the Cool CATS the CATS
On paper, power catamarans make the perfect cruiser. They’re wide and stable, with acres of live-aboard space. They’re fast and hugely efficient too. And more and more of them are using solar energy for power. Yes, their expansive beam can make snagging a marina slip challenging, but smart boaters are finding that power cat positives far outweigh the negatives. It might be the time to try a big cat on for size.
Aguila 70
Think of it as Florida’s finest. Aquila Yachts in St. Petersburg recently introduced what could be the coolest-looking cat of them all: its new $4 million Aquila 70. And being born and raised in the Sunshine State, it’s designed for soaking up rays.
Up on its wide foredeck, you’ll find huge sun pads and forward-facing sofas, while a fully enclosed flybridge comes air-conditioned when you need to escape the heat.
Out on the back deck, there’s a large table and sofas for alfresco dining. Steps lead down to a full-width beach club outfitted with a huge hydraulically levitating platform between the hulls, if you’re looking for a place to park your tender.
Below decks, there’s a quartet of staterooms, including a magnificent full-width master suite with hull windows that flood the cabin with light.
Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13 diesels with joystick-controlled IPS drives—one in each hull—can
