A modern explorer vessel should have no boundaries, which is why the complex structure at the heart of the Arksen 85 is designed for limitless adventure.

The Arksen 85 is constructed from aluminium, allowing a lightweight yet robust structure that will last many decades, be readily maintainable and repairable, yet be recyclable at the end of the vessel’s life. The structure is designed to exceed the requirements of Lloyds rule for the size of vessel, providing additional strength for the most demanding adventures – navigating in the icy waters of Greenland, or drying out on a tropical beach for mid-voyage maintenance far from the nearest shipyard.

A long-range explorer vessel opens up the ocean to real adventure, giving skippers the chance to plot unique voyages to far-flung destinations that would be simply inaccessible to those without the ability to go the distance.

The Arksen 85 has been developed to sit at the top end of the distance chart in the explorer yacht market. Efficiency has been a focus of its design from day one, with the aim of creating an exceptional range with comfortable margins.

The ability to reduce the impact of a product starts with careful design. Thoughtful choices and clever planning in the early stages can dramatically alter the lifespan and footprint of a product.

Keeping products in use for longer, retaining their original value and reducing wasted resources are key components of circular design.

We develop vessels that offer all the comfort, autonomy, range, safety and style expected, but that also provides a suitable platform to support the widest range of research activities. Through our Sea Time Pledge all owners can gain unforgettable experiences by offering time onboard to scientists to conduct vital marine research.

“Fusing performance and functionality with aesthetic appeal, while never losing sight of safety as the overarching consideration, is the design ethos that has driven all our work for Arksen”. Rob and Tom Humphreys, chief designers, Humphreys Yacht Design.

The primary functional need of our vessels is that they can be trusted to repeatedly travel to and from the remotest corners of the earth and across the deepest oceans safely.

It’s not just the exterior design which has been carefully thought out but also the interior finishings and clever layouts. The team at Design Unlimited studio have created an interior that is dynamic, functional, attractive and sustainable in both the materials used and in its on-going functionality and versatility of use.

Imagine this:

You're on your way to the next dive point, the boat’s GPS guidance system will pick out the exact spot with pinpoint accuracy. Once at the destination, the captain will kick on the boat’s dynamic positioning system to allow it to silently hold station.

The swell is rising, but that is no problem. Despite the waves and tidal flows, the boat’s clever systems will be able to cope. A variety of stabilisation systems onboard keep the boat steady. The Dynamic Positioning System uses data on the heading and location to automatically operate electric bow and stern thrusters. Electric motors on the shaft in combination keep the boat in the same position on the same heading for hours.

As you reach the peak you turn around and look at the valley unfolding around you, your vessel is moored in the cool waters below. All that’s left is to carve your way back down the mountain side, gliding through fresh untouched powder.

Whether you are into ski-touring or just more of a fan of the apres ski lounging on deck, Arksen provides you the vessel to get you there and can arrange the guides and training to achieve your passion.

For its size the Arksen 85 has a large capacity for carrying tenders and other sports equipment.

The Arksen 85 offers a number of external options, from a painted hull, choice of alternative timber decks, to various crane options depending on how many toys and equipment you have stored onboard. The large aft deck and ability to place the tenders on the outriggers when at anchor provide a multitude of options and use cases.

Not everyone has the same ideals as each other, and therefore we had to design a product that is adaptable to everyone’s needs and aspirations for travel. A couple may wish to have a luxurious layout with a few cabins for a world cruise or a trip across the Southern Ocean. A marine research institution running a series of scientific studies may require lab space, more accommodation, towing equipment and lifting gear for the launch and retrieval of ROVs.