KANDO 85 - AVA YACHTS FOR SALE

2026 AvA Yachts 84' Steel Explorer

Crafted in Turkey for the 2026 season, this 84-foot steel explorer by AvA Yachts blends expedition-grade engineering with a calming, modern aesthetic. A full-displacement motor yacht with a commanding 24-foot beam, she delivers the confidence to roam far afield while surrounding guests with quiet luxury and beautifully resolved details.

Her all-steel hull and decks speak to longevity and seakeeping, while AvA Yachts’ signature design introduces expansive windows, generous headroom, and a soothing palette that turns every passage into a private retreat. The salon flows naturally to broad outdoor lounges, creating effortless spaces for alfresco dining, sun-soaked afternoons, and starlit evenings at anchor. Below, serene accommodations are complemented by six well-appointed heads, ensuring privacy and comfort for extended cruising. A dedicated crew cabin with two berths allows for discreet, professional service on board.

Twin Volvo Penta inboard diesels provide efficient, reliable propulsion, delivering an easy 9-knot cruising cadence and an 11-knot sprint when the horizon calls. With more than 6,300 gallons of fuel and over 1,500 gallons of fresh water, this yacht is designed for long-range independence, enabling unhurried, economical passages to remote anchorages. The inherent poise of her full-displacement form rewards owners with a settled ride and reassuring stability across changing seas.

Every element is purpose-driven yet indulgent: robust engineering accessible for maintenance, thoughtful noise and vibration isolation, and a layout that prioritizes natural light and effortless circulation. Materials are tactile and timeless, curated by AvA Yachts to endure both ocean miles and seasons of memory-making. Whether savoring a quiet morning on the aft deck or navigating off-the-beaten-path coastlines, the experience remains unflustered and refined.

For owners seeking a true go-anywhere platform without compromising sophistication, this vessel stands as a consummate Luxury Motor Yacht—an Explorer Yacht at heart—equally at home as a Long-Range Cruiser and Offshore Passage Maker. With the strength of a Steel Displacement Yacht and the soul of a modern trawler-style expedition yacht, she is a capable liveaboard companion built to carry you, gracefully and confidently, to the places you’ve always imagined.

Kando 85 walkthrough

A true little ship with big-boat presence, the Kando 85 presents an imposing profile and a purposeful layout that places the On‑Deck Master forward on the main deck, three guest cabins below, and the crew quarters set forward for optimal privacy and service. Boarding is effortless whether alongside a floating dock via the broad swim platform or from a fixed dock through secure side‑deck gates. Aft, the deck invites lingering meals with built‑in seating wrapped around a dining table, while the salon continues the sense of tailored comfort with custom built‑in furniture to port and starboard and a free‑standing dining table positioned forward. Progressing forward to starboard brings you to a conveniently placed Day Head and then the full‑beam On‑Deck Master Suite, while to port an enclosed Galley is poised for serious culinary service. From the Main Lobby, a dedicated stair leads forward to two Crew Cabins with their own Head and a Crew Mess/Galley, ensuring professional operation on passage. A second stair descends to the principal accommodations: a full‑beam VIP, a double to starboard, and to port a twin that seamlessly converts to a double. Above, the upper deck Wheelhouse centers the Helm on the centerline with built‑in seating to port and starboard and a Day Head aft to port; step outside to find a convivial walk‑behind bar with three bar stools, a davit, and abundant space for an owner‑supplied tender, all connected to the Aft Deck by a gently sloped stainless ladder.

Boat's characteristics

Engineered as a true passage‑maker, the Kando 85 features a Displacement Hull Form and an unsinkable hull that remains afloat even with flooding water in any compartment. The interior promises comfort with a minimum 2.10 m free height in cabins, and command is assured by four control stations, including two helm bridges equipped with emergency stop buttons, placing authority and redundancy precisely where you need them.

Structural materials

The Kando 85 is built for strength and longevity, with a hull of high tensile marine steel AH36 and a superstructure in aluminum alloy Almg 5083 H321. The hardtop is a robust sandwich‑system epoxy composite. Systems are executed with purpose‑chosen materials: polypropylene pipes for the fresh water system, PVC pipes for the sanitary system, and mild steel pipes for the fuel system. A CuNiFe network carries the sea water cooling system, while Mapress system or equivalent is specified for the fire extinguishing system, the bilge suction system, and the tank air vent system. Hydraulic lines are seamless steel pipes, and all stainless steel equipment is AISI316L unless otherwise specified.

Engines, propulsion system, speed & range

Power comes from VOLVO‑PENTA D8 MG main engines, a pair of heavy‑duty marine units rated at 360 HP each at 2100 RPM, working through two gearboxes by TWINDISK or ZF. Propulsion is via long shafts and fixed blade propellers turning on AISI316L stainless steel propeller shafts. Expect a max speed of 11 knots at 95% engine load and an effortless cruise between 7 and 9 knots at around 60% engine load. Provisional fuel consumption and cruise range figures underscore true oceanic ambition: 30 lts/hr at 8 kts yielding 6700 nm, 45 lts/hr at 9 kts delivering 5000 nm, 63 lts/hr at 10 kts reaching 4000 nm, and 142 lts/hr at 11 kts covering 2000 nm.

Maneuvering, steering & mooring

Confident handling begins with two control stations, including the Wheelhouse and an aft mooring position, both tied to dual electronic main engine throttles by VOLVO‑PENTA. Steering is by a HIDROMARIN or DATA system with electro‑hydraulic pump‑actuated cylinders, manual emergency operation, and integration with both the rudder angle indicator and the autopilot. Twin rudder blades are steel‑constructed, foil‑shaped, and carried on 316L stainless rudder shafts. For precision in tight quarters, a SIDE POWER bow thruster operates hydraulically from a central hydraulic power unit. Ground tackle is equally robust: twin electric stainless steel AISI316L anchor winches with joystick control at the stations, two polished stainless AISI316L chain locks, and two in‑house high‑holding galvanized steel anchors at port and starboard, each 180 kg. Each anchor carries 110 m of Grade 2, 12.5 mm galvanized chain with a digital chain meter running through two AISI304 stainless hawse pipes, complete with a seawater chain wash draining overboard. Dockside control benefits from two HIDROMARIN or DATA electric mooring capstans powered through the central power unit, polished stainless steel AISI316L in raised positions with foot buttons. Ten in‑house bollards in polished stainless AISI316L are welded to raised deck positions, comprising four large on the foredeck, two large on the aft main deck, two small amidships on the main deck, and two small on the swim platform.

Equipment & outfitting

Comfort and control are refined by a SLEIPNER fin stabilizing system that is electrically operated with zero‑speed functionality for serene anchorages. Climate is mastered by a WEBASTO chilled‑water air conditioning plant at 380V AC with heat and cool modes, fan coils in every guest cabin, the salon and crew quarters, a fresh air make‑up unit, and mechanical ventilation of all air‑conditioned spaces, including the main deck salon, all guest and crew cabins, wheelhouse, galley, crew mess, and lazarette. Waste is handled by a TECHICOMAR or equivalent wastewater treatment system paired with a JETS vacuum toilet system and electric extraction fans in all toilets. Independence is assured by a SEA RECOVERY or equivalent water maker with 300 lt/h capacity and self‑flushing. Deck handling is simplified with an OPACMARE or BESENZONI hydraulic tender crane rated at 500 kg with its own hydraulic power unit, while SPEICH window wipers keep the wheelhouse clear. Boarding is elegant via an in‑house hydraulic, remote‑controlled passarella gangway of adequate length with solid portable handrails. Fuel purity is protected by an ALFA LAVAL MIB303 fuel separator, vibration is tamed by a CENTA flexible propulsion shaft coupling, and shore interface is streamlined with a GLENDENNING shore power cable handling and storage system. Engine room ventilation relies on electric‑driven centrifugal fans. Aft doors to the salon are automatic sliding units of highest‑quality polished stainless steel framed glass in a graceful curved shape at both the main deck salon and upper deck salon, complemented by 2x Starlink dish. Entertainment at sea is enabled by an INTELLIAN or KVH satellite TV antenna with one 60 cm bowl and one 60 cm empty dome. Communication is effortless through an inter‑communication phone system connected to all cabins, main deck salon, upper deck salon, wheelhouse, galley, crew mess, flybridge, and lazarette. Night operations are supported by 2x LED search lights with electric remote control and a dramatic glow from 8x LED underwater lights, four at the transom and four along the aft sides. All weather‑exposed decks are clad in first‑class 12 mm teak, with tempered deckhouse window glass and outdoor furniture and cushions for seating groups on the flybridge and by the aft pool area. Overhead, the hard top and radar mast are moulded GRP of sandwich construction, and safety is enhanced with various bulwark and handrails in highest‑quality polished stainless steel AISI316L and carbon fibre, plus portable guard rails in polished AISI316L for the aft swim platform. A KAHLENBERG air horn announces your presence, navigation lights are LED and compliant with COLREG, and thermal safety is elevated by ROCKWOOL heat and fire insulation in the engine room and GLASSWOOL or ROCKWOOL thermal insulation throughout accommodation spaces.

Navigation electronics

Navigation and awareness are anchored by a suite from RAYMARINE or equivalent, highlighted by three 19" touch‑screen color displays, two open array radars rated at 12 kW and 4 kW, and integrated autopilot, GPS, and sonar modules. Situational data is enriched with AIS650, robust voice communication is provided by a Sailor 6222 VHF, and electronic charting is professional‑grade with ECDIS.

Monitoring & alarm instruments

The PRAXIS central monitoring and alarm system places fingertip control on touch‑screen displays in both the wheelhouse and the crew quarters, overseeing tank and bilge levels, diesel generators, propulsion engines, main switchboard voltage (220VAC + 380VAC), shore power voltage, battery levels, and navigation lights. A HAIKON camera monitoring system augments safety with 5x 1080p IR IP cameras, an 8‑channel HD recorder, and a 15" LED display at the main helm bridge. Traditional instruments include a magnetic compass, barometer, and hydrometer kit. Engines and generators are digitally monitored and also visible within the AMS, as are tank level indicators with digital readouts on the wheel console, and bilge level alarms presented as both visible and audible alerts, all mirrored in the AMS.

Accommodation equipment

The galley is comprehensively outfitted with SIEMENS home appliances, including 1x cooking oven, 1x microwave oven, 1x induction electric cooking range, 1x dishwasher, and 1x sink garbage disposal unit, along with 1x full‑height inox refrigerator and 1x full‑height inox freezer. The crew mess similarly benefits from SIEMENS with 1x cooking oven, 1x microwave oven, 1x induction electric cooking range, 1x dishwasher, and 1x inox refrigerator. Laundry care is handled by 2x washing machines, 1x dryer, and 1x ironing mangle by SIEMENS. For refreshment on deck, there is 1x small‑size refrigerator in the flybridge bar, plus 1x wine cooler and 1x ice cube maker. Entertainment is vivid with SAMSUNG LED TVs: a 55" Smart Flat UHD 4K in the main deck salon on a retractable mount, a 55" Smart Flat UHD 4K fixed on the wall in the owner’s suite, 40" Smart Flat UHD 4K fixed on the wall in each guest cabin, and a 40" Smart Flat UHD 4K fixed on the wall in the crew quarters. A home theatre sound system elevates the main deck salon, and a stereo system provides ambience on the pool deck and flybridge.

Interior furnishing

A calm, contemporary aesthetic defines the cabins and salon, with furniture in precision‑crafted plywood dressed in the owner’s choice of veneer and finished in a soft satin varnish. Upholstery is executed in refined artificial leather or selected textiles, and floors in cabins and salon are appointed in wood or carpet according to taste. Rest is prioritized with custom‑size spring beds, and privacy is ensured by tailored textile curtains. In the toilets, bathrooms, and wet areas, durability meets elegance with artificial granite bench tops, polycarbonate shower cabins, ceramic and mosaic tile decoration, towel dryer heaters, and underfloor heating.

Exterior furnishing

On the aft pool seating area, watertight upholstery with resilient sponge cores surrounds a fixed wooden Iroko table set on a polished stainless steel leg, and the swim platform features a convenient deck shower. Forward, the foredeck invites indulgence with a Jacuzzi for 3–4 persons and a sunbathing group in watertight upholstery with sponge. The flybridge becomes a private resort in motion, with various seating groups trimmed in watertight upholstery with sponge, a grill and bar house with cool box, and an expansive sunbathing area.

Safety & security equipment

Protection is comprehensive with Fireboy/Xintex or equivalent systems, EPIRB plus SART emergency beacons, and 2x Viking life rafts stowed on the flybridge deck. Early detection and response are built in via smoke detection and fire alarm systems in the engine room and accommodation compartments, supplemented by portable fire extinguishers in all cabins and fire blankets in the galley, crew lounge, and engine room.

Piping system & pumps

The fresh water system fills, supplies cold water, and circulates hot water from the freshwater storage tank, water maker, and water heater, driven by LIVERANI or equivalent electric fresh water pressure pumps and hot water circulation pumps, with stainless steel or bronze ball valves; all hot water circulation lines are heat‑insulated and capacities are sized per calculations. The sanitary drain and discharge system routes wastewater to storage tanks and discharges via a shore connection on the aft deck and through the wastewater treatment unit, employing electric macerator pumps and stainless steel or bronze ball valves. The bilge suction and discharge system evacuates bilge water separately from each watertight compartment via two electric self‑priming centrifugal bronze pumps with stainless steel or bronze ball valves; water level gauges provide both audible and visible alarms at the main helm bridge. The water fire extinguishing system supplies seawater from sea chests to deck fire nozzles at the fire chests by means of an electric centrifugal bronze emergency pump and stainless steel or bronze ball valves. The fuel filling, supply, and transfer system fills storage tanks, feeds consumers with return lines to the tanks, transfers fuel between storage tanks or through an external shore connection by an electric fuel transfer pump, and vents the tanks; each fuel consumer is protected by double Racor or equivalent filters on the supply lines. The sea water cooling system is a central CuNiFe pipe network connected to two bottom sea chests in the engine room via stainless steel or bronze butterfly valves and seawater strainers; engines, generators, and other consumers are cooled by branch lines from the central system with connections made through neoprene flexible hoses. The hydraulic system is centralized, comprising a central power unit with an electric pump and PTO pumps on the main propulsion engines, distributing pressure through seamless steel pipelines to the bow thruster, anchor winches, and capstans, with equipment connected by high‑pressure flexible hoses. Exhaust is handled by water‑cooled, heat‑insulated main engine exhaust pipes in mild steel and a muffler exhaust system for the gensets. The air conditioning system circulates chilled water to fan coils and drains condensate from the fan coils to the tanks through polypropylene pipelines, with all chilled water lines heat‑insulated.

Electricity

Power architecture is robust and flexible: 24V DC loads are supplied via dedicated battery banks with their own chargers and supply units, while 230V single‑phase and 400V three‑phase 50 Hz AC power is generated by the onboard generators, and 400V three‑phase AC can be taken from shore connection. Battery groups by VICTRON or MASTERVOLT or equivalent include marine gel service batteries, AGM deep cycle engine start batteries, AGM deep cycle generator start batteries, and marine gel emergency batteries. Power generation is by 2x 40 kW 400VAC 50 Hz marine diesel generators by KOHLER or equivalent, coordinated by a power management system that allows both generators to operate automatically; sound shields are fitted, and generator capacities may be increased per owner’s requirements subject to price adjustment. Inverters and battery chargers by VICTRON or MASTERVOLT or equivalent are sized with adequate capacity. Distribution is through 24V DC / 230V AC / 400V AC switchboards, distribution boxes, and fuses throughout accommodation. Lighting, both interior and exterior, is LED, with spotlights and emergency lights ensuring efficiency and safety.

Painting & corrosion protection

The exterior receives the AWLGRIP system with epoxy‑based putty above the waterline, followed by an epoxy‑based primer and a final acrylic paint layer in the owner’s choice of color. Inside, TEKNOMARIN coatings are applied, with epoxy‑based primer in bilges and tank interiors and a clean white finish in bilges. Below the waterline, antifouling by AKZO‑NOBEL is applied in 1 layer, and sacrificial zinc anodes are specified to provide approximately 1 year of protection.

Other expenses at owner's account

Certain selections remain at the owner’s discretion, including non‑fixed, loose interior decoration components such as chairs, dishes, cutlery, linens, and similar items. Flag registration expenses and taxes are likewise borne by the owner, as is the tender boat or rescue boat.

Delivery

Delivery time is 18 months, with the yacht handed over seaworthy alongside the Free Zone’s quay in Antalya, ensuring a smooth and professional commencement of ownership.

Classification

Built to CE Category A, the Kando 85 is a true ocean‑going voyager, and commercial classification is available upon request for those planning charter or commercial operations.

Comments

Gilman Yachts is the AvA appointed dealer for AvA Shipyard of Antalya, Turkey, representing North and South America and the outlying islands. Having completed a 110’ Kando series yacht at the shipyard, we bring deep, firsthand experience with the brand, the yard, and its ownership. Projects are delivered FOB Antalya at very favorable pricing and configured to meet the buyer’s electrical requirements. For the Kando 85, completion time runs 18–20 months from contract signing.

Warranty terms & conditions

For twelve months following acceptance of the yacht, the Builder undertakes, at its own cost and free of charge to the Buyer, to repair and rectify any defects—including latent defects or deficiencies—of the yacht or its parts caused by defective material and/or poor workmanship by the Builder, its servants, employees, or subcontractors. This excludes defects arising after delivery due to normal wear and tear or improper handling, as well as those caused or aggravated by omission, improper use, or inadequate maintenance by the Buyer, its servants, or agents, and excludes Buyer’s supplies. Repairs, replacements, and rectifications shall be carried out at the Builder’s yard. After written notice to the Builder, the Buyer may have necessary work done elsewhere provided the Builder consents; in such case, the Builder may at its cost forward replacement parts or materials, and the Builder’s liability shall be limited to paying the cost of repairs—including travel and forwarding expenses—up to the price the Builder would normally charge at its yard. In all circumstances, the Builder will cooperate with the Buyer to find proper solutions to rectify any deficiency.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor the vessel’s condition. A buyer should instruct his agents or surveyors to investigate details the buyer wishes validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.