Measuring just over 14m, the GRP-built power catamaran becomes the flagship of the Aquila Sport series and expands the range’s focus on fast, open-air day boating.
SUV-Inspired Styling and a Performance-Focused Hull
The Aquila 45 Sport adopts a sharper visual identity than earlier models in the Aquila Boats line. Its exterior draws cues from modern performance vehicles, with angular surfaces, dark glazing, and a low, purposeful stance that emphasizes speed and agility.
Beneath the styling, the catamaran’s twin double-stepped hull design is engineered to improve hydrodynamic efficiency and reduce drag at higher speeds. According to the builder, the platform is capable of top speeds exceeding 50 mph, while maintaining a fast cruising pace in the 38–40 mph range.
Sharp, sleek styling inspired by contemporary luxury SUVs meets advanced double-stepped hull technology that delivers top speeds above 50 mph and efficient 38-40 mph cruising."
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This performance focus places the 45 Sport firmly in the day boat and high-speed cruising boat category, targeting owners who want the stability and deck area of a catamaran with the pace more often associated with monohull sports boat.
A Social Deck Designed for Entertaining at Anchor
A central feature of the Aquila 45 Sport is its large aft cockpit, which forms the main social hub on board. Fold-down terraces expand the usable beam at anchor, creating a wide entertaining area that Aquila describes as a 19-foot open social zone.
Convertible U-shaped seating wraps around a manual high-low table, enabling the space to transition from dining to lounging throughout the day. The arrangement of the yacht is intended to support relaxed gatherings, watersports stops, or day cruising with friends.
The four-seat helm sits forward of the cockpit and gives the skipper clear sightlines while keeping guests close to the action. This layout is consistent with the Sport series’ focus on sociable, driver-oriented boating.
A Connected Helm Designed for Modern Day Boating
The Aquila 45 Sport introduces a strong emphasis on digital control and onboard connectivity. A centralized control ecosystem integrates several onboard systems into a single interface accessible from a smart device.
Through this system, users can manage underwater lighting, multicolor LED accent lighting, navigation displays, audio systems, and engine functions. The setup incorporates C-Zone vessel management technology, Raymarine navigation electronics, Mercury propulsion systems, and a Fusion audio network. The result is a helm environment where key systems can be monitored and adjusted from a smartphone or tablet, simplifying operation and system management during day trips or short cruising runs.
Compact Cabin for Overnight Capability
While the Aquila 45 Sport is primarily positioned as a day and weekend platform, the motor yacht still includes a modest interior space below deck. The lower deck houses a single cabin designed for two guests, along with a private head.
This arrangement supports occasional overnight stays or weekend escapes while maintaining the model’s primary focus on outdoor living. Owners planning extended cruising would typically look toward larger Aquila cruising catamarans, but the 45 Sport provides a practical interior for short trips or rest periods between activities.
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The Evolution of Aquila’s Sport Powercat Range
Positioned as the largest model in Aquila’s Sport lineup, the new Aquila 45 Sport becomes the flagship of the series. At 14.17m in length, it sits above the Aquila 36 Sport and Aquila 32 Sport, extending the concept of fast, open-air power catamarans into a larger and more capable platform. The model introduces greater deck space, higher speed potential, and a more advanced onboard systems package than its smaller counterparts.
The Aquila 36 Sport, measuring slightly under 11m, is designed as a versatile weekender boat with two cabins and accommodation for up to four guests. Its layout supports short cruising trips or overnight stays while maintaining the open deck arrangement that defines the Sport range.
At the entry point of the series, the Aquila 32 Sport measures just under 10m and focuses on simple day boating and short escapes. With a single cabin for two guests, the model emphasizes easy handling, watersports capability, and compact practicality.
The Aquila 45 Sport is expected to draw strong attention at PBIBS 2026, where visitors will see how the new flagship expands Aquila’s fast-growing Sport powercat lineup.
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