Aquila 42 Yacht, a catamaran entering a highly contested segment

The nacelle of the 42 is quite high, but this does not prevent the boat from offering maximum habitability © Aquila Catamarans

The 40- to 45-foot powercat segment is now very crowded. This success is due to its size, perfect for cruising with family or friends, and its still reasonable price. That's what we look at in this fourth part.

Once a bit of a loner on the market, the Aquila 42 now arrives on a market where the competition is fierce.

Opposite it are boats such as the Leopard 40 Powercat, the Bali 4.3 MY, the 40 Open Sunreef Power, the Aventura 14 and the Fountaine MY5, to name but a few.

L'Aquila 42 finds the Leopard 40 PC in its path.
L'Aquila 42 finds the Leopard 40 PC in its path.

However, the Aquila 42 has a good reputation, good build quality and she is seaworthy. This boat also benefits from the expertise of VPLP.

One of the strengths of the Aquila 42 is its very large flybridge.
One of the strengths of the Aquila 42 is its very large flybridge.

Even if it is the smallest model of the Yacht family, the 42 brings a wind of modernism to the whole production of the shipyard. Benefiting from an innovative manufacturing process, it also features an innovative and modular space management to adapt to all needs. Comfortable and easy to steer, the Aquila is aimed at a wide range of customers, from beginners to experienced sailors who want to keep a smaller size catamaran for easy use, without a captain. It will also be perfect for the charter market.

The Aquila 42 also features a huge storage area that can be converted into a living area
The Aquila 42 also features a huge storage area that can be converted into a living area

With an entry price of just over $800,000, the Aquila 42 is in the middle of the pack, offering luxurious features and relatively generous equipment.

For an attractive package, however, we recommend a slightly larger engine than the basic one. And there's plenty of scope for customization. All in all, this family catamaran comes in at around $1 million, a price that doesn't seem excessive.

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