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Modern market dynamics in fast craft design
15th Apr 2026
One of Arksen Pro's more recent innovations is the Vampire 1250 (image: Arksen Pro)
Arksen has spent most of its short life building a reputation for fast, long-range explorer vessels, but it’s now carving out a strong niche in the commercial and defence patrol boat market through its Arksen Pro division.
The company acquired Ring Powercraft three years ago, which brought with it 60 years’ experience with high-performance military and commercial craft.
The Arksen Pro collection includes rigid and inflatable boats from 5-13m, aluminium cabin vessels from 10-20m and larger displacement hull patrol boats designed for
