Aquila 50 Yacht

Available With Foils

We tested the Aquila 50 Yacht in Clearwater, Florida, powered by twin 380 hp Volvo Penta D6 engines (see Special Issue #23). At 3,680 rpm, the power cat just managed to exceed 20 knots. In La Grande-Motte, we boarded hull #29, this time equipped with two 550 hp Yanmar engines and, above all, a foil system (one main foil forward and two smaller aft foils).

Aquila 50 Yacht

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Published 29/04/2026

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 207

Published: may / june 2026

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In this configuration, the 50 Yacht engages its foils from 2,500 rpm. From that point, the cruising speed of 17-18 knots increases very quickly as the throttles are pushed further - reaching 21.7 knots at 2,750 rpm. At this speed, fuel consumption is 165 l/h, about 20% lower than what we observed at maximum rpm with the 380 hp engines. In flat seas, the hull bulbs are noticeably more out of the water - certainly more so than in the non-foil version. At full throttle (3,065 rpm), we were indeed able to exceed 25 knots, as intended by the builder, while maintaining remarkable stability.

Technical Specifications

Builder: Aquila Boats
Length: 52’6” (15.99 m)
Beam: 25’6” (7.76 m)
Displacement: 50,700 lbs (23 t)
Powertrain: 2 x 380/480/550 HP
Max speed: 22 knots
Cruising speed: 18/19 knots
Fuel: 520 US gal + optional 210 (1,964 l + 800)
Price: US$ 1,308,997 ex-tax

www.aquilaboats.com