By: George Day, Editor & Publisher, Cruising Odyssey.
With the new 46, Aquila catamarans is venturing into the explorer or adventure cat realm by combining big-boat innovations with a power plant designed to travel long distances without refueling. The target market will be independent, adventurous couples.
The published specs call for twin Volvo 320-horsepower engines that will deliver a top-end-speed of 28 knots. The tanks hold 425 gallons of diesel so running at moderate cruising speeds of 15 knots or so and burning about six gallons an hour, you have a useful range of roughly 1,000 miles.
For long-haul and off-the-grid capabilities, you can opt for Aquila’s Hydroglide Foil System to improve fuel efficiency, add a 200-gallon fuel tank and install a full solar array and lithium batteries to relieve reliance on the genset.
The designed living spaces are open and full of light. The doors and window between the salon and cockpit slide away to form a fully unified space. This will be great in warm weather cruising and when you want to invite your cruising friends over for a shindig.
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