Does every sailor need a bluewater boat?

In this episode, Dick Beaumont, founder of Kraken Yachts, discusses the critical differences between modern production yachts and purpose-built blue water cruising boats. He emphasizes safety, design integrity, and the importance of understanding your sailing goals to choose the right vessel for offshore adventures. Contacts & Resources ⚓️ Discover the Kraken Yachts Difference: https://krakenyachts.com/ Follow Kraken Yachts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KrakenYachts 📲 Choose Current Yachts to represent your interests when buying a yacht: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy 📞 Access our Marine Directory: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/directory What we cover: ✔️ Differences between modern production yachts and purpose-built blue water boats ✔️ Critical safety features for offshore sailing ✔️ Design principles for safe ocean cruising ✔️ How to evaluate a yacht's suitability for long-distance offshore passages 🎥 Watch The Full Displacement Podcast where we share guidance with yacht sellers and buyers, and news from the yacht brokerage market: https://podcast.currentyachts.com/all 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. How? 1️⃣ Our flat-rate selling expense replaces inflated yacht brokerage commissions. And the buyer-side commission (called co-brokerage) only gets paid if a co-broker is present. 2️⃣ Our buyer-broker representation agreement means our yacht buyers receive the unbiased guidance they need to protect their interests. 3️⃣ Our modern platform streamlines the listing intake process including an listing agreement you can generate and signed digitally within minutes. Our platform ensures real-time communication with a dedicated team and provides analytics for all parties. 🏁 The result? More transparent yacht sales, and faster, more efficient transactions. We've set out to build a genuine community that offers exclusive insights and resources, empowering yacht owners and buyers alike. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/ Follow Current Yachts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentyachts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currentyachts/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/currentyachts/