42 Kadey-Krogen 1985 Boat for Sale

Phoenix Hunter Boat | 42' Kadey-Krogen 1985

A Proven Long-Range Cruiser, Ready for Her Next Adventure

Some boats are built for weekends. Others are built to take you further. The Kadey-Krogen 42 belongs firmly in the latter category.

Designed for those who appreciate traditional craftsmanship, seaworthy construction, and the freedom to explore beyond the usual destinations, the Krogen 42 has earned a loyal following among serious cruising enthusiasts. Her full-displacement hull, efficient single-diesel propulsion, generous fuel capacity, and comfortable accommodations make her an ideal choice for extended adventures along the Pacific Coast and beyond.

Phoenix Hunter is a particularly well-cared-for example of this respected design. Her knowledgeable owners have invested considerable attention in her maintenance, equipment, and cruising systems over the years. From her extensive navigation electronics and passive stabilizer equipment to the thoughtful comforts found throughout the interior, she reflects the priorities of owners who know what matters when spending months at a time aboard.

With her traditional lines, spacious pilothouse, and welcoming living spaces, Phoenix Hunter offers the opportunity to slow down, explore new anchorages, and enjoy the cruising lifestyle as it was meant to be. She has been a trusted companion to her current owners and is now looking for new caretakers to continue her adventures.

• Proven Kadey-Krogen 42 Full-Displacement Design – A highly respected cruising trawler offering traditional craftsmanship, comfortable accommodations, and a generous 15'6" beam.

• Economical Ford Lehman 135 HP Diesel – Approximately 6,660 hours, with a reported cruising speed of 7–8 knots and fuel consumption of approximately 2 US gallons per hour at 1,800 RPM.

• Excellent Cruising Range & Capacity – Four aluminum fuel tanks installed in 2010, providing approximately 760 gallons of fuel capacity, complemented by 350 gallons of freshwater storage and an ESI fuel polishing system.

• Equipped for Extended Coastal Exploration – Passive paravane stabilizers, 24 VDC Wesmar bow thruster, dual steering stations, comprehensive navigation electronics, AIS, and autopilot.

• Comfortable & Self-Sufficient Cruising – 2024 Northern Lights 5 kW generator, 435 watts of solar, Magnum inverter/charger, three-zone Webasto hydronic heating, and onboard washer/dryer.

• Well-Maintained & Thoughtfully Equipped – Extensive maintenance history, custom raised pilothouse helm, updated electrical systems, traditional interior, and included 11-foot Sterling centre-console tender with a 2025 Tohatsu 20 HP outboard with fewer than 30 hours.

• Builder: Kadey-Krogen

• Model: Krogen 42

• Year: 1985

• Construction: Fiberglass reinforced plastic

• Hull Design: Full displacement

• Length: 42'4"

• Waterline Length: 39'6"

• Beam: 15'6"

• Draft: 4'7"

• Displacement: Approximately 39,500 lbs.

• Engine: Single Ford Lehman 2725E, 135 HP diesel

• Engine Hours: Approximately 6,660

• Cruising Speed: Approximately 7–8 knots

• Fuel Capacity: 760 US gallons (owner reported)

• Freshwater Capacity: 350 US gallons (owner reported)

• Holding Tank: 75 litres (approximately 20 US gallons)

Stepping inside from the aft deck, the salon offers the warmth and character of a traditional cruising trawler. Rich wood joinery, generous windows, and comfortable seating create a welcoming space for entertaining, relaxing with a book, or watching the scenery drift past while at anchor.

• Full-size sofa and additional lounge seating

• Traditional wood cabinetry and interior joinery

• Large windows providing natural light and excellent views

• Comfortable living and entertaining space

• Built-in cabinetry and storage

The practical galley is designed for extended time aboard, with the appliances, preparation space, and storage needed to enjoy comfortable cruising away from the dock.

• Force 10 three-burner propane stove with oven

• Nova Kool side-by-side refrigerator and freezer

• Microwave oven

• Double stainless steel sink

• Pressurized hot and cold freshwater

• Wood cabinetry and storage

• Two propane cylinders with remote solenoid shutoff and gas detector

Phoenix Hunter offers comfortable sleeping arrangements and practical onboard facilities, making her well suited to extended cruising with family or guests.

• Forward offset queen berth

• Separate stateroom

• Additional day bunk

• Two Tecma electric marine heads

• Separate shower

• Stainless steel sinks

• Frigidaire washer/dryer

• Circumvent Humistat ventilation system beneath the master berth

• Groco Sweet Tank sanitation treatment system

The spacious, protected pilothouse is one of the defining features of the Kadey-Krogen 42. Phoenix Hunter features a unique custom raised helm, updated electrical panel, and wiring, providing a practical and comfortable operating station. With excellent visibility and comprehensive navigation electronics, the pilothouse is well suited to extended passages and cruising in the varied conditions of the Pacific Northwest.

Navigation Electronics

• Furuno 1942 MK2 radar with 48-inch open-array antenna

• Coastal Explorer navigation software on Intel NUC computer

• Eyoyo navigation display

• Furuno FCV-628 depth sounder (2020)

• Si-Tex Class B AIS – transmit and receive

• Furuno GPS Navigator and Airmar digital GPS

• Maretron multifunction display

• Furuno wind instrument and FI-50 knotmeter

• Uniden UM525 VHF with wireless remote

• Icom fixed-mount and handheld VHF radios

• Robertson AP20 autopilot with AP300X remote

• Simrad FU50 jog steering

• VDO rudder angle indicator

• Nemo Gateway interface for NMEA 0183 / NMEA 2000 systems

• Danforth and Gemini magnetic compasses

• Aft-view CCTV camera

Helm & Controls

• Custom raised pilothouse helm

• Updated electrical panel and wiring

• Teleflex hydraulic steering with dual stations

• Micro Commander electronic engine controls

• Bow thruster joystick control

• Remote windlass controls

• Imtra windshield wiper control with delay

• Blue Sea remote battery disconnect controls

• Pilothouse ventilation and windshield defrost

• Emergency steering provision

The naturally aspirated Ford Lehman diesel is a well-established engine that complements the efficient cruising characteristics of this full-displacement trawler.

• Single Ford Lehman 2725E, 135 HP diesel

• Approximately 6,660 engine hours

• Inline six-cylinder configuration

• Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmission, 2.97:1 reduction

• Freshwater-cooled engine with raw-water heat exchanger

• Dual Racor 900 fuel filtration

• ESI fuel polishing and transfer system with manifold (2010)

• Reverso electric oil change system servicing the main engine, transmission, and generator

• Stainless steel 2-inch propeller shaft

• PSS dripless shaft seal

• Three-blade bronze 28 x 20 propeller

• Spurs shaft line cutter

• Stainless steel rudder with keel shoe protection

• Engine-room ventilation

• Waterlift muffler exhaust system

The electrical system has been equipped and updated to support extended cruising, providing a combination of generator power, battery capacity, inverter operation, and solar charging.

• Northern Lights 5 kW diesel generator (2024)

• Magnum 2812 Pure Sine inverter/charger (2015)

• Magnum BMK battery monitoring system with ME-RC50 remote

• Three 145-watt Invensun solar panels – 435 watts total

• Blue Sky MPPT solar charge controller

• House battery bank with eight Trojan T-105 batteries

• Two Group 24 engine starting batteries

• Dedicated bow thruster battery bank

• Dedicated generator starting battery

• Victron thruster battery monitoring

• Victron Centaur battery charger

• ProMariner ProSport chargers for main engine and generator starting batteries

• Amptech 125 alternator

• Blue Sea automatic charging relay

• Charles isolation transformer

• 30-amp shore power with SmartPlug connection

• Two-pole shore-power breaker

• Shore-Off-Ship selector switch replaced in 2025

• AC and DC distribution panels with circuit protection

• Webasto diesel-fired hydronic heating system

• Three heating zones

• Heat exchanger integration with engine cooling and domestic hot water

• 12-gallon Raritan hot water tank

• Hot water heated by engine, shore power, or Webasto system

• Dual-filter freshwater filtration system with ultraviolet treatment

• Shurflo freshwater pressure pump

• Two fiberglass freshwater tanks

• Wema freshwater tank level gauges

• Raw-water deck washdown system

• Two automatic/manual electric bilge pumps

• Bronze quarter-turn seacocks and through-hull fittings

The traditional exterior design combines the practical working features of a serious cruising vessel with the unmistakable character of a Kadey-Krogen trawler.

• Fiberglass full-displacement hull

• Fiberglass-cored superstructure

• Teak-planked aft deck

• Teak swim platform

• Stainless steel boarding ladder

• Aluminum mast and boom

• Two 12-volt mast/boom winches

• Passive paravane stabilizer system with outriggers

• Wesmar 24 VDC dual-propeller bow thruster

• Plath electric anchor windlass, factory rebuilt March 2024

• Rocna 35 kg primary anchor with approximately 400 feet of 3/8-inch BBB chain

• Fortress secondary anchor with approximately 200 feet of nylon rode

• Aft deck enclosure curtains

• Window, flybridge, winch, foredeck seat, tender, and BBQ covers

• Magma stainless steel BBQ

• Aluminum sacrificial anodes renewed October 2026

Included with the vessel is a well-equipped tender, adding flexibility for exploring shorelines, fishing, and visiting anchorages.

• 11-foot Sterling fiberglass centre-console tender

• 2025 Tohatsu 20 HP four-stroke outboard – fewer than 30 hours since new

• Electric start and power tilt

• Centre-console steering

• Electric fishing downrigger

• Bench seating

• Two tender anchors

• Mooring whips

• Manual pump

• ACR 406 MHz EPIRB – battery replaced in 2026 by Western Marine

• Fireboy Halon engine-room fire suppression system (not serviced)

• Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors

• Navigation lights

• Radar reflector

• Ditching bag

• Electric and handheld horns

Phoenix Hunter reflects the care and attention of knowledgeable owners who understand the importance of maintaining a cruising vessel. Over the years, considerable investment has been made in her hull, mechanical systems, electrical equipment, navigation electronics, and onboard comforts.

The May 2024 marine survey reported that the hull, decks, and superstructure were in good condition, with no visible signs of delamination, osmosis, or cracking in the areas examined. The surveyor also described the machinery space as very well maintained, with clean bilges and an orderly engine compartment.

Documented Maintenance & Equipment Improvements

• 2010: Four aluminum fuel tanks installed along with ESI fuel polishing and transfer system

• 2013: Hull blister-peel work completed by North Harbor Diesel in Anacortes

• 2015: Magnum Pure Sine inverter/charger installed

• 2015: Shore-power system upgraded with SmartPlug receptacle, two-pole shore-power breaker, Charles isolation transformer, and new wiring to electrical panel

• 2016: Solar installation and battery monitoring equipment added

• 2018: Intel NUC computer navigation system with Coastal Explorer software and Nemo Gateway interface installed

• 2020: Furuno FCV-628 depth sounder installed

• March 2024: Plath electric anchor windlass factory rebuilt

• 2024: Northern Lights 5 kW generator installed

• May 2024: Haul-out and antifouling completed

• 2025: Shore-Off-Ship selector switch replaced

• 2026: EPIRB battery replaced by Western Marine

• October 2026: Haul-out and sacrificial anode replacement completed

Phoenix Hunter is ready to welcome her next owners and continue exploring the coast. If you have been searching for a well-maintained, thoughtfully equipped Kadey-Krogen 42, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Contact Shawn Sutherland at Yacht BC Yacht Sales today to learn more or arrange a private viewing. Come aboard and discover what makes Phoenix Hunter such a special cruising vessel.

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