Kadey-Krogen Goes Ch. 7 | Road-Legal CC | Solar Power - 7/8/2026

CABIN FIRST The 38 Cross Cabin centers daily use around an enclosed wheelhouse that opens wide when the weather cooperates. She is a positive evolution from the popular 37 which was introduced a few years ago. An aft cabin doubles as gear storage, gullwing doors bring fresh air below in the forward cabin, and nearly every seating area serves more than one purpose without complicated setup. 
 

TRAILER TO OFFSHORE With an 8'6" beam, the Edgewater 250 CC can travel by road anywhere in the U.S. without a special permit. She carries a 140-gallon fuel tank, twin fish boxes, a 28-gallon baitwell, and a dive door. Twin Yamaha 200s pushed her to 49.2 mph, while best cruise came at 25.5 mph with more than 300 miles of range.
 

BLUEWATER BUILT Twin 1,925-hp CAT C32As give this 2015 Viking 62 Convertible cruising speeds above 36 knots. Based in Anna Maria, FL, she has Furuno Omni Sonar, a Seakeeper SK26, extra fuel capacity, and fresh hull paint and carpet completed in 2025.
 

CURVED OR FLAT Marine solar setups split into two panel types: rigid crystalline panels that produce the most power but need a flat mounting spot, and flexible thin-film panels that conform to a curved cabin top but run at roughly half the output. Picking wrong for the available deck space cuts into the electricity a system can deliver.
 

OFF THE GRID Lake Powell mixes boating with desert logistics. Fuel stops, groceries, camping, and cell service all need to be planned before arriving. The article also explains how changing water levels affect navigation and explores the lake's unusual history.
 

KADEY KROGEN YACHTS, builder of iconic, long-range cruising trawlers,  filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on July 6, just after celebrating its 50th year in business. We only hope this is not the passing of an era, as Kadey-Krogen was one of the first brands that set alight the dream of world power-cruising in yachtsmen and yachtswomen everywhere. Affiliated brands, Summit and American Tugs, were also part of the court petition. Kadey-Krogen built nearly 700 yachts and is well known for its ocean-capable, fuel-efficient bluewater designs.