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10-23-2019, 10:25 AM
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Guru
City: Seattle, WA
Vessel Name: Pau Hana
Vessel Model: 1989 PT52 Overseas Yachtfisher
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,653
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Originally Posted by Airstream345
Thanks all! We’ve joined the KK Owners group and look forward to meeting and learning from other KK owners, especially other 54 owners. Two 54 owners have already been incredibly generous with their time and very helpful as we navigated the purchase process. It’s clearly a family (cult) and we’re excited to be part of it all.
We plan to rename her Fortitude (or as my friends say ‘Big Fortitude’).
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"Gran Fortaleza"
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Peter- Marine Insurance Guru at Novamar Insurance Group (206-350-5051) & tuna fishing addict!
1989 52' PT Overseas yachtfisher
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10-23-2019, 01:31 PM
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Guru
City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,210
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‘Now with 60% more fortitude!’
Even more fortituder!
Fortitude AF
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10-23-2019, 04:59 PM
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Guru
City: Friday Harbor, WA USA
Vessel Name: FORTITUDE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 54-8
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 973
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayfarer
‘Now with 60% more fortitude!’
Even more fortituder!
Fortitude AF
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These and Peter's got me laughing. Thank you!
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10-30-2019, 08:26 PM
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Member
City: Fairview Texas
Vessel Name: Sea Lark
Vessel Model: Kadey-Krogen 54
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 7
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Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Krogen community!
As another member of the very limited KK54 group (#2 of 8) let me know if I can be of any help as you begin your journey. We've had Sea Lark for a tad over 19 years and have discovered a few items along the way that might save you some time and frustration.
Earl Fields
Fairview, Texas
M/V Sea Lark
KK5402
currently in drydock at La Conner, WA
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10-30-2019, 08:45 PM
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Guru
City: Friday Harbor, WA USA
Vessel Name: FORTITUDE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 54-8
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 973
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Earl, thank you for reaching out. I think a few of my friends may have seen you this summer while cruising around the San Juans and BC. If I remember correctly they sent me pics of a KK54 from Texas. I assume that's you!
We're taking delivery this weekend. While I've been incredibly fortunate to spend a lot of time with the current owner covering systems and quirks, I have no doubt I'll be reaching out for help soon.
I'll send you a PM with my personal contact info.
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10-31-2019, 04:45 PM
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#46
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Guru
City: Friday Harbor, WA USA
Vessel Name: FORTITUDE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 54-8
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 973
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It's official! We closed today. Picking her up on Saturday.
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10-31-2019, 04:58 PM
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Guru
City: Seattle, WA
Vessel Name: Pau Hana
Vessel Model: 1989 PT52 Overseas Yachtfisher
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,653
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Airstream345
It's official! We closed today. Picking her up on Saturday.
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Congrats, brother!
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Peter- Marine Insurance Guru at Novamar Insurance Group (206-350-5051) & tuna fishing addict!
1989 52' PT Overseas yachtfisher
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10-31-2019, 07:18 PM
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Guru
City: Sequim, WA, USA
Vessel Name: Irene
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 40II
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,193
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Congratulations!
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MV IRENE
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10-31-2019, 07:22 PM
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Guru
City: St Augustine,Fl
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,699
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very exciting! Congrats and best of luck with her
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10-31-2019, 07:59 PM
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Senior Member
City: Cruising towards Marathon on the ICW.
Vessel Name: Lemon Drops
Vessel Model: 2001 Grand Banks Europa 52
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 336
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Congradts!
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11-03-2019, 09:15 PM
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#51
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Guru
City: Beaufort, NC USA
Vessel Name: Sylphide
Vessel Model: Kingston Aluminum Yacht 44' Custom
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,210
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Congratulations!
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11-03-2019, 09:25 PM
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#52
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Senior Member
City: Cruising towards Marathon on the ICW.
Vessel Name: Lemon Drops
Vessel Model: 2001 Grand Banks Europa 52
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 336
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Congratulations!
As one who is currently looking at KK's (saw two at Stuart FL this week), can you give us any vitals on your new yacht? Set up, power, layout etc.... or a link?
Thanks,
Jim
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11-03-2019, 11:11 PM
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Guru
City: Longboat Key, FL
Vessel Name: Bucky
Vessel Model: Krogen Manatee 36 North Sea
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,182
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You can check out the KK54 layout of this sister boat on YouTube
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"When life gets hard, eat marshmallows”.
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11-04-2019, 07:04 AM
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#54
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Guru
City: Friday Harbor, WA USA
Vessel Name: FORTITUDE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 54-8
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 973
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimL
Congratulations!
As one who is currently looking at KK's (saw two at Stuart FL this week), can you give us any vitals on your new yacht? Set up, power, layout etc.... or a link?
Thanks,
Jim
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Hi Jim. The boat is (was) listed on YW and Waterline Boats.
She's got a single CAT 3208 NA, a 20KW Onan generator, a huge hydraulic system that currently only powers the bow thruster, water maker and a full compliment of Furuno electronics. Like the others she's a three stateroom design, however ours has the middle stateroom setup as a den/office meaning the two bunks and deck are open to the hallway. I suspect this layout turned off a few potential buyers but for us it's perfect as I work from home and that can operate as a "flex" space when it's just us and still bunk two when we need it.
History is interesting. The PO bought her out of an estate sale in FL where she was tied to a piling dock for a couple of years so no history prior to his ownership in 2011. He brought her around through the canal up to the PNW where she's been since about 2015.
I was incredibly fortunate to meet and spend time onboard with the PO, operating the boat and covering all of the systems, his notes and logs, etc. Invaluable information given the complexity of the various systems.
Our plan is to spend a season or two restoring her to her glory days, gelcoat, paint, rigging (standing and running), update the interior, replace the appliances (they are largely original) and go from there. The time in FL and those pilings took a toll on her gelcoat and rub rail so cosmetics will be high on the priority list. I'll probably tackle some electronics additions as well but she's already very well equipped in that department.
We're already living aboard and loving it. The new sectional arrived yesterday and that helped us start to feel like she's ours and she's a home. Once we get completely moved in we'll post a blog about it and we'll be sure to include photos and maybe a walkthrough vid. Right now it's boxes and bins everywhere and we're still cleaning all of the nooks and crannies.
For now here are some pics our friends took during the trip to Seattle from Bremerton. The last pic is of her tied up in Lake Union. The boat rafted to her is our Bluewater 40. We thought this would be a good way to "move" from one boat to the other. It's certainly been a workout!
PS - We have some great boating friends who helped us with the delivery, many are TF members as well. Pretty much one of the best days ever starting with sunrise at Elliot Bay Marina. A delicious breakfast underway in our friend's beautiful Grand Alaskan over to Bremerton and a very fun and experienced crew to help us get her through the locks and tied up in Lake Union. Getting back into boating was one of the best decisions we've ever made. You get to have incredible experiences with some of the very best people.
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11-04-2019, 07:05 AM
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#55
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Guru
City: Aventura FL
Vessel Name: Kinja
Vessel Model: American Tug 34 #116 2008
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 9,942
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That is one fine looking boat. Great layout ....
May you have many happy hours on her.
One question: the blue canvas covering the top of the stack, what's under it?
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11-04-2019, 11:04 AM
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Guru
City: Friday Harbor, WA USA
Vessel Name: FORTITUDE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 54-8
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 973
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Thanks! That false stack houses the upper helm. Basically a bench seat, controls and instruments.
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11-04-2019, 01:50 PM
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#57
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Guru
City: Aventura FL
Vessel Name: Kinja
Vessel Model: American Tug 34 #116 2008
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 9,942
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Airstream345
Thanks! That false stack houses the upper helm. Basically a bench seat, controls and instruments.
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Upper steering station, fly bridge type?
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The meek will inherit the earth but, the brave will inherit the seas.
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11-04-2019, 02:38 PM
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#58
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Guru
City: Friday Harbor, WA USA
Vessel Name: FORTITUDE
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 54-8
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 973
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Yes, a very tiny, one person flybridge!
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11-04-2019, 03:39 PM
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#59
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Guru
City: Aventura FL
Vessel Name: Kinja
Vessel Model: American Tug 34 #116 2008
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 9,942
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Airstream345
Yes, a very tiny, one person flybridge!
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MIGHT be good for docking.
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11-04-2019, 08:43 PM
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#60
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Veteran Member
City: Virginia Beach
Vessel Name: Ursa Major
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 54
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 95
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I believe we have several KK 54 owners on this chat. I have 54-001 , I know Arthur and Steven and he have communicated. Perhaps we can share ideas, successes and learning opportunities with one another? Arthur has been very generous epithet his experiences and I have tried to reciprocate with my projects. Please PM me.
Best,
Paul
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Paul
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