Aquila 46 Yacht Power Catamaran Set To Debut as Midrange Coastal Cruiser

The Aquila 46 Yacht boasts CE Category A certification and optional foil assist—delivering efficient, capable offshore performance. Courtesy Aquila

Power catamarans may be a newer category for Cruising World coverage, but they’ve become increasingly relevant to sailors interested in comfort, space, and efficient coastal voyaging. One model drawing attention this season is the upcoming Aquila 46 Yacht, a next-generation powercat set to debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

The open aft cockpit aboard the Aquila 46 Yacht is built for entertaining, with lounge seating, shaded comfort, and direct connection to the salon. Courtesy Aquila

Designed as a midrange offering in Aquila’s Yacht line, the 46 is widely expected to replace the company’s popular 44-foot model, long a fixture in charter fleets throughout the BVI and beyond. While both boats will temporarily coexist in Aquila’s catalog, the 46 delivers numerous upgrades—both aesthetic and functional—that reflect how far the powercat category has evolved.

With panoramic windows and an open-plan design, the salon aboard the Aquila 46 blurs the line between indoors and out. Courtesy Aquila

The new model shares the bold “Explorer” styling of Aquila’s 50 Yacht but in a more compact package. At just over 47 feet LOA with a beam of 23 feet 3 inches, the 46 offers wide-open living spaces, indoor/outdoor entertainment zones, and a forward owner’s cabin configuration that stretches the full width of the bridgedeck—a rare find in boats this size.

For offshore cruisers, the boat carries CE Category A certification and boasts options like the Aquila Hydro Glide® foil system, twin 320 hp Volvo D4 diesels, and lithium battery upgrades. A standard C-Zone digital switching system, multiple stateroom/head layouts, and smart space optimization show clear lessons learned from both sailing multihulls and luxury motoryachts.

In the three-cabin layout, a full-beam owner’s suite forward offers privacy, space, and luxury typically reserved for much larger yachts. Courtesy Aquila

Whether you’re downsizing from a larger cruising sailboat or dreaming of trading canvas for composite hardtops, boats like the Aquila 46 Yacht highlight why powercats are increasingly finding favor among former sailors. For long coastal hops, Bahamas winters, or year-round liveaboard life, they bring a new type of cruising experience—undoubtedly with fewer lines to pull.

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