48' 2010 Kadey-Krogen 48 North Sea

Hull and superstructure molds from high-grade female tooling. 

Hull construction includes use of USA-made, Cook® gel coat. Hand-Laid Knytex® fiberglass construction with closed-cell PVC sandwich core used in topsides. Solid fiberglass below waterline with blister-resistant vinylester resin utilized on first two laminates below the waterline, with arimid fiber reinforcements. 

Superstructure includes end-grain balsa core and surface mats for print-through reduction. 

Teak aft and side decks. Boat and fore decks have GripTex® non-skid finish. Bulwark has molded plank lines with gel coat finish. 

Polyurethane formulate marine sealants used at hull-to-deck, boat deck joints and exterior fittings. 

Marine-grade plywood bulkheads with molded fiberglass hat section stringers. 

Teak veneer walls and cabinetry with satin varnish. 

The saloon is entered from the fully covered aft deck through double welded aluminum weather-tight doors. There are large opening windows port and starboard, and in the aft bulkhead. The windows are accented with teak valances, curtains and coordinated roller blinds. The is also a custom screen for the aft deck doors. 

To starboard is an L-shaped settee with free-standing hi-lo dining/cocktail table. To port are two (2) Ekornes stressless chairs with ottomans, and three (3) stack tables. 

On the forward bulkhead is the entertainment center, and there are KEF speakers throughout the saloon. 

To port is a granite-topped server with icemaker and storage under and book/display shelves above. 

The saloon has a teak parquet sole, covered by fitted carpet. 

The open-faced galley is located forward of the saloon on the starboard side. There is generous storage and counter space, and a large opening window. 

Major galley components include: 

• GE 18 cu. ft. stainless steel refrigerator / freezer 
• Viking 4-burner propane stove and oven 
• GE Profile stainless steel dishwasher 
• GE Monogram trash compactor 
• GE Profile convection oven 
• Raritan ice maker 
• Aqua Pure water purifier for galley and ice maker 

The master stateroom is forward and features an island queen sized berth, large lighted vanity and chest of drawers, generous storage and hanging the lockers port and starboard. The en-suite head is on the port side and includes a freshwater VacuFlush toilet, granite-topped vanity and large stall shower with molded seat. 

There are four (4) large opening ports and two (2) overhead hatches which provide plenty of natural ventilation. Since the Krogen hull does not have any hard chines or spray rails there is no wave "slap" at anchor, and the forward cabin is the perfect place for a restful nights sleep. 

The guest cabin / office is aft of the owner stateroom on the starboard side. It features plenty of drawer and locker storage, a large hanging locker, desk and lighted bookcase. The L-shaped settee converts to a very large and very comfortable double berth. Large opening ports provide plenty of light and ventilation. 

The guest head is opposite the guest cabin and includes a freshwater VacuFlush toilet, granite-topped vanity and large stall shower. The guest head also houses the stack washer/dryer. There are large opening ports in both the head compartment and in the shower. 

Up and forward from the saloon / galley area is the raised pilothouse. In addition to all of the operational and navigation systems, the pilothouse also includes a large L-shaped settee and table for guests. The settee converts to a double berth. 

There are aluminum weather-tight Dutch doors port and starboard giving easy access to the side decks, and the boat deck / flybridge. Large opening windows, an opening port and overhead hatches provide plenty of air and light. 

The leather Stidd helm chair provides the captain with excellent visibility and comfort