AvA Yachts sells first Kando85 model

Turkish boatbuilder AvA Yachts has sold the first hull of its Kando85 model, with delivery scheduled for early 2026.

The yacht was sold through Maria Razumi from Smart Yachts.

The Kando85 has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and LOA of 25.07m. Kando85 hull numbers 2 and 3 are commencing construction now and will be available for purchase for Q1 2027 delivery.

The full displacement cruiser has an interior volume of 160GT and has a claimed cruising speed of 10 knots with range of over 4000 nautical miles. Powered by twin Volvo Penta D13 MH 450hp commercial duty engines, the Kando85 will reach a claimed maximum speed of 12 knots. 

The Kando85 has a four-cabin arrangement with a main deck forward master suite.

Atilla Küçükdiker the chairman and founder of AvA Yachts, says: “This sale confirms our belief that there is very strong interest in a proper global explorer in this size range. Kando85 is at the right size point to be able to be either a fully crewed yacht or for an experienced couple or family to either run it themselves or with minimal crew. Kando85 is super strong with an underwater steel thickness of 8-10mm and multiple watertight bulkheads for ultimate safety. Offering unrivalled equipment and technical levels, she is a phenomenally economical yacht that will take her new owners on adventures the world over safely and efficiently in complete luxury. We hope they will be very happy.”

Razumi from Smart Yachts adds: “When we saw the Kando85 under construction last summer on a visit to the Antalya Free Zone we immediately and instinctively knew that it was a build we could 100 per cent find the buyer for.

“Her levels of construction were very high, and she is just a gorgeous-looking explorer yacht with which an owner can feel total confidence at sea. We are confident that our customer will be extremely happy with his new Kando85.”

The keel was laid for Kando85 in March 2024, and construction began with the vessel being a speculative project.