Do we NEED a BIGGER Boat? - Kraken 50 Review | S09E09

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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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[@umur1962]

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..

[@stimulatedstats7353]

❤

[@carlhall373]

@@clintonstewart4786 There is no need to put Turkey down like that. Just use the words competitively priced labor.

[@2000eae]

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.

[@clintonstewart4786]

⁠@@2000eaecheap labor! I use turkey for manufacturing! Cheap labor doesn’t mean poor it means cheap ! Suck it up and live with it

[@alisavas9526]

@@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

[@pittsman5]

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!

[@rileybri]

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.

[@Diesel4242]

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!

[@wallykramer7566]

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!

[@cornelisvanderbent8569]

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.

[@bfs007a]

I don't mind the IKEA feel if I pay IKEA prices. I do mind it when I don't, though.

[@MarcPorlier]

First video of a Kraken I’ve seen where we clearly see the gut if it.

[@CatsOnboard]

I stay on #1 haul Karken , but i dont want to say anything bad about the boat because that the first Haul.

[@fredbrooks8347]

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…”

[@johncrisp6683]

Beautiful boat. So nice to be with an owner who understands first hand.

[@jbl7092]

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.

[@hairyscotman]

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....

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Man oh man that Kraken 50 is beautiful, solid, sleek...Dear Santa:-)

[@conradlogan5201]

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

[@SuperCamij]

Okay. The access for maintenance is amazing! Seeing you squeeze & stand on your head is entertaining. A beautiful boat!❤️

[@Charlie-Oooooo]

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' ;-)

[@larrysparks7105]

The last two videos you have put out are highly informative while still being entertaining. Keep up the good work.

[@svfairisle]

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.

[@lplate1000]

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.

[@muratsinanengin9773]

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? ❤️

[@randallthrift1249]

What he says at the end is so true. Something I needed to hear. 🙂

[@chrismack7088]

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!

[@paulchalkley-wt7jg]

I love the kraken, I’ve been looking at those for a couple of years. An amazing single handed boats on the market

[@simonabunker]

the Kraken yachts are really nicely made. Sailing Millenium Falcon did a few videos and were as impressed as you guys.

[@grannygear1001]

Go Kracken! Just gorgeous and strong sailing vessel! Wowie, whow-wow.

[@quintenvansolt744]

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!

[@traderduke1880]

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.

[@ashtonpierre9325]

As soon 🔜 as I hit the Florida Lottery I’m buying a Kraken 50! Nicely Done!

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Buy it

[@MrMichaelcurran]

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!

[@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk]

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.

[@carolbopp7736]

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

[@turipz]

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?

[@ThisIsTheInternet]

What's your citation on "most"? Go to google, type "chain plate failure" and look at the images.

[@jstefa2]

you dont. or you cut down the boat like you have to do in the island packet.

[@Sailing.Poor.Richard]

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!

[@robertdievendorf3312]

I’ve enjoyed all your videos, finding them both entertaining and informative. Thank you!

[@kevinmartin4787]

❤❤❤❤❤ we know what you guys want for Christmas! I hope you guys can get this boat someday! Love watching your show from Central Texas!

[@LG-qz8om]

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.

[@cruzinZ]

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.

[@jaymarlin3565]

Commentary in this video is SPOT-ON..!! Bravo..!! Good video - clear commentary - honesty - facts not merely advertising..! Cheers

[@IceglacierArnar]

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

[@thehugoalexander]

I've seen these boats on another channel, but this insight from the shipyard was awesome. I love these boats.

[@rogerjohnson3171]

Another great episode. Your presentations are interesting and informative. I really appreciate the effort that must go into making these great

[@budroberts5929]

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.

[@Charlie0Six]

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. ❤

[@wojciechpiasecki6983]

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.

[@robnee3313]

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!

[@paigeripple216]

I think it's an amazing idea because if yall wanna grow yalls lil family bigger yall will have a big enough boat to travel with your big family or when yall invite family or friend's on board to visit yall. The kraken 50 is a beautiful boat ❤ yall stay safe out there on the water ❤ love you guys 😊

[@rasmussenricharddee5336]

One if not the best boat review I’ve seen , thanks for the ride along .

[@GenXPats]

You guys always do a phenomenal job! The Kraken is our dream boat and we LOVED getting the full tour from our favorite sailors!❤

[@sarahjackson4350]

Great episode, love Kraken Yachts and what they are doing!!

[@mattdouglas5570]

My God look at that grid liner construction that is the best I've ever seen, kraken yes the name is perfect

[@heronemosheppard8877]

WoW great boat and shipwright tour. Great video. You all look wonderful too.

[@vigorousseb6993]

This video alone earned you a new subscriber! What a boat and inspirational down to earth company owner.

[@namastenicholas]

This is a fantastic video highlighting a fantastic sailboat. Excellent presentation and it is what prompted me to subscribe.

[@jonunya3128]

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!

[@jaytua730]

Great episode and huge plug for kraken. I hope Kraken boats take care of you guys.

[@loisphillips5826]

Awesome video. What a kraken beautiful boat. Someday,,,..thanks for sharing. Captain

[@GrantGrove]

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.

[@darrellpugh6186]

Thank You. A very Thorough video. Fair Winds 😎

[@deraneaton2576]

That Kraken 50 reminds me of the lines an Oyster yacht has of comparable size, toured in Annapolis when Atticus II made port there, 8ncluding meet-ups. Excellent marine craftsmanship in both vessels. ❤

[@MPuchalla82]

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.

[@robertkordzikowski460]

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.

[@DD-xx8wh]

great interview, kudos to the Kraken team!

[@happygarden7111]

Omg The galley demonstration had me cracking up!❤😂😂😂

[@ShawnWalker-jv1rg]

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.

[@Joe-zt7ef]

Excellent Video, Thank you.

[@lotusdolphin]

This was really interesting. Thank you so much! Sending love from LIZ in California😎🤟🏻💕💜⛵️🇺🇸

[@colin.chaffers]

Very compelling explanation of a very good boat. I already feel safe to travel anywhere offshore in one of these boats.

[@Tigerlilart]

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. ❤

[@catchulater7483]

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.

[@terryhaisten6769]

Been watching you all forever really like your videos love this one I want one of these boats love you all be careful out there

[@aprile271]

great video beautiful exciting boats wishing you success sir and for you guys wishing you one day to own one just like it, and enjoy with great blessings for all, ciao happy sailing see you

[@gflores7018]

Awesome boat Thank you for the video

[@johnmiglautsch4587]

Really great episode - liked hearing about 'sea-worthiness'. :)

[@johnspooner4128]

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.

[@championplayerdo7604]

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

[@journeyon6598]

I want you to have that boat! 💗 However, glad you love your boat!

[@user-dz3td7wg9c]

Absolutely what a great job!

[@theastheru]

I want a Kraken now!😮 That was AWESOME!

[@Olgan53laz]

Lovely boat. Thanks Captain.

[@melbahernandez]

Great video as always 👏🏽👏🏽

[@alexmacleod6732]

We bought your coffee press. Liked the vid. Kraken 50 looks like an awesome rig. Makes me wish I was someone who had money.

[@Capfka]

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!

[@crazygunny66able]

Dang, I would love a Kraken! beautiful. This boat would be nice to sail around South America.

[@bensteel3944]

It's also good that the chain plates are earthed incase of a lightening strike.

[@johnmiddleton6252]

Great video, love the Kracken 50.

[@hawkeye98]

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. 😂

[@georgemorris9971]

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!

[@creemoon9546]

that is a boat made by and for boat people. well thought out. excellent

[@thermalbug]

Excellent video and boat review.

[@shadesofgreynomads811]

Wow. When I win lotto, I be on Kraken's website to place an order. You did an excellent review on the 50fter and Kraken Yachts. Very professional. Safe travels.

[@sedatkasrat]

there's another beautiful BWC made in Turkey, the "Yelkovan 56' .... I fell in love with her at 1st sight as you did with Kraken... then I heard she was tagged 1.2M€, then I came back to my Cr38 and figured that how I actually love my own boat, as you said after LOL

[@goulash75]

Great to see the Kraken being featured. I was first introduced to this company by Adam & Khiara (SV Millennial Falcon) and they came to very similar conclusions. One of the best blue water cruising boats being produced for all the reasons you mentioned. Adam did quite a long, in-depth interview worth checking out too. (I think a screne grab of it was in this video?)

[@rainfinger]

Great video! Keep your boat. Don't change your brand.

[@billbrown35]

Fantastic review. Your daughter is growing up so fast. She always appears to be so happy.

[@johnmayer3433]

Nice video! I wonder why they didn't elevate the sitting area to the level of the nav station iot have a good look around.

[@jlb9074]

I absolutely love the Kraken sailboats. For various reasons, we bought a catamaran, but would love for our next one to be a Kraken.

[@jcisko8594]

Brilliant!!!! I love it.

[@danpinsonsax]

Fantastic boat and great review. I would feel safe going anywhere in that boat.

[@larrymiller4]

Personally I would never consider an exposed helm. Enclosed (i.e., hard cover, at least partial enclosure) midships like the Amel or Beneteau would be my only choice of helm location.

[@ryanh4889]

Nice Kraken! My favorite rum too.

[@benhill7581]

Talk about an Overengineered Sailboat! Love it! I'll take one... (perfect gift hint hint :P)

[@OldManGibb]

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" 😁😂