2016 Kadey-Krogen 52

Welcome to SEA HORSE, a Class A, full-displacement, long-range trawler. Since her inception, SEA HORSE has been the sanctuary of two sets of meticulous, full-time live-aboard owners. She is presented in exemplary condition and arguably shows as good today as the day she was launched. The current owners have maintained a standard of technical rigor and aesthetic excellence that matches the unparalleled degree set by her original stewards. Purpose-built and outfitted for serious blue-water passage-making, she is a fortress of self-sufficiency, equipped with every system required for an independent life on the hook, no matter the destination. Her pedigree is backed by thousands of miles of proven performance and a reputation for excellence that resonates far beyond the Kadey-Krogen community. Her original owners established a foundation of offshore success, spending five months annually off grid in the Bahamas, then continuing north and south along the U.S. East Coast and North Atlantic. Since 2024, her current owners have seamlessly upheld this legacy, navigating the Eastern Seaboard, the Great Lakes, and successfully completing the Great Loop via the Mississippi. SEA HORSE does not just promise adventure; she has lived it. Having transitioned her owners safely through the most iconic North American waterways, she stands ready for her next mission. She is offered for sale only as her owners move toward their next adventures, presenting a turnkey opportunity for the discerning cruisers who demand a vessel that is as rugged as it is refined. Showings by appointment only to pre-qualified buyers.

Overview

SEA HORSE is an exceptional Class A, full-displacement, long-range Kadey-Krogen trawler that has benefited from the dedicated stewardship of just two meticulous liveaboard owners since new. Maintained to an uncompromising standard, she presents in outstanding condition and is fully equipped for extended offshore cruising and self-sufficient living at anchor. Purpose-built for serious passagemaking, SEA HORSE has proven her capabilities through thousands of cruising miles, including extensive voyages throughout the Bahamas, the U.S. East Coast, the Great Lakes, and the successful completion of the Great Loop. Offering an impressive combination of offshore capability, thoughtful upgrades, and turnkey readiness, SEA HORSE represents a rare opportunity for discerning cruisers seeking a proven bluewater yacht with an exceptional ownership history.

Key Features 

• Class A, full-displacement, long range, cruising trawler

• 2 cabin/1 convertible den/2 head, raised pilothouse, widebody with flybridge

• Custom designed for a cruising couple with occasional guests

• Yacht of exceptional pedigree with two full-time, liveaboard owners throughout her life

• Meticulous maintenance and record keeping

• Twin John Deere engines, stabilizer, full hydraulics, watermaker, Furuno electronics

Construction

• Hull and superstructure molds from high-grade female tooling

• Hull construction includes use of USA-made Cook® gelcoat 

• Hand-Laid Knytex® fiberglass construction with closed-cell PVC sandwich core used in topsides 

• Solid fiberglass below waterline with blister-resistant vinylester resin utilized on first two laminates below the waterline, with aramid fiber/FRP reinforcements

• Superstructure includes Knytex® and mat (in combination with Corecell® cores) and surface mats for print-through reduction

• Teak aft and side decks; boat and foredecks have GripTex® non-skid finish 

• Bulwark has molded plank lines with gel coat finish

• Polyurethane formulated marine sealants used at hull-to-deck, boat deck joints, and exterior fittings

• Marine-grade plywood bulkheads with molded fiberglass hat section stringers

• Modern interior finished with handcrafted solid teak and veneers

Saloon

Step into the expansive saloon through dual weathertight aluminum doors, which feature a retractable screen to bridge the gap between the interior and the teak aft deck. The starboard side is anchored by a generous U-shaped settee with hidden storage and a versatile cherry hi-lo table—sturdily secured for offshore travel and capable of seating eight for dinner.

To port, a pair of reclining chairs offers a quiet retreat near the forward bookcase and bar. The space is exceptionally bright, featuring five large opening windows with custom valances that provide superb cross-ventilation. For quiet evenings, a 48" Samsung UHD Smart TV rises on a lift behind the settee, complemented by Apple TV and a Blu-ray player.

Galley

Located forward on the starboard side, the galley seamlessly integrates with the saloon while remaining distinct, separated by a custom granite counter and backsplash. This 52' boasts a more open feel than any in its class; by removing traditional overhead cabinetry, the line of sight is completely unobstructed. Storage capacity is increased through a clever redesign. Four Sub-Zero drawer units replace bulky upright units, creating deep drop-down storage and additional preparation surfaces.

To port, a massive cabinetry suite offers a comprehensive pantry, drawers, and a dedicated buffet counter. A welded aluminum Dutch door provides direct access to the side deck for easy provisioning, all set against beautiful, warm cherry and ash flooring.

Major components in the galley include

• Sub-Zero drawer refrigerators and freezers (2 each, 4 total)

• GE® microwave/convection oven

• Blue Star 4-burner stove/oven

• GE® Dishwasher

• Elkay® stainless steel double basin galley sink with Grohe® faucet               

• Slide-out double trash bin for recycling convenience

• Pantry across from galley for easy access to storage

Master Stateroom

The forward master stateroom is a bright, tranquil retreat centered around a custom island king berth. Six points of ventilation—four large stainless-steel opening portlights and two overhead hatches with Oceanair Skyscreens—ensure the space feels expansive and airy. For added comfort, dual fans provide a gentle breeze. 

Storage is exceptionally well planned, featuring deep drawers beneath the berth and a cavernous area accessed via a pneumatic mattress lift. The suite is completed by two deep hanging lockers and a seven-drawer dresser beautifully accented with custom LED lighting.

Master Ensuite Head

The private ensuite head, located aft to port of the master stateroom, is an excellent example of functionality aboard. It features a spacious stall shower with a glass door and integrated molded seat, complemented by a granite-topped vanity with premium Grohe fixtures.

The space is equipped with a full-size Dometic porcelain freshwater toilet and ample storage, including two mirrored medicine cabinets and a dedicated linen locker. Two large opening stainless-steel portlights—one above the vanity and one in the shower—ensure the room is always bathed in natural light and perfectly ventilated.

Starboard Guest Stateroom

Located to starboard and aft of the master, the guest stateroom features a rare, custom walk-around queen bed. This thoughtful layout is ideal for hosting guests or serving as a preferred midships berth for the owners during heavier sea states. The room is exceptionally functional, offering large drawers beneath the bed and additional cavernous storage accessed via a pneumatic lift. Two oversized opening portlights flood the space with natural light and provide excellent ventilation, making this cabin feel as inviting as a master stateroom.

Starboard Guest Head (Day and Ensuite)

The guest head, situated forward of the guest cabin, is designed with a dual-entry configuration that allows it to serve as both a private ensuite and a convenient day head. Guests in the starboard stateroom enjoy direct access, while a second door to the companionway provides convenient access for visitors or occupants of the third stateroom, without disturbing the sleeping quarters. 

This well-appointed head features a granite-topped vanity, a household-size Dometic porcelain toilet, and a separate stall shower with a glass door and molded seat. A stainless-steel opening portlight within the shower ensures the space is always bright and well-ventilated.

Port Den (Third Stateroom)

Located to port and forward of the galley, this versatile den serves as a peaceful retreat that easily transforms into a third stateroom. The space features a large, comfortable settee that converts into a guest berth, while a recessed ceiling track with a privacy curtain allows the area to be partitioned off from the companionway when needed. Storage is plentiful, with drawers beneath the berth and dual end tables. 

For younger travelers, a clever Pullman berth on the forward bulkhead provides a cozy sleeping nook, which also doubles as a convenient pull-down luggage rack. The area is bathed in natural light from two large stainless-steel portlights and accented by warm LED overhead lighting.

Just forward in the companionway, separate Bosch washer and dryer units are discreetly housed behind vented cherry doors.

Pilothouse and Electronics

Just a few steps up from the main deck, the pilothouse is the ship's nerve center. The helm is built for serious operation, featuring a wide and low command center for quick and easy access to the main controls, switches, and electronics. SEA HORSE also features a pair of heavy-duty LleBroc chairs with integrated joystick controls so the captain and mate can run the show side-by-side. Behind the controls, an Ultraleather L-shaped settee and folding pedestal table provide a solid workspace or an additional place to dine. On long hauls, the settee converts into a double watch berth. 

Dual Dutch doors on the port and starboard sides offer quick access to the decks and serious airflow. For docking in tight quarters, the Portuguese bridge is outfitted with twin wing stations, giving the captain total command and visibility from either side of the ship. SEA HORSE was engineered for scalability, allowing owners to integrate additional components based on their specific cruising requirements and range.

• 2 x Furuno TZTBB black-box navigation units

• Furuno DRS6A-NXT digital 72-nautical mile open array radar (2021)

• Furuno NavPilot 711C autopilot

• Furuno NavPilot 7021 handheld remote display

• Green Marine 24" touchscreen display (primary nav)

• Green Marine 19" touchscreen display (secondary nav and radar)

• Pelco 17" monitor with quad video switch for camera monitoring and network control

• 2 x Furuno GP330B GPS/WAAS

• 2 x Furuno DST800 Speed/depth/temp transducers (port and starboard)

• Furuno DFF1 depth sounder

• 3 x Furuno FI-70 displays (2021)

• Furuno MCU004 remote control mounted to pilothouse helm chair

• Furuno 200WX wind/weather sensor

• Furuno Class B+ AIS (2022)

• Fusion UD750 stereo with SiriusXM receiver

• Icom IC-M506 VHF with hailer

• Icom CommandMic for flybridge VHF

• Apple Mac mini (2021)

• Wave WiFi EC-HP with external antenna

• Wilson Electronics cellular amplifier

• Starlink internet system (2022)

• 2 x Aft deck cameras, 1 x engine room camera, and 1 x mast rear camera

• Hydraulic bow and stern thrusters

• ABT TRAC stabilizers

• High-water alarm

• Kahlenberg Air Horns

• Maxwell windlass controller with digital chain counter

• Maxwell AA710 wireless windlass remote 

• Remote panel for Sea-Fire extinguisher

• Exalto intermittent wipers with washers

• Grey & black wastewater tank sensors

• Ritchie compass

• Rudder angle indicator

• Engine raw-water exhaust over-temp alarm

• Bilge high-water alarm (5 bilges)

• Celectron bilge pump activity monitor

• Hurricane hydronic heater system controls

Flybridge

The flybridge is designed as a versatile space for both navigation and relaxation. At the helm, dual LleBroc chairs provide a comfortable, commanding view of the water, while a sturdy fiberglass table and a settee with custom Sunbrella cushions offer a premium spot for guests. 

For protection from the elements, the Sunbrella Bimini is equipped with side and aft roll-down shades, allowing you to easily adjust for sun or breeze.

Tucked just behind the helm is a practical summer kitchen, perfect for outdoor meals. It comes fully equipped with a SeaStar propane BBQ, a stainless-steel sink with hot and cold water, and ample storage for supplies. With dual 20lb aluminum propane tanks on hand, the setup is built for easy entertaining at anchor.

• Furuno TZtouch 14" plotter

• Furuno NavPilot 711C autopilot display

• 2 x Furuno FI-70 displays for port and starboard depth readout

• Icom IC-M604 VHF with hailer

• Icom CommandMic for pilothouse VHF

• Remote panel for ABT TRAC stabilizers

• John Deere and ZF engine controls

• Bow and stern thruster controls

• Maxwell windlass control with chain counter

• High-water alarm

• Remote panel for Sea-Fire extinguisher

• Rudder angle indicator

• Poly-Planar speakers

Entertainment and Networking

• Samsung 48” UHD Smart TV in saloon

• UPS battery backup for TV

• Apple TV (5th gen) (2021)

• Samsung CD player

• 2 x Fusion UD750 stereo radios in pilothouse and saloon, with speakers in pilothouse, saloon, cockpit, and flybridge

• SiriusXM tuner with remote antenna

• Pakedge switch, wireless controller and WAN system with antennas in saloon and pilothouse

• UPS battery backup for network

• Wave WiFi EC-HP 2.4-5GHz WiFi booster (2023)

• Wilson cellular booster with (2) antennas

• Delta 12M broadcast TV antenna

• Starlink satellite internet (second-generation RV system) (2023)

• TV cable outlets at bow and stern

• Mac mini with wireless mouse and keyboard (2021)

Engine Room and Machinery

• Twin Tier III John Deere 4045TFM85 125 hp engines with ZF Marine 2.917:1 ratio gear (5,576 hours)

• Northern Lights® 12kW generator with sound shield and PTO for hydraulics (1,444 hours)

• Remote start for Northern Lights generator in engine room (2022)

• Backup electric hydraulic oil cooling pump (2019); main pump replaced 2020

• Northern Lights® generator water exhaust separator

• Racor engine crankcase ventilation (CCV) filters

• ABT hydraulic stabilizers

• ABT® 25hp hydraulic bow thruster with controls at all four stations

• ABT® 15hp hydraulic stern thruster with controls at all four stations

• ESI CFS1000FR fuel polisher

• Reverso® oil change system plumbed to both engines, transmissions, and generator

• 15-Gal lube oil tank added and plumbed into oil change system

• Sea-Fire® automatic fire suppression system (inspected 9/2024)

• Dual Racor® 900 fuel filters with vacuum gauges for main engines

• Dual Racor® 500 fuel filters with vacuum gauges for generator

• Glendinning Cablemaster with 75' shore power cable

• Balmar high-output alternators (190 amp)

• Wakespeed WS500 external alternator regulators (2022)

• Manship engine room blowers with moisture eliminators and variable high-speed fans

• ZF Mathers Cruise Command four-station engine controls

• Teleflex hydraulic steering (two stations)

• Raritan 20-gallon water heater

• Dual freshwater pumps: one Johnson AquaJet Duo 24 VDC and one Headhunter Mach 5 120 VAC

• 2 x Jabsco dockside pressure regulators (replaced 2022)

• 5 x Rule bilge pumps rated at 3,700 gallons per hour with Ultra high-water alarm (two station)

• Emergency bilge pump tied into main engine raw-water intake 

• Rule portable emergency 12-volt bilge pump 

• Centek fiberglass muffler

• 4 x Aluminum fuel tanks with sight gauges, 1,400-gallon total capacity

• Fiberglass 140-gallon black water tank with macerator 

• Fiberglass 140-gallon grey water tank with macerator 

• Safe-T-Alert carbon-monoxide detectors (2023)

• 2 x 316L Stainless-steel water tanks with 400-gallon total capacity

• Whole-boat water filtration system with carbon filter

Electrical

• Northern Lights® 12kW generator with sound shield (1,444 hours)

• Genset remote start added (2022)

• Mastervolt 4,000-watt inverter/charger (100 amp)

• Mastervolt 3,000-watt backup inverter (2022)

• 2 x Mastervolt 100-amp battery chargers (300-amp total house bank charging capacity)

• 2 x Mastervolt DC/DC converters for charging engine start batteries

• Mastervolt charger for generator battery

• 4 x Solbian 165-watt solar panels on pilothouse roof (2020)

• Charles 240-volt isolation transformer

• Nauti-Tec shore power auto-boost controller (2020)

• Glendinning Cablemaster with 75' shore power cable

• 50’ EEL 50-amp 125/250V cable for 50-amp bow receptacle

• 50’ 30A 125-volt cable for 30A receptacle in cockpit

• Additional shore power inlets: 50-amp bow and 30-amp stern

• Lightning protection system (2019)

Batteries

• Firefly carbon foam house bank batteries: 900 amp-hours at 24 VDC, (12) 4V/450Ah (installed 2020)

• Lifeline AGM 92 batteries, 12-volt wired in series for 24 VDC engine starting

• Lifeline AGM 12-volt generator start battery 

• Battery bank switch

• Battery combiner for emergency engine start

Additional Components

• Parker Village Marine StowAway STW-800 800 GPD watermaker (membranes replaced and high-pressure pump rebuilt in 2023)

• Glendinning shore power retrieval system

• i2Systems LED lighting throughout

• All exterior lighting upgraded to LED

• CruiseAir reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating units with remotely mounted compressors and SMXHT control panels throughout

• Hurricane H2E 35,000 BTU diesel hydronic heating system with output to every cabin

• Multiple Caframo 24-volt fans throughout interior for ventilation

• 2 x Maxwell hydraulic vertical windlasses with wildcat and gypsy (serviced in 2025)

• PYI dripless shaft seals (replaced 2021)

• Aft cutlass bearings (replaced 2021)

• Props and shafts reconditioned; prop shaft collars upgraded to tapered shafts (2021)

• Steelhead ES1000 electric-hydraulic davit system with power rotation (cable replaced 2021)

• 2 x Maxwell anchor remote control stations with chain counters at pilothouse and flybridge

• Vulcan 55 121lb anchor with 300' of 7/16" G4 chain

• Fortress F80 anchor w/ 100' of 7/16" G4 chain & 300' of 7/8" nylon rode

• Fiorentino 18’ offshore sea anchor with 300' of 3/4" deployment line

• Heavy-duty towing bridle

• At-Anchor flopper Stoppers

• Viking 6-person valise life raft, Model 6UKCL (repacked 2021)

• Freeman watertight deck hatch color-matched to deck gelcoat for anchor locker

• Bow shore power inlet

• Custom window covers, plus flybridge and cockpit shades; numerous canvas covers

• LED flybridge and boat deck lighting

• 2 x 20lb aluminum propane tanks

• Fresh and saltwater washdowns

• Whole-boat water filter system

• Custom Sunbrella exterior seating cushions

• Cockpit shower

• Armstrong four-step pull-out dive ladder

• 3 x Stern staples

• Complete vessel buff and polymer sealant (2026)

• Stabilizers and thrusters received 5-year service (2022)

• John Deere engine coolant system serviced and flushed (2022)

• Raw-water pumps on both John Deere engines and Northern Lights generator replaced (2022)

• Steering cylinders replaced (2023)

• Hydraulic fluid replaced (2023)

Tender

• AB Inflatables 12 VSX RIB with Yamaha 30hp outboard, Garmin UHD chartplotter, Standard Horizon VHF, anchor, and rode

• New canvas cover (2025)

Exclusions

Owner's personal effects, belongings, artwork, tools, kayaks, teak outdoors chairs (4) and table.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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