The Kadey-Krogen 44 AE Explained: Owner-Boat Walkthrough

Step aboard the Kadey-Krogen 44 AE “RENA” for a full, in-depth OWNER-BOAT walkthrough filmed at the Seattle Boat Show. In this tour, YachtLens joins Jeff Calvert from the Kadey-Krogen Group to explore why the Krogen 44 AE is one of the most respected long-range cruising trawlers in the owner-operator world, and why this particular boat was delivered in summer 2025 already dialed-in for Pacific Northwest cruising. If you’re researching a Kadey-Krogen 44, Krogen 44 AE, long-range trawler, displacement trawler, passagemaker yacht, or a Pacific Northwest cruising platform with proven single-engine efficiency, you’re in the right place. Huge thanks to: • Jeff Calvert (Kadey-Krogen Group) • Kadey-Krogen Yachts / The Kadey-Krogen Group • The owners of “RENA” for allowing this beautiful yacht to be showcased ==================================================== KROGEN 44 AE “RENA” | QUICK SPECS (Factory Baseline) ==================================================== Model: Kadey-Krogen 44 AE (Advanced Ergonomics) LOA: 49'0" (14.93 m) Beam: 16'4" (4.97 m) Draft: 4'6" (1.37 m) Engine: 1x John Deere 160 HP (single-engine trawler efficiency) Fuel: 850 gal (3,217 L) Water: 300 gal (1,135 L) Range: up to 3,000 miles @ 7 knots (approx., calculated w/ reserve) Note: “RENA” is an owner boat. Equipment and options may differ from factory baseline. ==================================================== WHAT YOU’LL SEE IN THIS WALKTHROUGH ==================================================== • Full exterior tour: decks, boarding, lines, storage, hardware • Aft deck + saloon flow (the “liveaboard porch” vibe) • Galley + dinette layout for extended cruising • Raised pilothouse helm: visibility, ergonomics, watchkeeping • Staterooms + heads + the flexible “den/guest” space • Systems and access: what makes the 44 AE a legit owner-operator boat • Why this platform shines for the Pacific Northwest (and beyond) ==================================================== CHAPTERS (Update timestamps after upload) ==================================================== 00:00 Intro + why the Krogen 44 AE matters ==================================================== CONTACT INFO (Kadey-Krogen Group) ==================================================== Jeff Calvert – Sales Executive (Kadey-Krogen Group) Email: jeff@americantugs.com Phone: 360-466-2961 Kadey-Krogen Group website: https://www.kadeykrogen.com/ Kadey-Krogen 44 AE page: https://www.kadeykrogen.com/tour/krogen-44-ae/ ==================================================== WATCH NEXT / SUPPORT YACHTLENS ==================================================== If you enjoy detailed yacht tours and real-world cruising platforms: 1) SUBSCRIBE to YachtLens for weekly walkthroughs and boat show coverage 2) Hit LIKE to help this video reach more trawler lovers and future cruisers 3) Drop a COMMENT with your questions for Jeff and the Kadey-Krogen team 4) SHARE this with anyone shopping a trawler, passagemaker, or PNW cruiser YachtLens Media Group “Distinctive Yachts Explored, Frame by Frame” #KadeyKrogen #Krogen44 #Krogen44AE #Trawler #Passagemaker #DisplacementTrawler #SeattleBoatShow #JohnDeere #PacificNorthwestBoating #Yach