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Seattle, home to Microsoft, Boeing Aircraft, Starbucks Coffee, Google, just to name a few. Seattle is also home to some of the most spectacular cruising grounds in the entire world! Here in the Pacific Northwest, with British Columbia and the Inside Passage, one could spend many years voyaging and never go to the same anchorage or place twice! The "gateway" to Alaska! Seattle is also now my home as I open the doors of Kadey-Krogen Yachts new West Coast office.... MORE >> Annapolis Open House May 30, 31, June 1st, 2008 Save the Dates! Mark your calendars and call your sales representative to register for the annual Kadey-Krogen Yachts Annapolis office Open House. Please join us at Port Annapolis Marina where we will be displaying a number of Kadey-Krogens. Our open houses give you the opportunity to avoid the crowds associated with the boat show season and are the perfect venue to meet other Krogen owners and explore these beautiful trawlers at your own pace.... MORE >> Gypsies in the Palace! by Greg Sapp The first time I ever pulled my own boat into the famous Bahia Mar Marina in downtown Ft. Lauderdale, FL was many years ago on my very first trip south to the Caribbean on my own boat. Being a life-long fan of Travis McGee, I was eager to spend some time in the setting of my favorite novel series. (If you have never read the John D. McDonald series following the adventures of Travis McGee, you have missed an important piece of American literature!) As... MORE >> Kadey-Krogen Names Dennis Lawrence Director of West Coast Sales STUART, FL: Kadey-Krogen Yachts President John Gear announces that Dennis Lawrence is appointed director of West Coast sales for the company, effective immediately. “Dennis brings 25 years experience in yacht sales, an enormous depth of knowledge about trawler yachts and the trawler lifestyle, plus an unsurpassed enthusiasm for Kadey-Krogen Yachts and our customers,” says Gear. “We are pleased to have him aboard, and look forward to serving our West Coast family with great passion.... MORE >> Beware What You Ask at a KKY Rendezvous! by Phillip Mousley Remember that great Kadey-Krogen Rendezvous last October? How could those that attended forget, old friends, new friends, great company, interesting speakers, fantastic food, entertainment, & the weather chipped in too. Many new cruising plans were formed, interesting gadgets made or ordered, pacts formed to meet up again sometime somewhere………… & some of us ended up with a little more than we bargained for. Why... MORE >> Ketchup and the Krogen 55' Expedition - Part 2 We’ve made it to the store and we now have that proverbial bottle of goodness in hand, but still we must wait, as you just can’t make it pour quickly. What on earth am I talking about? Those of you that read my News item in December know – it’s the new Krogen 55 Expedition. Now that I have your undivided attention and metaphors and analogies aside, I am pleased to report that we have begun the lamination of hull number one of the new Krogen 55’ Expedition.... MORE >> An Open Letter to all Krogen Owners Dear Krogen Owners: Kadey-Krogen Yachts would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to the many of you who were present at the recent Miami Boat Show. As a small company we are quite lucky to have owners like you who enjoy attending these shows and helping to show off the boats that we are all so proud of. The family value certainly is something that we at Kadey-Krogen emphasize and at this years show it was evident that it is working.... MORE >> Krogen Wins People's Choice Award Again! For an unprecedented third time, a Kadey-Krogen has won the coveted People's Choice Award at Trawler Fest. Gary Hitch and Rose Mary Klein’s “Happy Feet”, a Krogen 48’ North Sea, won the award which is given at each Trawler Fest and is chosen by the nearly 1500 attendees from amongst the 40 trawlers at the event. So what is it about the 48’ North Sea that caused Gary and Rose Mary to trade their Krogen 39’ for “Happy Feet”?... MORE >> Sea Magazine - Krogen 58' Sea Trial "A proven hull form and a new office layout defines a more-than-capable liveaboard passagemaker." To read more from this Sea Magazine sea trial please click here: http://www.kadeykrogen.com/articles/pages/58-sea_magazine-27.pdf. 2008 Winter Waypoints Reveals 2nd Annual Photo Contest Winners! The winter 2008 Waypoints is here and this issue is one not to be missed. It is complete with the introduction of the new Krogen 55' Expedeition, colorful photos from the 30th Anniversary Party and Krogen Rendezvous, and the winners of the second annual photo contest. Yet again the entries were, without a doubt, jaw-dropping and inspirational. It truly is amazing to see the beauty of the travels these Krogenites encounter.... MORE >> Thirty Years - Where Did The Time Go? Thirty years ago, a naval architect named Jim Krogen and a yacht broker named Art Kadey drew the first sketches of what would become the Krogen 42'. By today’s standards it was very, very simple. As it turned out, simplicity had appeal to the knowledgeable yachtsman. It still does today. While we can all remember events from 30 years ago, it takes a moment to truly place yourself there. Let’s give it a try. You cooked dinner on a real stove, no microwaves.... MORE >> What do ketchup and the Krogen 55' Expedition have in common? You all know that famous 70’s ketchup commercial. The one where the camera is focused on someone just waiting for that “goodness” to come out of the bottle with Carly Simon’s “Anticipation” playing while we all sat glued to our TVs and watched and waited also. Many a ketchup lover also went through the same routine. We knew once it was out, it would be wonderful, but in the meantime, we were forced to wait and salivate.... MORE >> 30th Anniversary Bash Nowhere on earth could the camaraderie that is shared among boaters be more evident than in Solomons, MD at the Krogen Cruisers Fall Chesapeake Rendezvous and Kadey-Krogen Yachts 30th anniversary party. With more than 65 owners coming by boat and another 40 owners coming by land from as far away as California, Washington, and even Venezuela, a total of 300 owners, vendors and Kadey-Krogen staff were present for what felt like an extended family reunion.... MORE >> New Krogen 55' Expedition Trawler Yacht Kadey-Krogen Yachts Celebrates 30 Years; Introduces Krogen 55' Expedition Trawler Yacht Featuring 3000-Plus-Mile Range, All New Interior Layout and Styling Specifications Length... MORE >> A Professional View August 8, 2007 John, Here we are in Annapolis having made our way, mostly offshore, from the west coast of Florida. The Parry's are great owners, and just may love the Krogen 44’ more than us. What a great boat! Kadey-Krogen Yachts has hit a home run with the 44 in our humble opinion. This boat handles seas like a vessel twice its size. Ballast ratio is just right.... MORE >> Happy Feet at Mystic The historic steamboat “Sabino”, built in 1908 glides by packed with enthralled tourists taking in the tranquil beauty of Connecticut’s rocky shoreline. It meanders its way past the historic Mystic Seaport Museum lined with this year’s trawlers on display for the 2007 PassageMaker Magazine Mystic Trawler Fest. Over 1000 participants took in the quaint town of Mystic, the Seaport, and boats of all kinds- sail, steam, tug, and, of course, trawlers. And,... MORE >> Treasure the Chesapeake Flotilla To have the opportunity to explore the Chesapeake Bay in all its beauty with several friendly and good-natured owners for five days while learning and soaking in the sun is what I call a tough job. It was called Treasure the Chesapeake and it took place from Solomon’s, MD to St.Michael's, MD – five days of sunshine, smiles, and exploration.... MORE >> Li Li Arrives in Annapolis! Betty Robinson and Li Li have arrived in Annapolis, Maryland after leaving Stuart, Florida some two weeks before. "Li Li" is short for "Living Life" and that is exactly what she and Betty have been doing, for some time now. The trip was 11 days and 1,000 miles, but actually began many years ago....... How do you describe or even measure an experience that you have, in some form or another, been preparing for 1/2 of your adult life?... MORE >> "When Quality Inspires Loyalty" Marine PowerSource Check out the article written in Marine PowerSource, A Publication of John Deere Power Systems, titled When Quality Inspires Loyalty: http://www.kadeykrogen.com/articles/pages/misc-marine_powersource-16.pdf The article highlights the loyalty in ownership history and the reliability of the John Deer engine to the Kadey-Krogen Yachts.... MORE >> Maryland Office Moves to Port Annapolis Marina In an effort to provide greater convenience and closer proximity to air transportation via BWI for owners and customers along the north and mid-Atlantic Coast and Chesapeake Bay, Kadey-Krogen Yachts will move its Maryland sales facility to Port Annapolis Marina effective Monday, March 12, 2007. Kadey-Krogen will occupy interim office space at Port Annapolis until the company’s new building is completed there in the fall of 2007.... MORE >> WOMEN ABOARD AND MORE … While most people flock to Florida in the winter for warm and sunny weather, opening day of Trawler Fest in Stuart, Florida brought temperatures in the 50’s and driving rain. Fortunately, for visitors to the Kadey-Krogen Yachts the fully covered aft deck or “back porch”, allowed them to board quickly, shake off the rain, and immediately be comfortable from the elements – just one of many innovative qualities that set these trawlers apart from the others.... MORE >> Kadey-Krogen Yachts Celebrates 30th Anniversary in 2007 This year marks the 30th anniversary of trawler yacht builder Kadey-Krogen Yachts, with 550 vessels launched since 1977. “The tradition continues, and the celebration begins,” announces John Gear, Kadey-Krogen president. “During 2007, we aim to showcase our legacy of capability, liveability, family and value, and to further our mission of building the finest full displacement production trawler yachts in the world.... MORE >> First Annual Photo Contest Winners! The results are in and we couldn't be more pleased. The first annual Krogen Photo Contest generated quite a response from Krogen owners. The contest, which was announced in the summer 2006 issue of Waypoints, consisted of photographs of Krogen trawler yachts in their captivating moments of travel. Participants were asked to send in their entries for review. So began the influx of images including breathtaking sunsets, wonderous landscapes and inspiring destinations.... MORE >> Kadey-Krogen family extends beyond new yachts Here at Kadey-Krogen we work hard to maintain a strong relationship with our owners, whether the boat is new or new to you. We thought Krogen enthusiasts would be interested in the following email sent to us by Randy Thompson, the proud owner of "Soul Tender", a Krogen 39'. November 11, 2006 Hi Tom, My apologies for taking so long to get back to you. Time flies... ... MORE >> Life is Good on the Krogen 44! "Life is Good on the Krogen 44’, that’s what Bill Parlatore has to say about the Krogen 44’ Classic. We’ve just added that article from Passagemaker Magazine to the magazine articles section of the website which contains dozens of articles on Kadey-Krogen models, both past and present.... MORE >> Krogen 44' Wins Best in Show! Kadey-Krogen Yachts is pleased to announce that the Krogen 44’ has been honored with the Soundings Magazine Best in Show Award at Trawler Fest in Mystic, CT. To see what makes the Krogen 44’ such a special yacht, please visit us at the Solomons, MD Trawler Fest September 28-30 & at the Annapolis Boat Show October 12-15, 2006. Becoming Cruisers, Step by Step For some, taking the plunge to go cruising can seem like a daunting process, but full-time liveaboards Chuck and Barb Shipley will be quick to tell you it can be a rewarding adventure beyond your dreams. Recently they took time aboard their Krogen 48’ North Sea Tusen Takk II (“a thousand thanks” in Norwegian”) to write an article for Waypoints, the newsletter of Kadey-Krogen Yachts. Click here, http://www.kadeykrogen.com/ownersdeck/index.php?page=voyages&bg=1&v=tusentakkii&e=01... MORE >> 58 Yachts Represented at Krogen Rendezvous Gentle breezes and warm sunshine greeted 160 owners and guests at the recent Krogen Owners Rendezvous held at the Stuart Florida home of Kadey-Krogen Yachts. The marina was filled to capacity with Krogens and 20 couples drove or flew in for the event from as far away as Colorado. Throughout the weekend old friendships were rekindled and new ones made as owners exchanged ideas and cruising plans.... MORE >> New Model: The Krogen 39' Rescue Trawler! The Little Boat That Can by Captain Greg Sapp This is the story of a nasty storm, a daring at-sea rescue, 10,000 conchs, hot coffee, and a Kadey-Krogen 39' named Bodacious. Mostly it is a fantastic cruising story that we shared with our friends, Jack and Jo Brinkerhoff, and the Krogen that they now refer to as “the little trawler that could." My... MORE >> Post Holiday Thoughts Aboard a Krogen 48' North Sea What is it about being on the water that makes a holiday seem so special? We know folks who lament the relative isolation, but we do not. Those aspects of a traditional holiday that are successfully carried over to the experience afloat seem to take on additional meaning, and the non-traditional aspects seem to add a heightened sense of adventure.... MORE >> A Personal Holiday Greeting As I write this, most of you are in some way preparing for Phase II of the Holiday Season. Beginning just before Thanksgiving, small talk around offices and coffee shops seemed to center around where everybody was going for the holidays, how they would get there, and how many people would be gathered for dinner. Sadly, in many instances, the talk was almost one of regret over a familial obligation.... MORE >> "Kadey-Krogen 44' Classic" Sept/Oct 2005 Power Cruising Check out Power Cruising Magazine's article of the Krogen 44' titled Kadey-Krogen 44' Classic by Pierce Hoover: http://www.kadeykrogen.com/articles/pages/44-power_cruising-10.pdf Also, if you click the "magazine articles" link at the bottom of the page you can read more about the Krogen 44' and other Krogen Yachts. Record Attendance at Fall Rendezvous! On September 21st, 2005, the normally quiet Port Ludlow Marina came alive with visitors from many ports of call. With 31 boats, the 17th annual Northwest KrogIn was a record setting event. It was a wonderful sight and many in the local community commented on the impressive view of the Krogen "fleet" all at one location. Friday and Saturday found everyone busy attending seminars including a session for those future Alaska-bound vessels.... MORE >> "Krogen 44" Sea Trial - August 2005 Sea Magazine Check out Sea Magazine's article of the Krogen 44' titled Krogen 44' - You can't go wrong with a 5,000 mile range by Matt Gurnsey: http://www.kadeykrogen.com/articles/pages/44-sea_magazine-09.pdf Also, if you click the "magazine articles" link at the bottom of the page you can read more about the Krogen 44' and other Krogen Yachts. "The Cruising Life" Yachting June 2005 Krogen 44' Check out Yachting Magazine's article of the Krogen 44' titled The Cruising Life by Jay Coyle: http://www.kadeykrogen.com/articles/pages/44-yachting-02.pdf West Marine's Q&A "Cruising In Style" Krogen 44' Check out West Marine's article of the Krogen 44': http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ArticleDisplayView?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&article=nws_power181.inc "The Return of the King" Yachting February 2005 Krogen 44' Check out Yachting Magazine's boat review article of the Krogen 44' at: http://www.yachtingnet.com/yachting/boatreviews/article/0,12727,1024706,00.html |
