The Grand Tourer Powercat
With the Coupe range, Aquila opened a new chapter in its powerboat lineup at the 2025 Miami International Boat Show. More sheltered than a Sport model, yet significantly more open than a multipower featuring a traditional superstructure, the 42 and 46 Coupe models aim to appeal to recreational boaters seeking a fast, comfortable, and easy-to-live-aboard vessel. Having tested the 46 in Multihulls World # 202, we’re now taking a look at its smaller sistership, the 42. Its main technical selling point is a spectacular carbon foil included as standard, designed not to make the catamaran fly, but to reduce fuel consumption while allowing it to reach speeds of 40 knots.
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A New Interpretation of Powercats
The Coupe models are not simply more enclosed versions of the Sport version. Aquila is promoting a genuine intermediate concept, designed for recreational boaters who appreciate the performance of a dayboat but want better protection from the wind, sun, or spray. The generously glazed helm area, enclosed by an imposing sliding window, maintains excellent communication with the cockpit…