1996 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback for Sale – 48 ft – Oxnard, CA, United States

The Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback is a robust and thoughtfully designed long-range trawler, perfect for adventurous mariners seeking comfort and efficiency on extended voyages. With its distinctive profile featuring a full-beam salon and expansive living spaces, the 48 Whaleback offers a remarkable combination of stability, fuel efficiency, and luxurious accommodations. Built for serious cruising, this vessel showcases the craftsmanship and seaworthiness that Kadey-Krogen yachts are known for, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate both performance and timeless design. Whether navigating coastal waters or embarking on offshore journeys, the Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback stands as a testament to practical elegance and uncompromising quality.

Whale Rider, a Krogen 48 Whaleback Hull # 9 features:

• Proven Cruising History- Whalerider has completed the Great Loop after being purchased in Stuart, Florida, by a previous owner, A Pacific Coast cruise to Mexico, and then Alaska before returning to San Francisco Bay. Upon purchase, the new owner brought Whale Rider from San Francisco to her current home in Channel Islands Harbor, CA.
• Full Displacement Hull: Designed for long-range cruising with excellent fuel efficiency and stability.
• Portuguese Bridge: Enhances safety and provides a commanding view from the pilothouse.
• Spacious Interior: Beam-to-beam living spaces with a single-level main deck, offering a comfortable and ergonomic layout.
• Reliable Engine: Powered by a Caterpillar 3208NA engine, delivering an economical cruising speed of around 8 knots.
• High-Quality Construction: Solid fiberglass bottom with Kevlar reinforcement for durability.
• Advanced Navigation & Electronics: Furuno Radar/Chartplotter, Simrad AP 26 Autopilot,  SEA225 SSB, and Tracvision Satellite TV.
• Comfortable Accommodations: Three staterooms, two heads, and a separate dining area with 4-zone heat and air conditioning provide for liveaboard or extended cruising.
• 2500-Mile Capability: 1020 gal of fuel, 540 gal of water tanks, a 12kw Northern Light generator, and a 600 gal per day Village Marine allow for extended voyages.
• Stabilized for Cruising Comfort – Wesmar hydraulic stabilizers and a steadying sail provide a smooth passage.
• Tender – A Zodiac RIB tender with a 40 hp Yamaha outboard is wasily laumched from the aft upper deck with the MarQupt davit.

Whale Rider is built for serious cruising and offers a blend of practicality, comfort, and seaworthiness. It is ready to embark on its next cruising adventure.

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The Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback is a long-range trawler designed for comfortable cruising. Its accommodations are thoughtfully laid out for extended stays aboard. 

Spacious Deckhouse—The main living area features two L-shaped settees and a separate dining table with folding leaves, creating a cozy and functional space. The upholstery, cockpit salon, and tables were all replaced in 2019.

Galley: Positioned forward to starboard, the galley is well-equipped with a refrigerator/freezer, microwave convection oven, LP gas range/oven, and a trash compactor. There’s ample storage and a deep stainless steel sink.

Guest Accommodations—Whalerider features a guest head with a stall shower, a guest stateroom/den/office that sleeps two, and a second guest stateroom with two single berths.

Master Suite- The master stateroom is forward and features an oversized centerline berth with plenty of lockers and storage space. The master head includes a tub/shower combo.

Pilothouse & Upper Deck: A curved stairway leads to the enclosed bridge/pilothouse, which has Dutch doors opening to the upper side decks and Portuguese bridge. There’s an L-shaped settee with a dining table and a wet bar with an icemaker.

Cockpit & Swim Platform: The aft deck has all the necessary tracks to be enclosed with EZ2CY panels, which protect it from the elements. The swim platform allows easy access to the water for activities like diving or snorkeling.

Boat Deck: Surrounding the pilothouse is a massive boat deck with abundant space for personal watercraft and cross-country bikes and loads of free space to handle dock lines comfortably. For optimum, limitless cruising, the Whaleback 48' takes you confidentially and comfortably to your destination with fuel economy every knot of the way.