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The Great Entertainer finally arrives in Sydney - Aquila 36

by John Curnow on 25 Aug 2017
The Great Entertainer arrived in Sydney in time for the Sydney International Boat Show and quickly impressed... - Aquila 36 John Curnow
Finally, one of Aquila's new 36 powerboats makes it to Australian shores. What a delight she is, and her build quality continues on from her larger sister, the Aquila 44, which we tested back here. She is certainly the Great Entertainer, with ample room everywhere, and there are many ways to personalise your Aquila 36 with various configuration options available. Having just delivered their 100th hull overall, Aquila has made a serious name for themselves, and this new craft will continue that trend.

With thanks to Multihull Central, we got to find out all about the Aquila 36 both inside Sydney Harbour, and also offshore down past South Head. A full review will follow on soon enough. In the meantime, please enjoy this photo essay, and if you are in Australia, see the Multihull Central team either online or call them on 1300 852 620 (AUS) to find out more. Internationally, please see Aquila Boats for details.



Wonderful times exploring are guaranteed for you, your family and friends. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow
Wonderful times exploring are guaranteed for you, your family and friends. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow



Aesthetically pleasing lines, you can have her with partial screens as here, or full ones for serious offshore work. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow
Aesthetically pleasing lines, you can have her with partial screens as here, or full ones for serious offshore work. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow



Taking in the sights from all of her entertaining areas. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow
Taking in the sights from all of her entertaining areas. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow



She is able to get you and your guests where you need to go quickly, safely, in comfort and dry. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow
She is able to get you and your guests where you need to go quickly, safely, in comfort and dry. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow



You can cruise in the low twenties, or take off into the thirties, as she is here pst Mrs Macquarie's Chair - Aquila 36 © John Curnow
You can cruise in the low twenties, or take off into the thirties, as she is here pst Mrs Macquarie's Chair - Aquila 36 © John Curnow



powerful hull forms give you good seakeeping qualities and also volume in the cabins - Aquila 36 © John Curnow
powerful hull forms give you good seakeeping qualities and also volume in the cabins - Aquila 36 © John Curnow



At displacement type speeds she is very economical and at under six knots leaves no wake, either. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow
At displacement type speeds she is very economical and at under six knots leaves no wake, either. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow



The Great Entertainer is quick to get up and go as she flies along in front of Sydney's CBD. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow
The Great Entertainer is quick to get up and go as she flies along in front of Sydney's CBD. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow



As you can see, there is no end to the amount of good times you'll have on board. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow
As you can see, there is no end to the amount of good times you'll have on board. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

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