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
| LOA: | 49’4″ |
| Beam: | 14’7″ |
| Fuel Capacity: | 1,048 gal. |
| Dry Weight With Power: | 22,818 lb. |
| Max HP: | 1,600 |
Aquila Power Catamarans – Saint Petersburg, Florida; aquilaboats.com
