The Kraken 50 represents a departure from the modern trend of light-displacement, fin-keeled production yachts, positioning itself instead as a purpose-built, "blue water" voyager. Designed by New Zealand-based naval architect Kevin Dibley in collaboration with Kraken founder Dick Beaumont, the vessel is engineered specifically for long-distance ocean crossings where safety and redundancy are prioritized over outright racing speed. The hallmark of the Kraken 50 is its "Zero Keel" construction, a design where the keel and hull are molded as a single, continuous structure with encapsulated ballast. This eliminates the traditional vulnerability of keel bolts and provides a massive structural "grid" capable of withstanding significant groundings or submerged object impacts. As detailed by Kraken Yachts, the hull is further reinforced with an integral Kevlar "Scimitar" shield in the stem to protect against collisions with containers or ice.
Kraken 50 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Kraken
- Model
- 50
- Builder
- Kraken Yachts
- Designer
- Kevin Dibley
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2021 - ??
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Market Overview
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elan Impression 50 | 49.87' | $247,318 | 38 | 13 |
| Shannon 50 | 50.92' | $209,000 | 14 | 2 |
| Sweden Yachts 50 | 50' | $293,249 | 13 | 6 |
| Southerly 49 | 49.57' | $452,893 | 11 | 4 |
| Gulfstar 50 | 50' | $89,500 | 10 | 2 |
| Oyster Yachts 49 | 51.83' | $387,809 | 10 | 5 |
| St. Francis 50 | 50.03' | $895,000 | 8 | 3 |
| Hans Christian 48 | 47.83' | $259,000 | 7 | 3 |
| Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 50 (1998-2003) | $129,548 | 7 | 1 | |
| Valiant 50 | 50.67' | $355,000 | 4 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the Kraken 50?
- Comparable models include the Elan Impression 50, Shannon 50, Sweden Yachts 50. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.