AQUILA 50
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 49.11 ft |
| Beam | 25.79 ft |
| Draft | 4.76 ft |
| Displacement | 42,483.08 lb |
Rig & Sails
| Mainsail | 968.75 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 710.42 sq ft |
About the AQUILA 50
Displacement above is lightship. Available with 4, 5 or 6 cabins. Available with diesel motors. 2x 50 hp Saildrive or optional 2x 60 hp or 2x 75 hp saildrive Sail area: -Main: 90 m² / 968.8 ft² -Optional square top main: 96.4 m² / 1,037.6 ft² -Furling genoa: 66 m² / 710.4 ft² -Optional Code 0:102.8 m² / 1,106.5 ft² CE certification: A:12; B:12; C:20; D:30
The Aquila 50 is a modern catamaran designed by J&J Design and built by Aquila Catamarans, with production listed for 2026. As a brand-new model with no historical owner reports yet available, the fleet size is currently unquantified, reflecting its status as a recent market entrant rather than a legacy design.
- Best for:
- This vessel suits buyers seeking a contemporary, high-performance cruising catamaran with fractional sloop rigging and substantial solar integration capabilities. It is ideal for those prioritizing modern amenities and fuel-efficient propulsion options like Yanmar or Volvo Penta engines.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 42483.08 lb and a low capsize ratio of 2.96, the hull form suggests strong stability and offshore suitability, though real-world bluewater validation is pending as the model is newly introduced.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other modern 50-foot performance cruisers such as the Lagoon 50 or Fountaine-Pajot Salpa 50, which share similar beam dimensions and fractional rig configurations. These boats are comparable due to their focus on interior volume and modern sailing dynamics within the same size class.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 49.11ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the AQUILA 50yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
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