Aquila Staging Two Debuts at Cannes
The catamaran builder’s seven-strong display at Cannes Yachting Festival includes the world premieres of power and sail models.
Aquila Catamarans is preparing to stage the world premieres of the 35 Sport and the 45 Sail – only its second sailing model – at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, which will be held from September 8-13.
In the Power Cat Village within Vieux Port (Old Port), Aquila will premiere the 35 Sport, which follows the 45 Sport that debuted at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show in March and will make its Europe debut at the Cannes show.
The 35 Sport has a 14ft 9in beam and features the same bold styling as the 45 Sport in a more compact package, which includes a double-stepped hull and two 300hp Mercury Verado V8 engines or 400hp Mercury Verado V10s.
The foredeck comfortably fits four, while the aft cockpit has a large C-shaped convertible seating area with adjustable backrest. This area also features a wet bar with sink and storage, a Corian-topped galley block, and a Fusion Signature Series audio system with six speakers throughout the boat.
The helm station includes four seats with flip-down bolster cushions and adjustable seat positions. A sliding console door at the helm leads below deck to the cabin, which sleeps two in a queen berth with a memory foam mattress.
Other standout details include a concealed stainless-steel swim ladder, a C-Zone digital switching system for monitoring DC power, and a fiberglass hardtop for storing SUPs and kayaks with optional Makefast shade system.
Aquila’s powercat display in Vieux Port will also include the brand’s enclosed 46 Coupe cruiser, and the 46 Yacht and 50 Yacht flybridge models.
The 45 Sail is a smaller sister to the 50 Sail, which will also be on display at Cannes in Port Canto (SAIL 150), having had its world premiere at this year’s Miami International Boat Show in February.
The 50 Sail introduced some Aquila signatures for the brand’s sailing range including flybridge-to-foredeck stairs, a forward door to a solid foredeck, as well as the option of diesel engines or the Hybrid Ocean Drive™ system.
While the 50 Sail has a central helm on the flybridge and offers up to six cabins, the 45 Sail has a semi-raised helm to starboard and up to four cabins. The 45 Sail has a 25ft 5in beam and over 1,350sqft of upwind sail area.
Alain Raas, Global Brand Director for Aquila Catamarans, said: “Cannes Yachting Festival is the perfect stage to showcase the continued evolution of Aquila. The new 45 Sail and 35 Sport reflect our commitment to delivering innovative, versatile and performance-driven catamarans across both our sail and power ranges."
“Together with the European debut of the Aquila 45 Sport and a total line-up of seven models on display, visitors will have an exceptional opportunity to experience the versatility and strength of Aquila Catamarans.”