KROGEN - 44 AE Widebody - For Sale

Built by KROGEN, the44 AE Widebodyis a capablemotor yachtin the classictrawler tradition, featuring a durablefiberglass-and-plastic hull. Represented by Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a 44 AE Widebody

If you’re seeking a single‑engine diesel motor yachtwith truetrawler characterand a wide 16 ft beam, the44 AE Widebodydeserves attention. With an 8‑knot cruising pace and 9‑knot top end, substantial 850‑gallon fuel capacity and 300‑gallon water capacity, and afiberglass-and-plastic hullwith a fiberglass deck, this44 AE WidebodyfromKROGENfocuses on steady, economical passages.

Features of the Model

• LOA 44 ft (13.41 m) with a wide 16 ft (4.98 m) beam for generous volume
• Single John Deere inboard diesel engine (1 engine) for straightforward propulsion
• Trawler-speed operation: 8 kn cruise, 9 kn max
• Substantial capacities: 850 gal fuel and 300 gal water
• fiberglass-and-plastic hullwith fiberglass deck
• Draft to 14.764 ft (4.5 m)

Technical Specifications

• Builder: KROGEN
• Model: 44 AE Widebody
• Type: motor yacht/trawler
• Hull construction: fiberglass and plastic
• Deck material: Fiberglass
• LOA: 44 ft (13.41 m)
• Beam: 16 ft (4.98 m)
• Draft (max): 14.764 ft (4.5 m)
• Engines: 1 x John Deere, Inboard, Diesel
• Speed (cruise): 8 kn (9.21 mph)
• Speed (max): 9 kn (10.36 mph)
• Fuel capacity: 850 gal
• Water capacity: 300 gal

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to discuss suitable options on the 44 AE WidebodybyKROGEN, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our brokerage will guide you through selection, surveys, and delivery logistics.

Questions and Answers

• Q: What are the cruising and maximum speeds of the 44 AE Widebody? A: Thecruising speedis 8 kn (9.21 mph) and themaximum speedis 9 kn (10.36 mph).
• Q: What powers the 44 AE Widebody? A: A singleJohn Deereinboarddieselengine (1 engine) provides propulsion.
• Q: What are the fuel capacityandwater capacityon the44 AE Widebody? A:Fuel capacityis 850 gallons andwater capacityis 300 gallons.
• Q: What are the key dimensionsanddraftof the44 AE Widebody? A: LOA is 44 ft (13.41 m), beam is 16 ft (4.98 m), anddraftis 14.764 ft (4.5 m).
• Q: What type of yacht and hull construction does the 44 AE Widebodyhave? A: It’s amotor yachtwithtrawler designDNA, built on afiberglass-and-plastic hullwith afiberglass deck.

Owner Experience Review

Owners using the 44 AE Widebodyfor long-range passagemaking describe a boat that settles into a steady rhythm at about 7–8 knots, with published fuel burn near 1.9 gph at 7 knots and real-world range suitable for Great Loop legs and Bahamas runs over multiple summers. The high foredeck helps keep the ride dry and the motion comfortable in head seas, and the displacement hull’s handling is predictable, if not quick; figure on a top around 9 knots and plan accordingly for passages and weather windows. Around docks, particularly in tight marinas, several note it rewards practiced hands.

Day-to-day living is where the AE Widebody changes are most felt: owners point to a larger flybridge and full-beam salon, plus an expanded galley with a four-burner range and a large refrigerator, which make hosting or living aboard as a couple easier. Walk-through cockpit and full walk-through boarding doors improve flow, and multiple stateroom/layout choices suit couples or small families. Maintenance feedback centers on relatively fast zinc/anode consumption—prompting frequent checks—along with routine advice to refresh freshwater hoses and inspect through-hulls during major service; the AE’s walk-in engine-room access is appreciated for easing these tasks. An owner forum comment also expresses affection for the KROGENfamily and mentions comparing the 44s and 48s.

Pros and Cons

• Long-range efficiency at about 7–8 knots with published fuel burn near 1.9 gph at 7 knots.
• Comfortable, dry ride in head seas thanks to the high foredeck.
• AE Widebody layout adds a larger flybridge, full-beam salon, and an expanded galley that improves livability.
• Not fast; displacement-hull pace tops out around 9 knots.
• Docking and tight-marina maneuvering can require an experienced hand.
• Owners report relatively fast zinc/anode consumption that demands frequent checks and replacements.

Comparison with Other Models