This boat’s story is one of unleashing the exceptional talent of Arksen’s design and boat building team. She is a result of that team having been given free rein to demonstrate their exceptional capabilities and deeply embedded culture of sweating the small stuff. The attention to detail in terms of aesthetics, operational functionality, and build quality, is amongst the very best I have had the pleasure of witnessing thanks to a wealth of skill and experience found amongst the company’s management, design office, and boatbuilders.

Arksen is justifiably proud of the 10.8 D-RIB. Powered by a pair of whisper quiet Suzuki 325hp lean burn dual prop outboards, she can achieve 50 knots and has a comfortable express cruising speed in the 36 to 42 knot range. The combination of high bulwarks and D-section collar provides greater hull rigidity and a deep, safe cockpit with increased deck space, when compared to a traditional full collar RIB. This versatile boat seamlessly blends speed with endurance and confidence inspiring handling, even when the going gets tough. Arksen’s deep understanding of how boats are used is evident in the vessel's practical design and performance features. Craftsmanship is sophisticated and highly durable thanks to a wealth of superyacht tender and hi-tech racing yacht production knowledge within the team.

Beyond her thrilling performance, the Arksen 10.8 benefits from premium mechanical and electrical systems exemplifying the company’s commitment to excellence. A wet bar with spacious draw fridge enhances onboard hospitality and could have the optional Kenyon BBQ grill added, if the buyer so desires. Central to the high specification Raymarine navigation suite is a superbly clear 19” touch screen multifunction display which can be configured as the driver wishes, presenting input from the GPS, plotter, radar, augmented reality camera, systems monitoring, and so on.

This high-class and elegant D-RIB is an enchanting and seductive meeting of style, graceful performance, and top-tier systems. She would make a wonderful family sports boat or superyacht chase boat.

John L Solomon - Seven Superyachts