Aquila passes 1250 catamarans built as it stages largest Power Cat display at FLIBS in history

by Aquila 11 Nov 09:07 AEDT

Successful Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show with 10-model power catamaran line up

Aquila Catamarans has surpassed more than 1,250 catamarans built since its founding in 2012. The announcement comes following a successful Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) for Aquila, with the largest display of catamarans ever staged at the show.

Over five days in Fort Lauderdale, the Aquila display drew more than 1,000 visitor enquiries (up 15% year over year) and generated orders across the Molokai, Sport, Coupe and Yacht ranges, with buyers from the U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America, and several further deals in final negotiation.

The Aquila 50 Yacht was the most requested model of the show, while the new Aquila 35 Sport, fresh from its world premiere in Cannes, quickly became the most popular Sport model on display.

Dozens of existing Aquila owners also visited the docks, and interest held strong despite two days of heavy rain.

FLIBS caps a busy season that saw the world premieres of the Aquila 35 Sport and Aquila 45 Sail at the Cannes Yachting Festival, the 45 Sail's Americas debut at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, and its nomination for European Yacht of the Year 2027 as well as Cruising World Magazine Boat Of The Year Nomination in the USA.

Initially founded as a power catamaran brand, Aquila has evolved to cover a broad model range for different customer bases, including a new range of sailing catamarans.

Demand has been consistent across its six model ranges, with the Aquila Yacht range leading global orders. Highlights include:

• Over 200 Aquila 44 Yachts delivered before production of the model ended
• Over 100 orders for the second-generation explorer-style Yachts (50Y, 46Y) since launching
• Over 100 Aquila 54 Yachts ordered in the four years since the model launched
• Over 130 foiling boats completed

Each of the 1250+ Aquila models delivered has been built at its state-of-the-art factory in Hangzhou, China, where vertical integration and complete control of the build process is Aquila's central advantage. Most components, from stainless-steel hardware to furniture and upholstery, are made on site in the factory.

That vertical integration carries through to the structure of the boats. Hulls, decks, roofs, bulkheads and stringers are all formed by one-shot vinyl ester resin vacuum infusion, producing lighter and stronger hulls with no structural wood. It also underpins Aquila's unique carbon fiber Hydro Glide® foiling system, which is available on select models to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency by 40%.

Each model is built using a mix of modern technology and hand craftsmanship.

The brand's wide range of models is shaped around how people choose to go boating, giving owners the flexibility to move up through the Aquila range as their lifestyle needs evolve.

The Aquila portfolio spans the versatile Sport and Coupe models, the fishing-focused Molokai range, and spacious Yacht and Luxury models designed for extended cruising, and its newest Sail range. All models are conceived by an international team of designers, ensuring global appeal.

Nick Harvey, Chief Revenue Officer of Aquila Catamarans, said: "Building 1,250 boats is a special milestone and a reflection of how we adapt and respond to changing customer needs. We will continue to develop new segments and models at a pace unrivalled in the marine industry. Bringing the largest catamaran display ever seen at a boat show to FLIBS was a statement of intent, and there is much more to come."

For more information on Aquila Catamarans, visit www.aquilaboats.com