Aquila 36 Sport: The Detail Many European Boatbuilders Don’t Even Bother With

A catamaran built in China with finishing details that many European shipyards don't even bother with… but also with a problem I noticed as soon as I stepped into one of its cabins. In this video I take an in-depth look at the Aquila 36 Sport, a power catamaran designed in the USA and built in China: around 11 metres long, two hulls, twin 300 hp Mercury outboards and two fully independent double cabins. This isn't a brochure walkthrough: I open hatches, cabinets and floor panels to show you how it's really built. We go over the large central swim platform with its seat, the deck and its synthetic teak (and why I'm not a fan), the outdoor galley with sink, Corian countertop, induction hob and fridge, the L-shaped sofa with extendable table, and the helm station with a double helm seat with bolsters, digital instruments and Mercury joystick. At the bow we look at the convertible sunpad area, the anchor locker with electric windlass and the storage lockers… including one that's missing something important. Then we head down to the cabins. I'll show you the V-shaped double bed, the huge side windows, the wet bathroom with pull-out tap, and the reason for the heat and humming noise I found in one of them: where the power inverter is installed, a decision I wouldn't have made and that I explain in detail. We also look under the floor: counter-moulded, bonded reinforcements, today's standard in series production, and a sealed-wood finishing detail you rarely see on production boats, not even on many European ones. Finally, I explain Aquila's Hydro Glide system: a set of hydrofoils between the hulls that generate lift and reduce some of the drag, with clear advantages at medium and high speeds. And we wrap up with an honest verdict: who this boat makes sense for (family cruising, entertaining guests, spending time at anchor or weekend trips), what compromises a power catamaran involves (the beam, maintaining two engines and the way it handles) and whether the prejudices about Chinese boatbuilding hold up. If you're thinking about buying a power catamaran, comparing models, or you simply enjoy seeing how boats are built on the inside, this review will help you spot what the brochures don't show. Let me know in the comments: are you surprised to find this kind of finish on a boat built in China? What do you think about where the inverter is installed? Would you like a dedicated video on Hydro Glide? If you enjoy reviews that go beyond the brochure, subscribe to the channel and give the video a like: it really helps me keep making them. CHAPTERS 0:00 Built in China: the good and the problem 0:24 Mercury engines and swim platform 0:35 Deck, synthetic teak and side gates 0:53 Outdoor galley: sink, induction hob and fridge 1:28 L-shaped sofa, table and helm station 1:54 Console and Mercury joystick 2:16 Bow: sunpads, windlass and lockers 3:07 Port cabin and bathroom 3:45 The inverter problem 4:37 Counter-moulded reinforcements 4:47 The detail many European boats don't have 5:17 Starboard cabin 6:44 Hydro Glide: hydrofoils between the hulls 7:06 Verdict: is it worth it? #Aquila36Sport #catamaran #boats #boatreview #powercatamaran