Archipelago yachts

LOA: 78ft 8in (23.98m) BEAM: 22ft 10in (6.95m) ENGINES: 2 x Volvo IPS 1200s-1350s TOP SPEED: 21 knots PRICE: On application CONTACT: www.arcadiayachts.it

With the promise of being the ‘ultimate long range explorer’ we’ve been hankering to test the Arksen 85 for some time. Did it live up to the boatbuilder’s robust adventure credentials? Hugo Andreae finds out

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Looking for a comfortable cruise-friendly 75-footer? How about a 60ft cat instead?

LOA: 80ft 3in (24.47m) BEAM: 19ft 5in (5.91m) ENGINES: Twin MAN V12 1550s / 1800s TOP SPEED: 27-31 knots PRICE: On application CONTACT: www.ferretti-yachts.com

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