Boatbuilder Arksen has announced the official launch of Project Pelagos, their 85ft Explorer Vessel from the Isle of Wight ahead of her sea trials and ultimate handover to the client.
The privately owned Arksen 85 has hit the water for the first time and is a remarkably efficient long-range explorer, capable of taking on global adventures or equally at home weekend cruising with family and friends. This vessel is one of 2 85ft vessels currently in build by the company.
Project Pelagos has been designed specifically with family life in mind. The vessel takes the same efficient hull design and three-deck formation as all Arksen 85s but with an interior customised to their requirements. While the owner is keen to explore further afield with friends, the primary usage is for the family in the Mediterranean.
The interior takes a more relaxed seating format on the main deck, providing a large, open-plan family space and preferring the al-fresco dining the warmer climates offer. Replacing the standard snug for a Captain’s cabin allows the vessel to retain the three guest cabins and owners’ suite.
Since its inception in 2019, Arksen has expanded its portfolio to include a smaller range of adventure boats from 28ft to 30ft, aptly named the Adventure Series. The series neatly complements the larger vessels in the Explorer Series (comprising 65ft, 75ft as well as 85ft). The company has also ventured onto shore with Arksen Overland, which engineers and builds ultra-capable vehicles for the modern explorer.
Arksen Sales & Marketing Director, Dominic Bryne said:
“The launch of this vessel comes at a very exciting stage of development for the company. 2023 has already been a big year for us and with new ownership models and additional products in the pipeline we have not finished yet. We can’t wait to see the vessel off on her adventures and find out what marine science they are able to support as part of that journey.”
The owners choice of manufacturer was in part because of the company’s mission to reduce its impact and give back to the ocean.
Owner Project Pelagos said:
“Buying into Arksen’s unique concept is giving the new generation of these explorer enthusiasts the possibility, not just to visit the last great wilderness of our planet, but also to contribute to its protection and regeneration actively.”
I wonder which countries wealth has been stolen to fund this?
I wonder if you have a job
Any chance they could build a reliable floating bridge?