Each Aquila Power Catamaran, from 28 to 70 feet, is designed top to bottom as a pure power catamaran, and not, as the company says, a de-masted sailing catamaran.

The faster you go with this power cat, the softer the ride becomes. The tunnel between the hulls is designed to reduce drag, increase lift, and cushion the ride. The raised bridge deck enhances visibility. The transition from at rest to on plane is essentially undetectable—aside from pin-you-in-your-seat acceleration—because there is little change in trim angle and the ride stays virtually level.

Aquila cabins and salons are served by smooth, quiet, and energy-efficient variable-speed air-conditioning pumps. At the helm, Raymarine electronics provide fully integrated and seamless information and control. 

Aquila 47 Molokai 

The Aquila 47 Molokai power catamaran boasts both serious offshore fishing chops and sumptuous luxury.

This big cat features a spacious, air-conditioned stateroom with a queen-size island berth, as well as a private head and shower. Two entry doors access the stateroom, where large overhead and side windows flood the cabin with natural light by day, and let you stargaze by night.

Largest of Aquila’s three-boat offshore Molokai line, the 47 Molokai is powered by twin 600 hp or quad 400 hp Mercury Verado outboards, either of which producing speeds of 60-plus mph and a smooth, ­predictable ride thanks to the boat’s aggressive twin-step cat-hull design and strong, lightweight vacuum-infused construction. Those rides can be far—700 miles and more, depending on engine configuration—due to its 1,048-gallon fuel capacity. 

It’s a luxurious voyage, thanks in part to seven ­protected helm seats in two air-conditioned rows. Triple sundeck lounges in the bow, aft-facing seats in the cockpit, and exquisite ­entertainment ­areas at helm, cockpit, and stateroom all speak to its superb comfort. ­Raymarine electronics, C-Zone digital switching, and a Fusion audio system inform, control, and entertain.

Pressurized livewells fed by a Hooker sea chest keep bait lively, while cavernous fish boxes accommodate the largest fish on the longest trips. Electric-reel outlets provide power for deep-dropping, and the carbon-fiber hardtop is ­factory-reinforced for ­outriggers and custom towers.

Back in port, joystick piloting makes close-quarters ­maneuvering a breeze.

Editor’s Note

Stepping aboard the ­Aquila 47, I knew instantly that this was a different breed of cat. Luxury touches and world-class angling features beckoned me to set out on a long-distance angling ­adventure, prepared to catch fish, and to do so in comfort. -Jim Hendricks

Performance Data

• Test Power: Quad Mercury 400 hp Verado V-10 outboards
• Test Props: 25P RevX
• Test Load: 26,300 lb.
• Test Speed: 67mph
• Max Range: 754 miles (4500 rpm, 48 mph)

Specifications

Aquila Power Catamarans – Saint Petersburg, Florida; aquilaboats.com

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Recognized globally, Aquila Power Catamarans are crafted in what the company calls “one of the world’s largest, newest, most vertically integrated and ‘greenest’ yacht production facilities.” 

Sino Eagle Yachts, Aquila’s parent company, has more than 40 years of manufacturing experience, featuring advanced composites and new vacuum-molding techniques. In 2012, the firm worked with award-winning designers to launch Aquila Power Catamarans.  “Aquila” is derived from the Latin for “eagle,” a fitting name for a boat with such power, grace, and majesty. 

Aquila’s growing lineup of boats from 28 to 70 feet caters to the desires of both the leisurely adventurer and thrill-seeking explorer—and anglers in either category.

Their yachts feature wide beams and high bridge decks, the latter to minimize below-­deck slapping in choppy water conditions. Outboard engines are positioned well apart for agile, precise driving. The result is performance and comfort in elegant packages.

Aquila 47 Molokai

A rock-solid offshore-fishing center-console ­catamaran with plenty of power and fuel capacity, and ­construction ready to take on any seas, ­Aquila’s new 47 Molokai also offers all the ­comforts a ­family might request, from cozy sleeping ­accommodations to posh entertainment ­appointments.  

Performance and durability are thanks to reduced-drag twin-stepped hulls, and lightweight but strong carbon/epoxy construction.

The dual-entry cabin ­features a head, shower, air conditioning, ­queen-size island berth, and large overhead and side windows. Outside is seating for up to 17, including seven protected helm seats.

Fishing-ready, the 47 ­Molokai has 16 gunwale-­mounted and six transom-­mounted rod holders. In-deck and coffin-box fish and gear storage­—and transom livewell capacity—is generous. Among options are tuna tubes and in-deck livewells. 

The 47 Molokai offers both speed and range: It is thriftiest with its standard package of two 600’s at 4,000 rpm and 34.5 mph, with an 870-mile range. But bumping it to 5,000 rpm produces 46 mph and shortens the range by only 10 miles. Additional package options are available. 

Editor’s Tip 

The high-strength hullside windows on the 47 Molokai serve as an Aquila styling trademark, but they also serve a practical purpose when fishing, allowing the captain to see hooked fish in the water when they are close to the boat without leaving the helm controls. -Jim Hendricks, Staff Editor, Boating and Fishing Group

Performance Data

• Test Power: Quad Mercury V10 400’s
• Test Props: 25P RevX
• Test Load: 26,300 lbs.
• Test Speed: 67 mph
• Max Range: 754 mi. (4500rpm, 48mph)

Specifications

Aquila Power Catamarans – Saint Petersburg, Florida; aquilaboats.com

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