Test Sailing a $1.5m 2019 Kraken 50 with Integral ZERO Keel!

Come for a Sea Trial on this Kraken 50 Sailing Yacht - the only one currently in AUS!
Full Listing here - worldwideboatb...
Asking: $1.5m AUD
Dan Howcroft - [e-mail]
World Wide Boat Brokers Whitsundays
Introducing "Looking Good II, " a Kraken 50 Sailing Yacht, a rare World Class Bluewater Cruiser.
This one-of-a-kind Kraken 50 is the only one currently in Australia.
She's an internationally recognised yacht meticulously crafted for true bluewater sailors.
This ocean-class vessel boasts a reinforced ZERO Keel, an integral part of the hull, providing unparalleled strength and safety for worry-free sailing.
The Alpha Rudder, engineered for maximum protection against damage, ensures confidence even in the most challenging conditions.
The center cockpit configuration enhances both safety and comfort during passages, while maximizing interior space for luxurious living. Below deck, the aft master cabin awaits, a true sanctuary after a day at sea, complete with an island queen bed and ensuite bathroom.
Sailing "Looking Good II" is effortless, thanks to simplified systems like slab reefing, electric winches, and furlers, all conveniently controlled from the cockpit.
"Looking Good II" is not merely a boat; it's a lifestyle, an invitation to explore the world's oceans with confidence and comfort. Meticulously crafted by experienced sailors, this vessel embodies the pinnacle of bluewater yacht design.

[@dougfitch3649]

Hurray for slab reefing! This is my dream boat. Just look at that mechanical/engine room. Love the pilot house and chart table. Zero keel and Alpha rudder are the most logical ingredients I can imagine. And, it looks cool to boot!

[@Телефон-и4х]

Он новый 100000стоил новый

[@deerfootnz]

If only it was lighter and had a spade rudder. 18.2 tonnes lightship on a 45 ft waterline length is just too heavy & slow and increases loads on rig rudder & crew too much.

[@robertashcroft9435]

Depends if you want to race or be safe and comfortable

[@eriklarsson3188]

She's not for racing but for cruising in maximum comfort and safety.

[@SuperSventizeMe]

It's lighter than the HR50 or the Allures 51.9, and the latter is aluminum. A spade rudder would be exactly opposite to Dick Beaumont's vision for the boat. I don't know if I would commission a K50, but I admire Beaumont's vision to zig while everyone else zags.

[@deerfootnz]

@@SuperSventizeMe in practice is much easier to make a spade rudder strong than a skeg. Skegs are very difficult to laminate and attach. Metal reinforcement of skegs never works long term due to differential thermal expansion and differential aeration. It's impossible to bond grp to stainless and stainless is awful with no access to oxygen. Beaumont's skeg, like his keel is just marketing. He probably really believes it, but that doesn't mean it isn't bullsh*t.

[@deerfootnz]

@@SuperSventizeMe" it's lighter than the HR50" but so is Worcester cathedral. And everything else. Heavy displacement just means very high steering and rig loads and lower performance.