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Kadey-Krogen Yachts

U.S. boat manufacturer

Founded in 1977, Kadey-Krogen Yachts was a manufacturer of long-range capable, recreational trawler yachts in the U.S. They filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy in July 2026. Their vessels are closely linked in naval design to the historic fishing trawlers of the North Sea and have the capability to cross any ocean. Kadey-Krogen Yachts is a semi-custom builder and manufactures 10-15 yachts per year.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1977Founded1
  • Industrybuilding of pleasure and sporting boats, yacht building1
  • HeadquartersStuart1
  • Websitewww.kadeykrogen.com

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Founded in 1977, Kadey-Krogen Yachts was a manufacturer of long-range capable, recreational trawler yachts in the U.S. They filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy in July 2026. Their vessels are closely linked in naval design to the historic fishing trawlers of the North Sea and have the capability to cross any ocean. Kadey-Krogen Yachts is a semi-custom builder and manufactures 10-15 yachts per year. Six models are currently offered, ranging in size from 44 to 58 feet (13 to 18 m) with new models on the drawing board.2

How it started

History

Based upon this design, the two incorporated as Kadey-Krogen Yachts and began to produce the Krogen 42’. Over the past 36 years Kadey-Krogen Yachts has designed and built 14 different models ranging from 36’ – 58’. Six different models are available as “current production” with several others on the drawing board.

The company was founded in 1977 by Art Kadey and Jim Krogen. Art Kadey died in 1981 and Jim Krogen in December 1994. From 1995 until 2006 the company was owned by some of Jim’s children and their business partners. In 2006, ownership of the company was transferred to John Gear, Larry Polster, and Tom Button.

From Wikipedia’s article on Kadey-Krogen Yachts, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Timeline

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