With the promise of being the ‘ultimate long range explorer’ we’ve been hankering to test the Arksen 85 for some time. Hugo Andreae finds outWelcome to southern Greece, where Hugo Andreae has had the exclusive opportunity to sea trial one of the most interesting yachts to emerge in recent years: the Arksen 85. Arksen is a brand synonymous with adventure yachting, and this yacht, in particular, is built for just that. With a robust 12mm thick plate below the waterline and a strong 6mm superstructure, this is a yacht built to endure. Arksen 85 Explorer specificationsLOA: 89ft 7in (27.3m)BEAM: 23ft (6.99m)ENGINES: 2 x Scania 350hpTOP SPEED: 14 knotsFUEL CAPACITY: 18000l (4755.1 Gal)If you enjoyed this….