Do we NEED a BIGGER Boat? - Kraken 50 Review | S09E09
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
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Sailing around the world is risky and no matter how hard you try, you’re never going to completely eliminate that risk. But what if you could buy a boat that eliminated as much risk as humanly possible, without compromising comfort.
Well then you’d be buying a very expensive boat
Designing and building a Bluewater boat is always a compromise between three things; Seaworthiness, comfort, and affordability. For most of human history, Seaworthiness was by far the most important factor when choosing a boat for long distance voyaging. But today the vast majority of new “bluewater” boats are designed from the ground up, to be sold at boat shows. Seaworthiness is something that is not very marketable because green sailors find it hard to recognize at a glance. So boats that value seaworthiness struggle to compete when their interiors are smaller and their price tags are bigger, than all the other boats at the show.
But there is one up and coming boat builder that refuses to even go to boat shows for one simple reason. Kraken yachts, lead by it’s founder, Dick Beaumont, have decided that they will stop at nothing to build the most seaworthy, and yet very comfortable, long distance blue water cruiser in the world. This week we had the chance to tour the Kraken yard here in Turkey as well as to do a full review of their flagship model, the Kraken 50.
So what exactly do you get when you spend over a million dollars on a bluewater boat?
And, the question that’s been in our minds ever since we did this tour, is it time for us to upgrade?
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Thumbs up for the Turkish boat building industry.Spearheaded by a hardy Englishman, engineers, technicians and infrastructure to support everything boating is something to be proud of for a sail boat owner (Turkish merchant mariner) like me. You can see the Kraken 50 is a boat you can take to circumnavigate the world without any doubt in your subconscious. Again a great video as usual from a very likeable family. Enjoy Turkey and thanks friends..
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@@clintonstewart4786 There is no need to put Turkey down like that. Just use the words competitively priced labor.
Whoever thinks that it is just “cheap / competitive labor near water” is a near-total ignoramus, and I kindly invite them go and build one anywhere they want in the world with “cheap labor near the water” (and that is a lot of coastline).
Turkey has experience building all kinds of boats that most competitors do not, coupled with the best machine manufacturing and the strong industrial base for accessing the semi-processed materials you’d need in boat-building AND the super skilled shipbuilding labor to enable you to bring these together in a boat that will cross oceans.
With all things into account, the difference in the cost of labour can even look marginal at the end, hence boats built in Turkey are not even that cheap.
Seriously, do some research before embarrassing yourselves like this.
@@2000eaecheap labor! I use turkey for manufacturing! Cheap labor doesn’t mean poor it means cheap ! Suck it up and live with it
@@clintonstewart4786 such a lame comment!
"Ignorance is an enemy, even to its owner. Knowledge is a friend, even to its hater. Ignorance hates knowledge because it is too pure. Knowledge fears ignorance because it is too sure" S. Chinmoy
Eliminating propane is so practical and such a future-proofing aspect. Two or three years ago, SV Delos got rid of all their propane too. Mostly it was motivated by eliminating the irritation of finding new adaptors for each country, but also for increased safety. That was combined with a more capable electrical system which supported induction burners all around. Probably for the oven too.
The cup holder gave me a chuckle. I have no doubt the yacht industry is placing lots of flashy accouterments all over that do nothing to improve the safety and seaworthiness of their vessels. It is really refreshing to hear of a boat builder who makes the safety and durability job #1!
Of all the blue water boats out there this is the one that excites me the most. You know the saying that if I win the lottery I won't tell anyone but there will be signs. This would be one of them. It's just such a well thought out boat.
One of the best Kraken videos. Kraken looks great inside too, unlike the many IKEA-feel boats others make. About no-gas: Worked on an older boat, tearing out the gas installation; we found hand-tight, almost loose fittings (on copper tubing), tucked away up in a cupboard.
I don't mind the IKEA feel if I pay IKEA prices. I do mind it when I don't, though.
First video of a Kraken I’ve seen where we clearly see the gut if it.
I stay on #1 haul Karken , but i dont want to say anything bad about the boat because that the first Haul.
Beautiful boat. So nice to be with an owner who understands first hand.
Man oh man that Kraken 50 is beautiful, solid, sleek...Dear Santa:-)
What an absolutely fabulous sailboat! This video was put together so much better than 99% of all the other sailboat tour videos I've seen. Dick is not only a boat building genius, but he's also a great man who obviously loves life and cares about the people who sail in his boats. Thanks so much for introducing him to us.
Didn’t think you’ld manage to leave Turkey without stepping on a Kraken! Good to see Dick doing so well, one of the very few people putting together a boat for proper cruising.
The last two videos you have put out are highly informative while still being entertaining. Keep up the good work.
Bird in the hand…you sold me on you Atticus II. Dream on but stay grateful for what you have. Glad Desiree came up with the “but Atticus II is our home” statement. Probably not a great thing for a sailor to say but “stay grounded”. Enjoy the laurels of your hard work (no small task!) getting your current boat exactly the way you want. Your mental health will thank you. Have a great day, and enjoy your adventurous spirits!
One of the best 30 minute Kraken videos I've seen yet. This felt like a very "personal' boat review, for lack of better word - and anyway, all the nitty gritty specs are on the website. It’s also Dick Bowman's warmth towards people. He's become one of my favorite salty dogs in the community, and the fact that he's now building these beautiful boats is such a wonderful contribution to the market choices out there. It really feels like he's brought his 'A' game 💯 and thought of everything, based on his extensive sailing experiences. You can feel his heart and soul in the design. I hope he writes a book about how he gathered up all his experiences to build this smart, stout and work-of-art blue water boat - totally 'pimped out' ;-)
I just realized why I like you guys and your channel…. I really feel comfortable with your videos, the style you both use for delivery of your message and your honesty. I also liked Dick’s closing statement,”…….. Don’t die saying I wish I would have done this…”
I had enjoyed the interview with Dick by Mil.Falcon awhile back (also nicely done)
The Kracken is definitely a boat that sets standards higher than much of the current main stream production yachts.
You guys would definitely enjoy the upgrade--but as you said, your needs are currently met with what you have
Thanks for another great production
In early times, Dick would be the royal shipwright. That gentleman means business. That’s why he established it in Türkiye. High quality labour would cost a fortune elsewhere. And this is a solid boat.
And… did I say that you guys are adorable? ❤️
Okay. The access for maintenance is amazing! Seeing you squeeze & stand on your head is entertaining. A beautiful boat!❤️
Mr. Kraken was brilliant!!! A very smart team by having you detail his boat. Your descriptions were perfect....I'm SOLD!!! BTW, your daughter is cuter by the day....
Thumbs up on the aeropress plug - nicely done, and it's the first sponsor bit in a sailing video that doesn't go on and on and i have to skip past. Thanks for keeping it short and to the point. Actually made me want to get one!
I could listen to Dicks views on sailing which are so logical all day, and to see it all encompassed in a Kraken is amazing. Great episode folks.
What he says at the end is so true. Something I needed to hear. 🙂
Nice words to Dick at the end. He and the Kraken team are doing an amazing job.
I love the kraken, I’ve been looking at those for a couple of years. An amazing single handed boats on the market
As soon 🔜 as I hit the Florida Lottery I’m buying a Kraken 50! Nicely Done!
Buy it
One question though - most chainplates fail not as you described it (the paper clip analogy), but rather because the holes into which the standing rigging lines connect to grind away over time and become oval in shape until they eventually break from just getting too thin at the "eye" part that connects it to the line. Another common failure happens when you encase stainless steel in something that prevents oxygen from getting to it, which can lead to "crevice corrosion".
When that happens - you need to (and in most boats - you can) replace the whole chainplate. How do you do that with the chainplate being fully embedded into the fiberglass hull like it is in the Kraken?
What's your citation on "most"? Go to google, type "chain plate failure" and look at the images.
you dont. or you cut down the boat like you have to do in the island packet.
the Kraken yachts are really nicely made. Sailing Millenium Falcon did a few videos and were as impressed as you guys.
Such a well built boat. Definitely worth every penny. Theres no compromises in the construction of the Kraken
Who else thinks the owner of Kraken looks like Mike (played by Jonathan Banks) from Breaking Bad?
Beautiful company and it looks like they produce perfect yachts, thanks for this great introduction of Kraken!
It is nice to hear that Kraken is expanding its operations to Poland. The city of Szczecin would be a good choice not only because of the skilled labor, yacht building traditions but also a convenient location (Proximity to the Berlin Airport), etc.
Go Kracken! Just gorgeous and strong sailing vessel! Wowie, whow-wow.
Not everyone can afford a Kraken but it's cool that they're doing well. Seems like a good guy and a good company. Cheers.
I guess I have a new dream sailboat now. Dick seems like an awesome, honest, down to earth man too. What an accomplishment to even build a single boat like the Kraken, much less an entire production line of tanks!
Commentary in this video is SPOT-ON..!! Bravo..!! Good video - clear commentary - honesty - facts not merely advertising..! Cheers
What an absolutely beautiful boat. We had a 52’ Erwin ketch that we loved and lived on for a few years in the 80’s. I’m 60 now and crippled up now but I would get the K-50 because of the ease of piloting, safety, and beauty! My gawd that thing is beautiful! Soon as I get the $… Ima get him to hook me up. Oh ya, thank you for showing this video. I appreciate it.
I've always loved your sailing videos and getting to share in your adventures; but I have to say, I can't take my eyes off that BEAUTIFUL baby girl. She is so adorable and growing up so fast. Enjoy each precious moment with this great treasure. Thanks for sharing your journey. xoxox
Highly educational! 1.6 Mil boat with all the bells & whistles is truly exciting. And his right being sea worthy is #1. Also it has all the comforts of a cat boat but in a single hull. Home is were ever ya find it, Aye!
I love your wrap up, I and many people appreciate a team of people working to make an excellent product! This video has made me a Kraken fan, I love their attention to detail. Thank you Jordan and Desiree for your tour, it's fun seeing how you enjoy certain aspects because of your real life experiences! Great video, thank you. I also love that your boat, with all the work you've put into it, makes you happy to return to!
Wow what a great episode, love how they over built everything on Krakens. Not to nit pik did anyone else notice how the rudder sticks below the support skeg? That would be the first thing to grab the bottom, I'm sure there's a reason.
What a great video promoting this boat and other things. Very good job all the way around.
Great video explaining and detailing the brand. While it may not be in your budget yet keep on grinding away and focus on how to achieve your goals of obtaining one in the future.
This was an amazing video. The factory walk thru and the detail in which a Kraken is built with, shows if a monohull is the way to go...This is the boat to buy. Thank you for presenting this.
"The best size boat for you is always 5 feet longer than the one you own"
That Kraken is to Atticus II what Atticus II is to my boat. I found myself extrememly jealous when I saw what you ended upgrading to. Since then though I remind myself that with extra length comes extra cost and is harder to maneuver etc...
At the end of the day my little 32 foot cutter from the 70's is tough, safe and exactly what I need. If you can afford a Kraken, send it. If you're like me, remember to be thankful for what you have! There will always be nicer boats but to someone, what you've got is their dream.
Yes 5 feet 10 fert 15 feet 20 25 50 feet75 fet 100 fiit uofreads nit small uogradess doen drafes
I must admit that, by and large, boat tours bore me - mostly because I'm not in the market for a salboat. However, this one worked for me and I thoroughly enjoyed it. That little girl is growing at an alarming rate, too!
Fantastic review. Your daughter is growing up so fast. She always appears to be so happy.
Kraken is one of the only builders that makes boats how they are supposed to be made. They shouldn't even be in the"production boat" category because they're built like custom high end (military quality) boats. So impressive!
Access to equipment and systems: to me, tinkering with, checking on all the many systems is one of the things I really like about a boat - IF they are accessible! Thumbs up, Kraken. It is frustrating when something was installed unnecessarily hard to reach, often just cosmetic.
Omg The galley demonstration had me cracking up!❤😂😂😂
When you have a family.....safety is EVERYTHING.... better to pay more and have safe boat.
I know you would buy Kraken if you could effort it. But maybe one day! 😃
This is my first time on this channel. And I liked the educational part of it. So I will stay subcribed
You guys always do a phenomenal job! The Kraken is our dream boat and we LOVED getting the full tour from our favorite sailors!❤
I’m in love 😍 I now know what I’m buying. Excellent saloon design that is really tall for a 50 ft boat. Cheers on the video as well. A walk through that flows like a conversation and thank God you guys don’t open every drawer and storage space. You got a new subscriber, and Kraken just won a client. ❤
It's also good that the chain plates are earthed incase of a lightening strike.
What a absolute awesome episode, you guys did great reviewing the Kraken and I hope to see you one day sailing your own. And I hope to one day own my own.
I went back and watched your very first 'Project Atticus' video just now... What a long and incredible journey! I need to get moving, that inspires me to do a retrospective!
Fascinating! Krakens are the nicest things going. If you can afford it - buy it!!!
Amazing boat. Amazing boat builder.
Release the Kraken!! 😁
It was more like a catch and release.
One if not the best boat review I’ve seen , thanks for the ride along .
Very good video. (An extended version would be great.) Love the design and safety of the Krackens. You did a great job explaining its features.
Like you, I would like an extended version too
One point I truly appreciated below deck, and there were alot, was the finish on the wood wasn't hyper glossed.
That finish just ruins an interior for me.
Safe is sound is serenity.
Great job on that vessel.
❤❤❤❤❤ we know what you guys want for Christmas! I hope you guys can get this boat someday! Love watching your show from Central Texas!
The upright refrigerator is an awesome feature. Why aren't all boats like this?
You are a great sales person... I am impressed.
This video alone earned you a new subscriber! What a boat and inspirational down to earth company owner.
Mike Ehrmantraut flashes my mind. And he is very kind here.
Personnally I don’t think that boat is as strong as the owner thinks
Specifically:
1 that heavy piece of chainplate you had in your hand can be subject to stress corrosion cracking at the deck interface and Hydrogen embrittlement. i would use A Titanium alloy.
2 that SS plate in the skeg needs reinforcing gussets between the upper plate that is imbedded in the hull/ canoe and the vertical piece
This will prevent bending and stress on the welds in a transverse load.
3 you didn’t show the details of the keel
Good but not great.
I've seen these boats on another channel, but this insight from the shipyard was awesome. I love these boats.
The amount of marketing about “blue water boats” that happens on UA-cam, while simultaneously claiming that blue water boats are never marketed, is always kind of a laugh.
I personally thought the entirety of the video was excellent! I didn't skip anything I was engaged in every aspect of it. The kraken 50 was the first sailboat that I have ever seen that I just was extremely impressed in! I've never had any interest whatsoever in a sailboat but that one was very impressive. your personal sailboat was surprisingly nice as well! And yes if I were looking to purchase a sailboat I would definitely get the Kraken50.. number one for the safety which is of extreme importance to me but the comfort at my age is something that can't be ignored as well. Great video
not much mentioned about solar or batteries.
Yes, the lack of solar surprised me.
The first thing the owner/builder said that gave me shivers.... "It is impossible for this to ever fail" sounds like the famous last words of the Titanic builders. 😱😱 When I win the loto I would love to have a boat built, But I would build it with 100% aluminum using the designers of the M1 Abrams tank. 😂🤣 Test it in the wonderful waters around South Georgia Islands in the southern ocean during the winter. If it can handle Cape Horn in the winter. Now that would be a boat possibly worth having built and owning. But I do Confess.. I'm not a sailor, I have just watched far to many videos of boats built out of plastic and carbon fiber being destroyed in fair weather. No way I would ever sail one not built out of aluminum. Way awesome Video y'all. helped confirm for me that until I win the loto.. The best place is still on "Dry Land" 😁😂
I'm not a sailor at all, never done it, probably never will. This chanel shows the open minded aspect that may build the drive to. I'm far more familiar with motor homes & living off grid on land. I'm very entertained by this channel & can put some of what I've learned from here to motor home style (of grid living) exploration. Luv you guys & looks beautiful through & through.
I want a Kraken now!😮 That was AWESOME!
Wow! Quite a boat and a treat even getting to enjoy such a vessel. I'm sure that was a lot of fun for everyone.
That Kraken 50, wow! Love the set up, I have the I want. Good episode, but I feel I have time-vested, in Atticus lol, I know her from the stern to the forward compartments... I am not ready to part ways, yet.
I want you to have that boat! 💗 However, glad you love your boat!
Advertisements are getting crafty nowadays 😄
If I had those dollars, the Kraken would be my first choice. What a beautiful, well built vessel that is fully ocean crossing capable, comfortable and sturdy. Well done to the Kraken team!
The fact that Orcas cant break the keel or steering rudder and the engine room are the 2 biggest sellers in this amazing Yacht
Those points you show are the reason I chose the Manta 42 Catamaran. Big difference in $$$
Very nice cruising monohull. Blue water boat for sure.
Does the stronger chain plate setup move the high stress point to other points in the rigging?
Good sales promo. The one thing you didn't mention was ease of maneuvering in a marina, or not. Mind, I would not want to mess with that on a 1M5 boat that wasn't mine either. Do be aware that there is a line somewhere around 50 feet (or the metric equivalent or displacement equivalent) where the cost of owning, mooring and running the boat goes up faster than length. There tends to be a bigger insurance jump, a bigger jump in the cost of qualifying for that insurance, like captains lic. if you want not to hire crew for example. You may be looking at yearly inspections and of course everything costs more in parts too. All those electric winches are nice but have about twice as many parts in each one to go wrong. I like the idea of electric galley but for myself, I don't have the room for the battery bank or genset or the money to buy either. And I do need cabin heat as well so some sort of flame in some device somewhere already. I suspect Ming Ming II or Wave Rover are more sea worthy.... if much smaller and made for solo sailing but maybe not by much. Oh, and for all the new owners of multihulls on YT, I see someone found out how stable multihulls really are..... even when they are upside down.
Great episode, love Kraken Yachts and what they are doing!!
Having a boat so big that I need powered winches and furling on my mainsails makes me nervous.
I didn't care how well built a system is, it can break. And when it does I need to be able to fix it, single-handed, in adverse conditions.
And that means sails I can manhandle alone.
And that means a smaller boat.
Anyone in the market for one of these is not going to sail her for more than a few yrs. Not going to own her past the warranty.
@@nodogrunner I think he's talking about being in the middle of the ocean when it breaks, not the warranty.
Electric winches also work manually, pop in the handle and get cranking, worse case come up a lil and crank 'em in. Also, a 50 is probably a pretty ideal minimum size for a boat capable of circumnavigations. That's a lot of gear, a lot of spares and a lot of food to shoehorn into a 38.
@@nodogrunner I wouldn't count on that. That's a lifetime boat, built to last a lifetime and built to go on the adventure of a lifetime.
That is a really great way to do chain plates.
On the Kraken, I'd be afraid that the cook would be thrown all over the galley while underway. U-shaped galleys are so much safer. Safe travels. ❤
Good Morning SPA. I would love to be a sailer but unfortunately I get sea sick in a bath tub. I love your videos and your explanation. I do enjoy drag racing. 1.4M for a sail boat WOW. There is a saying in drag racing. My imagination never slowed me down but that pocket book has a way of slamming on the brakes. 😂
I absolutely love the Kraken sailboats. For various reasons, we bought a catamaran, but would love for our next one to be a Kraken.
Hey Jordan and Family, just wanted to encourage you with your channel. You share not only your lives and travels, and information regarding sailing, but in such a neat way, love watching your journey. If you ever make it to Christchurch New Zealand look us up, you would be most welcome. Cheers Ron.
Love these boats. I'll never be within spitting distance of one! Millennial Falcon was on sea trials for a Kraken, good videos, Adam is a good interviewer. Man I'd love a Kraken, beautiful boats! Take care guys!
Great video, I love the Kraken boats. Your adorable little girl has mummy’s smile, and Desire your hair is so glossy and shiny it’s so beautiful and healthy. ❤
If money was no object and you wanted the best monohull money could buy, I have no doubt it would be a Kraken. As an aside, I have been using Aeropress to make my coffee for years and it is as good or better than any fancy hyped up expensive coffee joint's coffee. The key with the Aeropress is to use good coffee beans.
BTW I’ve used Aeropress for my coffee when I go on motorcycle adventures. I also used it on a recent trip to the Philippines. The one I have breaks down to the size of a coffee cup. I use an espresso grind and it works great. Oh and that Kraken thing looks pretty cool too😂
We'll still watch if you get a fancy yacht, so long as you keep the humble projects coming.
Very compelling explanation of a very good boat. I already feel safe to travel anywhere offshore in one of these boats.
It is a beautiful boat. It’s also huge.
Many of the high end features and innovation will eventually make their way down to more production style boats. Roller filers are pretty much standard now, even on sub 30’ boats.
I line to see the tradition of seaworthy boat building to continue. It’s important. While most of us can afford a new $1.5 mil boat, eventually they will enter the second hand market. And as they age, they will become more affordable for the rest of us.
So for this selfish reason alone, I wish the Kraken team tons of success and inspire more builders to build such vessels.
Makes sense buying a boat for safety first over comfort!
Another excellent video. I love the clips you splice into your episodes - they are all superb quality. As for Antarctica with three kids? Let's just say that wouldn't be my choise!
Dear Sailing Project Atticus II,
Really really IMPRESSIVE! Super interesting episode.
It would be great that such perfections were available to anyone, but then again the time, talent and materials involved undoubtedly have a very high cost.
These boats are a great example of practical luxury. I hope one day you lovely family can afford one. You of all people in the world would definitely know how to take advantage of it.
Take care,
La tía Ivy desde Panamá
Hats off to Kraken yachts for developing a great marketing strategy: invite sailing UA-camrs to come and do a test sail/ and create a very watchable video ( This is about the third) , make sure all the USP’s are covered, and voila! UA-cam is a great selling tool. More yacht manufacturers should do this!
Krakens are sweet, but your boat is killer too.
Love the Kraken build, worth every penny, thanks for the tour.
Great boat, great tour! Thanks for the tour and the introduction. I now got a target to save money for :D But seriously, I think this is a fair price for a boat of this size and esp. for this safety! I would love to have a sail on it, not speaking of crossing an ocean.