"Nirvana" 42' Kadey Krogen 42' · 1988
2 Staterooms · 1 x diesel, 135 hp each · Charleston, South Carolina
Key Specifications
Length42'12.8m LOA
BuilderKadey Krogen42
Year1988YATCO MLS listing
Guests-2 staterooms
Fuel700 gal300 gal water
Asking Price$230,000USD
Offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS - details and photos courtesy of the listing broker, as of August 19, 2026. Double G Yacht Sales acts as your buyer's representative at no cost to you.
M/Y Nirvana
A 1988 Kadey Krogen 42-footer on the market through the YATCO MLS.
"Nirvana" is a 1988 Kadey Krogen 42' trawler offered for sale at $230,000, lying Charleston, South Carolina. A trawler is a small ship, and its value lives in the systems - tankage, stabilization, electrical capacity, and engine health decide whether the long-range dream works, which makes independent buyer representation essential on this category.
Power is 1 x diesel, 135 hp each, showing 5,218 hours. She cruises around 7 knots, carrying 700 gallons of fuel.
Accommodations run to 2 staterooms.
Highlights
What sets this hull apart on today's market.
Greg Gaus spent more than 20 years as a professional captain living with exactly these ship systems offshore, and evaluates a trawler the way an operator does: range at load, machinery health, and maintenance discipline before cosmetics. That is the lens every Double G buyer gets on this listing: what the hull is really worth, what the survey should focus on, and how she compares with every sistership currently for sale.
- 1 x diesel, 135 hp each — 5,218 hours
- 2 staterooms · 1 heads
- 700 gal fuel - Bahamas and Caribbean legs without stress
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Proven long-range cruising full-displacement trawler with over $150,000 in recent upgrades. Bottom restoration, modern Furuno electronics, bow & stern thrusters, centerline queen stateroom, and legendary diesel efficiency. Cruise-ready with major systems updated.Listing description · YATCO MLS
Buyer Representation
Buy her with Greg on your side of the table.
No cost to you - the buyer's broker is paid from the existing listing commission
Full-market search - every comparable hull on the YATCO MLS compared before you offer
Licensed captain, 20+ years - attends survey and sea trial personally
Sold-price data - negotiation backed by confirmed market results, not asking prices
Full Specifications
42' Kadey Krogen "Nirvana" Dossier
Dimensions & Capacities
LOA42 ft
Max Draft4.6 ft
Fuel Capacity700 gal
Water Capacity300 gal
Performance
Engines1 x diesel, 135 hp each
Engine Hours5,218
Cruise Speed7 knots
Accommodations
Staterooms2
Heads1
Build & Listing
BuilderKadey Krogen
Model42
Year1988
LocationCharleston, South Carolina
Asking Price$230,000
Common Questions
"Nirvana" questions, answered.
How much does the 42' Kadey Krogen "Nirvana" cost?
The asking price is $230,000. Contact Greg Gaus at Double G Yacht Sales at (954) 881-5500 - as your buyer's broker he negotiates on your side, at no cost to you.
Who is selling "Nirvana"?
"Nirvana" is offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS. Greg Gaus of Double G Yacht Sales represents you, the buyer: independent advice on price, survey attendance, and negotiation, paid from the existing listing commission - never by you.
What does it cost to run a 42-foot trawler?
Plan on roughly 8 to 12 percent of the purchase price per year for an owner-operated 42-footer - fuel, insurance, dockage, and routine maintenance. Greg can build a realistic operating budget for this boat before you offer.
Where can I see "Nirvana"?
She is lying in Charleston, South Carolina and shows by appointment through your broker. Contact Double G Yacht Sales to arrange a private showing.
How does the purchase process work?
Accepted offer, then a survey and sea trial contingency of typically 7 to 14 days. Greg - a licensed captain with 20+ years at sea - attends the survey and sea trial personally and manages everything through closing.
How much is Florida sales tax on a yacht?
Florida charges 6% sales tax on boats but caps the total at $18,000 per vessel regardless of price - one of the most favorable regimes in the US. Out-of-state buyers who remove the vessel within the statutory window may qualify for an exemption.
How fast is she, and what is the range?
Cruise around 7 knots and 700 gallons of fuel with 1 x diesel, 135 hp each - comfortable Florida-Bahamas legs and seasonal Caribbean runs.
Interested in "Nirvana"?
Have Greg Represent Your Offer
Asking $230,000, lying Charleston, South Carolina. Contact Greg Gaus for the full specification package, sisterships comparison, and a private showing - buyer representation at no cost to you.
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