"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 September 28, 2026. Double G Yacht Sales acts as your buyer's representative.
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.
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.
Before it reaches the portals
Watch this boat and her sisterships
Greg checks the MLS every morning. Set a watch and you get an email the day another Kadey Krogen between 34 and 50 feet comes on the market, plus the weekly round-up of confirmed price cuts. No charge, stop any time.
Greg Gaus, Double G Yacht Sales. Your address goes to him and nobody else.
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.
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