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Kadey-Krogen - 52 - For Sale

The 52fromKadey-Krogenis a capabletrawlermotor yachtfeaturing afiberglass-and-plastic hullbuild, twin inboard John Deere diesel power, and a practical layout with 2 heads. Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov are ready to advise you on suitability and acquisition.

Selecting a 52

If you are considering a trawler-style motor yacht around 52 feet, the 52pairs inboard diesel reliability with a strongfiberglass-and-plastic hullfoundation. Measuring 52 ft (15.85 m) LOA with a maximum draft of 14.764 ft (4.5 m), it fits owners who value efficient propulsion from twin John Deere engines and the purpose-driven layout of atrawlerwithin themotor yachtsegment.

Features of the Model

Technical Specifications

  • LOA: 52 ft / 15.85 m
  • Draft (max): 14.764 ft / 4.5 m
  • Engines: 2 x John Deere
  • Engine type: Inboard
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Hull: fiberglass-and-plastic hull
  • Deck material: Fiberglass
  • Heads: 2

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and purchase guidance on the 52byKadey-Krogen, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will coordinate specifications review, inspections, and next steps toward ownership.

Questions and Answers

Q: What is the exact yacht type of the 52? A: It is atrawlerwithin the broadermotor yachtsegment, built on afiberglass-and-plastic hull.

Q: What are the principal dimensions and draft? A: The LOAis 52 ft (15.85 m), and themaximum draftis 14.764 ft (4.5 m).

Q: What engines power the model? A: The yacht is equipped with twinJohn DeereInboardDieselengines for dependable propulsion.

Q: What are the hull and deck materials? A: The hullis afiberglass-and-plastic construction, and thedeckisFiberglass.

Q: How many heads are on board? A: The 52provides2 heads, supporting practical cruising and onboard comfort.

Owner Experience Review

Owners who cruise a 52fromKadey-Krogenconsistently describe it as a capable “second‑home” trawler. The boat’s multiple layout choices (two or three staterooms), household‑size galley appliances, and a network of social spaces—the covered aft deck, pilothouse settee/watch berth, and flybridge—make full‑time living aboard and family weekends practical. It’s set up to be handled by a couple, which suits Great Loop and long‑coastal itineraries.

Underway, reviews characterize the 52as a “harmonious blend of efficiency, comfort, and sea keeping ability.” Owners report that it is very steady in a seaway, tracks well, and soaks up wakes, feeling most comfortable at displacement cruise around 7–9 knots. Published model specs cite an approximate 3,300‑nm range at 7 knots for bluewater passagemaking, and forum voices say, “I am a fan... and believe in their sea‑keeping capabilities.”

Day‑to‑day care benefits from a stand‑up, walk‑in engine room with clear access to strainers, separators, and the genset. Systems are robust—typically including a genset, stabilizers, fuel polishing, and John Deere engines—but owners and experts note that routine service costs run higher than on smaller recreational boats; the flip side is long ownership histories and little turnover, which suggests durable systems. These impressions are drawn from owner comments and published reviews; specific equipment and layouts vary by hull.

Pros and Cons

  • Very steady in a seaway; tracks well and soaks up wakes, with comfortable displacement cruising around 7–9 knots.
  • Liveaboard‑ready interior with household‑size appliances, two‑ or three‑stateroom layouts, and multiple social areas.
  • Service‑friendly, stand‑up engine room with clear access to routine‑service points.
  • Routine service costs are higher than on small recreational boats.
  • Optimized for displacement speeds (~7–9 knots), which won’t suit buyers seeking fast planing performance.
  • Systems‑rich setup (genset, stabilizers, fuel polishing, John Deere engines) adds maintenance planning and upkeep.

Comparison with Other Models

ModelLOABeamDraftSpeed (Cruising/Max)Gross Tonnage
Krogen 5454' 0" (16.46 m)17' 0" (5.18 m)18' 1" (5.50 m)8.4 kn / 9.5 kn-
58 Extended Bridge58' 0" (17.68 m)18' 0" (5.74 m)17' 3" (5.25 m)9 kn / 10 kn-
5252' 0" (15.85 m)-14' 9" (4.50 m)--
42 Trawler42' 0" (12.80 m)15' 0" (4.57 m)14' 9" (4.50 m)--
N/A42' 0" (12.80 m)----
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