GRACE FULL LIVING - KROGEN FOR SALE

Grace Full Living is a 48-foot North Sea trawler yacht designed to cross oceans with confidence, meander along the coast, and slip through inland waterways in comfort. Rare in her class, she offers two full heads with separate stall showers, two dedicated staterooms, plus a third cabin that doubles as an office. Another standout is her air draft of just 19 feet—even with mast and antennas raised—meaning fewer bridge delays. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully outfitted for safety and comfort, she features modern electronics, AIS, hydraulic stabilizers, the ever-reliable CAT 3208, a powerful 16 kW generator, and a 25 hp hydraulic bow thruster. For exploring, she carries a 14-foot hard-bottom dinghy with a 30 hp Honda, center console, fishfinder, VHF, navigation lights, and anchor, delivering space, stability, range, comfort, and an impressively dry ride. Launching and retrieval are effortless via the Steelhead 1500 davit. In excellent condition throughout, her rich teak interior and gleaming granite countertops are superbly preserved. As a capable long-range cruiser and liveaboard passagemaker, she represents exceptional value on today’s market.

Overview

Grace Full Living is a beautifully maintained 48-foot North Sea trawler designed for comfortable, confident cruising wherever your adventures lead. A proven bluewater trawler built for offshore and coastal cruising, she is equally at home on offshore passagemaking, the Great Loop, and exploring inland waterways, delivering the capability, comfort, and reliability that have made North Sea trawlers highly respected among serious cruisers.

Her thoughtfully designed interior showcases a rare three-cabin layout with two spacious staterooms, a versatile third stateroom or office, and two full heads with separate stand-up showers, providing exceptional accommodations for owners and guests alike. A low 19-foot air draft, even with the mast and antennas raised, expands your cruising destinations and minimizes bridge delays.

Grace Full Living is exceptionally well equipped with the legendary Caterpillar 3208 diesel engine, hydraulic stabilizers, a 25 HP hydraulic bow thruster, a 16 kW generator, modern navigation electronics, and AIS, delivering poise and confidence underway, at anchor, or on extended cruising adventures. Her included 14-foot hard-bottom tender with a 30 HP Honda outboard and Steelhead 1500 davit makes exploring anchorages and shorelines effortless.

Beautifully cared for throughout, her rich teak interior, granite countertops, and quality craftsmanship reflect years of attentive ownership. Turnkey and cruise-ready, Grace Full Living represents an outstanding opportunity to own a capable, comfortable, and exceptionally well-equipped long-range cruising yacht at an exceptional value.

Construction

Crafted from high‑grade female tooling, the hull and superstructure exemplify precision and durability. The superstructure integrates an end‑grain balsa core and a surface mat to reduce print‑through, while the hull is a hand‑laid Knytex fiberglass construction with a closed‑cell PVC sandwich core in the topsides and solid fiberglass below the waterline. Teak graces the cockpit and side deck, and both the boat deck and foredeck are finished with a molded non‑skid surface for secure footing. Polyurethane formula marine sealants are employed at the hull‑to‑deck and boat‑to‑deck joints and around all exterior fittings to ensure lasting integrity. Structural rigidity is further enhanced by marine‑grade plywood bulkheads tied into molded fiberglass hat‑section stringers.

Saloon

Enter the saloon from the covered aft deck through double doors and into a refined, light-filled space. To port, a built-in settee is paired with a server, while to starboard an L-shaped settee is complemented by a granite-topped table. Both settees have been reupholstered in Ultra-Leather for a supple, contemporary finish. Large opening windows to port and starboard, together with an additional aft bulkhead window, invite abundant light and breeze, and all are dressed with teak valances and custom blinds. For added convenience, the aft doors are fitted with a Clear View retractable screen.

Galley

Forward of the saloon on the starboard side, the open-faced galley invites the chef into the heart of the conversation, while a thoughtfully positioned server with pull-out pantry drawers opposite enhances flow and function. Premium appliances anchor the space, including a Sub-Zero two-drawer freezer with ice maker and a Sub-Zero two-drawer refrigerator, new in 2012, complemented by a Miele stainless steel dishwasher and a Broan stainless steel trash compactor. Cooking is handled with confidence on a Force 10 three-burner propane stove with oven, while a GE microwave oven, new in 2023, adds quick convenience. A large stainless steel sink and expansive granite countertops provide a generous working surface, bringing professional capability and refined finish to this convivial culinary hub.

Owner stateroom

Positioned forward, the owner’s stateroom presents a serene retreat anchored by a centerline standard queen bed fitted with a Hand Made Mattress Co. custom-made mattress. Abundant natural light and breeze flow through four opening ports and two overhead hatches, creating an airy, inviting ambiance. Thoughtfully designed stowage includes three hanging lockers, generous under-berth storage assisted by hydraulic struts, ample drawers, and a mirrored vanity. Comfort is assured with separate heat and air conditioning controls, complete with a remote control. The ensuite head enhances onboard luxury with a large stall shower enclosed by a bi-fold door, a VacuFlush fresh water toilet, a granite countertop, a lighted medicine cabinet, and two opening ports.

Guest staterooms

The port stateroom features dedicated upper and lower berths fitted with lee cloths, complemented by drawer storage and a hanging locker. To starboard, a versatile stateroom that doubles as an office offers upper and lower berths, a desk, drawer storage, and a hanging locker. Both staterooms are served by two opening stainless steel ports.

Guest head

The guest/day head is positioned forward of the starboard guest stateroom/office, presenting a thoughtfully appointed space with a separate stall shower secured by a bi-fold door, a VacuFlush fresh water toilet, a granite countertop, and an opening port that invites natural light and ventilation.

Electronics

A comprehensive suite of navigation, communication, and monitoring systems elevates command from both pilothouse and flybridge, led by a Simrad AP20 autopilot with AP21 remote and supported by a new hydraulic pump fitted in 2017. Furuno equipment includes a DRS4D-NXT closed array radar new in 2021, a TZT16F Multi Function Display in the pilothouse new in 2021, a TZT12F Multi Function Display on the flybridge new in 2021, a GP-31 GPS, and a FA-70 AIS Transponder new in 2021, complemented by a second Furuno FA-70 AIS Transponder, also new in 2021. Critical data is presented via two Simrad Tridata wind, depth, and speed displays in the pilothouse and a Simrad Tridata wind, depth, and speed display on the flybridge, with rudder angle indicators installed in the pilothouse and on the flybridge for precise helm feedback.

Connectivity and safety are enhanced by a Shakespeare CA-VAT-10-R cell booster new in 2021, a learn VHF M506-31 in the pilothouse new in 2021, a learn VHF IC-504 in the pilothouse with RAM on the flybridge, and an ACR 406 EPIRB. A Phillips 24" touchscreen display with an articulating, stable mount serves as a slave screen for a laptop that is not included. System integration and navigation planning are streamlined by a Rosepoint NEMO Gateway new in 2021 and Rosepoint Coastal Explorer nav software new in 2021, while CCTV with aft deck and engine room cameras extends situational awareness throughout the vessel.

Pilothouse

Positioned up and forward from the saloon, the pilothouse combines commanding visibility with inviting comfort. A large L-shaped convertible settee, upholstered in soft leather, frames a large table to create a welcoming gathering space, while the helm is appointed with a Stidd helm chair. Side doors to port and starboard offer swift deck access, with the starboard door fitted with a Clear View retractable screen for added versatility. Natural light and fresh air flow through two opening ports and opening side windows, enhancing the airy ambiance underway or at anchor.

Electrical

Power management is centered around a Northern Lights 16 kW generator in a sound shield, showing two thousand nine hundred eighty hours, and benefitting from an underwater generator exhaust for quieter operation. A Trace 2,500 watt inverter/charger supports seamless AC power. The DC system is anchored by six 6-volt AGM house batteries installed in 2020, complemented by an 8-D AGM engine start battery installed in 2025 and an 8-D AGM generator start battery installed in 2010, all monitored through two Blue Sea digital battery meters. Charging performance is optimized by a three-stage 150-amp high-output alternator and a Balmar voltage regulator new in 2012, while battery parallel capability adds redundancy and flexibility. Protection is further enhanced with a galvanic isolator.

Engine room

Meticulously arranged for performance and serviceability, the machinery space features a Cat 3208N 210 hp diesel showing 4618 hours mated to a Twin Disc 506-1 marine gear for proven, economical propulsion. Comfort and poise underway are ensured by Naiad hydraulic stabilizers with Multisea II controls, upgraded with new Multisea electronics in 2023, with the stabilizers serviced and fitted with new seals in January 2024. Close-quarters authority comes from a Naiad 25 hp hydraulic bow thruster, while cruising autonomy is enhanced by a Spectra 500 gpd water maker with auto flush and remote panel, serviced with new membranes in January 2024. Safety is bolstered by two Fireboy fire suppression systems with remote controls. Domestic systems include a Hurricane diesel hot water heating system integrated with the engine and domestic hot water, currently non-operational with service required, and a Raritan 20-gallon water heater new in 2022. Fuel management is handled by dual Racor fuel filters with a vacuum gauge for the main engine, plus a Racor fuel filter dedicated to the generator and diesel furnace, supported by a fuel transfer pump. A Tides dripless stuffing box, a Reverso oil change system, and an extensive inventory of spare parts round out this capable, confidence-inspiring engine room.

Additional equipment

Thoughtfully specified for comfortable year-round cruising, climate control is assured by 24K BTU reverse-cycle air conditioning with remotes in the pilothouse (new 2010), salon (new 2024), and staterooms (new 2023), complemented by hot-water heat in every room, including both bathrooms and the pilothouse (Hurricane system service required).

Deck and tender handling are equally robust, with a Steelhead SM1500R hydraulic davit benefitting from a new hydraulic pump in 2016 and a Livingston 14-foot dinghy outfitted with a depth sounder, fish finder, radar arch, VHF, and a 30 hp Honda four-stroke, plus a new Amsteel bridle in 2012. Ground tackle inspires confidence: a Maxwell 2200 anchor windlass serviced with all seals replaced in 2019; a stainless-steel 70 lb plow anchor with approximately 300' of 3/8 chain; a spare Bruce 66 lb anchor; and a CQR plow 70 lb anchor with 100' of 3/8" chain and 200' of nylon rode.

Practical touches abound, including fresh- and salt-water washdowns, a Weems & Plath clock and barometer, rudder position indicators in the pilothouse and on the flybridge, and a GE stack washer and dryer. Fender management is simplified by a genoa track with movable cleats, while comfort on deck comes courtesy of an aft deck hot-and-cold freshwater shower, an aft deck enclosure and sun shade, sun shades for pilothouse and saloon windows, a Strataglass flybridge enclosure, and flybridge and foredeck seat cushions. Canvas sets were renewed in 2016 for both the flybridge and the dinghy.

Additional enhancements include a stainless-steel barbecue grill, a custom powder-coated aluminum mast, stainless-steel 36-inch staples/hand rails on the swim platform, and an undermount swim ladder. Safety is bolstered by a Revere eight-man life raft, inspected and certified for 2025.

Exclusions

The owner's personal effects, the Dell laptop, and all artwork are expressly excluded from the sale.