New Model: Aquila 42 Yacht

Debuting in 2023, Aquila presented the 42 Yacht, a twelve meter Power Catamaran designed by VPLP of Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot Prevost from France.  Entry level of Aquila Yachts range which today spans four models up to 22 meters, the 42 Yacht is built to CE Category A and is standard equipped with advanced electronics packages, and powered by standard twin Volvo 230, and optional 300hp or Yanmar 370hp.  With Volvo 300hp the Aquila 42 Yacht reaches a top speed of 22 knots and can cruise for over one thousand nautical at five knots.  For those who want more speed you can get the optional Yanmar 370hp with Hydrofoil in between the  hulls which will give top speeds up to 28 knots. The Aquila 42 Yacht features three entertainment areas; aft deck, saloon area serviced by a full astern galley, and flybridge as served by the wet-bar.  The Aquila 42 comes with a standard layout offering two cabins plus an utility cabin in between the hulls sleeping five, with optional layouts offering six berths in three cabins, or eight berths in four cabins.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.64 m (41.6ft)

Beam - 6.4 m

Draft - 1.10 m with sacrificial keel

Displacement - 15,700 kg light, 19,000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1100 l

Water Capacity - 460 l

Max Persons - 24

Accommodation - five berths in three cabins, or 6 berths in 3 cabins, or 8 berths in 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 230hp, D4 300hp, Yanmar 370hp

Propulsion - line shaft with four blade propellers running in moulded tunnels

Speed -  22 knots max eighteen cruise, five knots long range with Volvo 300hp, 28 knots max with Yanmar 370hp and foil option

Range - 1000 nm at five knots

Hull Shape - twin catamaran hull with bulbous bow, Hydrofoil option for speed increase

Construction - resin infusion with Vinilester resin and PVC core 

Project - VPLP design of Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot Prevost

Certification - CE A8/B12/C16/D24

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