THIS Is The ARKSEN 85! Liveaboard Explorer Yacht!

Welcome aboard the Arksen 85! If you love explorer yachts, then I am confident you will love this incredibly capable long-range autonomous liveboard explorer yacht! If you would like to find out more about Arksen's Co-Ownership Programe, then click on the link below
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LOA: 27.4 metres
Beam: 7.01 metres
Depth moulded: 2.20 metres
Fuel Capacity: 17,500 litres
Fresh Water capacity: 6,000 litres
Cruising speed: 9-12 knots.

[@YachtBuoy]

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[@boatelectricaldiy]

This ship has one of the most beautiful engine rooms I've ever seen.

[@nicolasweber2805]

The Arksen 85 is truly one of the most promising Explorer yachts on the market..... We almost only need some "live data" on the performance, which is difficult as it is a newcomer to the market..... Your video was a great insight into this astonishing vessel!! Thank you! As an Explorer yacht "wanna be" I am a sucker for this more comprehensive videos were we get a deeper insight into the actual yacht, and not only the "lets go through this" kind of videos.... I think - with the options I believe is available for this yacht - one can get the deck surfaces as one wants, and if that is not all grey, maybe flexiteak or other materiel could be available....? I think, as you pointed out in the video, this is a ship/yacht, that is capable of so much individual adaption, that it could fit almost anyone looking for this kind of explore yacht. Once again, thank you for giving us this opportunity to see a more in-depth view of a very promising yacht (apologies for any misspellings or gramma mishaps - I am not a native English speaker )

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for watching and you English is fantastic! Bravo!

[@LOGANDOUGLAS-kf7ly]

Exactly what you said! Could not say it any better ❤

[@DJBRO2005]

This is basically a Dashew FPB.

[@jeffhubbard4688]

Boy, it looks like the Dashew's designs made quite the impression on boat builders around the world.

[@davidkennedy3050]

A copy of the form with little understanding of the function that Steve Dashew designed.

[@spacewalktraveller1]

I think they copied the Dashew design.

[@vorjay]

@@spacewalktraveller1 omg. Dashews don't make the FPB anymore.

[@vorjay]

@@davidkennedy3050 maybe because it's not a copy. the idea that Steve Dashew "invented" the aluminum shallow draft narrow hull (sailboat with motor) design is obnoxious.

[@srantoniomatos]

Its getting quite boring reading "one more" "Dashew copy design" comment. Im also a fan, but, like me , most of these keyboard specialists never been in none of these boats. And Dashew didnt invent anything. Just specialized and refined a knowned kind of hull design (sleek, efficient...) for small to medium go anywhere cruise boats. Theres no patents. There s no mass prodution market on this level and niche. If other builders and designers are getting inspired...lets remember that "copy is the ultimate cumpliment". Specialy when improvement is add on it. And honestly this seems better then any Dashew i ever saw. Just move on please.

[@Haraldsvensk]

WOW. This is exactly how a yacht should look and be. Thanks for the viewing.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for watching 🫡

[@JamesMacleanEsq]

Love this. really good blend of low-key luxury and utility.

[@Lothomiras]

Great vid. Loved the boat. Really liked the layout on this one. Functional doesn't have to be ugly, and this yacht proofs it.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for the comment 🫡

[@TrogART]

Fantastic craft, would have the jointing flush personally but keep the aluminium look for lack of maintenance. You missed the heated water nozzles on the front facing windows to keep the windows clear in very cold climates and the fold down seating next to the day head and stairs. Loved the Scandinavian look and feel to the interior.

[@HavocStylesJoe]

I don't think the toaster is going to work well in that space. 😁Love the layout.

[@raymonddevries6261]

John and I had a chat a couple of weeks ago at De Valk Yacht Brokers. I had to compliment him for his standing salute everytime he passes a mirror, normally an akward moment, but John owns it! Thank you for the special standing salute in this video, very much appreciated! This Arksen is absolutely PERFECT! Wow! Just wow! That interior is spot on. I would not change a thing. The engineroom, a dream!

[@YachtBuoy]

😂😂 Thanks, Raymond 🫡

[@carldevries178]

Wow! Love the aluminum look. I also like the interior colour scheme. All in all a fantastic yacht with an exceptional range.

[@dinkaboutit4228]

Worth the wait! Not a bunch of overtly "luxe" finishes, but the level of craftsmanship is apparent in every surface. Honestly, it makes me less interested in buying a yacht and more interested in when Arksen will be making a spaceship.

[@somethintoviewwithyou2876]

Fantastic!!!!

[@karlshook4586]

Absolutely love this boat.

[@idib1739]

I've been waiting for this one. Thanks a lot man!

[@YachtBuoy]

No problem! Thanks for watching 🫡

[@ulrichkristensen4087]

I always look forward to you videos, a cup of coffee and some good info

[@YachtBuoy]

I appreciate that! This one is quite a long one so you will need a few cups lol ☕️

[@FLGurl]

I learned a lot by viewing this very educational video. Thank you so much. Well done. A terrific vessel indeed.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks! I appreciate it 🫡

[@darrenedmonds1163]

Learning heaps from you guys

[@mahyadnaadlaw3112]

Very nice & practical design.

[@benburra6655]

You do a splendid job ⚓️

[@ironichumorist]

dream boat. i would absolutely cruise this around the islands of japan where i now live, down through the philippines where my wife is from, and then over to australia and new zealand and back.

[@dasimparmy2289]

Very well done indeed.

[@YachtBuoy]

🫡

[@VasilSch]

Good interior design

[@BreezyRider66]

WOW, this boat, sorry ship, had me at the hinges on those side doors! If only...

[@chadholm5518]

It looks great and I would love to own it

[@acerrspage4205]

I think this is the most impressive and 'likeable' yacht walk thru Ive come across yet. Being Retired US Navy, and not a fan of Glitz and Glamour...This Yacht with its minimlist interior design is just about my 'Dream Boat'... Well done Presentation...(have subscribed)

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for the comment and the sub, shipmate 🫡

[@jimi4718]

⚓️ great walkthrough as usual 👌always wonder about food storage / freezer space on yachts like this for extended travel,, be grateful for any updates in the future!!! What an awesome vessel 🛥️

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for watching the whole video 🫡

[@jmpersonal2402]

Interesting to see no clear coat applied on the deckhead. For the southern ocean, condensation drips streak down on glass etc, and lead to corrosion. We apply Nyalic clearcoat, which resolves it easily.

[@steverblock]

⚓️ Great Review,Superb interview with the Builders,BZ shippers! from an ex chockhead💪🏻

[@YachtBuoy]

Nice one! Thanks, shippers 🫡 #BZ

[@NautiGrandpa]

Arksen has built a beautiful and functional explorer. The problem is you can have that boat built in Turkey for half the price with similar quality. The price/quality ratio just isn't there for Arksen right now.

[@josephkordinak1591]

That is an impressive boat. The workmanship is amazing. I can't even guess the price tag on this one. I can dream but will have to stick with more budget friendly models for reality.

[@robertszyszynski7959]

GOOD JOB .

[@YachtBuoy]

🫡 Thanks!

[@greathornedowl3644]

Thank you for the tour. Interesting yacht, like the Danshew FPB series. Bare aluminum on the outside, treatment, and cleaning? Why wouldn't they smooth welding? Noted square windows at the waterline, and non-slopped glass for the pilot house.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for watching 🫡

[@fishtigua]

Cheers John. My friend Peter has had 2 similar FPB's and once did a run from NZ back to Guernsey on one, they go well. However I prefer the design of these.

[@YachtBuoy]

I know who you mean 😃 I had comms with him recently about potentially making a video about his FPB

[@mr.re.]

⚓ very impressive just need a lottery win

[@lgriestra]

Very good video.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thank you very much!

[@official_dplanet]

The perfect yacht.

[@chrisrock3108]

Would love to hear a pro welders opinion on those welds.

[@johnmcmillan1186]

This was one of the best boat walk through a I’ve seen. Very well done. You should be on every builder’s short list for content. Did I miss it in the video…draft? Boat looks well thought out for an owner operator couple if “enthusiasts” but I always wonder about how restrictive the draft would be on a boat of this size. Also, and this was mentioned below in another comment…how much cold food storage? That many berths means a lot of mouths to feed for an extended cruise. It would be good to show the food storage situation. What an engine room though. Wow. Overall really enjoyed this.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for the comment! I really appreciate it 🙌

[@DRB68]

how did they finish the hull to avoid the Alu blackening ?

[@The6Guest]

Great video and thanks for asking the Arksen guys my question! It was the 2nd one about the differences in propulsion. I do have one other question though, do you know how much the Arksen 85 costs? I know it can vary a lot based on selected options, but one similarly equipped as the one you toured would be nice.

[@borisbuliak3626]

I like it just like so. Would only change minor things that are truly just minor gripes. But overall this is a grand slam! Not too big, not too small. If anything for its extreme long range it’s rather lacking in freezers, easily fixed imho

[@WhacAmole]

She's a beauty! ⚓⚓⚓

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for watching all the way through! I appreciate it 🫡

[@bigshan5806]

Question.. with redundant systems are the service intervals staggered lets say a 10k/hr service on the primary, then staggered to say 5k/hr on the secondary so no 2 service intervals aline compromising the ships systems?

[@fw1421]

Nice looking yacht. I still prefer the Bearing yachts.

[@dudeyoudontneedmyname]

This is certainly a gorgeous boat, but I prefer the tours of the live-aboards that come in under 1M (pounds or dollars, take your pick). They feel more like something a person could put their hands on versus a boat like this.

[@laurannpelletier]

Superbe.,.

[@robertparker3760]

I say this is a great craft and a big Amen to all the other accolades, what sort of value for the 85 spected as this one?

[@jmsask]

You can definitely see it’s FPB linage 🍻

[@diliplahiri9052]

I would love that ship to go to Tuvalu

[@socket_error1000]

I was wondering if they offered a hybrid version of this. That opens a lot of doors. With that range and a lot more pantry/freezer space, this becomes a serious Pacific Ocean explorer that is only limited by the amount of food you can carry.

[@CrispinCourtenay]

I guess my clients have to buy more (everything) as I am pretty sure this needs to be mine.

[@pageant1fd]

The weld finish needs either quality improving or grind back. Sleeping accommodation for guests in an 85’ I thought could be more spacious. The safety features are ok but what about redundancy provision? Bearing and Nordhavns are to my mind far superior. Thanks for sharing sir. Always enjoy your tours.

[@vorjay]

I think you miss the point. it's not designed for volume interior; it's designed for efficiency. its dry weight is similar to a Nordhavn 60 footer.

[@JungLeeTheDoctor]

This will likely be the yacht i eventually buy, or at least a later iteration.

[@YachtBuoy]

🙌

[@rgr3427]

How does the aluminum hull react to marine life and salt water conditions .v anti growth paints ? In addition to the “flopper Stoppers”, can you get a gyro stabilizer system as well, guessing this would take some reconfiguration in the engine room though ? Thanks for the video, seriously nice boat !

[@Ulbre]

Imagine if you are that hired help, the boatswain/engineer/deckhand, and you are around 1500 NM into your journey across the pacific and doing a bit of googling: "Hey boss, the fuel at our next stop in 1000 NM is a bit pricey....we can get it 40% cheaper only another 2000 NM further". "Sounds like a plan, we'll still have 35% tanks when we get there". 7000 NM....WOW

[@naiboz]

I think I’d opt to have the welds sanded, some of them are a little, hmmm, agricultural looking, and I can see that on a KZbin vid never mind in person , it would grate on me. Maybe literally 😂 Still waiting on a 65.

[@dermos9928]

Grinded wields, anything else is pure insanity.

[@BRYAN-re4bq]

Always informative-keep the welds and finish raw, please! Big question-Arksen or Bering?

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for watching and a very good question! Let me ponder it for a bit…. 👀

[@rich43434]

Got some family from st helena island so if I was the owner that would be my first destination

[@TheXanthoman]

Ill take a bering any day , just sayin

[@jamesmyatt354]

👍❤️

[@fountainvalley100]

With reference to the fire suppression system in the battery compartment I’m not aware of any fire suppression system that can put out a lithium battery fire. Submersion is about the only way to stop a lithium battery fire. Fire departments just let them burn themselves out.

[@YachtBuoy]

The composition of these marine batteries are different from the batteries which you find in domestic goods meaning that they are not as vulnerable to thermal runaway as the batteries found in e-bikes etc

[@billvetleson6459]

I noticed two different power trains Shania and Cummins is there a reason for this or do you have a preference ?

[@davidchristensen2898]

My apologies if I missed it but I was wondering about fuel capacity and consumption.

[@robertsmith-fj2rx]

It has promise but as someone who has spent hours on the helm I absolutely hate the huge pillars in the wheel house windows. They create some terrible blind spots. Particularly the one the runs straight down the centre.

[@Haladmer]

Where would I take it? Second star to starboard, straight on till morning!

[@YachtBuoy]

🫡

[@morefreepress]

Do you think the boating world is over-priced? Does it really need to cost what is does to be safe and accessible?

[@tip0019]

Isn't the toplevel pilot house totally unnecessary? Makes the whole boat top heavy. Just slightly raise the forward pilot area on the main deck like a traditional pilot cabin. Saves 25% in price 😉

[@Ericcorso21]

⚓️

[@YachtBuoy]

🫡🙌

[@Baaddger]

First comment! I've been looking forward to this one 🙂

[@YachtBuoy]

🙌 Let me know what you think 🫡

[@Baaddger]

Cracking video, lovely vessel. Will you get to go aboard the hybrid when she launches?@@YachtBuoy

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks! I appreciate it! re the hybrid; fingers crossed :-)

[@64jmoore]

⚓ plus the yacht in-build video

[@YachtBuoy]

Many thanks! 🫡

[@JohnSmith-xn3fr]

How much does she cost as shown ?

[@ewengarrod2198]

What on earth do they keep in the fridge that you had to blur out?!

[@YachtBuoy]

👀

[@user-lp7cx9by9j]

How high is it above the waterline?

[@user-lp7cx9by9j]

the 85

[@clifbradley]

I had such high hopes for Arksen based on the sketches they released such as carrying a Nemo submersible and 2 giant tenders. This doesn't appear to be the case. The other thing was the unfinished aluminum. I had thought that these were to be covered in fairing material and painted. Not that it is a big deal, but just zome things about this didn't live up to the hype. Still an amazing yacht, but some of the things we were told just didn't materialize.

[@vorjay]

it's unfinished aluminum because that's what the owner wanted. just about all your criticisms are the way the owner specs the boat.

[@therealrobinc]

Would be good if you can include chapter timestamp.

[@cigarmann]

The Dashew is strong with this one....

[@penguin5163]

that is what I thought also.

[@Zepherian]

Well, the FBP's are linked to Berthon, in the isle of white, same region as Arksen, so there is that. It seems pretty clears that the Arksen is directly based on a Dashew design, which makes the lack of credit puzzling. I believe Dashew made is his designs public domain, or am I mystaken?

[@wingding028]

what sort of range has it got?

[@YachtBuoy]

9k NM 🫡

[@treyb1919]

Honestly, is this boat really large enough to be a safe "explorer yacht"? It is not fast enough to outrun bad weather.

[@YachtBuoy]

This beauty can plough through the rough stuff

[@user-lk8vp8gy2e]

Needs at least 4,000 mile range!!!

[@user-lk8vp8gy2e]

It's 7,000nm!!

[@lewi1983]

Holy Shit, How many hours of welding is need to build this boat?

[@pageant1fd]

Double the number they answer that with and ask for tidy welding !

[@imcurtispenner]

I love these boats but a 2023 is listed on Yacht World for $13.8M!!! For an 85??? That explains the co-ownership program, I suppose.

[@AcrimoniousMirth]

Over-engineering an explorer class vessel to and above MGN-280, to this degree of finish and customisation does come with a price!

[@Baaddger]

I think that's if you tick aaallll the options, pretty sure you could get it nearer 10M if choosing a more utility-spec.

[@NautiGrandpa]

The price is a reflection of the fact that Arksen uses retail shipyards to build their boats. They pay retail to have it built and then have to mark it up with their profits.

[@faroensisislandica956]

⚓️😊

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for watching the entire video :-)

[@kennethalcorn7104]

The welds look rough

[@luckystriker7489]

⚓

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for watching the entire episode 🫡🙌

[@honourandvalour]

the only thing i dont like is seeing all the wielding joints

[@willemhaifetz-chen1588]

Can I see an engine room without any tie wraps? If a yacht is really integrally designed and engineered, this is no longer necessary.

[@amdzack1]

Is it me or does this look like a DIY yacht?

[@zasde35]

I can not see that diesel electric is more fuel efficient than direct diesel propulsion, converting losses from diesel to electric, than losses in the electric motors and charge and discharge losses.

[@wornouttire]

Yes and no. Some cute ideas but for the sake of being cute. I question some of the engineering.

[@bookertee3057]

Tivat, make room.

[@penguin5163]

Dashew copy???

[@damiendoyle9948]

Wonderful technology........in my opinion for what it is worth, it's ugly.

[@bogeys1242]

Thanks to Steve Dashew. Arksen must have bought his designs. ???

[@penguin5163]

I wonder???

[@maccant4707]

UK going through a razor shortage?🧔🏻‍♂️🧔🏻‍♂️🧔🏻‍♂️

[@YachtBuoy]

😂😂

[@Dogasaurus]

There's a lot to like about Arksen's designs , but some weird bits, too. Started for me with that absurd heads compartment on the otherwise interesting Arksen 30 & continues here . Really dislike the curved , ie custom, glass fronting the pilothouse. Hard to replace....except by Arksen....which I'm sure is the idea. How many other things are bespoke that, as a far-ranging owner, you'd prefer to be off-the-shelf ? The wetlocker in the vestibule is a great idea, poorly-executed; where are the other 6-8 peeps putting their gear ? Handrails everywhere but a non-gimballed transbeam cooktop with your back to the action & no "U" behind ? I get mixed signals there; either the boat moves like a sailboat, thus the handrails, or it's stable enough for a domestic kitchen style galley. I guarantee lines will NOT dry in those open bulwark stowage spaces anywhere there is rain and/or spray, ie everywhere on the sea...lol... ( there's a reason gear lockers on quality boats are both drainable AND gasket-sealed) & look like a huge stability issue if you take water over the side. Fit & finish looked iffy in spots, too. Overly-stiff door & cupboard handles/hinges, brand-new but already sagging upholstery, unfinished & paint spattered edges on the underside of that stair stowage. If you can spot these sloppy details in a quick video, it makes you worry about the details you can't see that may be more than aesthetic. I don't think you'd see that on a Bering, for eg. Good first effort, but some issues to be worked out, imo. Sorry to be downbeat, YB, but honest feedback will do more for Arksen's future success than gushing ad nauseam, imo.

[@vorjay]

the handrails are just in-case touches. the boat has Humphrey stabilizers and 2 sea keepers. again...the people comparing this to a Bering, that's about twice the dry weight if not more, seem to miss the point.

[@jamesrichey5334]

no one can afford it. but if I win the lottery.... I still won't buy it

[@ucman3804]

Вот бы такое судно для научных целей,ведь мировой океан иследован всего на 5% ...надеюсь такое судно послужит на благо людей.Спасибо👍

[@spencervidal3168]

Looks a lot like a Dashew design...