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01-24-2015, 11:55 PM
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Wannabe
City: SF Bay Area
Vessel Name: Stillwater
Vessel Model: Kadey-Krogen 54
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 782
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Single Engines and Stabilizers
I started two long threads about two classic questions - stabilizers and single vs twin engines. It's only fair to report back on my decision.
As of today I have an accepted offer on a single engine trawler with active fin stabilizers. So there you go - my vote is well and truly cast.
The boat I've agreed to buy is a Krogen 54 Pilothouse:
1988 Krogen 54' Pilothouse Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
I went up to see the boat in Ketchikan last weekend. I fell in love. I have a survey from 18 months ago that looks good - so I'm hoping not too much has changed since then. Wish me luck.
I'm taking delivery in Ketchikan and intend to bring her down to San Francisco in two trips in the spring. The first will be to the Seattle area and the second down to San Francisco. I'll be asking for a lot of advice from the forum - so thanks in advance!
Richard
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01-25-2015, 12:15 AM
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Guru
City: Santa Cruz, CA
Vessel Name: Concerto
Vessel Model: 1980 Cheoy Lee
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,531
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Looks like a winner to me.
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01-25-2015, 12:17 AM
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Guru
City: Miami Florida
Vessel Name: Possum
Vessel Model: Ellis 28
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,308
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Nice! I think ya did good.
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Parks Masterson
Retired from Hopkins-Carter Marine Supply
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01-25-2015, 12:53 AM
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Senior Member
City: Knoxville
Vessel Name: Pura Vida
Vessel Model: 08 Meridian 490 Pilothouse
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 316
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Looks great, enjoy!
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01-25-2015, 01:06 AM
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Dauntless Award
City: Wrangell, Alaska
Vessel Name: Dauntless
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 42 - 148
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,820
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A beautiful boat.
Congratulations
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01-25-2015, 01:59 AM
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Guru
City: Galveston, Texas
Vessel Model: 24" El Pescador
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 744
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I've looked at it many times on YachtWorld.
Hope she is as good as she looks.
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01-25-2015, 02:13 AM
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Senior Member
City: Kalamazoo
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 157
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Richard that is a beautiful looking boat. Congradulations on it.
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01-25-2015, 04:13 AM
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Senior Member
City: Portland
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 111
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Wow, I'm floored -looks like a beaut! Many happy travels ahead for you, sir.
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01-25-2015, 06:49 AM
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Guru
City: Carefree, Arizona
Vessel Name: sunchaser V
Vessel Model: DeFever 48 (sold)
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 10,186
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[QUOTE=Britannia;301652I have a survey from 18 months ago that looks good - so I'm hoping not too much has changed since then. [/QUOTE]
Assuming this Survey was provided by the seller, suggest you tread lightly and get another that is thorough and "yours."
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01-25-2015, 07:31 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Home Port: Buck's Harbor, Maine
Vessel Name: "Emily Anne"
Vessel Model: 2001 Island Gypsy 32 Europa (Hull #146)
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,846
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Wow! Nice!
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David Hawkins
Deer Isle, Maine
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01-25-2015, 07:35 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,835
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Congratulations! Very nice looking boat!
Ted
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01-25-2015, 07:38 AM
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Senior Member
City: Jupiter, FL
Vessel Name: SALTY
Vessel Model: FAIRCHILD SCOUT 30
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 199
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One of my favorite boats. Enjoy!
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01-25-2015, 08:00 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Jacksonville
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 11,683
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A real beauty and a great choice. Love those Krogens!
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01-25-2015, 08:10 AM
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Guru
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
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Single Engines and Stabilizers
Very, very nice. Love that boat.
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01-25-2015, 08:50 AM
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Senior Member
City: North Vancouver
Vessel Name: INFINITY ∞
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 62
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 249
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Wow. Congratulations Britannia, she looks like a great boat.
Suit up for some good times ahead!
Best of luck completing the sale.
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01-25-2015, 09:07 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Chicago, IL
Vessel Name: Bay Pelican
Vessel Model: Krogen 42
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,993
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Richard
Welcome to the Krogen family. May you enjoy your life on the boat.
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Marty
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01-25-2015, 09:27 AM
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Guru
City: Longboat Key, FL
Vessel Name: Bucky
Vessel Model: Krogen Manatee 36 North Sea
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,196
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One of the best, for sure! Nicest Krogen I've seen. Congrats!
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Larry
"When life gets hard, eat marshmallows”.
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01-25-2015, 09:30 AM
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#18
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Wannabe
City: SF Bay Area
Vessel Name: Stillwater
Vessel Model: Kadey-Krogen 54
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 782
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Wow - thanks for all the nice comments. Much appreciated.
On the survey - yes - what I meant by my comment was that I am hopeful not much will have changed when I do my survey. I wouldn't consider buying it without having my own hull & mechanical surveys and a sea trial.
Richard
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01-25-2015, 10:24 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: SEWARD ALASKA
Vessel Name: DOS PECES
Vessel Model: BAYLINER 4788
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,267
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Too Cool!!!
Congratulations!!!
Nice boat!!
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01-25-2015, 11:12 AM
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Guru
City: Port Townsend Washington
Vessel Name: " OTTER "
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander Europa 40
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,378
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Brit,
Great boat, I too have looked at her on YW with wanton abandon..
Great fuel economy and lots of space.. Keep us informed how the process goes.
HOLLYWOOD
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