THIS Is The ARKSEN 85! Liveaboard Explorer Yacht! 

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 )

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

⚓ very impressive just need a lottery win

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!

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

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.

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

Very well done indeed.

Learning heaps from you guys

Very nice & practical design.

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.

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.

I was a bit harsh in a previous comment...I am very pleased to say this review was really good - and I adore Arksen design philosophy...you did it justice.

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

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

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Good interior design

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.

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

It looks great and I would love to own it

Absolutely love this boat.

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)

The perfect yacht.

GOOD JOB .

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

Very good video.

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

Nice looking yacht. I still prefer the Bearing yachts.

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

⚓️ 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 🛥️

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

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.

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.

Fantastic!!!!

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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.

One of the sexiest boats I’ve ever seen.

I would love that ship to go to Tuvalu

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.

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

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

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

Suggestion: if there is a hatch or storage facility...mention it and if possible, explain what it is

14:20 I assume those hinges are designed to be able to take a direct hit by a wave or a 60 mph gust of wind and they will still function properly.

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

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.

Would be good if you can include chapter timestamp.

Superbe.,.

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

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?

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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.

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Grinded wields, anything else is pure insanity.

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 !

How much does she cost as shown ?

You can definitely see it’s FPB linage 🍻

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.

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

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.

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

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Top heavy to be self righting. Does not slip through the water as well as Dashew. How is AC an option? Range is a problem. Larger swim deck for following seas to step on. Nothing about the steering correction speeds. Spares and inventory control?

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?

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 RU-vid vid never mind in person , it would grate on me. Maybe literally 😂 Still waiting on a 65.

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.

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

⚓ plus the yacht in-build video

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

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 😉

Far better finished and built than the Dashew design.

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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.

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.

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

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

How high is it above the waterline?

The Dashew is strong with this one....

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.

The welds look rough

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

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

what sort of range has it got?

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Even the door is crazy engineered. Absolutely massive hull should be crazy efficient plus performance as well. Mind blowing 🤯 attention to detail as well. 😮😮😮😮

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.

Ill take a bering any day , just sayin

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

am a russian nuclear submarine commander

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

Tivat, make room.

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

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