KRAKEN 58 (DIBLEY)

About the KRAKEN 58 (DIBLEY)

Displacement above is lightship. Full load displacement: 31,300 kg / 69,005 lbs Sail area: -Main: 109.09 m² / 1,174.23 ft² -Genoa (140%): 121 m² / 1,302.43 ft² -Jib: 71.75 m² / 772.31 ft²

The Kraken 58 is a contemporary 58-foot cruising yacht designed by Kevin Dibley and built by Kraken Yachts in Turkey, with production starting in 2025. As a new entry in the market, the fleet is currently nascent, with no historical owner reports available to establish long-term reliability trends or common failure points.

Best for:

This vessel is suited for serious offshore cruisers and bluewater adventurers who prioritize a heavy, stable platform with a high comfort ratio of 39.89 and a low capsize ratio of 1.74. It appeals to buyers seeking a modern, robust design from a specialized Turkish builder rather than established European mass-production lines.

Bluewater capability:

With a displacement of 60627.12 lb and a D/L ratio of 193.16, the Kraken 58 exhibits strong bluewater credentials, offering significant motion comfort and stability in heavy weather. The fin keel and solent rig configuration further support its capability for long-range offshore passages.

Comparables:

Potential comparables include other modern heavy-displacement cruisers like the Hallberg-Rassy 58 or the Nauticat 58, which share similar beam and displacement characteristics. However, the Kraken 58 distinguishes itself with a specific Dibley design focus on performance cruising, differing from the more traditional layouts of its European peers.