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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

A VHF radio is a staple an almost any boat’s equipment list and a legal requirement in the UK for boats over 45ft. For sheer range, a fixed VHF will always win because its antenna is high up on the ma