1998 Kadey‐Krogen 39

Lady Di is a no-nonsense, simple and elegant Kadey-Krogen 39. She is hull number one, a 1998 model year, making her the first in the series — followed by fifty sister ships before rising costs forced this popular design to cease production. Economical, efficient and practical, the KK39 is particularly appealing for first-time trawler owners or a couple contemplating a 50' or smaller sailboat but unwilling to give up the comforts of home. This is a boat designed to be the best possible platform for two people with no compromises in build quality — she is the equal in fit and finish of her larger siblings crafted in Taiwan by Asia Harbor Yacht Builders.

Lady Di was originally named “Number One”; she was the cover story and feature article, with photos, in the Winter 1998/1999 PassageMaker magazine that heralded her arrival. Bill Parlatore, who wrote that story, observed: “The Krogen 39 is a trawler designed for KISS passage making. Keep things simple. If you can resist becoming best friends with your local marine store when you outfit the boat, and instead go slowly during the outfitting process, you will be one happy couple with an exceedingly happy boat.”

A true full displacement, long range trawler, she is ideal for a cruising couple. Lady Di has travelled the US west coast from Mexico to Alaska and now rests at her dock on San Francisco Bay. Several Krogen 39s have gone on extensive passages; with standard fuel topped off and running at 6 knots she has a realistic range of over 4,000 miles. Her looks are timeless, inside and out. She has been maintained in beautiful condition by her current (second) owners who always send in oil samples after each change to make sure her John Deere main engine is healthy.

Boarding aft from the swim step or dock, you enter the cockpit which is covered overhead and includes teak decking underfoot. There are side decks port and starboard that lead up to the foredeck. On top, the flybridge has a folding canvas Bimini top with outboard seating on each side. The boat deck is aft with the dinghy mounted fore/aft, and the mast and boom provide antenna mounting and serve as the dinghy launching davit. You access the boat deck and flybridge from a ladder in the cockpit.

Entering through the saloon door you will appreciate the fantastic visibility to the outside through teak-framed opening windows and will be greeted by a warm teak interior. There are built-in settees port and starboard with comfortable Ultrasuede upholstery and a teak parquet floor.

The galley is forward to starboard, lined with white Corian counters and white laminate verticals to keep it light and easier to clean. There is an opening portlight outboard to provide both a view and ventilation.

Moving forward and up some steps to the pilothouse, you pass an outboard locker with a louvered door that conceals the combo clothes washer/dryer. The pilothouse has an impressive view, making operations underway very easy to manage, and includes doors to the outside decks port and starboard. There is a wide and comfortable settee with a table aft, and the forward nav/com dash has a large teak steering wheel on centerline. The flooring is teak and holly, and the rich teak joinery is complemented by white surfaces and a white overhead with an opening hatch.

Inside and down some curved steps from the saloon deck is the head and shower to starboard. The full-beam master with island queen-sized walk-around bed is surrounded by teak lockers and doors. Varnished teak ceilings outboard combine with white laminate to make this room feel spacious, and an overhead hatch plus outboard opening portlights provide ventilation.

The engine room is under the saloon and has standing 6'-plus headroom as you enter, with plenty of access to move around once inside. There is a work table area with room for storage of oil, filters and tools. Neat installations of machinery and hose runs are evident.