The Kadey-Krogen 60 Open is a premium long-range trawler and passagemaker designed for comfortable liveaboard cruising and offshore adventures. Her spacious, open layout combines exceptional visibility with luxurious accommodations, while the proven full-displacement hull delivers a smooth, efficient ride in a wide range of sea conditions. Built for reliability, comfort, and extended cruising, the 60 Open is equally at home on the Intracoastal waterway, coastal passages, Bahamas cruising, or ocean crossings. Renowned Kadey-Krogen craftsmanship, fuel-efficient performance, and thoughtful design make this yacht an outstanding choice for cruisers seeking a capable, comfortable, and timeless passagemaker.
Key Features:
- Kadey-Krogen 60 Open long-range passagemaker.
- Twin 200 HP John Deere diesel engines with totally protected running gear.
- Full-displacement hull for smooth, efficient cruising.
- 3,000+ NM range for extended adventures.
- Ideal for the Intracoastal, Bahamas, and offshore cruising.
- Premium liveaboard comfort and renowned Kady-Krogen craftsmanship.
Hull and superstructure molds from high grade female tooling. Hull construction includes use of USA-made, Cook® gelcoat. Hand-laid Knytex® fiberglass construction with Corecell® closed-cell PVC sandwich core above waterline. Solid fiberglass below waterline with blister-resistant vinylester resin utilized. Aramid fiber/FRP reinforced bow and stern bottom areas. Superstructure includes Knytex® and mat in combination with Corecell® cores and surface mats for print-through reduction. Teak aft and side deck. Boat and fore decks have GripTex® non-skid finish. Bulwark has molded plank lines with gel coat finish. Polyurethane formulated marine sealants used at hull-to-deck, boat deck joints and exterior fittings. Vacuum bagged foam cored bulkheads with molded fiberglass hat section stringers. Interior finished with handcrafted solid cherry and veneers. The floors are Amtico engineered cherry and sugar maple for durability.
The spacious Saloon is up two steps from the aft deck. It features an L-shaped ultra-leather settee with storage below, complete with a cherry, fold-out table top with stainless steel high/low pedestal base to port. To starboard are two comfortable chairs. A neutral color palette makes this area an effortless customization and tasteful finishes round things out. The floors in this area and throughout the boat are Amtico engineered cherry and sugar maple. There is a TV lift that holds a55" TV between the galley and pilothouse. There is a sliding screen on the large glass and stainless saloon door providing a welcomed breeze on cooler days. The area is surrounded by expansive windows making it a bright living space.
The galley is forward of the saloon. To port in the galley is an aft facing galley sink with stainless steel, single basin with Grohe faucet. Galley counter tops are Silestone® Quartz -Zeus Blanco Polished. The galley chef-grade appliances are stainless steel finish and include:
- Wolf 30” microwave oven
- Wolf 30” propane 4 burner range/oven
- Subzero BI-30U/S refrigerator (to starboard)
- Water filtration at galley sink
- GE garbage disposal
- Wine Cooler
- GE trash compactor
The pilothouse is forward of the galley and up one step. It features:
- Ritchie® compass
- VDO® Rudder Angle Indicator
- 3 x Imtra® Windshield Wipers with Washers
- Cherry Wood wheel
- Settee with Cherry High-Low Table that converts to double watch berth.
- 2 x Cherry Overhead Hand Rails
- Amtico engineered cherry and sugar maple floors
- Overhead electronics cabinet.
- Overhead Lights: i2 Systems red/white LED.
- 2 x Stidd Slimline helm chairs
- Electronics Console: Cherry, raised wedge shaped with removable face.
- Imtra® LED Chart Light
- Dometic® Tank Manager Holding Tank Indicator and Control Panel
- Wing stations on Portuguese bridge with engine controls and start/stop panel x 2
- Boarding Doors: 2 x with stainless steel latch handle and hold back for when docked at fixed piers at low tide
To starboard behind the helm, is a nice sized desk for planning and keeping notes. Behind and to starboard is a large day head convenient to both the pilothouse and the saloon and galley. To port behind the helm is a large L-shaped Ultra-leather settee with a cherry topped table. It is the perfect place to have a cup of coffee in the morning or a mid day snack. The settee also converts into a large double bed when needed. The wall between the pilothouse and galley that holds the TV powers up and down depending on if you wanted that open feeling or more operation between the rooms.
The peaceful owner’s stateroom is down from the pilothouse and midship. There is a huge ensuite with an actual walk-in closet. All spaces, even the walk-in closet, have large, oversized portholes and light woodwork create a luxurious feeling to the bright space. There is a large watertight welded aluminum door aft that leads into the engine room. This is not your only access to the engine room as there is access to the engine room from the aft deck through the lazarette so you are not having mechanics going through your owner’s stateroom.
The stateroom features:
- Island King berth with drawer stowage below and pneumatic lift struts on bed
- Foam mattress
- Bureau with drawers
- Large walk-in closet w/ drawers and opening port hole
- Hanging locker
- Mirror with Cherry wood trim and Bonn LED lighting
- Amtico engineered cherry and sugar maple floors
- Overhead Lighting: dimmable LED with Vimar switches
- Wall lighting: 2 x with shades
The owner’s head is ensuite to the port side. The head is oversized and has two enormous opening portholes for ventilation. The clean lines and multiple storage areas make it easily organized.
It includes:
- Toilet: household size Dometic Master Flush® with status panel
- Tiled shower with tempered glass door
- Silestone® Quartz -Zeus Blanco polished counter top with 2 x Corian® sinks
- Ventilation Fan
- Grohe fixtures
- Vanity with Cherry Wood trim mirror and model LED fixtures
- Large hidden medicine cabinets
- Overhead Lighting: LED with Vimar switches
The VIP stateroom is forward in the bow area. It is a spacious and bright area with oversized portholes. Gone are the days of closet sized guest accommodations.
It features:
- Island Queen berth with drawer stowage below and pneumatic lift struts on bed
- Foam mattress
- Hanging locker
- Mirror with Cherry Wood trim and Bonn LED lighting
- Amtico engineered cherry and sugar maple floors
- Overhead Lighting: LED with Vimar switches
- Wall lighting: 2 x with shades
- Hatches with Oceanair Skyscreen and shade
