Aquila 45 Sport | The Short | Multihulls World

► Barely had the Cannes Yachting Festival ended when we caught up with the Aquila 45 Sport in Saint-Raphaël for a first run. ► With just 2 to 6 knots of wind and a slight underlying swell, conditions were ideal for pushing this new powercat without getting shaken around too much… although its ability to handle the sea (and wakes) quickly impressed us. With sharper, more angular lines than other Aquila models, the 45 Sport does more than just look the part: it provides a remarkable feeling of safety, even at high speed. ► With twin 600 hp Mercury engines on the transom, we recorded a top speed of 45.6 knots. On board, the layout remains very much focused on conviviality, with a table surrounded by a U-shaped bench seat and two fold-down bulwarks that generously widen the cockpit at anchor. ► The practical details are particularly well thought out: handrails and lockers are everywhere, while the padded inner faces of the bulwarks prove very comfortable when the powercat starts moving around. Even the optional black headliner makes perfect sense here by reducing reflections. Finally, the cabin and its bathroom make it possible to spend a few nights aboard in good conditions. ► Our full test will be published soon in Multihulls World! ► Technical Specifications: Builder: Aquila Catamarans Construction: Vinylester infusion Designer: Yacht Design Works Length: 46'6" (14.17 m) Beam: 15'/19'3” (4.57/5.88 m) with terraces open Draft: 2' (0.6 m) with engines raised Air Draft: 9'11" (3.02 m) Light Displacement: 9.96 t Powertrain: 2 × 600 hp Mercury Verado V12 Max Speed: More than 43 knots claimed Fuel: 400 US gal (1,514 l) Water: 50 US gal (189 l) Cabins: 1 Berths: 2 CE Category: B10/C20/D29 Price: From US$ 781,500 ex-tax, ex-works ► 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 #aquila50sail #aquilaboats #sailingcatamarans #multihullsworld #walkthrough #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #magazine #youtube #tiktok #catamaran #trimaran #aquila45sport #aquilacatamarans