- MV Fortitude
- - Petersburg, AK
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- 1991
- Kadey Krogen
- KK54
- Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska
- 1 year
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Introduction
About MV Fortitude
Welcome aboard Fortitude, our 1991 Kadey-Krogen 54 and the last of only eight ever built. Designed by Jim Krogen, she’s a true passagemaker—stable, efficient, and built for long-range cruising. For years, we’ve called her home while exploring the Pacific Northwest and the Inside Passage.
We’re Steven and Suzanne Webster, living aboard full-time and embracing the adventure that comes with life on the water. Fortitude’s roomy layout, smooth ride, and fuel efficiency make her the perfect platform for both exploration and everyday living.
She’s also the inspiration behind WalkTheDock, a community created to help boaters connect, share knowledge, and make cruising more accessible and enjoyable. Whether we’re anchored in a quiet harbor or underway to the next destination, we’re grateful for the life this boat has given us—and the people we’ve met along the way.
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Salon and Galley
Fortitude features a spacious and comforable salon and a large galley with extra high counters which help to make meal prep at sea easier and safer.
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Exterior
The KK54 has a distinctive hull shape with a rising shear line, fine entry bow and a canoe stern. She’s often mistaken for a Romsdale or Willard gathering looks and visits from fellow boaters in anchorages.
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Master Stateroom
Fresh and bright and most importantly for an ocean going vessel, located in the lower, mid part of the ship to minimze rolling and pitching when off watch underway
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Fortitude Leaving Shilshole Bay Marina
Recreational Trawler
57' LOA, 17' Beam, 6' Draft
3 Cabins, Sleeps 6
2 Heads
- As-Is, Where-Is
- Buyer's Broker Welcome
- Mooring or Slip Transferable
- Recent Survey Available
Features & Onboard Amenities
Communications
- AIS distress integration
- Cellular booster
- Handheld VHF
- Loudhailer / foghorn
- Onboard network (Ethernet / NMEA 2000)
- Satellite communicator
- VHF radio
- Wi-Fi booster
Electronics & Navigation
- AIS (Receive only)
- AIS (Transmit)
- Autopilot
- Chartplotter
Specifications
Construction
Material
Fiberglass
Hull Type
Displacement
Dimensions
LOA
57 ft / 17.4 M
LWL
50 ft / 15.2 M
Beam
17 ft / 5.2 M
Draft
6 ft / 1.8 M
Air Draft
37 ft / 11.3 M
Capacities
Fuel (3 )
1,200 Gal / 4,542 L
Water (2 )
600 Gal / 2,271 L
Waste (1 )
80 Gal / 303 L
Sail Inventory
Main Sail (1)
North Sails (Good Condition)
Working Jib (1)
Crusader Sails (Workable Condition)
Main Engine (Inboard Engines)
Year
1989
Model
3208 / Caterpillar (CAT)
Horsepower
210 HP / 157 Kw
Hours
5,700
Performance
Cruising Speed
7.5 knots
Max Speed
9 knots
Fuel Burn
2.5 gph / 9 lph
Range
3,000 nm / 5,556 km
Power Systems
Main Generator
Onan, 20Kw/ 50A 220 V 50A
Night Generator
Northern Lights, 5Kw/ 30A 110 V 30A
Solar (2)
900 Watts
Wind (1)
300 Watts
Hydro (1)
50 Watts
House Bank (4)
Victron G31, Lithium (LifePo4), 996Ah
Start Bank (1)
Interstate 8D, Flooded Lead Acid (FLA), 1Ah
Tenders & Dingies
Alaska Series Rigid
2022 12 ft /3.7 m 15 Yamaha Marine
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Articles from MV Fortitude
- Waiting Out Weather
Dockside Patience: Waiting for Better Weather in Port Townsend
As a trawler captain, few experiences are as quintessentially maritime as waiting for the right weather to cross any open water strait – in this case, the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This huge waterway, connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Puget Sound, is known for its unpredictable weather and challenging conditions. Today, nestled in the charming harbor of Port Townsend, WA, our crew is in a familiar state o…
- The Joys of Living A Life on a Boat
Have you ever dreamt of leaving the hustle and bustle of land behind and setting sail on the open seas? Many people have chosen to give up their traditional lives on land in favor of living full-time onboard a boat, cruising from one destination to another. And let me tell you, it’s quite an adventure!
Living on a boat offers a unique lifestyle that brings with it its own set of joys and challenges. But for those who choose this way of life, the rewards are endless.
Freedom to…
- Turning Your Boat Into a Home: Designing a Cozy, Functional Interior Without Compromise
When we first made the leap to live aboard our boat, we knew it would take more than just moving in our belongings to make it feel like home. A boat isn’t just a mode of transportation—it’s your sanctuary, your safe harbor, and for liveaboards, it’s where life happens. Creating an interior space that feels like a true home while respecting the unique challenges of a vessel requires creativity, planning, and a willingness to adapt.
Understanding Your Space
The firs…
- Steadier Seas, Classic Lines: Why We Chose Paravanes for Fortitude
For years, we toyed with the idea of adding paravanes to Fortitude, our 1991 Kadey-Krogen 54. The thought would come up most often after a long, rolly crossing when half the two-person crew had retreated below to wait out sea sickness, leaving the captain alone on watch, to grind it out through hours of confused seas. Like many long-range cruisers, we had dreams of going farther —…
Projects from MV Fortitude
- Fortitude Electronics Modernization & Navigation Refit
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MV Fortitude offered by
Steven Webster
as a For Sale by Owner
- $389,000
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