Krogen 52 Has Big Boat Ideas

Maintaining Kadey-Krogen’s adherence to architectural integrity, the Krogen 52 is constructed with entirely new tooling, not by “stretching” the hull of a smaller model. The yacht features a fully covered aft deck that opens onto a spacious saloon through aluminum weather-tight doors. Moving forward and to starboard is the gourmet galley complete with a full-size Jennair refrigerator and a Viking range. Like her larger sister, the 52 has a weather-tight Dutch door providing direct access to the starboard side deck from the galley. The wheelhouse is a few steps up and has dual helm seats. Owners will select between three cabins or two with an office/lounge. Standard power is from a single John Deere 6068AFM75 231-hp engine. Range is expected to be in excess of 3,000 miles at seven knots on 1,400 gallons of fuel. Top speed is 9.5 knots. Hull No. 1 is scheduled to arrive in the U.S. during the summer of 2011. kadeykrogen.com

Head Down Island

Chris Doyle’s 11th edition of the Caribbean Cruising Guide, Leeward Islands, is on the stands. It’s a must have book for anyone planning the take a boat south to the Leeward Islands—Anguilla to Dominica. Even if you’re just planning a charter trip or traveling ashore, there is plenty of useful information.
Descriptions of sailing routes and harbor approaches are highlighted with color sketch charts and aerial photos. There are ads for restaurants and services you’ll need once you arrive, as well as the islands’ history. $34.95 cruisingguides.com

Slow Your Roll

Wesmar has improved the action of its hydraulic roll fin stabilizers to increase comfort aboard underway and at anchor. Using advanced software techniques, (it can retrofit any Wesmar system), the technology constantly samples a proprietary multi-axis gyro memorizing the vessel’s roll characteristics, predicting and then preempting vessel roll. Three system options are offered: DSP4801Standard Digital Stabilization controls roll and heave, and includes on-screen display of fin movement in real time. DSP4802 Digital Stabilization and Lift maintains the fins in a positive lift position during all stabilization movement for maximum fuel economy. DSP4803 Digital Stabilization, Lift and At Anchor monitors incoming swells and automatically controls fins to reduce their effect. Wesmar.com

Keep Your Cool

You never again need guess about cooling water flow with Groco’s water-system monitor called the Strainer Service Advice (SSA). This patented fitting is plumbed between the raw water inlet and the user unit. The SSA monitors the flow and wirelessly sends an audible and visual alarm to the control panel to warn you before an engine notices the lack of flow. Using the SSA, you will have more time to act—it alerts you approximately seven seconds faster than conventional sensors—before the engine needs to shut down or damage occurs. If flow in any one of the connected systems is reduced below a pre-established “normal flow” threshold, you are alerted at the helm. groco.net

Sweet Adjustability

You’ll want to buy the FENDER spike if only for its lifetime warranty. The fact that it’s the coolest way to instantly adjust fender height is a bonus. You can order it either straight or bent (at a 30-degree angle) with one or two line tubes. Just insert the anodized aluminum spike in a rod holder, run a fender line through the 5/8-inch, ABS line-tube, make a loop over the end and your fender will stay where you put it. A light pull on the line adjusts the height. fenderspike.com

Are We There Yet?

Not for Navigation is appropriately named and also a reminder of what not to do, tempting as it may be, with this line of bags. Heather Jernegan creates custom canvas handbags featuring authentic nautical charts.  The line consists of 13 bag styles—totes, duffles, messenger bags—and a pillow that are customizable with any nautical chart, spanning from Hawaii to the Caribbean and everywhere in between. (There are also a few Netherlands’ charts.) The bags are made in the USA, custom silkscreened (logos too) onto all-natural cotton canvas, using water-based ink and hand sewn for maximum durability. notfornavigation.com.

Get Wet

Now there’s another use for your T-Top or Bimini. Clamp an H2S precision machined aluminum showerhead to your T-Top support, run a standard 3/8-inch clear braided hose through the tubing and presto, you have a deck shower perfectly located and ever ready. There is no awkward hose and its inboard location makes it safe for children to use. Order in 1” or 1 1/4” size to accommodate different tube diameters and in custom anodized or powder coat colors. H2S-corp.com

Flying High

Making its debut in May is a 43-foot, IPS-driven cockpit flybridge motoryacht from Riviera. “The external lines of this new model are unmistakably Riviera,” says Design Manager Neil McCabe, “but inside there is a totally new feel.”
The new 43 brings the outdoors in, creating an alfresco environment with a seamless transition between the expansive cockpit and the contemporary interior with clever convertible seating for indoor dining and a low-profile galley up. Below decks are accommodations for up to five in two staterooms. “This model recognizes that the ways people use their boats are changing,” notes Neil. “A flybridge boat is not just used for fishing; they’re extensively used for entertaining and cruising.” The flybridge, accessible from the cockpit via a ‘stair-ladder’, offers 360° vision, thanks to a new structural hard top. Swivel companion and helm seats are joined by front-of-the-console seating for four in an L-shaped lounge around a table. A wet bar with settee on the port side completes the comforts. Top speed is expected to be 31 knots with 28 knots cruising speed. Riviera.com.au

Come Unglued

This product is specifically designed to make clean-up and repairs easier.
Un-Hesive safely and efficiently removes cured 3M 4200 and 5200 polyurethane adhesives as well as other competitive brand adhesive sealants. Environmentally safe, non-flammable and water soluble, Un-Hesive makes those sticky jobs a breeze. un-hesive.com

How’s My Yacht?

The Yacht Sentinel YS-3 is a real time 24/7 monitoring system that reports information on any boat systems you select. The keys to this product’s ease of use are its miniature wireless, self-powered radio transceivers installed on bilge pumps, smoke detectors, high water alarms, batteries, and shore power, plus intrusion sensors, and motion detectors. Any number of sensors can be included based on the size or complexity of the vessel. The unit is also a geofence for confirming or tracking vessel location.
The system automatically monitors and reports conditions based on customizable parameters you set. You select who should be notified (up to 99 people) and how to contact them in case of an alarm condition. Within seconds of an alarm, messages can be sent via phone, cell, text, pager, email or fax to your designees and appear on the boat’s Web page. It’s easy to view system history, current conditions or change settings from any Web-enabled device. The control unit operates on 12V or 24V and contains a tiny computer, GPS, radio, wireless sensors, and backup power supply.  From $3,500. yachtwatchman.com