Kadey-Krogen 60 Open

For fans of long-distance cruisers, Kadey-Krogen is a hallowed name.

Since its founding back in 1976, the brand has sent a fleet of vessels with yacht-level customization and fit and finish to all corners of the globe, taking their adventurous owners with them.

This 60 Open is the big sister to the 50 Open, which debuted six years back. I helped deliver that boat up the coast after the Palm Beach International Boat Show, and I remember thinking how smooth and stable the ride was. I expect the 60 to be more of the same, though in a larger and thus even more stable package.

The Open series is called that because of its relatively novel (at least for this sector of the market) open-plan main deck. It’s a modern and youthful take on a long-distance cruiser interior; those are two adjectives not often associated with this sector of the market. Ford Bauer, marketing director for the Kadey-Krogen Group, explains in a bit more detail.

“The Open refers to the galley and salon area,” he says. “It’s all open up to the pilothouse. It’s more modern than most of our boats, and that extends to our competitors as well.”

Hull No. 1 of this model will be delivered at the end of 2024. When finished, the boat is expected to have a 3,000-nm range. That’s enough to go from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Biarritz, France, on a single tank of fuel.

The 60 Open will be well-equipped for spending that kind of time onboard. The first hull will have an office so the owner can still run their business while at sea. It will also have two large staterooms, though the boat can be configured with three staterooms if necessary. A crew’s quarters can also be added aft for owners who would like some professional help on their journey, wherever that may lead.