AQUILA

THE BRAND

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Formed in 2012 as part of a collaboration between powerful Chinese manufacturing firm Sino Eagle Group and major US boat dealer MarineMax, this award-winning multihull specialist is now the world’s most prolific powercat brand. It builds its boats at a state-of-the-art million-square-foot production facility in Hangzhou City, China, and that brings with it some natural advantages, both in terms of industrial efficiency and product development. The Florida-based design team collaborates with world-leading naval architecture firms such as J&J Design (Slovenia), VPLP Design (France), Peart Yacht Design (South Africa) and Yacht Design Works (USA). That has seen Aquila achieve international renown for bringing traditional big boat features to much more accessible areas of the market. Among its most notable innovations are its forward steps for direct bridge-to-bow access, its patented tender crane system and its bulbous bow designs for more efficient passage-making. With a varied fleet that also promises robust build quality, big day spaces, a soft ride and keen value for money, it’s easy to s