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.
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..
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 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
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.
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!
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' ;-)
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!
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…”
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.
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!
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....
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
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.
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? ❤️
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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?
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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’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. ❤
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!
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!
"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.
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 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
you have Amel as competitor but thanks for the discovery already skeg + shaft they prove me good happy to see the engine room and acces ! privilege on catamarran have the same perks. on Amel when you lift the bed you have an underwater windows to see the prop, very cool feature
Best solution to prevfnt mast and rigging failure is a free standing carbon fiber mast. All stress points are eliminated. The mast itself ca flex as necessary for conditions. I've had 3 Freedom yachts over 35 years and the proven concept has served me well.
Love your work Dick! I wish I could give you a couple of mill. But I'll get by with a low budget 80's boat one of these days- the aussie dollar doesn't stretch too far... I might have to nick a few of your ideas for the refit though! I really want to thank you for showing the industry what a real boat should be. I wish Kraken every success.
Hats off to Kraken yachts for developing a great marketing strategy: invite sailing RUclipsrs 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! RUclips is a great selling tool. More yacht manufacturers should do this!
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.
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.
Ok that was a very informative episode. Thank you for taking the time to share and educate us. Your insight and words of wisdom shows us just how much you care and enjoy the world and sailing. Sail on !!!
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.
He seems like a genuinely nice bloke (and a Brit too!) - great boats Dick, you must be very proud. Great video Jordan and Desiree (and Isabella obvs!🙄) 👍
This is one of the new Hybrid Electric Drive Version they talked about a while back. If you look at the video of engine room at (13.06 ) you can see the Belt drive from the Prop to the Combi Motor, ( at the Gearbox looks like a Timing Belt) and there is a little throttle on the Port side off Helm Binacle. ( you may have to watch it more than once, or pause the Video) This isnt mentioned, as i assume its a little secret, with a proper launch after the sea trials. Its a Parallel Hybrid, from a company called Combi, its probably around 20 / 25 KW by the looks of it. Combi is a big name in the Inland Waterways around Holland. Dick done a great feature on it about 2 years ago, they are really trying to eliminate the generator eventually.
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.
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. ❤
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" 😁😂
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. ❤
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!
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.
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.
At the beginning of the ninety’s I almost started my dream except a girl and a child canceled it. At that time I had plans for the Reinke 14 hydra , a 14m blue water boot diy in aluminum or steel. This boot was designed by a north German boot Designer who knew is trade. Great storm approved yacht for circumnavigation and spending your life on .
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!
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😂
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. 😂
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.
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
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.
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!
The last two videos you have put out are highly informative while still being entertaining. Keep up the good work.
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' ;-)
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!
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…”
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.
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!
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....
Okay. The access for maintenance is amazing! Seeing you squeeze & stand on your head is entertaining. A beautiful boat!❤️
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
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.
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.
Beautiful boat. So nice to be with an owner who understands first hand.
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? ❤️
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.
What he says at the end is so true. Something I needed to hear. 🙂
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.
Man oh man that Kraken 50 is beautiful, solid, sleek...Dear Santa:-)
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!
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!
I love the kraken, I’ve been looking at those for a couple of years. An amazing single handed boats on the market
Commentary in this video is SPOT-ON..!! Bravo..!! Good video - clear commentary - honesty - facts not merely advertising..! Cheers
Such a well built boat. Definitely worth every penny. Theres no compromises in the construction of the Kraken
the Kraken yachts are really nicely made. Sailing Millenium Falcon did a few videos and were as impressed as you guys.
Nice words to Dick at the end. He and the Kraken team are doing an amazing job.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
As soon 🔜 as I hit the Florida Lottery I’m buying a Kraken 50! Nicely Done!
Buy it
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!
Go Kracken! Just gorgeous and strong sailing vessel! Wowie, whow-wow.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
Fantastic review. Your daughter is growing up so fast. She always appears to be so happy.
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’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. ❤
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!
You guys always do a phenomenal job! The Kraken is our dream boat and we LOVED getting the full tour from our favorite sailors!❤
Fascinating! Krakens are the nicest things going. If you can afford it - buy it!!!
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!
"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.
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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 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
you have Amel as competitor but thanks for the discovery already skeg + shaft they prove me good happy to see the engine room and acces ! privilege on catamarran have the same perks. on Amel when you lift the bed you have an underwater windows to see the prop, very cool feature
❤❤❤❤❤ we know what you guys want for Christmas! I hope you guys can get this boat someday! Love watching your show from Central Texas!
Mike Ehrmantraut flashes my mind. And he is very kind here.
Best solution to prevfnt mast and rigging failure is a free standing carbon fiber mast. All stress points are eliminated. The mast itself ca flex as necessary for conditions. I've had 3 Freedom yachts over 35 years and the proven concept has served me well.
This video alone earned you a new subscriber! What a boat and inspirational down to earth company owner.
It's also good that the chain plates are earthed incase of a lightening strike.
Love your work Dick! I wish I could give you a couple of mill. But I'll get by with a low budget 80's boat one of these days- the aussie dollar doesn't stretch too far... I might have to nick a few of your ideas for the refit though!
I really want to thank you for showing the industry what a real boat should be.
I wish Kraken every success.
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.
One if not the best boat review I’ve seen , thanks for the ride along .
Delos 2.0 Aluminum Catamaran looks to be the most durable & comfortable blue water sail boat available
I've seen these boats on another channel, but this insight from the shipyard was awesome. I love these boats.
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.
Hats off to Kraken yachts for developing a great marketing strategy: invite sailing RUclipsrs 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! RUclips is a great selling tool. More yacht manufacturers should do this!
This is a fantastic video highlighting a fantastic sailboat. Excellent presentation and it is what prompted me to subscribe.
What a great video promoting this boat and other things. Very good job all the way around.
that is a boat made by and for boat people. well thought out. excellent
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
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.
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. ❤
Excotic destinations; you may explore arctic waters in a safer fashion along western coast of Norway and possibly going to Svalbard. Welcome!
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.
Ok that was a very informative episode. Thank you for taking the time to share and educate us. Your insight and words of wisdom shows us just how much you care and enjoy the world and sailing. Sail on !!!
Omg The galley demonstration had me cracking up!❤😂😂😂
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.
I absolutely love the Kraken sailboats. For various reasons, we bought a catamaran, but would love for our next one to be a Kraken.
He seems like a genuinely nice bloke (and a Brit too!) - great boats Dick, you must be very proud. Great video Jordan and Desiree (and Isabella obvs!🙄) 👍
The upright refrigerator is an awesome feature. Why aren't all boats like this?
Krakens are sweet, but your boat is killer too.
This is one of the new Hybrid Electric Drive Version they talked about a while back. If you look at the video of engine room at (13.06 ) you can see the Belt drive from the Prop to the Combi Motor, ( at the Gearbox looks like a Timing Belt) and there is a little throttle on the Port side off Helm Binacle. ( you may have to watch it more than once, or pause the Video)
This isnt mentioned, as i assume its a little secret, with a proper launch after the sea trials.
Its a Parallel Hybrid, from a company called Combi, its probably around 20 / 25 KW by the looks of it. Combi is a big name in the Inland Waterways around Holland.
Dick done a great feature on it about 2 years ago, they are really trying to eliminate the generator eventually.
Makes sense buying a boat for safety first over comfort!
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.
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. ❤
We'll still watch if you get a fancy yacht, so long as you keep the humble projects coming.
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" 😁😂
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. ❤
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!
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.
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.
Love the Kraken build, worth every penny, thanks for the tour.
At the beginning of the ninety’s I almost started my dream except a girl and a child canceled it. At that time I had plans for the Reinke 14 hydra , a 14m blue water boot diy in aluminum or steel. This boot was designed by a north German boot Designer who knew is trade. Great storm approved yacht for circumnavigation and spending your life on .
Very compelling explanation of a very good boat. I already feel safe to travel anywhere offshore in one of these boats.
Advertisements are getting crafty nowadays 😄
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!
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😂
WoW great boat and shipwright tour. Great video. You all look wonderful too.
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. 😂
You are a great sales person... I am impressed.