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Aquila 54 Yacht Power Catamaran (2021) - Test Video by BoatTEST.com

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  • čas přidán 12. 08. 2024
  • When Aquila decided to enter the large cat market, its primary mission was clear. The new design had to look the part. In our opinion, it succeeded with its 54 Yacht Power Catamaran.
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Komentáře • 56

  • @frankcolumbo9615
    @frankcolumbo9615 Před 3 lety +18

    03:11 “Exceeds ABYC Standards and puts it right into the F.U.N. Standard” 🤣 👍

  • @Bubbles99718
    @Bubbles99718 Před 3 lety +8

    In the Coast Guard on a 378 foot Cutter we "chased" followed Taiwanese salmon smugglers across the Pacific at 6 knots. That snails pace does something to your brain out there in the middle of no where. Drove us crazy pretty much. The Ocean is so overwhelmingly huge you just want to get thru it usually.
    International waters, we weren't allowed to board till we got all the way over to Taiwan. Great trip though. Ended up in Japan for 10 days. Then trundled home at 20 knots.

  • @praeliora
    @praeliora Před 2 lety +5

    I love this boat so much, no boat needs 2 helms, it gives so much livable space by omitting the cabin helm.. it would be absolutely perfect if crossed with a Silent Yacht concept..

  • @mikemc330
    @mikemc330 Před 3 lety +9

    Did you see the smile on Steve’s face? I believe he really liked operating that boat.

  • @radforduniversity6424
    @radforduniversity6424 Před 3 lety +4

    "It puts it into the F-U-N standard", haha, Steve, you're something else, man

  • @7rays
    @7rays Před 3 lety +7

    Nice! Can’t wait for the features video!

  • @car8365
    @car8365 Před 3 lety +7

    Great stuff Captain. Thank you.

  • @DaBrute
    @DaBrute Před 3 lety +3

    Greetings from the BVI, Capt. Steve

  • @anthonypropst1818
    @anthonypropst1818 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! The tender and launching mechanism is out of the box! :-)

  • @tamibossbishalldaya4632
    @tamibossbishalldaya4632 Před 3 lety +6

    I ❤ Captain Steve! I love this beauty more,tho.

  • @jamiemcmu
    @jamiemcmu Před 3 lety +6

    Another great review, well do e Captain Steve..

  • @josephkordinak1591
    @josephkordinak1591 Před rokem

    I wish I would see a boat test and specs with the Cummins engines. I love this boat though.

  • @LTronicaAssistec
    @LTronicaAssistec Před 2 lety

    perfect perfected

  • @8654ZuluFoxtrot
    @8654ZuluFoxtrot Před rokem +1

    This right here, or the Leopard 53, is what my wife and I are considering......but in about 5-6yrs. That should put a used one in our price range for retirement. The enclosed fly is the ticket if you are going without an lower helm, and who wants that taking up space down there?

  • @guidedmeditation2396
    @guidedmeditation2396 Před 2 lety

    One thing I would like to have on this boat is joystick controls.

  • @CH-qt4hr
    @CH-qt4hr Před 2 lety

    do you have any videos that focus on autopilot and how it works?

  • @franksmith3602
    @franksmith3602 Před 3 lety +3

    To Steve can u add if any dock FEES for cats over single hulls. Docks list x$ per foot. What happens when u dock a wide cat thanks.
    As many years as u have had on the water. Boat Test should come out with a sun block line for crews and captains.

    • @BoatTEST
      @BoatTEST  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you! Yes, Cats generally will need two slips to handle the wider beam. But really depends on the marina. Most marinas have an outside dock that is typically used by boats over 50’ (15.24 m), and others have over-size slips for large boats that the Aquila 54 can squeeze into.

    • @franksmith3602
      @franksmith3602 Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for the answer. It's kind of a wow answer double the slip fee is kind of a game changer.

    • @Bubbles99718
      @Bubbles99718 Před 3 lety

      @@franksmith3602 That would be yer fine print, yes siree boy

  • @jorgemontefusco650
    @jorgemontefusco650 Před 2 lety

    No matter how big your yacht is, or how much it costs there’s, keep in mind that there’s only about three quarters of an inch separating you from the bottom. Think about it when you want to be reckless on the water.

  • @llamawizard
    @llamawizard Před 3 lety +1

    DREAM BOAT

  • @gerhardvanwaltsleben8944
    @gerhardvanwaltsleben8944 Před 3 lety +3

    Lekker man lekker

  • @michiganengineer8621
    @michiganengineer8621 Před 3 lety

    I wonder if that high speed turning radius would be reduced if you were to cut power to the inner (to the turn) engine? Make it a little easier for the outer engine to push the boat around. Love those fuel numbers for long range cruising! However . . .
    Three strikes against this cat for what I'd be interested in it for.
    1. Air draft, not including the electronics or anything else, waterline to the top of the hardtop is over 20 feet.
    2. Beam, at over 25 feet this combined with the air draft would make it unsuitable for Looping.
    3. Price tag, since I haven't played the right numbers for Powerball or MegaMillions yet . . . .

    • @MrAllDay2u
      @MrAllDay2u Před 3 lety +1

      Might as well start and finish with reason #3

  • @BruceTimothy
    @BruceTimothy Před 3 lety

    How much? I want to get 2!

  • @Ognir1962
    @Ognir1962 Před 3 lety +1

    It would be nice to see the engine space and mechanicals….

  • @aardvarkmindshank
    @aardvarkmindshank Před rokem +1

    Nice adoption of advanced solar power.

  • @SamuelJMartinIII
    @SamuelJMartinIII Před 3 lety

    3:17 #FunStandards 😉 I See What You Did There 😆

  • @JEBrink
    @JEBrink Před 3 lety +1

    I can't help but compare this to the leopard. I have a feeling that what it lacks in range, it makes up for in safety and luxury. I'll have to wait till the features video to confirm my theory 👍

    • @darthkek1953
      @darthkek1953 Před 3 lety

      You can always have bigger tanks added, plenty of people can do that for you.
      And at 3.5 knots she does 5000 miles. See the full report.

    • @darthkek1953
      @darthkek1953 Před 3 lety +1

      You're definitely right the Aquila is as much as twice as thirsty as the Leopard.

    • @sadenuttie2234
      @sadenuttie2234 Před 3 lety +4

      @@darthkek1953 who wants to travel at 3.5 knots?

    • @darthkek1953
      @darthkek1953 Před 3 lety +1

      @@sadenuttie2234 people needing to save fuel between ports, and rowers manage it including solo rowers. Especially true if you're enjoying the voyage, why burn fuel unnecessarily?

    • @sadenuttie2234
      @sadenuttie2234 Před 3 lety +3

      @@darthkek1953 There are plenty reasons why travelling at 3.5 knots is downright stupid. You clearly have not looked into doing crossings at all. let’s say you are doing a 2600nm crossing, it would take you 30 days to get to your destination. That much time in the open ocean is unhealthy, limited and not fresh supplies, no exercise, excessive boredom. Not to also meantion the various safety issues with doing that. One of the great things about this modern era is accurate weather forecasting. But forecasting is only really steady and reliable for 14 days. If a storm comes that you want to outrun you are fucked because you are limited by the same speed that got you into the situation in the first place. Not to mention if if you are travelling in a poor, tropical area which has unpredictable weather. Final point is currents, that travel time may be prolonged by currents working against you. A lot of currents you face are strong, travelling 3.5 knots or stronger. If they work against you then guess what, your travel time is prolonged to 40-45 days, and we run into issues that I mentioned before.
      The point being this is not a long range vessel capable of 5000nm. You want a suitable long range cat, look at Iliad or lagoon, not the coastal cruising Aquila’s
      And rowers, tf are you talking about. We talking about boats here and you being in rowers. What are you on abbt

  • @squidproquo2241
    @squidproquo2241 Před 3 lety +5

    I think Leopard 53 is a better boat; less focus on the expensive materials more focus on functionality.

    • @RenlangRen
      @RenlangRen Před 3 lety +4

      It likely comes down to taste, and budget. I absolutely prefer the range and fuel economy of the leopard.

  • @patob3363
    @patob3363 Před 3 lety

    features pls

    • @SquireJethro
      @SquireJethro Před 3 lety +1

      Features video at the captain's report page in the link above.

    • @darthkek1953
      @darthkek1953 Před 3 lety

      As Dave says, you can watch on the website, else they'll put the Features on YT in a couple of days.

  • @Dbars19
    @Dbars19 Před 3 lety

    would never buy a catamaran with out a sail.....