was introduced as the cover story and feature article with photos in the Winter 1998/1999 PassageMaker magazine that heralded her arrival.  Bill Parlatore who wrote that story had an interesting observation, “The Krogen 39 is a trawler designed for KISS passage making. Keep things simple. If you can resist becoming best friends with your local marine store when you outfit the boat, and instead go slowly during the outfitting process, you will be one happy couple with an exceedingly happy boat.”

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A true full displacement, long range trawler, she is ideal for a cruising couple. Lady Di has travelled the US west coast from Mexico to Alaska and now rests at her dock on the San Francisco Bay.

Several Krogen 39’s have gone on extensive passages, with standard fuel topped off and running at 6 knots she has a realistic range of over 4,000 miles!

Her looks are timeless, inside and out.  She has been maintained in beautiful condition by her current (second) owners who always send in oil samples after each change to make sure her John Deere main engine is healthy.  Very few production trawlers can boast a reputation of being an easy vessel for a couple to manage and look after by themselves, the Krogen 39 fits this description.

Boarding aft (from the swim step or dock) you enter the cockpit which is covered overhead and includes teak decking underfoot.  There are side decks port and starboard that lead up to the foredeck.   On top, the flybridge has a folding canvas Bimini top with outboard seating on each side. The boat deck is aft with the dinghy mounted fore/aft and the mast and boom provides antenna mounting and serves as the dinghy launching davit. You access the boat deck / flybridge from a ladder in the cockpit.

Entering through the saloon door you will appreciate the fantastic visibility to the outside through teak framed opening windows and will be greeted by a warm teak interior. There are built in settees port and starboard with comfortable Ultrasuede upholstery and a teak parquet floor. The galley is forward to starboard lined with white Corian counters and white laminate verticals to keep it light and easier to clean. There is an opening portlight outboard to provide both a view and ventilation.

The engine room is under the saloon and has stand up 6’ plus headroom as you enter and plenty of access to move around once inside.  There is a work table area with room for storage of oil, filters, tools, etc. Neat installations of machinery and hose runs are evident.

Moving forward and up some steps to the pilothouse you pass an outboard locker with a louvered door that conceals the combo clothes washer/dryer. The pilothouse has an impressive view making operations underway very easy to manage and includes doors to the outside decks port and starboard.  There is a wide and comfortable settee with a table aft and the forward nav/com dash has a large teak steering wheel on centerline. The flooring is teak and holly and the rich teak joinery in the pilothouse is complemented by white surfaces and white overhead with an opening hatch.

Inside and down some curved steps from the saloon deck is the head and shower to starboard.  The full beam master with island queen sized walk around bed is surrounded by teak lockers and doors.  Varnished teak ceilings outboard combine with white laminate to make this room feel spacious and an overhead hatch plus outboard opening portlights provide ventilation.

Lady Di is ready to go cruising and priced to move quickly.  One last observation from Bill Parlatore in his PassageMaker article when she was new, “You really can’t get much smaller and still have a vessel with the range and capacity for heading across an ocean in comfort.”   Please contact the listing broker for a visit as all showings are by appointment only.

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KADEY-KROGEN 38 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of KADEY-KROGEN 38. Built by Kadey Krogen Yachts and designed by James Krogen, the boat was first built in 1980. It has a hull type of Keel/Cbrd. and LOA is 11.63. Its sail area/displacement ratio 16.76. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Pathfinder, runs on Diesel.

KADEY-KROGEN 38 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about KADEY-KROGEN 38 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the kadey-krogen 38.

KADEY-KROGEN 38 was designed by James Krogen.

Who builds KADEY-KROGEN 38?

KADEY-KROGEN 38 is built by Kadey Krogen Yachts.

When was KADEY-KROGEN 38 first built?

KADEY-KROGEN 38 was first built in 1980.

How long is KADEY-KROGEN 38?

KADEY-KROGEN 38 is 9.78 m in length.

What is mast height on KADEY-KROGEN 38?

KADEY-KROGEN 38 has a mast height of 12.65 m.

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Kadey-Krogen 38

Kadey-Krogen 38 is a 38 ′ 1 ″ / 11.6 m monohull sailboat designed by James Krogen and built by Kadey Krogen Yachts between 1980 and 1991.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Tandem centerboards. Long keel version draws 5’. Over all length with bowsprit: 44.42’. Also called KROGEN 38.

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