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In 2019, Arksen introduced itself in the yachting industry to push the boundaries of exploration. Focused on three principles, namely explorer yachts, a non-profit supporting ocean research and conservation, and an explorers’ club, the company has its first yacht, Project Ocean, in build. She’s the flagship of the Arksen Explorer Series, an Arksen 85. WithContinue Reading
Leave it to two prominent design studios to propose a project that can take you around the world, without the yacht herself feeling overwhelming. The RP42 sailing superyacht from Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design and Design Unlimited is 138 feet (42 meters) and bluewater capable. That size puts her around the average size range for all megayachts,Continue Reading
About a year after her initial announcement, the Sunseeker 161 Yacht is well on her way for completion, in late 2021. As part of this brand expansion, the builder is expanding its Bespoke service, letting customers tailor interiors. However, mindful that customization can be challenging, due to abundant choices, three interior styles serve as theContinue Reading
Design studios face challenges with every yacht project. But, one that needs to suit a family’s private time aboard for months at a time is quite a task. Then consider marine researchers may come aboard, and the yacht may even host video editing and production teams. Design Unlimited had to keep all of these inContinue Reading
Several months following the announcement of the largest-ever Sunseeker, the design studio Design Unlimited is revealing the Sunseeker 116 interior. While the megayacht is still two years away from launch, this peek should whet appetites for the customized possibilities to come. The Sunseeker 161 represents the brand’s first metal megayacht, as well as the firstContinue Reading
“We set out to create a great company; one that could have a profound impact on the lives of the owners of our vessels and that could actively contribute to a better understanding of the oceans.” So says Jasper Smith, the founder of Arksen, a newcomer on the global yacht stage. The company isn’t whatContinue Reading