The Aquila 42 Yacht inaugurates a brand new hull design with a fairly high nacelle and fairly high side hulls, relatively thin on the bow, but really widening on the stern.
This profile ensures excellent stability, while the bow bulbs, a specialty of the shipyard, help maintain a stable trim while cutting the wave before the bow hits it for maximum comfort.
A hull with a very distinctive front end
In real-life conditions, this concept once again works very well. The 42 gives a real feeling of ease and comfort, whether you are at the helm or a passenger. Very stable, this powercat allows you not to "suffer" the navigation, but on the contrary to take advantage of it to chat, read a book, have a drink or simply enjoy the scenery.
Moreover, due to its size, the Aquila is really easy to maneuver without needing to be an expert. In curves, it keeps a good lateral balance without oversteering, which is quite pleasant.
Up to 600 hp
As for the engine, it is available in the standard version with a 230 HP Volvo D4 twin, which is already a very good power that should correspond to a quiet and economical cruising program. The multihull we tested was powered by two 300 HP Volvo D4 engines. A welcome extra power. Thus equipped, the powercat is fast with a quick start and she planes in less than 8 seconds.
She is also responsive, especially when exiting curves, which validates the idea that it is always good to have a little reserve power. Regarding the numbers, the performance is far from being ridiculous, since the cruising speed is around 17 knots (19 mph), while pushing the handle, one reaches almost 22 knots (25 mph). However, this powercat does not claim any sporting ambition, but it offers a speed that is more than sufficient for a cruising program.
