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Help Save Beebe's Original Passagemaker! http://www.passagemakerfoundation.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ T R A W L E R N E W S  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Broadcast on the Internet 10/14/04 Read this edition online with photos and additional text at http://members.rogers.com/waterworld/tnews_temp_117.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IN THIS ISSUE #117 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Krogen 44 worthy successor to the classic Krogen 42 New cruising guide promotes down-east loop Boat losses from hurricanes total $680 million Request your FREE trial copy of Power Cruising How to reach us How to unsubscribe ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ KROGEN 44 WORTHY SUCCESSOR TO THE CLASSIC KROGEN 42 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ By the Editors Kadey-Krogen Yachts has designated the much anticipated 44 as the official successor to the popular 42. As such, it might have been easier-and certainly cheaper-to simply add a plug to the Krogen 42 mold rather than designing and tooling a new one. But that's not how the company does business. In addition to extending her length to 44 feet, Kadey-Krogen also added six inches to her beam. The result is a disproportionately positive impact on livability, as well as subtle improvements in appearance and performance. The newest Krogen makes her world debut at the United States Powerboat Show in Annapolis this week. If you see the boat there, share your comments about her with Trawler News readers in a future edition by e-mailing <mailto:editorial@trawlersandtrawlering.com>. From any angle, her Krogen bloodlines are apparent and will readily identify her as a member of the Kadey-Krogen family. However, many small but evident details ensure she won't be mistaken for a Krogen 42. The extra length gives her sheer line an even more graceful curve, from a bow that is relatively lower to a stern whose angle is just a little steeper. The forward aspect of the flying bridge is modestly higher, and curved slightly farther back to impart a sense of softness. The one-piece pilothouse roof and boat deck flow to match and complement the sheer line. The best word to describe these changes is "delicate", and they have produced a profile that can only be described as elegant. Those are hardly terms one might apply to a really tough sea-boat, but they're accurate. This boat quietly calls out for attention, a testament to Kurt Krogen's sense of beauty in boats. Krogen, president of Kadey-Krogen Yachts, and his naval architect brother, Jimmy, created the new model in conjunction with Bristol Harbor Design Group. "We have utilized the proven hull geometry and many of the time-tested liveaboard features from the classic Krogen 42 and have reengineered, refined and taken advantage of new technology from the keel up to create a certain winner for trawler enthusiasts," Kurt Krogen says. "The Krogen 44 has more elegance and function than ever before in this size yacht," says Larry Polster, Kadey-Krogen vice-president of sales. "And if the Krogen 42 is any indication, the 44 will have tremendous long-term value. A Krogen 42 sells today for up to double the initial retail cost." The Krogen 44 is in full production at Asia Harbor Yacht Builders, one of the leading boatbuilders in Taiwan and a longtime partner of Kadey-Krogen Yachts. Asia Harbor builds only boats that carry the Krogen name, and recently moved into larger, more modern facilities to further enhance quality and to better meet increased demand. Let's take a virtual tour of the new Krogen. Read this report online with photos and additional text at http://members.rogers.com/waterworld/tnews_temp_117.html We can board from a wider swim platform via the transom door, or if more convenient, swing open a door on either the port or starboard sides. All three open to the aft deck, which, as on all Krogens, is covered in natural teak, and contains a large lazarette. The three entries to the interior of the saloon and the pilothouse are guarded by heavy-weather sea-doors. Constructed of welded aluminum, they are painted to match the hull, and while they open and close easily, their heft is truly reassuring. The windows match the doors, and are made from premium grade powder-coated aluminum. The high bulwarks feature molded plank lines for appearance, and new heavy-gauge 316L stainless steel hawse cleats for efficient line handling. (Two midships hawse cleats on each side make spring line-handling much more convenient.) The significance of 316L stainless steel is that it truly is stainless. No more annoying surface rust requiring regular applications of elbow grease and polish. On the foredeck, the mold for the pilothouse provides a comfortable bench style seat that can accommodate several sun lovers. It has the additional benefit of increasing the headroom and storage space in the master stateroom. No Portuguese bridge wanted here. Kadey-Krogen decided that the best use of the forward space was inside the largest possible pilothouse Before going inside, let's go aft and climb the teak and stainless ladder to the boat deck. Perfect not only for storing the dinghy, but when the dinghy is in the water, it becomes a great place to host a small party. Just forward, of course, is the flying bridge command center where a full set of controls offers a pleasant place to drive on nice days, even better when maneuvering in tight quarters. A captain's chair in the middle and two bench seats alongside provide seating for up to five--and storage for propane tanks and other gear. Entering the pilothouse via the Dutch sea-doors on either side, we find ourselves in a comfortable space large enough to house not only the traditional convertible bench seat/double berth, which is set against the aft bulkhead, but also a top quality captain's chair in front of the centered helm. Three steps aft and down take us past the hidden electrical panel to the main living area. On our right (the port side) opposite the galley, is a large bookcase and liquor cabinet with lockers underneath. However, let's keep going and, with a U-turn to the left, carry on down another four steps to the accommodations level. One of the improvements is how Kadey-Krogen has updated the lighting throughout the boat, and generally brightened the interior through careful selection of materials and tones. On the port side of the corridor is a large head with a proper, household-size VacuFlush toilet, and a roomy, separate shower stall with a teak grate floor and bi-fold door. Back out in the corridor-Did we mention how wide it is?- a couple of doors beside and forward of the head swing open to reveal a stacked washer and dryer. Extremely convenient. On the other side of the corridor is a nicely-proportioned den-cum-guest stateroom. It contains a large hanging locker plus a storage locker, a desk big enough for serious work, and a comfortable L-shaped seat for lounging in private. That seat converts to a single bed, and a clever Pullman berth drops down from the bulkhead for a second guest. The forward end of the boat is given over to the master stateroom. This one is both attractive and comfortable. A huge hanging locker on each side, a bureau against the aft bulkhead, and dresser drawers under the end of the queen bed ensure no lack of space for clothing, while additional storage is available under the bed with the help of pneumatic struts that raise the mattress. Six portlights and a centered overhead hatch offer lots of natural light and ventilation. A single continuous duty John Deere 154-horsepower engine is standard. With its Twin Disc transmission and a 28-inch diameter prop, it offers a good balance between power and economy. At 8 knots it will drive the boat more than 2,100 nautical miles with fuel in reserve. Throttle back to 6 and the range almost doubles. The fiberglass muffler and wet exhaust system suppress noise exiting the boat, while extensive use of perforated aluminum, lead-lined foam paneling insulation ensures that the living spaces are comfortable. Although headroom is limited, there is no shortage of space all around the engine, and maintenance and service are easily managed, especially with the hatches open. The whole area is well illuminated by 12-volt fluorescent lighting, and storage shelves are built under the side decks aft of the fuel tanks. In the saloon, we see an inviting living area adjoining a delightful, well-equipped galley. Kadey-Krogen people love to tell the story of longtime Krogen 42 liveaboards Mike and Mary Ellen Fleming. When the Flemings sold their boat and moved ashore, they could find room for all their belongings in their new apartment. The 44 is bigger, thus, even more spacious. Any boat designated as successor to the famed Krogen 42 has admittedly high standards to meet. However, if buyer interest and the qualities inherent in all Kadey-Krogen vessels are any indicators, the Krogen 44 is on course to meet-and exceed-those demands. KROGEN 44 SPECIFICATIONS: Length overall (LOA) 49'0" Length on deck (LOD) 44'4" Length at waterline (LWL) 40'11" Beam (Molded) 15'6" Beam (Over rub rail) 16'4" Draft (Designed waterline - DWL) 4'7" Displacement (DWL with half-load) 43,140 lb Ballast (Encapsulated Lead) 2,500 lb Fuel 1,100 gal Water 228 gal Range estimated with 100-gallon reserve: 6 knots -- 5,730 nautical miles 7 knots -- 3,820 nautical miles 8 knots -- 2,450 nautical miles 9 knots -- 1,615 nautical miles Base price: $625,000 http://www.kadeykrogen.com toll-free: 800.247.1230 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NEW CRUISING GUIDE PROMOTES DOWN-EAST LOOP ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ By Georgs Kolesnikovs Captain Cheryl Barr believes the logical way to reach Nova Scotia's pristine cruising waters is to follow the "Down East Circle Route." That happens to be the title of her recently published cruising guide which promotes what she considers the most remarkable cruise in eastern North America. Barr's down-east route is a 2,400-nautical-mile clockwise loop that starts on the Hudson River and leads to the Erie Canal, Lake Ontario and the spectacular Thousand Islands. Then, the mighty St. Lawrence River will take you through French Canada, where Montreal and historic Quebec City are to be explored. The St. Lawrence eventually widens into the Gulf of St. Lawrence at picturesque Gaspe Peninsula. The guide then steers you past fishing villages to the warm and sheltered Northumberland Strait bordered by New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Soon, the highlands of Cape Breton Island come into view with a canal leading to famed Bras D'Or Lakes. I can vouch that if you like fresh air, sparkling water, fresh seafood and friendly people, you could spend on entire summer cruising Cape Breton. By August, Barr recommends you start following the indented coastline of Nova Scotia south, stopping at rustic seaside ports and quaint villages along the way. By late August or September, when fog is at a minimum and the summer crows have left Maine and New England, she offers suggested routes from crossing the Gulf of Maine or Bay of Fundy. Barr maintains there is no other North American cruise that can boast the blend of experiences offered by the down-east loop. I must agree for after reading her book I've started plans to cruise down that way myself. Barr says the route can be done in six weeks or six months. She recommends three months and says it can be done by a rugged offshore vessel or a light coastal cruiser. http://yachtpilot.ca tel: 902.624.8664 Here is a mini-review from a cruiser who has been down east: The book is well written and outlines her "circle route" 2,600 miles that begins and ends in NYC. It provides a great deal of information from the St. Lawrence, to Yarmouth, N.S. In this area there really is nothing else other than the Canadian Sailing Directions. However, the book is very light on detail for NYC to Lake Ontario and Maine to NYC. It includes no information on the Erie Canal west of the Oswego canal and nothing on Cayuga and Seneca canals. I would guess that the author was interested in concentration on that portion of her route that has not been written about elsewhere. If you are going to go out the St. Lawrence and around, the book is a must-have. Ken Caputo Grand Banks 46 Vagare http://www.vagare.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BOAT LOSSES FROM HURRICANES TOTAL $680 MILLION ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In one of most active hurricane seasons on record and with more than a month still remaining, Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne have left an indelible mark on recreational boaters from Louisiana to Florida's Atlantic Coast--and even as far north as some Great Lakes states. The damage to all recreational vessels for these four storms totals $680 million, according to Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.). The individual storm dollar damage breakdown is: Hurricane Charley: $130 million; Hurricane Frances: $300 million; Hurricane Ivan: $150 million; and Hurricane Jeanne: $100 million (These figures do not include damage to commercial vessels, marinas or other infrastructure). Forecasters said a stagnant weather pattern--a big high pressure system over the East Coast--prevented storms from heading safely out into the Atlantic and instead forced them into the Gulf and inland. The total recreational boat damages of these four storms surpasses the $500-million mark attributed to 1992's Hurricane Andrew. BoatU.S. also reports that on average, those vessels that had hurricane plans in place prior to a storm's arrival fared much better than those whose owners waited until the last minute or neglected to take precautions. The most recent major storm, Hurricane Jeanne, struck Florida's Treasure Coast 10 minutes before midnight on Saturday, September 25 as a Category 3 storm, packing 115-mph winds. Ironically, Jeanne struck the coast at nearly the same point as Hurricane Frances which may have limited further damages to recreational boats. BoatU.S. believes that by the time Jeanne came ashore--three weeks after Frances--many boats had already been moved out of harms way or had been previously salvaged, or that boaters had fully embraced precautionary measures such as doubling or tripling of dock lines and removing windage. http://www.boatus.com toll-free: 800-395-2628 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IF YOU WOULD LIKE A FREE TRIAL COPY OF POWER CRUISING . . . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The second edition of new magazine Power Cruising is going to press If you would like to receive a free trial issue, please complete the request form at https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/document?ikey=0897ZHDDD ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HOW TO REACH US ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Trawler News, an independent e-newsletter about voyaging, cruising and living aboard under power, is published free of charge by TrawlersAndTrawlering.com as a public service to the trawler community. 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