

ARKUP 40
Arkup refined in a compact size
12.9m Length / 4.88m Beam / Design by Waterstudio.NL / 35.3m2 Max Living Space / 8.5 kts Top Speed

RESHAPING THE ARKUP DNA
We are proud to present Arkup 40, the newborn in the Arkup family. Inspired by its big sister, Arkup 75, this liveable yacht was designed to be our fun and friendly solution for a wider audience.
Innovative design and features of the Arkup 40:
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Organic colours to blend in with nature
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Function-driven, user-centric and friendly
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Smaller, more affordable and scalable
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More dynamic, flexible and versatile
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Better navigation performance
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Rooftop lounge with 360 degree water views

Glass House At Sea
Multi-Purpose Recreation
Arkup 40 boasts panoramic 2,29 m2, floor-to-ceiling, impact windows, and a modern interior that integrates you with the water and sky. Each floor plan has been carefully designed to optimise space while maintaining a house-like feel while at sea. We’ve disrupted the yachting world and its confined spaces.
Indoor living space: 46,45 m2 to 59.46 m2
Bedrooms: Studio, 1, or 2
Bathrooms: 1 or 2
Ceiling height: 2,29 m2
WATER-BASED LIVING
Spread over 12,19 metres (40 feet) long by 4,88 metres wide, interior and exterior spaces blend seamlessly for recreational use that epitomises Arkup's "live in the view" philosophy.
Different configurations of Arkup 40 are available to perfectly suit your needs and allow for the exclusive water-based lifestyle of your choice.
Are you looking for a new one of a kind vacation home or guest house? Do you aspire for a floating office, gym or yoga studio? We'll make your dream a reality


Bathroom, Kitchenette

Bathroom, Kitchenette, 1 Bedroom

2 Bathroom, Kitchenette, 2 Bedroom

One Bedroom Kitchenette - 1 Bath
Sky Is The Limit
Rooftop Lounge
Imagine a 360-degree rooftop on the water from sunrise to sunset. Perfect for entertaining, sunbathing, fun, and freedom! No yacht can offer this true rooftop feel. Customise your space with our three packages, which offer an embedded lounge, half-deck awning, summer kitchen with bbq, minibar, outdoor shower, and hot tub.
Rooftop area: 61,32 m2
Embedded seating: 16-person capacity
Solar awning: optional
Optional features available

Includes two embedded seating areas, anti-skid fibreglass decking, and lateral aluminium safety railings.

Standard + summer kitchen, hot tub, built-in smart sound system (main & upper deck), and nautical decking.

Standard + minibar, outdoor shower, and hot tub.

THE ULTIMATE LEISURE EXPERIENCE
They sport oversized folding decks that provide a unique connection on the water. Self-propelled and self-stabilising individually, they also become a private floating island when combining multiple units.
Arkup 40s have been designed to offer the ultimate hospitality experience and are perfectly adapted for families and friends looking for an exclusive experience on the water.
These liveable yachts are a differentiating offering that provides an innovative income-generating investment opportunity.
How Will You Power Your Lifestyle?
Propulsion & Energy
Arkup’s pioneering green-tech systems make Arkup 40 Solar-Electric Edition the most affordable, new-age green vessel on the market. We also provide a safe and traditional choice with our Diesel Edition. And if Arkup 40 will be stationary (no propulsion needed), then you have that option too, with or without Solar-Electric energy.
Speed: up to 8.5 kts
Range: up to 2,500 NM
Draft: 0,16m

Engine: 50 kW (67hp) Torqueedo Electric + bow thruster Storage: 40kWh Li-ion battery Range: 10 NM at lower speeds, up to 800 NM with Genset Power generation: 10kW solar awning + 25kW Genset Charging time: 4 hrs with solar, 1.5 hrs with Genset Range: up to 2,500 NM

Engine: 60hp Diesel + bow thruster Storage: 1,818.44 litres (400-gallon) tank Range: up to 2,500 NM Power generation: 9kW genset + 20kWh battery

Engine: no propulsion On-the-grid: power hookup only Off-the-grid (optional): Power generation: 10kW solar awning + 25kW Genset Power storage: 40kWh Li-ion battery Charging time: 4hrs with solar, 1.5hrs with Genset
DATASHEET
LENGTH ................................ 12,19m (40 ft)
BEAM ..................................... 4,88m (16ft)
DRAFT ................................... 0,3m (2ft)
PROPULSION ...................... 80 hp / 50 kW
SPEED / RANGE ................ 8.5 kts max / 500 NM max
TYPE ..................................... Recreational vessel
BUILDER ............................. Arkup LLC
ARCHITECT ......................... Koen Olthuis, Waterstudio NL
NAVAL ENGINEER ............ Menna Marine
CONSTRUCTION ................ ABYC standards compliant
HULL .................................... Catamaran fibreglass
SOLAR AWNING POWER 12 kW bifacial
BATTERY CAPACITY ......... Up to 84 kWh
SELF-ELEVATING ............. 6,1m (20ft) automated spuds
GROSS TONNAGE ............. 60 GRT
AIR DRAFT .......................... (7,32m (24ft)

ARKUP 40 - EXTERIOR
ARKUP 40 - INTERIOR
Flow Into The Water
Folding Decks
Enjoy seamless indoors and outdoors with folding decks above the water. They are made with catamaran netting that is perfect for lounging or sports, like launching your paddle board or jumping into the sea. There is nothing like being connected to the water, and our oversized decks allow you to flow into it.
Quantity: none, 1, 2 or 4 (wrap-around)
Size: 23,23m2 (250 sqft) per folding deck
Maximum capacity: 30 people per deck.





POWER AND PROPULSION SYSTEM
Diesel, electric or solar
STANDARD CONFIGURATION
Power: 15 kW air-cooled diesel genset +shore power
connection (1 phase | 50 Amp | 240 - 120 V)
Propulsion: diesel thruster - 80 HP
Bow and stern thrusters 10 kW
POWER UPGRADES
Electric: Standard configuration + 40 kWh battery + inverter
Solar: Electric configuration + 40 kWh battery + inverter
Solar: Electric configuration + 12kW bifacial solar awning
PROPULSION UPGRADES
50 kW electric thruster, 10 kW stern thruster
Specific electric power configuration: 84 kWh battery + 20 kW inverter
Live On The Water
Safety & Stabilisation
Arkup has brought our renowned anchor and stabilising technology to Arkup 40 with our motorised retractable columns (spuds). You can choose from 2 spuds for a free float with no rotation, or 4 spuds for complete stability and the ability to lift off the water. This provides next-level safety, comfort, and stability over the water – a breakthrough for the yacht industry.
Spud quantity: none, 2 or 4
Spud material: stainless steel
Spud length: 6,1 metres
Spud anchor depth: up to 4,57 metres of water

Regular anchor only.

Floating, no rotation.

Complete stability and ability to lift off the water.