Aquila 45 Sail | The Short | Multihulls World

► Sailing purists will certainly find fault with a catamaran that favors large coachroof windows over sharp bows, does away with the trampolines and, in the process, adds a forward door. ► They may even grit their teeth a little when they discover a coachroof arch that provides direct access to the helm station, which features a “car-door”-style edge to starboard. The same goes for the dual standing/seated helm seat. Nor will they appreciate the tender crane - despite how practical it is when combined with wide aft platforms and a fixed platform - or all the robust stainless-steel fittings. Is there any point continuing with the air conditioning, refrigeration capacity and overall comfort? ► Our view? The designers have taken all the best ideas from powerboating and intelligently applied them to sailing - well done! ► Our quick assessment, ahead of the full test to be published very soon, during our delivery trip between Cannes and Saint-Raphaël revealed a boat that is very well thought out for both Owner and charter use. Under gennaker, with less than 8 knots of wind, the Aquila maintained a steady 5 knots, proving that it could quickly do without its engines. The Aquila 50’s little brother sold six units during the Cannes Yachting Festival - “one a day,” jokes Nick Harvey, the brand’s Sales Director… ► Technical Specifications: Builder: Aquila Catamarans Construction: Vinylester infusion Length: 47'2" (14.38 m) Beam: 25'6" (7.77 m) Draft: 5'1" (1.56 m) Upwind Sail Area: 1,352 sq ft (125.6 m²) Gennaker: 1,200 sq ft (111.5 m²), optional Powertrain: 2 × 50 / 57 / 60 hp Volvo Penta Fuel: 164 US gal (620 l) Cabins: 3/4 Price: US$ 699,000 ► www.aquilaboats.com ► Sign up for our newsletter and win a free two-month subscription to Multihulls World by clicking here: https://bit.ly/48JP1Vk ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Multihulls World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/c/MultihullsWorld ► Log on to our website to discover over 600 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ ► Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR ► Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ ► Follow our multi news on X https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr ► Let’s talk about business https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag #sailingcatamarans #multihullsworld #walkthrough #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #magazine #youtube #tiktok #catamaran #trimaran #aquila45sail #aquilacatamarans #cannesyachtingfestival #cannes