jrs1958
Senior Member
I am in the process of buying a stabilized 44 Defever that has everything I need to cruise the Bahamas, FL Keys, East Coast etc. I can do the intercoastal or if I want or need to can do off shore runs. What I love about this boat is the room and split sleeping arrangement. I get up very early and if I sleep up front I won't bother the bride. The engine room is huge and everything is accessible.
I also was looking at the 42' Krogen but couldn't find one that suited me. The krogen is less to operate but doesn't have the maneuverability or reliability of two engines. I found a clean krogen manatee that I almost bought but decided against it because I want the ability to go offshore.
In my opinion if both are stabilized they should be similar sea boats. I know the krogen has crossed oceans. I know the Defever has travelled throughout the Caribbean. Does anyone know if a Defever 44 has ever crossed an ocean. It has 950 gallons of fuel so I would think it's capable if you go 6 knots.
Do most agree that these two designs are similar in sea keeping abilities?
I also was looking at the 42' Krogen but couldn't find one that suited me. The krogen is less to operate but doesn't have the maneuverability or reliability of two engines. I found a clean krogen manatee that I almost bought but decided against it because I want the ability to go offshore.
In my opinion if both are stabilized they should be similar sea boats. I know the krogen has crossed oceans. I know the Defever has travelled throughout the Caribbean. Does anyone know if a Defever 44 has ever crossed an ocean. It has 950 gallons of fuel so I would think it's capable if you go 6 knots.
Do most agree that these two designs are similar in sea keeping abilities?
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