The AvA Yachts Kando85 delivers genuine long-range capability in a 25.70-metre steel-hulled explorer built to CE Category A standards. Designed and constructed entirely in-house at AvA’s Antalya yard, she pairs a high-tensile AH36 steel hull with an aluminium superstructure, a combination that favours strength, low maintenance and serious ocean passage-making.
Twin Volvo Penta D11 engines producing 510 horsepower each drive her at up to 14 knots, while a 25,000-litre fuel capacity enables a transatlantic range of 4,500 nautical miles at 9 knots, extending to 6,000 nautical miles at more economical speeds. Her displacement hull form keeps fuel burn predictable and motion comfortable, whether crossing the Bay of Biscay or threading the Indonesian archipelago.
Below decks, five guest cabins accommodate ten overnight, arranged around a full-beam master suite forward on the main deck. Two dedicated crew cabins house four, ensuring professional service without crowding the owner’s spaces. At 200 gross tonnes, her volume supports a saloon, dining area and galley that feel proportioned for a larger yacht.
AvA keeps the design loop tight: naval architecture, exterior lines and interior detailing are all handled by the same team, giving the Kando85 a coherent identity from waterline to mast top. Dual Kohler 60 kW generators, a robust systems layout and straightforward mechanical access reflect a yard that builds for owners who intend to use their boats far from the nearest service dock.
Length
25.7M
Beam
7.5M
Draft
2.3M
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
10
Cabin
5
Crew
4
Cruise Speed
9KT
Max Speed
14KT
Fuel
25000L
Range
4500NM
Engine
2 x Volvo Penta D11 510HP
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A 25,000-litre fuel capacity defines the Kando85’s character before any other number does. At 9 knots cruising, she covers 4,500 nautical miles without refuelling, a figure that stretches beyond 6,000 miles when speed drops to 8 knots. That second number puts Canary Islands to Caribbean comfortably within a single tank. Her displacement hull form, drawn from AvA’s commercial vessel heritage, tracks predictably in following seas and burns fuel at a near-linear rate, making passage planning straightforward. Twin Volvo Penta D11 engines deliver 510 horsepower per side, enough to push through adverse currents at 12 to 14 knots when conditions demand it, while keeping maintenance simple: the D11 is a proven marine diesel with a global parts network. CE Category A certification is not cosmetic here; the structural standard matches the operational ambition.
The Kando85’s profile carries a raised pilothouse and a raked bow that communicates purpose rather than fashion. Her lines are clean but not minimal: the aluminium superstructure sits high enough to provide generous interior volume without making the yacht top-heavy, a balance that reflects careful tank testing and weight analysis. Forward, a working foredeck offers anchor handling and line stowage without interfering with the owner’s sunbathing area aft. The aft deck itself is configured for tender deployment, with space for a 4-metre RIB and a crane or davit system. Portuguese bridge wings provide protected walkways between the foredeck and the pilothouse, a practical choice that becomes essential when making way in rough weather. Side decks are wide enough for safe crew movement under load, and the bulwark height exceeds standard minimums.
Five guest cabins across two decks accommodate ten overnight, with the full-beam master suite positioned forward on the main deck for maximum beam and natural light. Four additional double cabins below maintain a consistent fit-out standard, each with en-suite heads and individual climate control. AvA handles all interior design in-house, which shows in the coherence between joinery, metalwork and soft furnishings. Ceiling heights run generous for a 26-metre hull, a benefit of the displacement form’s volume distribution. The material palette tends toward light timbers and neutral tones, keeping the spaces open without drifting into sterile minimalism. Two crew cabins aft house four, with a separate crew mess and companionway that keep service traffic out of the guest areas. At 200 gross tonnes, the Kando85 has usable volume closer to what many 30-metre planing yachts achieve.
The main saloon flows into an open dining area with direct galley access, a layout that suits both formal entertaining and self-sufficient cruising. Forward-facing windows from the raised pilothouse flood the helm station with natural light and give the captain unobstructed visibility, a practical necessity when navigating narrow channels or anchoring in uncharted bays. The aft cockpit doubles as an al fresco dining platform, sheltered by the upper deck overhang and fitted with removable seating and a wet bar. Upper deck space, where fitted, provides a secondary lounge or observation area with 360-degree sightlines. The galley is sized for extended provisioning, with commercial-grade refrigeration and storage that reflects the yacht’s intended use: weeks at sea between port calls, not weekend hops along the Riviera.
Built at AvA’s Antalya facility on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, the Kando85 benefits from a yard that controls every stage of construction, from steel cutting to final commissioning. Dual Kohler 60 kW generators handle the electrical load, and the engine room layout prioritises accessibility, with standing headroom and clear sightlines to all major systems. The high-tensile AH36 steel hull carries classification society approval, and the aluminium superstructure adds corrosion resistance where salt spray concentrates. Stabilisation options include zero-speed fins, keeping the yacht comfortable at anchor in exposed roadsteads. Fresh water capacity stands at 5,700 litres, supplemented by a watermaker for extended passages. The Kando85 represents a calculated alternative to the Northern European explorer yards: comparable specification, newer hull technology, and a build cost structure that delivers more yacht per euro spent.
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