Hi Gents, I will respectfully point out that KRAKEN Yachts are of built to perfection but rather to a standard of excellence. Perfection limits improvement. Kraken continually improve and innovate . Keep up the good work
The Kraken steering system reminds me a lot of my 1988 Hallberg Rassy 352. Actually, as far as I know, most bigger Olle Enderlein designed boats had that kind of steering system: 3 bearings - one on the full skeg, one just above the waterline (that can be serviced while afloat) and one at the deck. You take a cap off that deck bearing and attach the emergency tiller that reaches all the way into the center cockpit - which, @mattclarke783 can attest to that, can be a life saver.
Great to hear you guys talking about the Kraken at the round table. Only disappointing part of production is the 3 year wait to obtain a new boat. We have spoken about the K44 and I was sure last year that the plug was already being formed however Dick our recent texts indicated that it is still several years away. I assume I have understood this correctly.
Not sure how you thought the plug was underway already, regretfully it isn’t quite yet. The design process is well underway however and we should be in production in less than 2 years. We have already sold the first one despite the fact that it hasn’t been fully priced yet. The built time is expected to be 6 months so subsequent orders will be for deliveries in be about 2 years 6 months from now. We are sure it will be worth the wait! Our Design team will arrive at a full costing soon and from that we can offer a sales price. Please send an enquiry in from the website to be notified of updates :). Dick
An idea for this great discussion: the "flat forefoot" at 24:05 could be an inflatable attachment unfurled from the bow. Then, it can be secured to its place and be inflated to give a flat and buoyant fore section
I sailed around the world on a Halberg Rassy. We were knocked down with no sail up in the Pacific Ocean - hurricane force. The steering quadrant (solid bronze) broke sailing afore the wind. I am only alive due to a half decent emergency tiller that is long enough to steer a large vessel though 15m waves.
Just listening to Dick Beaumont one gains tremendous knowledge as regards “every day sailing.” As with most commercial endeavors, one must decide money first or people first. Kraken clearly puts crew and cargo 1st. There are many outstanding aspects of a Kraken but one great idea and worth buying the boat is its fuel system. There is only one area of these magnificent boats around which question arise. How come the decision was made to used a cored hull above the water line? Would it not be best to consider the entire hull and deck as being at the waterline too? Having read about the difficulties that can happen inside of a cored hull, (one bit breaks down and acts as sandpaper and begins breaking down more and more of the interior structure of the core.) Outside of that one concern, can find no fault with the Kraken product. As I said it is a magnificent boat and to date the best, safest and easiest to sail, FAMILY cruising yacht in the world. And believe me I keep trying to find a better built boat old or new and have yet to find an equal.
When laminated properly there is no issue with cores. The stereotypes come from older times when balsa was used as core and low quality foams. These days builders really should be using cored laminates.
The way to get the CE rating system fixed is surely through insurance companies. Even if they make up their own A+ or whatever it is. And where’s the 44 details‽ 😆
❓ I love listening to all the videos this guy is in. But my biggest question is why you guys don’t make a fool keel, And what would be the advantages and disadvantages if you did?
Hi Gents, I will respectfully point out that KRAKEN Yachts are of built to perfection but rather to a standard of excellence. Perfection limits improvement. Kraken continually improve and innovate . Keep up the good work
Say what you will, you cannot argue with Dick`s logic.
If only other, once great, builders hadn`t lost this ideal.
The Kraken steering system reminds me a lot of my 1988 Hallberg Rassy 352. Actually, as far as I know, most bigger Olle Enderlein designed boats had that kind of steering system: 3 bearings - one on the full skeg, one just above the waterline (that can be serviced while afloat) and one at the deck. You take a cap off that deck bearing and attach the emergency tiller that reaches all the way into the center cockpit - which, @mattclarke783 can attest to that, can be a life saver.
Great to hear you guys talking about the Kraken at the round table. Only disappointing part of production is the 3 year wait to obtain a new boat. We have spoken about the K44 and I was sure last year that the plug was already being formed however Dick our recent texts indicated that it is still several years away. I assume I have understood this correctly.
Not sure how you thought the plug was underway already, regretfully it isn’t quite yet. The design process is well underway however and we should be in production in less than 2 years. We have already sold the first one despite the fact that it hasn’t been fully priced yet. The built time is expected to be 6 months so subsequent orders will be for deliveries in be about 2 years 6 months from now.
We are sure it will be worth the wait!
Our Design team will arrive at a full costing soon and from that we can offer a sales price. Please send an enquiry in from the website to be notified of updates :). Dick
Thanks for your mail Dick...re the plug must be put down to old age.
Glad to hear that there is a 44 planned!
I’m always impressed by Dick Beaumont’s passion and his “ if can we build it better we will “ attitude.
Our Commercial Fish Hull was
3/4 inch lay up @ that spot
Bowing in 18 inchs
An idea for this great discussion: the "flat forefoot" at 24:05 could be an inflatable attachment unfurled from the bow. Then, it can be secured to its place and be inflated to give a flat and buoyant fore section
I sailed around the world on a Halberg Rassy. We were knocked down with no sail up in the Pacific Ocean - hurricane force. The steering quadrant (solid bronze) broke sailing afore the wind. I am only alive due to a half decent emergency tiller that is long enough to steer a large vessel though 15m waves.
Great discussion
Just listening to Dick Beaumont one gains tremendous knowledge as regards “every day sailing.” As with most commercial endeavors, one must decide money first or people first. Kraken clearly puts crew and cargo 1st.
There are many outstanding aspects of a Kraken but one great idea and worth buying the boat is its fuel system.
There is only one area of these magnificent boats around which question arise. How come the decision was made to used a cored hull above the water line? Would it not be best to consider the entire hull and deck as being at the waterline too? Having read about the difficulties that can happen inside of a cored hull, (one bit breaks down and acts as sandpaper and begins breaking down more and more of the interior structure of the core.)
Outside of that one concern, can find no fault with the Kraken product. As I said it is a magnificent boat and to date the best, safest and easiest to sail, FAMILY cruising yacht in the world.
And believe me I keep trying to find a better built boat old or new and have yet to find an equal.
When laminated properly there is no issue with cores. The stereotypes come from older times when balsa was used as core and low quality foams. These days builders really should be using cored laminates.
How thicks the lay up on sides
I doubt it could withstand a Whale Ramming
The way to get the CE rating system fixed is surely through insurance companies. Even if they make up their own A+ or whatever it is.
And where’s the 44 details‽ 😆
Midnight
Would you or could you do a shoal draft version ?
U ran ip on a dead head container
That was on the up bob
I've been on Whales it's diffrent
Hear the glass cracking
Stuff life Presservers survival suits
For brace
6 hrs baby
Robson Bite to Queen Charlotte
Bull orca 40 ft
Big foot has nothing on this
What with aluminium centerboard with aluminium ruders, not good i think its better and stronger then plastic boat
❓ I love listening to all the videos this guy is in. But my biggest question is why you guys don’t make a fool keel, And what would be the advantages and disadvantages if you did?