TN: Trawler News #117: New Krogen 44 makes its debut at Annapolis
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Broadcast on the Internet 10/14/04
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IN THIS ISSUE #117
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Krogen 44 worthy successor to the classic Krogen 42
New cruising guide promotes down-east loop
Boat losses from hurricanes total $680 million
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KROGEN 44 WORTHY SUCCESSOR TO THE CLASSIC KROGEN 42
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By the Editors
Kadey-Krogen Yachts has designated the much
anticipated 44 as the official successor to the
popular 42. As such, it might have been
easier-and certainly cheaper-to simply add a plug
to the Krogen 42 mold rather than designing and
tooling a new one. But that's not how the company
does business.
In addition to extending her length to 44 feet,
Kadey-Krogen also added six inches to her beam.
The result is a disproportionately positive
impact on livability, as well as subtle
improvements in appearance and performance.
The newest Krogen makes her world debut at the
United States Powerboat Show in Annapolis this
week. If you see the boat there, share your
comments about her with Trawler News readers in a
future edition by e-mailing
<mailto:editorial@trawlersandtrawlering.com>.
From any angle, her Krogen bloodlines are
apparent and will readily identify her as a
member of the Kadey-Krogen family. However, many
small but evident details ensure she won't be
mistaken for a Krogen 42. The extra length gives
her sheer line an even more graceful curve, from
a bow that is relatively lower to a stern whose
angle is just a little steeper. The forward
aspect of the flying bridge is modestly higher,
and curved slightly farther back to impart a
sense of softness. The one-piece pilothouse roof
and boat deck flow to match and complement the
sheer line. The best word to describe these
changes is "delicate", and they have produced a
profile that can only be described as elegant.
Those are hardly terms one might apply to a
really tough sea-boat, but they're accurate. This
boat quietly calls out for attention, a testament
to Kurt Krogen's sense of beauty in boats.
Krogen, president of Kadey-Krogen Yachts, and his
naval architect brother, Jimmy, created the new
model in conjunction with Bristol Harbor Design
Group.
"We have utilized the proven hull geometry and
many of the time-tested liveaboard features from
the classic Krogen 42 and have reengineered,
refined and taken advantage of new technology
from the keel up to create a certain winner for
trawler enthusiasts," Kurt Krogen says.
"The Krogen 44 has more elegance and function
than ever before in this size yacht," says Larry
Polster, Kadey-Krogen vice-president of sales.
"And if the Krogen 42 is any indication, the 44
will have tremendous long-term value. A Krogen 42
sells today for up to double the initial retail
cost."
The Krogen 44 is in full production at Asia
Harbor Yacht Builders, one of the leading
boatbuilders in Taiwan and a longtime partner of
Kadey-Krogen Yachts. Asia Harbor builds only
boats that carry the Krogen name, and recently
moved into larger, more modern facilities to
further enhance quality and to better meet
increased demand.
Let's take a virtual tour of the new Krogen. Read
this report online with photos and additional
text at
http://members.rogers.com/waterworld/tnews_temp_117.html
We can board from a wider swim platform via the
transom door, or if more convenient, swing open a
door on either the port or starboard sides. All
three open to the aft deck, which, as on all
Krogens, is covered in natural teak, and contains
a large lazarette.
The three entries to the interior of the saloon
and the pilothouse are guarded by heavy-weather
sea-doors. Constructed of welded aluminum, they
are painted to match the hull, and while they
open and close easily, their heft is truly
reassuring. The windows match the doors, and are
made from premium grade powder-coated aluminum.
The high bulwarks feature molded plank lines for
appearance, and new heavy-gauge 316L stainless
steel hawse cleats for efficient line handling.
(Two midships hawse cleats on each side make
spring line-handling much more convenient.) The
significance of 316L stainless steel is that it
truly is stainless. No more annoying surface rust
requiring regular applications of elbow grease
and polish.
On the foredeck, the mold for the pilothouse
provides a comfortable bench style seat that can
accommodate several sun lovers. It has the
additional benefit of increasing the headroom and
storage space in the master stateroom. No
Portuguese bridge wanted here. Kadey-Krogen
decided that the best use of the forward space
was inside the largest possible pilothouse
Before going inside, let's go aft and climb the
teak and stainless ladder to the boat deck.
Perfect not only for storing the dinghy, but when
the dinghy is in the water, it becomes a great
place to host a small party. Just forward, of
course, is the flying bridge command center where
a full set of controls offers a pleasant place to
drive on nice days, even better when maneuvering
in tight quarters. A captain's chair in the
middle and two bench seats alongside provide
seating for up to five--and storage for propane
tanks and other gear.
Entering the pilothouse via the Dutch sea-doors
on either side, we find ourselves in a
comfortable space large enough to house not only
the traditional convertible bench seat/double
berth, which is set against the aft bulkhead, but
also a top quality captain's chair in front of
the centered helm.
Three steps aft and down take us past the hidden
electrical panel to the main living area. On our
right (the port side) opposite the galley, is a
large bookcase and liquor cabinet with lockers
underneath. However, let's keep going and, with a
U-turn to the left, carry on down another four
steps to the accommodations level. One of the
improvements is how Kadey-Krogen has updated the
lighting throughout the boat, and generally
brightened the interior through careful selection
of materials and tones. On the port side of the
corridor is a large head with a proper,
household-size VacuFlush toilet, and a roomy,
separate shower stall with a teak grate floor and
bi-fold door.
Back out in the corridor-Did we mention how wide
it is?- a couple of doors beside and forward of
the head swing open to reveal a stacked washer
and dryer. Extremely convenient. On the other
side of the corridor is a nicely-proportioned
den-cum-guest stateroom. It contains a large
hanging locker plus a storage locker, a desk big
enough for serious work, and a comfortable
L-shaped seat for lounging in private. That seat
converts to a single bed, and a clever Pullman
berth drops down from the bulkhead for a second
guest.
The forward end of the boat is given over to the
master stateroom. This one is both attractive and
comfortable. A huge hanging locker on each side,
a bureau against the aft bulkhead, and dresser
drawers under the end of the queen bed ensure no
lack of space for clothing, while additional
storage is available under the bed with the help
of pneumatic struts that raise the mattress. Six
portlights and a centered overhead hatch offer
lots of natural light and ventilation.
A single continuous duty John Deere
154-horsepower engine is standard. With its Twin
Disc transmission and a 28-inch diameter prop, it
offers a good balance between power and economy.
At 8 knots it will drive the boat more than 2,100
nautical miles with fuel in reserve. Throttle
back to 6 and the range almost doubles. The
fiberglass muffler and wet exhaust system
suppress noise exiting the boat, while extensive
use of perforated aluminum, lead-lined foam
paneling insulation ensures that the living
spaces are comfortable. Although headroom is
limited, there is no shortage of space all around
the engine, and maintenance and service are
easily managed, especially with the hatches open.
The whole area is well illuminated by 12-volt
fluorescent lighting, and storage shelves are
built under the side decks aft of the fuel tanks.
In the saloon, we see an inviting living area
adjoining a delightful, well-equipped galley.
Kadey-Krogen people love to tell the story of
longtime Krogen 42 liveaboards Mike and Mary
Ellen Fleming. When the Flemings sold their boat
and moved ashore, they could find room for all
their belongings in their new apartment. The 44
is bigger, thus, even more spacious.
Any boat designated as successor to the famed
Krogen 42 has admittedly high standards to meet.
However, if buyer interest and the qualities
inherent in all Kadey-Krogen vessels are any
indicators, the Krogen 44 is on course to
meet-and exceed-those demands.
KROGEN 44 SPECIFICATIONS:
Length overall (LOA) 49'0"
Length on deck (LOD) 44'4"
Length at waterline (LWL) 40'11"
Beam (Molded) 15'6"
Beam (Over rub rail) 16'4"
Draft (Designed waterline - DWL) 4'7"
Displacement (DWL with half-load) 43,140 lb
Ballast (Encapsulated Lead) 2,500 lb
Fuel 1,100 gal
Water 228 gal
Range estimated with 100-gallon reserve:
6 knots -- 5,730 nautical miles
7 knots -- 3,820 nautical miles
8 knots -- 2,450 nautical miles
9 knots -- 1,615 nautical miles
Base price: $625,000
http://www.kadeykrogen.com
toll-free: 800.247.1230
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NEW CRUISING GUIDE PROMOTES DOWN-EAST LOOP
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By Georgs Kolesnikovs
Captain Cheryl Barr believes the logical way to
reach Nova Scotia's pristine cruising waters is
to follow the "Down East Circle Route." That
happens to be the title of her recently published
cruising guide which promotes what she considers
the most remarkable cruise in eastern North
America.
Barr's down-east route is a 2,400-nautical-mile
clockwise loop that starts on the Hudson River
and leads to the Erie Canal, Lake Ontario and the
spectacular Thousand Islands. Then, the mighty
St. Lawrence River will take you through French
Canada, where Montreal and historic Quebec City
are to be explored. The St. Lawrence eventually
widens into the Gulf of St. Lawrence at
picturesque Gaspe Peninsula.
The guide then steers you past fishing villages
to the warm and sheltered Northumberland Strait
bordered by New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island
and Nova Scotia. Soon, the highlands of Cape
Breton Island come into view with a canal leading
to famed Bras D'Or Lakes. I can vouch that if you
like fresh air, sparkling water, fresh seafood
and friendly people, you could spend on entire
summer cruising Cape Breton.
By August, Barr recommends you start following
the indented coastline of Nova Scotia south,
stopping at rustic seaside ports and quaint
villages along the way. By late August or
September, when fog is at a minimum and the
summer crows have left Maine and New England, she
offers suggested routes from crossing the Gulf of
Maine or Bay of Fundy.
Barr maintains there is no other North American
cruise that can boast the blend of experiences
offered by the down-east loop. I must agree for
after reading her book I've started plans to
cruise down that way myself.
Barr says the route can be done in six weeks or
six months. She recommends three months and says
it can be done by a rugged offshore vessel or a
light coastal cruiser.
http://yachtpilot.ca
tel: 902.624.8664
Here is a mini-review from a cruiser who has been down east:
The book is well written and outlines her "circle
route" 2,600 miles that begins and ends in NYC.
It provides a great deal of information from the
St. Lawrence, to Yarmouth, N.S. In this area
there really is nothing else other than the
Canadian Sailing Directions. However, the book is
very light on detail for NYC to Lake Ontario and
Maine to NYC. It includes no information on the
Erie Canal west of the Oswego canal and nothing
on Cayuga and Seneca canals. I would guess that
the author was interested in concentration on
that portion of her route that has not been
written about elsewhere. If you are going to go
out the St. Lawrence and around, the book is a
must-have.
Ken Caputo
Grand Banks 46 Vagare
http://www.vagare.com
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BOAT LOSSES FROM HURRICANES TOTAL $680 MILLION
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In one of most active hurricane seasons on record
and with more than a month still remaining,
Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne have
left an indelible mark on recreational boaters
from Louisiana to Florida's Atlantic Coast--and
even as far north as some Great Lakes states.
The damage to all recreational vessels for these
four storms totals $680 million, according to
Boat Owners Association of The United States
(BoatU.S.).
The individual storm dollar damage breakdown is:
Hurricane Charley: $130 million; Hurricane
Frances: $300 million; Hurricane Ivan: $150
million; and Hurricane Jeanne: $100 million
(These figures do not include damage to
commercial vessels, marinas or other
infrastructure). Forecasters said a stagnant
weather pattern--a big high pressure system over
the East Coast--prevented storms from heading
safely out into the Atlantic and instead forced
them into the Gulf and inland.
The total recreational boat damages of these four
storms surpasses the $500-million mark attributed
to 1992's Hurricane Andrew. BoatU.S. also reports
that on average, those vessels that had hurricane
plans in place prior to a storm's arrival fared
much better than those whose owners waited until
the last minute or neglected to take precautions.
The most recent major storm, Hurricane Jeanne,
struck Florida's Treasure Coast 10 minutes before
midnight on Saturday, September 25 as a Category
3 storm, packing 115-mph winds. Ironically,
Jeanne struck the coast at nearly the same point
as Hurricane Frances which may have limited
further damages to recreational boats. BoatU.S.
believes that by the time Jeanne came
ashore--three weeks after Frances--many boats had
already been moved out of harms way or had been
previously salvaged, or that boaters had fully
embraced precautionary measures such as doubling
or tripling of dock lines and removing windage.
http://www.boatus.com
toll-free: 800-395-2628
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