Kadey Krogen 48 North Sea Walkaround
"Tranquility Base" - Your Passport to Blue Water FreedomIf your dream is to cast off the lines and chase the horizon, Tranquility Base, a stunning Kadey-Krogen 48 North Sea, is your ticket to anywhere.
Built tough for the open ocean yet refined for life aboard, this trawler-inspired cruiser is the very definition of at home on any sea.
Launched in 2006, her timeless lines and purposeful design turn heads in any port. Designed for serious passage-making, she's powered by a reliable 225HP John Deere shaft-drive diesel, delivering an economical cruising speed of approximately 7.5 to 8 knots, with a top end near 9.8 knots when called upon.
Impeccably maintained and beautifully outfitted, Tranquility Base is a true turn-key liveaboard, offering comfort, safety, and style for those ready to explore the world without limits.
Tranquility Base is a proven ocean-going Kadey-Krogen 48 North Sea, designed for serious passage-making with a rugged build and timeless design. She offers a spacious interior fit-out, ideal for comfortable liveaboard life. Powered by a reliable 225HP John Deere shaft-drive diesel, she delivers long-range cruising capability with an economical speed of approximately 7.5 to 8 knots and a top speed near 9.8 knots, making her perfectly suited for BlueWater adventuring.
Ready to leave the marina behind? Tranquility Base is ready to take you there.
Region
Queensland
Location
Mackay/Whitsundays Area Mackay Harbour Marina
Reference
Tranquility Base
Usage
Family, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
2006
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
CBKN483L506
Rego
KK 48 N
Rego Expiry
06/03/2026
Designer
Kadey Krogen Yachts Stuart USA
Builder
Kadey Krogen Yachts Stuart USA
Length
48' - 14.63m
Beam
17' 4'' 5.30 metres
Draft
5' 0'' 1.52 metres
Deck Material
GRP and teak
Engine Make
John Deere
Engine
Single 225HP John Deere 6068TFM shaft drive diesel
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
225
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
5400 + approximately
Max Speed
9.8 knots approximately
Cruise Speed
7.5 - 8.0 knots approximately
Propulsion
Shaft drive
Thrusters
12HP electric bow 24-volt
Genset
12 Kw Northern Lights
Fuel
3785 litres
Water
1500 litres
Accommodation
Master forward queen island berth / 2nd Cabin / office with queen pullout sofa
Cabins
2
Berths
4 plus convertible lounges for 2
Galley
Mid ships on port side
Refrigeration
GE full size upright
Freezer
Within fridge
Stove
Force 10 gas 3 burner cooktop, Force 10 gas stove and GE Convection microwave
Water Maker
Parker LTM 500 desalinator making 175 litres per hour
Shower
Hot and cold x 2 plus aft cockpit unit
Toilet
Vacuflush freshwater flush x 2
Entertainment
JVC flat screen TV in the saloon plus Fusion sound system
Air Conditioning
Cruisair reverse cycle
Dinghy
3.4MT Brig Eagle centre console RIB with a cover
Outboard
40HP Honda 4 stroke
Covers
Various
Ground Tackle
Maxwell two way with Rocna 55 kgs anchor on 100 metres of 5/8" galvanised approximately
Bilge Pumps
Automatic x 3 with audible alarms
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Various
Flares
As required for offshore cruising
Fire Protection
SeaFire engine room fire suppression system
Electrics
Victron Energy isolation transformer and Victron Energy Autotransformer 120 / 240 100-amp
Electronics
Furuno NavNet 64 nautical mile radar, Furuno NavNet GPS plus Raymarine C125 GPS on the flybridge and Furuno NavNet sounder with Simrad AP 25 autopilot and AP 26 autopilot on the flybridge
Remarks
Tranquility Base is a proven ocean-going Kadey-Krogen 48 North Sea, designed for serious passage-making with a rugged build and timeless design. She offers a spacious interior fit-out, ideal for comfortable liveaboard life. Powered by a reliable 225HP John Deere shaft-drive diesel, she delivers long-range cruising capability with an economical speed of approximately 7.5 to 8 knots and a top speed near 9.8 knots, making her perfectly suited for BlueWater adventuring.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Geoff Lovett International
The Boat Works
North Yard Wharf Building
199 Beattie Road
North Yard Wharf Building
199 Beattie Road
Coomera
QLD 4209 Australia
QLD 4209 Australia
Buy this Boat with Confidence
Boating Industry Association Member
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