1992 Kadey-Krogen Manatee

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the Manatee’s single-level living really shines—no steep ladder climbs, just easy flow from cockpit to salon to stateroom. The wide side decks and high bulwarks make line handling feel secure, even when you’re shorthanded. In the pilothouse, the big windows and forward-sloping windshield keep glare down and give a working-boat feel that many trawler owners love. Storage has that “small ship” sensibility: deep lockers, smart cubbies, and space for real cruising provisions, not just weekend bags. The hull form is all about comfort, with a steady, predictable motion that encourages long, unhurried days under way and quiet nights at anchor.

This Manatee really suits the protected waters and mixed conditions you’ll find in this cruising region. Her modest draft lets you poke into quieter anchorages and explore shallower side channels that deeper trawlers avoid. The efficient single diesel and displacement hull mean you can cover distance at a relaxed pace without chasing every fuel dock. Visibility from both lower helm and flybridge gives you confidence threading narrow cuts, bridge approaches, and busy harbors. When afternoon chop kicks up, the full-bodied hull and weight distribution help smooth things out, while the generous interior volume turns rainy lay days into comfortable downtime rather than confinement.