42 Kadey-Krogen 1985 Boat for Sale

Dovekie

ASKING PRICE: $199,900 Watch Price

Forked River, NJ

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Dovekie Yacht Photos Pics 1985 Kadey-Krogen 42 yacht on stands, side view, clear sky background.

Dovekie Yacht Photos Pics 1985 Kadey-Krogen 42 yacht on stands, viewed from the side under clear blue sky.

Dovekie Yacht Photos Pics 1985 Kadey-Krogen 42 yacht on stands, white hull, clear blue sky background.

Dovekie Yacht Photos Pics 1985 Kadey-Krogen 42 yacht on dry dock, Forked River, New Jersey.

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Last updated Nov 29, 2025

Dovekie Boat | 42' Kadey-Krogen 1985

Dovekie, a Classic 42 Kadey Krogen trawler, is set up for self-sufficiency and extended living aboard; stabilizers plus bow and stern thrusters make it an easy boat for a couple to operate. Her generator, solar panels, large battery bank and water-maker let her go to remote anchorages. She spent many years in remote places throughout the Bahamas as well as circumnavigating the Caribbean; she is fully capable of returning to these places tomorrow. To facilitate her adventures, she has had numerous upgrades. In 2007 her hull was strengthened and vinyl-estered by Osprey Marine Composites of Herrington Harbor North in Deale, MD. In 2004, Osprey Marine totally re-cored and Awl-gripped her top deck. That same year, Naiad stabilizers were added. During 2007, Dovekie’s decks were completely replaced with new teak (no screws!) and her hull was fully re-gelcoated. To maintain her hull in top condition, Dovekie has been stored “on the hard” during the summer from 2000 through 2017. She moved to NJ in 2018 and was stored “on the hard” for the winter and wintered in Myrtle Beach for 2019-2020, New Bern NC 2020-2021 where she had a bow thruster installed, Charleston SC 2021-2022, Portsmouth VA 2022-2023, Portsmouth NH 2023-2024 and “on the hard” in NJ 2024-2025.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Forked River Yacht Sales.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Dovekie HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Details: 42' Kadey-Krogen 1985
Location: Forked River, NJ
Engines: Ford
Last Updated: Nov 29, 2025
Asking Price: $199,900
Max Draft: 4' 7''

Dovekie additional information

Specifications

Beam: 15' 0''
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Max Draft: 4' 7''
Displacement: 39,500 lb
Fuel Tank: 2 x 350|gallon
Fresh Water: 2 x 150|gallon
Holding: 1 x 30|gallon
Cabins: 2
Heads: 2

Engine/tanks

Engine
Total Power: Single 135 HP
Engine Brand: Ford Lehman
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 8100 September 2025
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 2 @150 = 300 Gallons. Water Tank Bladders installed (new 2018). Tank Tender gauges installed (new 2019).
Fuel Tanks: 2@350= 700 Gallons. Upgraded to Aluminum with sight gauges.
Holding Tank: 30 Gallons Plastic with a Vacuflush Head and a composting head

Salon/galley

Salon
Two teak doors off the covered aft deck lead into the spacious saloon. To starboard is a futon sofa with storage drawers (the futon folds flat to sleep 2) and coffee table. To port is a comfortable leather Stressless chair and footrest (new 2018), storage seat, and fold out teak table that stores four chairs. Three swing arm lamps and overhead lights provide extra light for reading. A 32” flat screen LG TV, omni-directional digital TV antenna-(new 2018), and Sony DVD player provide entertainment, as does the Fusion Stereo in the pilot-house (new 2019). Two opening windows with custom valances and mini blinds keep the interior bright and cool. Parquet floors are protected by an area rug. A bookcase/cabinet on the port side provides storage and access to the electrical panels. The back doors have a custom Mirage Screen installed (new 2020) and all windows are screened as well.

Galley
Adjacent to the saloon, the U-shaped galley-up is forward and to starboard. An opening port over the 3-burner Force 10 propane stove lets in light and air. Ventilation is further enhanced by a removable and reversible exhaust fan. The double sink is SS and deep. Lighting is improved with two halogen lights, one over the stove, the other over the sink. The main refrigeration is an 11.6 cubic foot Nova Kool refrigerator/freezer (new 2013), which runs off either DC or AC. (There is also an auxiliary refrigerator/freezer below in the guest stateroom.) The microwave is installed in a custom teak cabinet. A wine glass rack and spice rack add to the accessible storage. Even so, storage space in the drawers and cabinets is very ample. Drinking water is supplied by a Seagull Water Filter System (new 2019).

Nova Kool AC/DC 11.6 cu. ft. refrigerator/freezer with custom teak door inserts (new 2013)
Force 10 3-burner propane stove with oven
Magic Chef microwave in custom teak enclosure
Avanti refrigerator/freezer (located in guest stateroom)
Double stainless-steel sink
Halogen lighting under cabinets
Removable & reversible exhaust fan for galley porthole
Seagull Water Filter – (new 2019)

Pilothouse/ Upper Deck & Flybridge

Pilothouse
The pilothouse is three steps up from the saloon. If features an expansive helm area with large windows. The center window opens for ventilation. Dutch doors to port and starboard can be completely opened or half closed to secure the pilothouse while underway. The center window and both doors are fully screened. The roomy ultra suede covered berth converts to a double bed for guests desiring incredible views. The cabinet and drawer storage under the dash is impressive. A custom bookshelf on the starboard side houses not only books but also the SSB radio. The pilothouse equipment is listed in the corresponding section below.

Upper Deck and Flybridge
The flybridge is accessed from the aft deck via steps. A bimini (new 2021) keeps the sun off the upper helm and a waterproof flybridge cover (new 2018) provides protection when the helm is not in use. Four Solar panels are mounted on a custom SS rack forward of the flybridge, nested between the name boards. The four panels are hinged, making the pilothouse roof easily accessible for maintenance. On either side of the flybridge, a large fiberglass deck box has been mounted on teak supports to provide additional storage. The mast and boom are equipped with two electric winches for ease of hauling and launching for a dinghy. When on the top deck, a dinghy can be securely mounted on Weaver SS removable chocks. A new helm seat was bought for the flybridge in 2024. See flybridge equipment list.

Electronics
Pilothouse:

Raymarine Ray50 VHF radio (new 2018)
Icom IC-34 handheld VHF radio
(2) Raymarine E120 Chartplotters with Navionics Charts in Pilothouse (new 2018)
Raymarine RD418D radar, digital (new 2014)
AIS, digital (new 2014)
Raytheon ST6002 autopilot
Raymarine ST600R remote autopilot
Raymarine ST60 depth sounder (new Readout Head 2018)
Raymarine wind meter (new Readout Head 2018)
Naiad stabilizer control panel
Sidepower SE100/185T 12V bow thruster, joystick & wireless remote (new 2021)
Dickson stern thruster control panel
Guest spot/flood light control
Rudder angle indicator
Constellation compass
Icom IC-706 MKZG SSB radio with clear speaker & AT140 tuner
ACR 406 satellite EPIRB (certified until 2020)
Fusion Stereo with 2 zone speakers: Pilothouse and Salon (new 2019)

Flybridge
Raymarine E90W chartplotter, digital, hybrid touch screen at upper helm (new 2014). Needs a software upgrade.
Raymarine ST60 multi-function display (new Readout Head 2018)
Raymarine ST600R remote autopilot outlet
Naiad stabilizer control panel
Dickson stern thruster control panel
Constellation compass
Mast/boom equipped with two (2) electric winches for hauling dinghy (1 rebuilt 2014 & 1 new 2015)
Weaver SS removable chocks on upper deck for dinghy storage
Two (2) large fiberglass deck storage boxes mounted on teak supports either side of flybridge
Waterproof bimini cover (new 2021) Flybridge cover (new 2018)
Four (4) 130 watt solar panels mounted on custom SS rack over pilothouse (new 2007)

Electrical

Electrical
Two (2) 30 amp 50’ shore power cords
50 amp power cord splitter & several adapters
Xantrex 50 amp battery charger
Sinewave XS 400 inverter for TV
Four (4) 130 watt, 520 watts total, solar panels (new 2007)
Epever 150V 50A MPPT Solar Panel Controller with Remote Screen (new 2020)

Four (4) 225 amp-hr., 900 amp-hr. total, AGM 8D batteries (new 2022)
One (1) 350 amp start battery (new 2018)
One (1) bow thruster battery (new 2025)
Prologic battery isolator (new 2020)
Xantrex 2,000 watt Pure Sine Wave inverter/charger with Xantrex remote monitor (new 2020)
Backup 1750 Watt Inverter with Autoswitch relay
Balmar 100 amp Series 6 alternator (new 2020), Spare Balmar 100 amp Series 6 alternator (rebuilt 2022))
160 amp alternator on generator
Galvanic isolator for shore power

2015 Generator-
Kubota diesel
Phasor 12.5 kw
500 hours
Oversized to run a second alternator and stern thrusters

Mechanical

Mechanical
Ford Lehman 135 HP engine (8,100 hours, professionally & thoroughly checked in 2015: all seals, hoses, electrical wiring, etc. replaced as needed; velvet drive transmission seals also replaced in 2015). New water-lift muffler 2019
Racor dual 900/500 filters with quick changeover & vacuum gauge on Lehman
Fuel tanks (700 gal. total) both upgraded to aluminum with sight gauges.
Fuel polisher system & transfer pump
Sidepower bow thruster (new 2021)
Dickson stern thruster hydraulics connected to generator (Rebuilt motors and new hoses 2019)
Naiad stabilizers (installed 2004) New hydraulic cylinders 2019.
Jabsco 4.5 gpm fresh water pump (new 2020) with spare pump (new 2020)
Reverso oil changer
Horizon Seafari 30 gph watermaker with remote in saloon – Decomissioned 2018
Whale Seaward 11 gal. marine water heater (new 2015), either A/C or engine supplied hot water
Fireboy halon fire extinguisher (re-certified 2021)
Aquamet 22 alloy, Krogen approved, prop shaft (new 2012)
Strong Sure Seal dripless prop shaft seal (with 3 spare seals on shaft)
Prop shaft drive saver (Globe #504 - limits vibration, isolates electric, prevents transmission damage if prop hits an obstruction)
1,500 gph bilge pump with alarm in pilothouse – (new Ultra Safety pump switch 2018)
3,700 gph high water bilge pump
Wallas Spartan Diesel Hot Air Heater installed 2023.
Reverse Cycle HVAC system with vents in Pilothouse and Salon Stairway
Hydraulic Steering units at Upper Helm and Pilothouse replaced 2024; hydraulic steering cylinder replaced 2024.

2015 Generator- Kubota diesel V1505 with Racor 500 filter, vacuum gauge & remote in saloon. Phasor 12.5 kw 500 hours Oversized to run a second alternator and stern thrusters

Running Gear / Ground Tackle

Running Gear
Michigan 4-blade prop, Propspeed applied 2016 (4 blades reduce prop walk & vibration; Propspeed reduces fouling, resulting in more speed with less fuel usage)
3-blade prop (spare, in lazarette)
Prop shaft line cutter
Dickson hydraulic twin stern thrusters with “get home” capability (motors rebuilt 2019)
Naiad stabilizer fins (seals replaced and new hydraulic cylinders 2019)
ABC bottom paint (new 2024)

Ground Tackle
Ideal 1,000 lb. horizontal windlass with capstan for rope rode and wildcat for chain (windlass has both upper & lower helm switches plus two (2) foot controls on foredeck)
Supermax 90 lb. anchor with 350 feet ¾-inch 3-braid nylon rode
Delta 88 lb. anchor with 200 feet of 3/8-inch BBB chain with block at waterline to reduce effective anchor scope – new shackles 2018
Danforth 40S hurricane anchor (32” x 41”, in lazarette)
Bow eye & chain stop
Raw water wash down on foredeck

Additional Equipment & Improvements

Additional Equipment and Improvements
Splendide 2100 washer/dryer, dryer vented (new 2005)
King Air 19,000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioner (new raw water pump 2018)
Saloon engine room hatches completely hinged
All overhead lights converted to LED
First aid kit with offshore medical guide
Magma SS grill with rail mount & 10 lb. aluminum propane tank (by port aft deck rail)
Two (2) aluminum 20 lb. propane tanks for stove (in locker on starboard side)
Collapsable teak table (in cockpit)
Fresh water washdown (in cockpit)
Sunscreen for cockpit
Multiple fenders & dock lines
Side deck ceiling tracks with fender cleats
Various life jackets, 1 Lifesling, 3 life rings (2 new 2018)
Steadying sail
Navionics Electronic charts, paper charts, guide books for ICW
Siren Marine Security system with phone App.