AVA

AVA is a 40-metre steel motor yacht built by CRN Yachts in 1976 and refitted in 2008. She is a full-displacement vessel of classic Italian construction, carrying 216 gross tonnes and measuring 6.74 metres at the beam. Her age and lineage place her firmly in the tradition of long-range Mediterranean cruising, a type of yacht built to endure rather than impress through novelty.

AVA accommodates up to 11 guests across five cabins, managed by a crew of seven. The guest-to-crew ratio is reasonable for a vessel of this age and type, though charter guests accustomed to the service density of newer superyachts may find the staffing lean. She is well suited to groups who value character, space, and open-water capability over contemporary interiors. AVA is less appropriate for guests with firm expectations around modern fit-out, high-speed transfers, or cutting-edge onboard technology. Her declared charter regions span the central and western Mediterranean, including Sardinia, Corsica, the Amalfi Coast, the French Riviera, and the Balearic Islands.

What distinguishes AVA within this class is her origin: CRN Yachts of Ancona has been building steel displacement yachts since the 1960s, and vessels from that era carry a robustness that modern production craft rarely match. The 2008 refit will have addressed systems and interior finishes, though the underlying platform reflects the engineering standards of an earlier period. At a cruise speed of 12 knots and a range of 2,500 nautical miles, she is suited to unhurried, extended passages.

The yacht charter experience aboard AVA centres on the water. She carries waverunners, an inflatable water toy, water-skis, a sea biscuit, snorkelling equipment, and fishing gear. A deck jacuzzi adds a social focal point for evenings at anchor. Air conditioning, onboard Wi-Fi, underway stabilisers, and a gym round out the amenities. This is a platform oriented toward active guests who spend their days on the water rather than in a cinema room.

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