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On The Docks: Krogen 55 Expedition
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We haven't been out on the Krogen 55 Expedition by kadey-Krogen Yachts yet, but even a quick tour through Hull No. 1 here in Miami revealed much to impress.

The latest Krogen is a passagemaker, a full-displacement trawler capable of going 7,100 miles on its 1,880-gallon fuel capacity at 6 knots, according to the company. 

The boat has a 60-foot, 2-inch LOA; an 18 foot bean; and a draft of 4 feet, 10 inches. It displaces almost 88,000 pounds and, with twin John Deere 158-horsepower engines, its top speed is 10 knots.

The boat has some nice features, like the twin "wing" piloting stations on either side of the boat, which allow the captain to control both engines and thrusters with an unimpeded line of sight. Hunn No. 1, called Invictus, also had a remote control mounted in the stern cockpit.

The boat, at a base price of almost $1.9 million also comes with a great deal of standard gear, including thrusters, stabilization, fuel polishing, oil exchange "” even a $25,000 custom decorating allowance.

Take a look...

 

The main salon in the Krogen 55 Expedition (above and below) is both light and roomy.: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICEThe main salon in the Krogen 55 Expedition (above and below) is both light and roomy.

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The galley is filled with appliances by Viking, Jen-Air, Miele and other high-quality brands.: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICEThe galley is filled with appliances by Viking, Jen-Air, Miele and other quality brands.

The main cabin features a queen-sized island berth, with plenty of light.: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICEThe main cabin features a large island berth, with plenty of light.

The guest cabin also has plenty of room, with many alternative uses.: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICEThe guest cabin also has plenty of room, with many alternative uses.

The pilothouse has twin captain's chairs, with a setee and table behind them.: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICEThe pilothouse (above) has two captain's chairs, with a setee behind them. The dash (below) has room for three massive sceens, thruster controls, throttles and more.

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Outside the pilothouse on the upper deck, side decks (above) have plenty of room. Note the boarding door on the right,: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICEOutside the pilothouse on the upper deck (above), there is plenty of space. Note the boarding door on the right. Twin "wing" control stations (above and below) help with docking by offering anunimpeded view of the dock.

.: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICEThe foredeck (above) holds a large, twin-capacity windlass. The chain locker (below) is large enough for a crewmember: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICEThe foredeck (above) holds a large, twin-capacity windlass. The chain locker (below) is large enough for a (small) crewmember and is protectd by a watertight hatch.

.: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICEThe pilothouse is wrapped in a Portuguese Bridge, where twin external piloting stations are located.: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICEThe pilothouse is wrapped in a Portuguese Bridge, where 2 "wing" pilot stations reside.The rear deck has an outdoor galley with grill and sink.: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICEThe rear deck has a grill and sink (above) and dinghy with davit (below).

.: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICEIn the engine room below decks, a separate freezer unit provides additional food storage.: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICEIn the engine room below decks, a separate freezer unit provides food storage.

A view of the engine room, where twin John Deere engines and a Northern Lights 16 kilowatt generator reside.: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICEThe engine room, where 2 John Deere engines and a Northern Lights 16KW gen reside..: GLEN JUSTICEGLEN JUSTICE-- Glen Justice 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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