I have listened to hundreds of sailing focused interviews over the years with some of the most iconic sailors and experienced interviewers and documentarians. This is up there with the best of them. Informative, articulate about some very complicated issues, and at the same time conveying a sense of warmth and respect for and between both of you that gave the entire process the feel of a conversation between friends. Great job Adam, you have a real talent for interviewing and explanation. Keep it up! Looking forward to more. Fair winds.
Adam what an intriguing interview, I know nothing about sailing but thoroughly enjoyed your chat with Dick. He is such a great speaker. Looking forward to the second part. Time just flew by watching the video. Love watching your adventures with Khiara.
Thanks Adam, I was just reading about Kraken and Dick Beaumont and his philosophy's about keels just the other day. What a pleasure to see and hear him talk about it.
Another great interview Adam. Thanks so much for taking the time to do these kind of interviews. Those old salties have a wealth of knowledge that needs to be passed on via these types of vlogs - and I love hearing their no-BS attitude about the differentiation between bluewater and production yachts because I, for one, am learning a great deal.
Bravo! Dick gets it and has the guts to tell the truth. I applaud you both for helping to get this information out there. Sailing is gaining in popularity again and it is important people have an understanding of the differences in design and why it matters. I look forward to part two with Dick.
Adam, honestly you’re such a good interviewer, you come across as so genuine and warm, it really sets the tone for the interview like I’m watching a chat between friends. As you know, I watch for you guys and I’m not really into boats but this captured my attention the whole time haha. Great work fam 🤩
MORE PLEASE! I love these "Blue Collar" interviews. By that I mean down in the dirt, practical, everyday knowledge from an everyday sailor. It is difficult to take someone seriously in polo shirts, pompoms and sport coats.
Excellent interview. You got hold of an excellent subject matter expert and you let HIM talk with occasional gentle prompts from yourself. Many many professional interviewers talk too much and minimise the time available to hear the interviewee. You manage to avoid that trap. Really, really well done. That hour or so was pure gold and as someone intending to buy a boat in which to circumnavigate, I was hanging on every word. Thank you so much.
I have been following Kraken Yachts but often find it hard to find detailed videos and walk throughs. This was an amazing video and the first on TH-cam that made me actually click that little ring :) thank you for all your hard work, dedication and passion. I can’t wait to see the next
A fascinating interview with Dick. He has definitely been around long enough to know what he is talking about and has the experience to back it up. I'm looking forward to part two! Keep up the great videos and above all STAY SAFE ⛵❤️😷
Also, you're an excellent interviewer, Adam. You ask intelligent questions, then get out of the way and let the guest say what they wish. So refreshing compared to interviewers that try to dominate the conversation with their own ideas and opinions!
I once anchored too close to a shallow sandbar and after a few days was blown over it in the night. Our boat has a full keel but shoal draft. An outgoing tide though, soon left us stuck on the bar. We were all awakened by this fact when the boat suddenly fell over on her beam-ends and our sorry asses were tossed out of our warm berths. There was nothing to do but abandon ship, which we did in our dingy. We ended-up sitting on the beach for the rest of the night while watching the tide continue to fall until the water was no more than a foot deep. Fortunately what goes down, would come up and so it did. The incoming tide eventually refloated the boat and we were all able to reboard. Damage to my pride... incalculable. Damage to the boat...zero We didn't even ship any water. I was truly thankful for the full keel that night and shudder to thing what would have been the outcome with a spade keel and rudder.
Wow, a huge thank you goes out to Mr.Beaumont for sharing his vast knowledge & sailing experience. Such an interesting interview filled with information that may help save many sailors lives.
Great to see Dicky. Haven’t seen him for years! He sailed with my dad a few times and taught my wife and daughter to scuba dive. I’ve just taken on my dad’s boat, a 1962 Neptune with an integrated keel and rudder :-)
Well Done ADAM, I loved hearing Dick's experience answering such great questions. But more importantly, I'm so glad you know how to ask a good Question, and actually listen to the complete answer. So many 'armchair'-interviewers' need to see your videos. Cheers, from a current armchair-sailor ! ....Look forward to more thoughtful, educational work from you and yours...
Great session Adam, looking forward to the continued conversation. You certainly are able to have your guests freely give their wealth of experience and information ✅.
Small world, this sailing world we live in. I met Dick and his family whilst anchored off Dunk Island in 2012. He was there in Moonshadow, his Tayana. We bumped into each other as we headed down the coast. We had his daughter Laura on board Camelot for NYE on Sydney Harbour later that same year. Nice guy. Steve SV Voila!
You mean 40 year old ideas of Bob Perry being copied today. I don't think Bob would design a "bluewater" boat like this today, unless the client really wanted it. He has kept up with developments.
Great interview. One interesting point For the advocates of the skeg and rudder design, you probably know Nigel Calder, he damaged his rudder in Spain I believe and the strong skeg was also damaged and transferred that damage into the hull,under engine etc, he was unable to find a local repair facility with the capability to fix it properly so I had to fix it himself with Spanish help and then later I had to completely redo it when he got to a better yard this took a year and a half out of his sailing life on that boat , it’s all documented in professional boat builder magazine by Calder. A spade hung rudder, would have been a lot easier to repair particularly if the rudder tube was well above the waterline as most of them are on good boats. While not something to be recommended it is possible to replace a spade hung rudder in the ocean which Pipa Hare had to do in her last vendee global challenge has she lost one of her twin rudders.( she had a spare!) I’m not saying you want a breakaway rudder but over strong skeg can be an issue too! Cheers Warren
There are many other factors & design elements. Is it an independant partial skeg? Is it a full skeg protected rudder? Is the skeg integral in the fin keel or full keel design? An integrated full skeg is going to have much greater impact resistance than a bolt on skeg. Bruce Roberts designs went through this whole evolution of skegs. Calder made it to port. That is all that counts. What happens after that is at best secondary.
@@barrybarnes96 have you sailed a catamaran at sea? They’re hideous and the motion is god awful.. yep, I’ll take a cramped seaworthy monohull everyday!
Of course you can design a externally hung rudder that hangs on gudgeons and pittles from a vertical transom and can be changed out in mid ocean. I even designed one that integrated with a swim step to preserve the end plate effect.
I've heard many things about "bluewater" boat and at one time listened contently. Then I discovered some young guy called Sam Holmes who has sailed to Europe from Florida in a 30 year old, 28ft glass sailboat. I've also talked to old time sailors that would sail boats across the Atlantic that you or I wouldn't sail across a lake. All things relative folks. Boats are tough these days and no matter what you're in and you hit a helluva storm, due to bad luck or lack of planning, it's a fingers crossed situation. Planning and experience is the major factor in water crossings. Food for thought.
Boats are tough these days - They really arent. They are getting lighter and more bendy so their price on a stand at a boat show looks attractive. Its a race to the bottom for economy of production. A note on Sam, who Ive followed for years. He has small boats yes, but they are very capable small boats. Boats of 20-30 years ago were much sturdier, generally, because CAD and complex design computation didnt exist to allow safety margins to be slimmed, allowing lighter, better performance. Same in space travel.
Agreed. from at least 100 years ago, no matter what they were in, Smart Sailors did all they could to keep out of the Beaufort Scale Force 6 Yacht Gale Conditions. That Force 6, is the same Force 6 in today's boats in Force 6 Conditions. With Masts, Booms, Sails, zstanding Rigging, and Running Rigging Fit for Purpose, a Single Rudder, and a Shallow Draft Bolt on Rudder, watch the Barometer, and the Weather Radar, and I don't anticipate much in the way of sleepless nail biting nights tbh. I will take a look at the new Kraken 44 is it is about the size I'm looking for, Doubt it will tick enough of the Compromises Boxes that would lean the design my way, plus it is likely way beyond my budget. Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob. 👍⛵️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
@@sheilamorrison1954 Hint : Stop looking at the Racing Sailboats they are flimsy and waybtoo light. for example the Beneteau First Models ? The Oceanis Range is much better with some oretty good displacement fornthe size. Deep Racing Keels = lots if leverage moments on the Keel Fixings, greatly reduced with Shallow Draft. Most are diving into the Stupid Twin Rudders Fad though, which isca nightmare for low speed manouverability as well as the loss of protection provided by the keel. There are still some good reasonably priced Production Boats available though thankfully. Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob. 👍⛵️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
I concur with many in the comments that the interview and information elucidated is most excellent. I look forward to part two. The main feature of your style that is most appealing is your silence in listening to your subject develop a thought through to a most satisfying conclusion. As observers we are able to develop the picture of an idea in our minds eye and come away the richer, for having participated in the experience.
Thank you for this interview! It helps me to clear my head and confirms what I want from the boat. I've been sailing Jeanneau 44 production boat last couple of years and I totally agree with Dick about the seaworthiness and safety of the bolt on keel and and spade rudder of it! Excellent Interview!
Great video Adam, l will never own a sail boat at my age, but l enjoy listening to a person explain the differences between them in such a plain and sensible way, l look forward to the next one. Thanks for sharing.
I don't comment on many videos; but I really enjoy these interviews. The one with John was outstanding too. I love to see Adam and Khiara living their day-to-day; but having a few of these discussions about boats, the sailboat industry, and cruising are really fantastic. Keep 'em coming!
Great interview and looking forward to the "second half". Very curious about the full list of the 6-7 characteristics that Dick sees as critical for a "blue water" cruiser. Curious if he has more suggestions for older boats for those of us who love the idea of the Kraken but just out of our price range. Love these informative interviews.
Internal ballast, integrated keel, protected rudder, protected cockpit snug enough that you always have somewhere to brace your feet on the leeward side with sufficient scuppers to drain quickly, keel stepped mast, longitudinal stringers as opposed to a grid. Just guessing but I'd be surprised if I got more than one wrong--nearly everyone who believes "bluewater" is an objective term tends to have the same basic list.
Great video, Adam...great topic with a very interesting sailor. It confirmed all of my reasoning for hunting down the boat of my dreams! I have a target, and only need to cash up now to end a 35 year false start. Strangely, a year ago I got into a heated discussion with someone on a review channel of the Amel 60, a brand which in my opinion was iconic and was originally a benchmark for blue water cruisers, but which latest 4 models I had described as being a "very pretty Mediterranean marina hoppers" aimed at the charter market for precisely the reasons Dick elicited as being the shortcomings of these modern luxury racer designs. Great stuff, mate. Keep 'em coming.
Fantastic interview. Can't wait to hear his other definitions of a real ocean blue water sailboat. The hull, keel, and rudder are rarely seen or described in advertising videos and yet is the foundation of flotation and movement. His yachts are a far cry from the Mayflower my ancestors sail on to New England.
Thanks for arranging such a great interview, very insightful and gives everyone some perspective and knowledge with which to assess their own risk and design preferences.
Brilliant interview from such a knowledgeable guy , i recently bought an Endurance 35 cutter rigged sloop and is reassuring to know it was on the list of his safe bluewater cruisers
This is the most insightful interview that I have ever seen. I am researching bluewater as an ex navy chap and having been through Dartmouth as an X officer I got a lot of what he was saying, so much so that I am now investigating buying one on the back of this interview, and that on the back of previously looking into Hanse!
Yeah, man. My first ship was a U.S. carrier. We plowed through the seas usually with little concern. Felt much different in a 400ft. FFG. And in a 45ft sloop.....wooop
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I have listened to hundreds of sailing focused interviews over the years with some of the most iconic sailors and experienced interviewers and documentarians. This is up there with the best of them. Informative, articulate about some very complicated issues, and at the same time conveying a sense of warmth and respect for and between both of you that gave the entire process the feel of a conversation between friends. Great job Adam, you have a real talent for interviewing and explanation. Keep it up! Looking forward to more. Fair winds.
WHAT AN INTERVIEW, I could listen to him for days, outstanding questions and logical answers, can't wait for Part 2...
Adam what an intriguing interview, I know nothing about sailing but thoroughly enjoyed your chat with Dick. He is such a great speaker. Looking forward to the second part. Time just flew by watching the video. Love watching your adventures with Khiara.
This has been an unbelievably enlightening video that completely changed the way I look at sailboats. Thank you a million times for posting it.
Excellent video Adam!! One of the best you've made!! What a character Dick Beaumont is.
Thanks Adam, I was just reading about Kraken and Dick Beaumont and his philosophy's about keels just the other day.
What a pleasure to see and hear him talk about it.
I love this guy, and agree with almost everything he said. I only wish I could afford one of his boats.
An excellent interview. This guy knows what he's taking about.
That was probably the best video on sailing i have ever watched. Look forward to the next parts...
Another great interview Adam. Thanks so much for taking the time to do these kind of interviews. Those old salties have a wealth of knowledge that needs to be passed on via these types of vlogs - and I love hearing their no-BS attitude about the differentiation between bluewater and production yachts because I, for one, am learning a great deal.
Bravo! Dick gets it and has the guts to tell the truth. I applaud you both for helping to get this information out there. Sailing is gaining in popularity again and it is important people have an understanding of the differences in design and why it matters. I look forward to part two with Dick.
Adam, honestly you’re such a good interviewer, you come across as so genuine and warm, it really sets the tone for the interview like I’m watching a chat between friends.
As you know, I watch for you guys and I’m not really into boats but this captured my attention the whole time haha. Great work fam 🤩
MORE PLEASE! I love these "Blue Collar" interviews. By that I mean down in the dirt, practical, everyday knowledge from an everyday sailor. It is difficult to take someone seriously in polo shirts, pompoms and sport coats.
Blue collar with more milions than i can count probably 🤣
Excellent interview. You got hold of an excellent subject matter expert and you let HIM talk with occasional gentle prompts from yourself. Many many professional interviewers talk too much and minimise the time available to hear the interviewee. You manage to avoid that trap. Really, really well done. That hour or so was pure gold and as someone intending to buy a boat in which to circumnavigate, I was hanging on every word. Thank you so much.
I absolutely LOVE these informative videos. Can't get enough. THANK YOU!
I have been following Kraken Yachts but often find it hard to find detailed videos and walk throughs. This was an amazing video and the first on TH-cam that made me actually click that little ring :) thank you for all your hard work, dedication and passion. I can’t wait to see the next
Such a wealth of knowledge, thanks for providing the interview.
A fascinating interview with Dick. He has definitely been around long enough to know what he is talking about and has the experience to back it up. I'm looking forward to part two!
Keep up the great videos and above all STAY SAFE ⛵❤️😷
The knowledge and information is astounding. I'm nw sold on the single reinforced keel. WOW !
Also, you're an excellent interviewer, Adam. You ask intelligent questions, then get out of the way and let the guest say what they wish. So refreshing compared to interviewers that try to dominate the conversation with their own ideas and opinions!
Excellent interview, very informative. I could listen to the Captain for hours. Thank you.
Awesome interview! So much wisdom and I can’t wait for part two!
Thank You both for an incredible interview. Best interview I've ever. Thank you !!
Absolutely sucked into this interview. What a great knowledge share. Rudder and keel convo was awesome. More! More!
Brilliant, obvious, and needs to be said loud and often. Looking forward to part2.
I once anchored too close to a shallow sandbar and after a few days was blown over it in the night. Our boat has a full keel but shoal draft. An outgoing tide though, soon left us stuck on the bar.
We were all awakened by this fact when the boat suddenly fell over on her beam-ends and our sorry asses were tossed out of our warm berths.
There was nothing to do but abandon ship, which we did in our dingy. We ended-up sitting on the beach for the rest of the night while watching the tide continue to fall until the water was no more than a foot deep.
Fortunately what goes down, would come up and so it did. The incoming tide eventually refloated the boat and we were all able to reboard.
Damage to my pride... incalculable.
Damage to the boat...zero
We didn't even ship any water.
I was truly thankful for the full keel that night and shudder to thing what would have been the outcome with a spade keel and rudder.
Awesome! Lots of ocean knowledge in this interview. Can’t wait for part two!
Wow, a huge thank you goes out to Mr.Beaumont for sharing his vast knowledge & sailing experience. Such an interesting interview filled with information that may help save many sailors lives.
Great to see Dicky. Haven’t seen him for years! He sailed with my dad a few times and taught my wife and daughter to scuba dive. I’ve just taken on my dad’s boat, a 1962 Neptune with an integrated keel and rudder :-)
Excellant discussion, wish I had heard it 40 years ago. Please keep up with this type of programming.
Well Done ADAM, I loved hearing Dick's experience answering such great questions. But more importantly, I'm so glad you know how to ask a good Question, and actually listen to the complete answer. So many 'armchair'-interviewers' need to see your videos.
Cheers, from a current armchair-sailor ! ....Look forward to more thoughtful, educational work from you and yours...
10:30 hundreds of boats lost their keels? Any sources for that?
Brilliant! I could listen to Dicks boat stories and boat integrity for hours. Thanks for Sharing!
Outstanding interview and extremely interesting content! Looking forward to the next installment! Thanks Adam!!!!!
Great session Adam, looking forward to the continued conversation.
You certainly are able to have your guests freely give their wealth of experience and information ✅.
God it's such a pleasure to hear Dick speak. When I don't look it's like I'm hearing Mark Knopfler talk about blue water cruisers!
Brilliant interview
Absolute ripper of an interview mate. Well done.
I am looking forward to Part II.
Small world, this sailing world we live in. I met Dick and his family whilst anchored off Dunk Island in 2012. He was there in Moonshadow, his Tayana. We bumped into each other as we headed down the coast. We had his daughter Laura on board Camelot for NYE on Sydney Harbour later that same year. Nice guy. Steve SV Voila!
Fantastic, really fantastic. This is a gift. You’re a knowledge keeper, creating a record and invaluable knowledge source. Haw’aa. Fair winds.
Absolute entertaining interview... Thanks you guys for this opportunity!.
Living here in the PNW, or Robert Perry-ville, it's nice to see his influence being perpetuated. Great interview!
You mean 40 year old ideas of Bob Perry being copied today. I don't think Bob would design a "bluewater" boat like this today, unless the client really wanted it. He has kept up with developments.
Excellent Guests! Much obliged.
Great interview.
One interesting point For the advocates of the skeg and rudder design, you probably know Nigel Calder, he damaged his rudder in Spain I believe and the strong skeg was also damaged and transferred that damage into the hull,under engine etc, he was unable to find a local repair facility with the capability to fix it properly so I had to fix it himself with Spanish help and then later I had to completely redo it when he got to a better yard this took a year and a half out of his sailing life on that boat , it’s all documented in professional boat builder magazine by Calder.
A spade hung rudder, would have been a lot easier to repair particularly if the rudder tube was well above the waterline as most of them are on good boats.
While not something to be recommended it is possible to replace a spade hung rudder in the ocean which Pipa Hare had to do in her last vendee global challenge has she lost one of her twin rudders.( she had a spare!)
I’m not saying you want a breakaway rudder but over strong skeg can be an issue too!
Cheers Warren
i'll take a catamaran with kick up rudders. if you're rich enough for yachting why would you buy an uncomfortable cramped monohull anyway.
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There are many other factors & design elements. Is it an independant partial skeg? Is it a full skeg protected rudder? Is the skeg integral in the fin keel or full keel design? An integrated full skeg is going to have much greater impact resistance than a bolt on skeg. Bruce Roberts designs went through this whole evolution of skegs. Calder made it to port. That is all that counts. What happens after that is at best secondary.
@@barrybarnes96 have you sailed a catamaran at sea? They’re hideous and the motion is god awful.. yep, I’ll take a cramped seaworthy monohull everyday!
Of course you can design a externally hung rudder that hangs on gudgeons and pittles from a vertical transom and can be changed out in mid ocean. I even designed one that integrated with a swim step to preserve the end plate effect.
This was valuable beyond measure
I appreciate his knowledge and experience!!!
Wow what a great interview. Loved it.
Thank you- this was excellent and I am looking forward to part 2. Well done 👍
This was great! I learned a bit and enjoy these technical discussions. Nice change of pace.
I don't usually like the interviews nearly as much as the sailing and exploring but this interview was fascinating!
I've heard many things about "bluewater" boat and at one time listened contently. Then I discovered some young guy called Sam Holmes who has sailed to Europe from Florida in a 30 year old, 28ft glass sailboat. I've also talked to old time sailors that would sail boats across the Atlantic that you or I wouldn't sail across a lake. All things relative folks. Boats are tough these days and no matter what you're in and you hit a helluva storm, due to bad luck or lack of planning, it's a fingers crossed situation. Planning and experience is the major factor in water crossings. Food for thought.
Boats are tough these days - They really arent. They are getting lighter and more bendy so their price on a stand at a boat show looks attractive. Its a race to the bottom for economy of production.
A note on Sam, who Ive followed for years. He has small boats yes, but they are very capable small boats. Boats of 20-30 years ago were much sturdier, generally, because CAD and complex design computation didnt exist to allow safety margins to be slimmed, allowing lighter, better performance. Same in space travel.
Agreed. from at least 100 years ago, no matter what they were in, Smart Sailors did all they could to keep out of the Beaufort Scale Force 6 Yacht Gale Conditions. That Force 6, is the same Force 6 in today's boats in Force 6 Conditions. With Masts, Booms, Sails, zstanding Rigging, and Running Rigging Fit for Purpose, a Single Rudder, and a Shallow Draft Bolt on Rudder, watch the Barometer, and the Weather Radar, and I don't anticipate much in the way of sleepless nail biting nights tbh. I will take a look at the new Kraken 44 is it is about the size I'm looking for, Doubt it will tick enough of the Compromises Boxes that would lean the design my way, plus it is likely way beyond my budget. Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob. 👍⛵️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
@@sheilamorrison1954 Hint : Stop looking at the Racing Sailboats they are flimsy and waybtoo light. for example the Beneteau First Models ? The Oceanis Range is much better with some oretty good displacement fornthe size. Deep Racing Keels = lots if leverage moments on the Keel Fixings, greatly reduced with Shallow Draft. Most are diving into the Stupid Twin Rudders Fad though, which isca nightmare for low speed manouverability as well as the loss of protection provided by the keel. There are still some good reasonably priced Production Boats available though thankfully. Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob. 👍⛵️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
Didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks!
I could listen to Dick Beaumont all the time, I love his view of sailing ships.
I concur with many in the comments that the interview and information elucidated is most excellent. I look forward to part two. The main feature of your style that is most appealing is your silence in listening to your subject develop a thought through to a most satisfying conclusion. As observers we are able to develop the picture of an idea in our minds eye and come away the richer, for having participated in the experience.
Great interview! Appreciate it look forward to part 2🤙
Good interview, letting the subject expert make his points without needless interruptions, well done!
Thank you for this interview! It helps me to clear my head and confirms what I want from the boat. I've been sailing Jeanneau 44 production boat last couple of years and I totally agree with Dick about the seaworthiness and safety of the bolt on keel and and spade rudder of it! Excellent Interview!
I like this guy , he tells it like it is . He is very knowledgeable.
Thanks to Dick and Adam for that very informative and entertaining interview.
Fascinating and very informative interview. I enjoyed it immensely and benefitted quite a lot. Many thanks to you both.
Adam, excellent interview, looking forward to Part 2!!
Adam does NOT disappoint! Gr8 installment, brother. Keep it coming. And yes, thank you!
Absolutely fascinating interview. Thank you so much!
Man this is an incredible interview, nice work Adam
Great video Adam, l will never own a sail boat at my age, but l enjoy listening to a person explain the differences between them in such a plain and sensible way, l look forward to the next one. Thanks for sharing.
Extremely informative, looking forward to part 2!
I don't comment on many videos; but I really enjoy these interviews. The one with John was outstanding too. I love to see Adam and Khiara living their day-to-day; but having a few of these discussions about boats, the sailboat industry, and cruising are really fantastic. Keep 'em coming!
Will do! Thanks for watching (and commenting this time) 😊
Great interview and looking forward to the "second half". Very curious about the full list of the 6-7 characteristics that Dick sees as critical for a "blue water" cruiser. Curious if he has more suggestions for older boats for those of us who love the idea of the Kraken but just out of our price range. Love these informative interviews.
Internal ballast, integrated keel, protected rudder, protected cockpit snug enough that you always have somewhere to brace your feet on the leeward side with sufficient scuppers to drain quickly, keel stepped mast, longitudinal stringers as opposed to a grid.
Just guessing but I'd be surprised if I got more than one wrong--nearly everyone who believes "bluewater" is an objective term tends to have the same basic list.
@@ericfleming5522 I bet shaft drive too.
Absolutely amazing interview.Loved it from start to finish.So much knowledge shared.Well worth watching.
Super informative! Very well done Adam. Thank you.
Somehow, I feel a little better about sailing my 50 year old Chris Craft Caribbean.
This was the most informative interview I’ve ever seen/heard.
Great video, Adam...great topic with a very interesting sailor. It confirmed all of my reasoning for hunting down the boat of my dreams! I have a target, and only need to cash up now to end a 35 year false start.
Strangely, a year ago I got into a heated discussion with someone on a review channel of the Amel 60, a brand which in my opinion was iconic and was originally a benchmark for blue water cruisers, but which latest 4 models I had described as being a "very pretty Mediterranean marina hoppers" aimed at the charter market for precisely the reasons Dick elicited as being the shortcomings of these modern luxury racer designs.
Great stuff, mate. Keep 'em coming.
awesome video, learned more about boats in 30 minutes than the last 3 years, more more more
Completely fascinating discussion! Thank-you for this series of interviews
fantastic thanks for shareing this interview and all the real world experience Dick has
Fantastic interview. Can't wait to hear his other definitions of a real ocean blue water sailboat. The hull, keel, and rudder are rarely seen or described in advertising videos and yet is the foundation of flotation and movement. His yachts are a far cry from the Mayflower my ancestors sail on to New England.
Good job, Adam - brilliant interview; Mr Beaumont made some complex information easy to understand. Now for the next part :-)
I enjoyed listening to his experience and knowledge .
Great interview, packed with wonderful info on these boats.
Fantastic chat!!!! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to Part 2!
Thanks for arranging such a great interview, very insightful and gives everyone some perspective and knowledge with which to assess their own risk and design preferences.
I love how informative the interviews with these guys are!
Phenomenal knowledge - engrossed by it -THANKS FOR SHARING
Been looking forward to this! I've been super interested in the K50 for quite a while now. Can't wait for the sailing footage!
I realy loved that video! After following people with dropped rudders I think that this info is excelent!
Wow. This man has amazing knowledge. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing. Lot of wisdom there and I’m looking forward to the next video.
Cabo Rico is a full keel no blade rudder and Pacific Seacraft is a skeg mounted rudder.Both fine blue water sailboats.Great interview Dick is spot on.
Awesome opens your eyes to a lot and shows the latest yachts aren’t necessary the best
Keep it up 👍
what a wealth of information [thumbs up]
Entertaining. Informative. Brilliant.
Thanks to both of you for making this video.
AL
Vancouver, Canada.
Brilliant the most informative presentation I have ever heard on TH-cam
Incredable informative knowledgeable video welldone great stuff
Really enjoyed that video. Dick knows his stuff and made perfect sense. Loved it, thank you!
Brilliant interview from such a knowledgeable guy , i recently bought an Endurance 35 cutter rigged sloop and is reassuring to know it was on the list of his safe bluewater cruisers
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Great interview.
This is the most insightful interview that I have ever seen. I am researching bluewater as an ex navy chap and having been through Dartmouth as an X officer I got a lot of what he was saying, so much so that I am now investigating buying one on the back of this interview, and that on the back of previously looking into Hanse!
Yeah, man. My first ship was a U.S. carrier. We plowed through the seas usually with little concern. Felt much different in a 400ft. FFG. And in a 45ft sloop.....wooop
Educational and entertaining. Thank you
Can only echo the praise for an excellent job . Looking forward to the next one. Thanks.
Great stuff. Learned a lot and am looking forward to Part 2. Thanks!
Super video. Rare to learn so much in such a small amount of time.
fabulous information dump. Thanks for that .