Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition

Come aboard our delivery from Stuart, Florida to Coinjock, North Carolina aboard a Kadey-Krogan 55 Expedition.

By Daniel Harding

April 27, 2015

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
The Kadey-Krogen 55, Olympia tugs at her lines begging for adventure. She would get her wish.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Stuart, Florida is home to many Kadey-Krogens, including the impeccable 48-foot Gratitude.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Olympia leaves the dock in Stuart bound for Norfolk.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Even minor annoyances, like glare from a shiny pulpit can grow into major frustration over a multi-day delivery.
Capt. John Stempke tapes up the pulpit to reduce glare.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Standup headroom in the freshly-painted engine room makes easy work of routine engine checks.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Hoses and wires are clearly labeled, such as the lines to the duplex Racor filters.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
The sun sets on an easy first day of cruising. Darkness would bring with it 8- to 10-foot seas, with some 12-foot seas thrown in for good measure.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Low lying cloud cover made a dark night even darker. Unable to see where the sea ended and the sky began, it was reassuring to know our Garmin electronics were reliable.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
The sun rises after a long night of lumpy seas.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
After a couple long watches, the crew was thankful for the extremely comfortable Llebroc helm seats.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
After two days at sea, even tankers were a welcome sight.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Pilot boats cruise though Calibouge Sound, South Carolina.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Olympia cleans up nicely at Hilton Head’s Harbour Town Marina.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Capt. Mike Warren savors a complimentary bottle of wine from the marina.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
If at all possible, bring a resident chef with you on a delivery. A roast was a welcome meal after two days of crackers.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Olympia all lit up in Hilton Head.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Capt. Mike Warren finds peace as Olympia heads back out to sea.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Warren brings with him a homemade sculpture that reminds him of what side the bouys should be on.
This was surprisingly helpful along portions of the ICW where it was easy to confuse your direction.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Another sunset view, this time from the spacious bridge deck on the 55.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
The galley on the 55 is a chef’s dream. From the four-burner cooktop to the plethora of meal prep space and oversized fridge, four course meals are no problem.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Olympia meanders through the inland waterways of North Carolina.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
From Florida to Virginia, the Krogan 55’s ship-like lines attracted attention.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
A lil Salty Dog reminds us that our crew was still in the Deep South.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
The spacious flying bridge was the primary social space for our four-person crew. It can fit up to 8 people comfortably.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
There was concern originally about the size of the guest stateroom being shared by two full-sized adults. It turned out the large closet and ample stowage made the accommodations more than adequate.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

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One of the lucky ones who was born into boating, Dan grew up cruising aboard his family’s 33 Egg Harbor. Marinas and boatyards served as summer school and the foundation for a career on the water. When not chasing stories for Power & Motoryacht magazine he can be found cruising Long Island Sound with his wife, sons, and faithful (furry) first mate Salty.

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The Kadey-Krogen 55, Olympia tugs at her lines begging for adventure. She would get her wish.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Stuart, Florida is home to many Kadey-Krogens, including the impeccable 48-foot Gratitude.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Olympia leaves the dock in Stuart bound for Norfolk.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Even minor annoyances, like glare from a shiny pulpit can grow into major frustration over a multi-day delivery.
Capt. John Stempke tapes up the pulpit to reduce glare.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Standup headroom in the freshly-painted engine room makes easy work of routine engine checks.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Hoses and wires are clearly labeled, such as the lines to the duplex Racor filters.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
The sun sets on an easy first day of cruising. Darkness would bring with it 8- to 10-foot seas, with some 12-foot seas thrown in for good measure.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Low lying cloud cover made a dark night even darker. Unable to see where the sea ended and the sky began, it was reassuring to know our Garmin electronics were reliable.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
The sun rises after a long night of lumpy seas.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
After a couple long watches, the crew was thankful for the extremely comfortable Llebroc helm seats.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
After two days at sea, even tankers were a welcome sight.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Pilot boats cruise though Calibouge Sound, South Carolina.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Olympia cleans up nicely at Hilton Head’s Harbour Town Marina.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Capt. Mike Warren savors a complimentary bottle of wine from the marina.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
If at all possible, bring a resident chef with you on a delivery. A roast was a welcome meal after two days of crackers.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Olympia all lit up in Hilton Head.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Capt. Mike Warren finds peace as Olympia heads back out to sea.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Warren brings with him a homemade sculpture that reminds him of what side the bouys should be on.
This was surprisingly helpful along portions of the ICW where it was easy to confuse your direction.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Another sunset view, this time from the spacious bridge deck on the 55.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
The galley on the 55 is a chef’s dream. From the four-burner cooktop to the plethora of meal prep space and oversized fridge, four course meals are no problem.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
Olympia meanders through the inland waterways of North Carolina.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
From Florida to Virginia, the Krogan 55’s ship-like lines attracted attention.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
A lil Salty Dog reminds us that our crew was still in the Deep South.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
The spacious flying bridge was the primary social space for our four-person crew. It can fit up to 8 people comfortably.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition
There was concern originally about the size of the guest stateroom being shared by two full-sized adults. It turned out the large closet and ample stowage made the accommodations more than adequate.
Read more about our trip and the boat test of the Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition here ▶

SUBSCRIBE TO POWER & MOTORYACHT

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Daniel Harding

Editor-in-Chief of Power & Motoryacht
One of the lucky ones who was born into boating, Dan grew up cruising aboard his family’s 33 Egg Harbor. Marinas and boatyards served as summer school and the foundation for a career on the water. When not chasing stories for Power & Motoryacht magazine he can be found cruising Long Island Sound with his wife, sons, and faithful (furry) first mate Salty.

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