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1997 Krogen 48 Whaleback “Dream Weaver”

53 ft · Indiantown, FL

$475,000

FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Worth Avenue Yachts - Newport RI.

1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht cruising on open water under clear blue sky.

Description

Welcome aboard the Krogen 48 Whaleback, Dream Weaver, where the magic of the open sea meets the comfort of a home afloat. This remarkable vessel is the epitome of a full displacement trawler, thoughtfully crafted for liveaboard lifestyles or full-time cruising. With its beam-to-beam living spaces and panoramic pilothouse views, Dream Weaver is perfect for those who cherish the art of cruising or the serenity of living on the water.

The Whaleback's single-level main deck redefines spaciousness and efficiency. It seamlessly integrates the aft deck, saloon, dining area, galley, office, three staterooms, and two heads—all on one level. This ergonomic design caters to a cruising couple, liveaboards, or even remote workers. Two of the three cabins feature private desk spaces alongside sleeping berths, offering the perfect blend of comfort and functionality. Unlike many Kadey-Krogens, the Whaleback distinguishes itself with a separate dining area and saloon area (two individual areas), enhancing the flexibility to enjoy individual spaces or combine them for entertaining.

Perched on the upper deck, the expansive pilothouse promises breathtaking 360-degree views—a dream for expedition passagemaking. At anchor, this versatile space doubles as a stylish lounge, with abundant storage, refrigeration, and comfortable seating for relaxation or entertaining. Adding to its unique appeal, the Whaleback is the only Krogen 48 design to feature a Portuguese bridge, offering an extra layer of safety and peace of mind.

From extended ocean voyages to tranquil days at your favorite anchorage, Dream Weaver is designed to make every journey extraordinary.

Recent maintenance includes:

Bottom paint and running gear (May 2025)

New bow thruster propeller (May 2025)

Wax and detail (May 2025)

Stabilizer service (May 2025)

New A/C unit in pilot house (2024) and saloon/galley (2025)

New inverter

New batteries

New washer and dryer

New undercounter refrigeration

Recent Garmin chartplotter

Recent Garmin closed-array radar

Upgraded upholstery, canvas, and window treatments throughout

Oil analysis history

Showings by pre-qualified appointment only.

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$475,000
Year
1997
Make
Krogen
Model
48 Whaleback
Condition
Used
Type
Trawlers, Pilothouse
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Location
Indiantown, FLApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
53 ft (16.2 m)
Nominal Length
48 ft (14.6 m)
Length on Deck
45.42 ft (13.8 m)
Beam
17.33 ft (5.28 m)
Draft
5 ft (1.52 m)
Bridge Clearance
34 ft (10.4 m)
Displacement
56,450 lb (25,605 kg)

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
1
Total Power
210 hp
Total Hours
6,029 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
Direct
Engine
Catepillar 3208NA · 210 hp · 6,029 hrs · 1997 · Inboard · Direct · Bronze

Tankage

Fuel
1,020 gal (3,861 L)
Fresh Water
540 gal (2,044 L)
Holding
90 gal (341 L)

Accommodations

Cabins
3
Heads
2

Full Details

Construction

Solid hand laid PPG® combo mat fiberglass below the waterline with closed cell P.V.C. sandwich core used in the topsides. End-grained balsa-cored superstructure, pilothouse and boat deck. Core mat is also used to reduce print-through. Vinylester® resin used in first two laminates below the waterline. Marine plywood bulkheads. Mahogany stringers and frames

Cockpit (aka Back Porch)

A large, fully covered cockpit or "back porch" features boarding access through port, starboard and stern gates, as well as access to your lazarette and swim platform. A port side ladder permits easy access up the top boat deck. Spacious enough for outdoor dining, relaxing -- or even fishing.

  • Multiple rod holders (roof and cap rail)

Saloon

The main saloon is spacious (almost 17' wide) and bright with 3 large opening windows and double doors. To port is an L-shaped settee and a teak entertainment center. To starboard is a large L-shaped dinette with storage under and a teak table. Teak valances, custom blinds, draperies, upholstery and area rug accent this area

Galley

Located forward of the saloon on the starboard side.

  • Isotherm AC/DC Cruise165 Upright Classic refrigerator/freezer with separate freezer door (refrigerator 4.4 cu ft; freezer compartment 1.4 cu ft) (Complete inspection, including new compressor controller and condenser fan motor 2024)
  • Force-10 three burner propane stove with oven
  • GE microwave oven
  • Seagull water filtration system
  • Corian counter tops
  • GFCI outlet

Master Stateroom

The master stateroom is forward and features a centerline queen berth, large en-suite head with stall shower, two large, lighted hanging lockers, generous drawer and bilge storage, two opening hatches, 4 opening ports.

  • HMC custom luxury marine mattress with hinge for easy underneath storage access (2019)
  • New Sunbrella upholstery and core foam on end chairs (2019)

Guest Staterooms

There are guest staterooms port and starboard. The port stateroom features a large L-shaped settee that converts to a double berth, a Pullman berth, hanging locker and desk with chair. The starboard stateroom offers a berth/settee, a Pullman berth and hanging locker.

  • New Sunbrella upholstery and core foam on all settees and berths (2019)

Guest Head

There is a guest head to starboard with Vacuflush head, a stall shower and opening port.

Pilothouse

The pilothouse will make you feel as if you are on a ship and offers 360° visibility to captain

and guests.

  • New 12,000 BTU Dometic reverse cycle A/C unit (2024)
  • Large L-shaped settee with a hi-low teak table that converts to a double berth
  • Built-in Isotherm Cruise 2.6 cu ft freezer which can convert to refrigerator.
  • U-Line undercounter stainless steel refrigerator (2024)
  • Recaro helm chair with custom leather
  • Dutch side doors port and starboard

Electronics

“DREAM WEAVER” offers a complete electronics array.

  • Garmin closed array radar 48nm (2020)
  • Garmin 1242XSV with auto guidance chartplotter with GPS (2020)
  • Comnav model 1001 autopilot
  • ICOM VHF M604 with 2 command microphones
  • ICOM AIS transponder MA500TR
  • Simrad Dataline-X depth sounder
  • Vetus Barograph model MK2-K2
  • “Maximum” wind speed gauge
  • Ritchie Magtronic Compass model MD-200F
  • ARC Electronics EPIRB RLB 36 CAT II
  • Globalstar satellite phone

Entertainment

  • Samsung 32" flat screen TV in saloon (2018)
  • 21" flat screen TV in pilot house

Electrical

  • Northern Lights® 12 kw generator: 3585 hrs including spare parts
  • Xantrax 2,000 watt inverter (2022)
  • Bonding system
  • 50 amp electrical, cable TV, phone and water connections-bow and stern
  • Two (2) spare 50 amp shore power cable (1 50', 1 25')
  • Perko 110 V spotlight
  • 6 8D LIfeline AGM house batteries (2022)

Engine Room

  • Caterpillar 3208 NA 210 hp diesel - 6029 hours
  • Oil change system for engine and generator
  • Naiad Stabilizers (Serviced 2025)
  • ESI clean fuel system fuel polisher
  • Naiad 25 hp hydraulic bow thruster
  • Fireboy automatic fire suppression system with manual cable
  • Fireboy automatic engine shutdown system
  • Raritan 20 gallon hot water heater (2020)
  • Bottom paint (2025)

Additional Components

  • 3 – 16,000 BTU Dometic reverse cycle air conditioning systems with SMX II controls (New unit in PH 2024, new in saloon/galley 2025)
  • 90 gal holding tank and hoses (2016)
  • GE front loading washer and dryer (2024)
  • Kahlenberg Air Horn with two trumpets
  • Galley Maid raw water wash down pump
  • Fresh water wash down – bow and stern
  • Large Groco pressure storage tank
  • Marquipt 1000# electric davit (rebuilt 2022)
  • Marquipt fender basket system
  • Seagull water filtration in galley and master head sinks
  • Tank tender system
  • “Line Cutter” on prop shaft
  • Fire extinguishers (4)
  • Propane detector in galley
  • CO detectors in galley and all staterooms
  • Smoke & Fire detectors in master stateroom
  • Soft Plugs and mallets near all thru hulls
  • Lofrans windlass with bow and pilothouse controls
  • 88 # Rochna anchor with 200' 3/8 high tensile all chain rode and 200 ft nylon rode
  • 110 # Supermax anchor with 300’ nylon rode
  • Spare “Fortress” FX-55 anchor
  • Spare 75 # Barnacle anchor
  • 2 – 20 lb Aluminum propane tanks
  • Retractable Screen for rear saloon doors
  • 4 Kyocera Solar Panels and controller.
  • 2 Pro-Tech 50 amp chargers
  • Village Marine 600 gal/day water maker
  • Solstice textiline sun screens around full boat (2022)
  • Cockpit sun shades three sides (2018)
  • Blackout shades/screens for pilothouse aft windows (2018)
  • Poseidon Interior custom window treatments (2022)
  • Interior screens throughout (2022)

Miscellaneous

All personal items, personal tools, artwork, and tender do not convey with sale of boat.

Photos (86)

  • Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback 1997 yacht cruising on open water under clear blue sky.
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  • Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht "Dream Weaver" docked in Miami, FL, with American flag.
  • Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht "Dream Weaver" docked in a serene marina, 1997 model.
  • Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht, 1997 model, docked with "Dream Weaver" name, American flag displayed.
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  • 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht docked at marina, side view.
  • Interior of 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht, featuring wood paneling and cozy seating.
  • Interior of 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht, featuring cozy seating and wooden finishes.
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  • Interior of 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht with wooden finishes and cozy seating area.
  • 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback kitchen with stove, microwave, and window view.
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  • 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback interior with wooden desk, chair, and shelving.
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  • Interior of 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht with washer, shower, and wooden accents.
  • Bathroom in 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback with nautical-themed shower curtain.
  • Curtains with geometric pattern inside 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback boat interior.
  • Interior of 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback with cozy seating and workspace.
  • Bathroom interior of 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht with shower and wooden cabinetry.
  • Electrical panel and storage area inside a 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht.
  • 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback helm with wooden wheel and navigation instruments.
  • Interior of 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht with helm, seating, and wooden accents.
  • Interior of 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht with wood paneling and captain's chair.
  • 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback interior with captain's chair, wooden table, and navigation equipment.
  • Interior of 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht, featuring helm and navigation equipment.
  • Interior of 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht with wood paneling and cozy seating area.
  • Interior of 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht with wooden dining area and windows.
  • Interior of 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht with wooden table and cushioned seating.
  • 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback interior with wood paneling and compact fridge.
  • 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback interior with open storage compartment and monitor.
  • Wooden interior of 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback with safety equipment and communication devices.
  • 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback interior with control handle and navigation equipment.
  • 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht docked at marina under clear blue sky.
  • 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht deck with storage compartments and railing.
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  • Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht, 1997 model, cruising on open water under clear skies.
  • Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback yacht near tropical island with palm trees, 1997 model.
  • Inflatable boat on Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback, 1997 model, docked by the water.
  • Steering console of a 1997 Kadey-Krogen 48 Whaleback boat on open water.

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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.