Aquila 46 Yacht Power Catamaran Set To Debut as Midrange Coastal Cruiser
Power catamarans may be a newer category for Cruising World coverage, but they’ve become increasingly relevant to sailors interested in comfort, space, and efficient coastal voyaging. One model drawing attention this season is the upcoming Aquila 46 Yacht, a next-generation powercat set to debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Designed as a midrange offering in Aquila’s Yacht line, the 46 is widely expected to replace the company’s popular 44-foot model, long a fixture in charter fleets throughout the BVI and beyond. While both boats will temporarily coexist in Aquila’s catalog, the 46 delivers numerous upgrades—both aesthetic and functional—that reflect how far the powercat category has evolved.
The new model shares the bold “Explorer” styling of Aquila’s 50 Yacht but in a more compact package. At just over 47 feet LOA with a beam of 23 feet 3 inches, the 46 offers wide-open living spaces, indoor/outdoor entertainment zones, and a forward owner’s cabin configuration that stretches the full width of the bridgedeck—a rare find in boats this size.
For offshore cruisers, the boat carries CE Category A certification and boasts options like the Aquila Hydro Glide® foil system, twin 320 hp Volvo D4 diesels, and lithium battery upgrades. A standard C-Zone digital switching system, multiple stateroom/head layouts, and smart space optimization show clear lessons learned from both sailing multihulls and luxury motoryachts.
Whether you’re downsizing from a larger cruising sailboat or dreaming of trading canvas for composite hardtops, boats like the Aquila 46 Yacht highlight why powercats are increasingly finding favor among former sailors. For long coastal hops, Bahamas winters, or year-round liveaboard life, they bring a new type of cruising experience—undoubtedly with fewer lines to pull.
The post Aquila 46 Yacht Power Catamaran Set To Debut as Midrange Coastal Cruiser appeared first on Cruising World.