Kadey-Krogen 36 Manatee Power Yachts For Sale

The Kadey-Krogen 36 Manatee is a mid-1980s, 36-foot trawler design from Kadey-Krogen; existing listings reference hulls from 1985 and 1986. The model in these listings is presented as a single-level main deck trawler, a layout that keeps principal living and operating spaces on one continuous plane. One example, “Matty Beau” (1985), was used as a liveaboard in Baltimore Harbor for several years, indicating that at least some owners have found the 36 Manatee suitable for extended on-board living in a working harbor environment.

Another example, “Eltinar” (1986), is described in the listing as being in “nice condition” and is specifically noted to be Great Loop capable, with an attainable 15-foot height above the waterline. That air-draft figure is offered in the context of the Great Loop, and is therefore an explicit indicator of this model’s potential to meet fixed-bridge clearance requirements encountered on that cruising circuit when configured appropriately.

From the information provided in the listings, the Kadey-Krogen 36 Manatee presents as a compact, single-deck trawler from the mid-1980s with proven use as a liveaboard platform and with at least some examples prepared or capable for Great Loop cruising. The documented history of owner liveaboard use and the stated air-draft capability are practical data points to consider when assessing suitability for coastal cruising routes that include fixed bridges or for extended harbor living.

Listings show turnover of individual boats for reasons unrelated to the model—one seller moved to Europe—while another is noted for its condition. Prospective evaluators should rely on individual hull surveys and current condition reports for any given boat, since the available information pertains to specific examples rather than a factory-wide specification sheet.