Aquila
Aquila is a Florida-based manufacturer of luxury power and sail catamarans (28–70 feet) sold through a global dealer network to affluent recreational boaters, differentiated by proprietary hull technology and factory-installed autonomous docking assistance.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersSt. Petersburg, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Aquila does
Aquila (legally Aquila USA, Inc., also trading as Aquila Catamarans and Aquila Power Catamarans) is a Florida-based designer and manufacturer of luxury power and sail catamarans. Founded in 2014 and administered from St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Florida, the company builds a broad product portfolio spanning power catamarans from 28 to 70 feet across five series (Offshore/Molokai, Sport, Coupe, Yacht, and Luxury) and a newer sail catamaran line (45 Sail arriving 2026, 50 Sail, and 65 Sail arriving 2028). The vessels are differentiated by proprietary hull and usability features including wave piercing bulbous bows, submersible swim steps, and bridge-to-bow direct access, and, on 2026 Yacht Series vessels, a factory-installed Avikus NEUBOAT Dock II docking-assist system.
Commercially, Aquila is a hardware manufacturer generating revenue primarily through the sale of power catamarans, with a growing contribution expected from sail catamarans. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; individual authorized dealers set the actual transaction price in U.S. dollars, excluding destination, delivery, taxes, fees, and dealer-added options. The go-to-market motion is enterprise-style field sales through a global network of authorized dealers (including The Whitehaven Group, CFR Yacht Sales, and Hackshaw), reinforced by an event-driven strategy of debuting models at major international boat shows such as the Miami International Boat Show, Cannes Yachting Festival, and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
The company targets two primary use-case segments: affluent luxury power-catamaran buyers seeking performance, stability, and entertainment capability, and sail-catamaran buyers seeking multihull sailing designs. Aquila reports delivery of 200+ hulls, distribution across 70+ countries, and staffing of 501–1,000 employees, and has accumulated multiple industry awards and nominations (Yacht Style Awards, Southern Boating Readers Choice, European Powerboat of the Year, and Multihull of the Year). It is privately held with no disclosed parent, private equity backing, or external funding.
Aquila firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aquila
- Legal name
- Aquila USA, Inc.
- Website
- https://aquilaboats.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Aquila is a Florida-based manufacturer of luxury power and sail catamarans (28–70 feet) sold through a global dealer network to affluent recreational boaters, differentiated by proprietary hull technology and factory-installed autonomous docking assistance.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Aquila industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Luxury Power & Sail Catamarans
- NAICS
- Boat Building (336612), Ship and Boat Building (3366)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Luxury Catamaran (Power & Sail) Manufacturing (IMAJAMAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Catamaran & Multihull Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAC), Luxury Yacht Systems Integration & Commissioning (Shipyard) (IMAJAMAI), Luxury Sailing Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAC)
Keywords
Where Aquila is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- St. Petersburg
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Aquila business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Power Catamaran Sales: Aquila generates revenue primarily through the sale of luxury power catamarans ranging from 28 to 70 feet across various series including Offshore, Sport, Coupe, Yachts, and Luxury models.
- Sail Catamaran Sales: Revenue from sailing catamaran sales including models like 65 Sail (arriving 2028), 50 Sail, and 45 Sail (arriving 2026).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Power Catamaran Models |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Aquila product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aquila designs and manufactures luxury power and sail catamarans ranging from 28 to 70 feet. The product portfolio spans Offshore/Molokai, Sport, Coupe, Yachts, and Luxury power catamaran series, plus a growing lineup of sailing catamarans. Boats are sold through a global authorized dealer network with proprietary hull features including wave-piercing bulbous bows and submersible swim steps.
Product overview
Aquila Catamarans is a designer and manufacturer of luxury power and sail catamarans. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: Power Catamarans (including Offshore/Molokai, Sport, Coupe, Yacht, and Luxury series) and Sail Catamarans. Power catamarans range from the compact 28 Molokai to the flagship 70 Luxury, featuring wave piercing bulbous bows, submersible swim steps, and extensive connectivity options. The sail catamaran lineup includes the 45 Sail (arriving 2026), 50 Sail, and 65 Sail (arriving 2028). Innovation features include Avikus NEUBOAT Dock II autonomous docking assistance available on 2026 Yacht Series vessels. The company operates from Florida, USA, with global dealer distribution.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Aquila 70 Luxury Flagship luxury power catamaran featuring 5 heads and 5 cabins, representing the pinnacle of Aquila's power catamaran lineup.
- Aquila 54 Yacht Large luxury power catamaran with 4 heads and 4 cabins, designed for extended cruising and liveaboard comfort.
- Aquila 50 Yacht Mid-size luxury power catamaran with 3 heads and 3 cabins, combining performance with comfortable accommodations.
- Aquila 46 Yacht Compact luxury power catamaran offering performance and stability for cruising applications.
- Aquila 42 Yacht Entry-level yacht series power catamaran with 3 heads and 2 cabins, CE certified for European markets.
- Aquila 46 Coupe Sporty coupe-style power catamaran with 2 heads and 2 cabins, nominated for 2026 European Powerboat of the Year award.
- Aquila 42 Coupe Compact coupe power catamaran with 2 heads and 2 cabins for versatile cruising.
- Aquila 45 Sport Performance-focused sport power catamaran with 1 head and 1 cabin, featuring advanced hull technology and modern design for high speeds and water activities.
- Aquila 36 Sport Compact sport power catamaran, milestone model celebrating 200th hull delivery, popular among boaters.
- Aquila 32 Sport Smallest sport power catamaran in the lineup, reaching new standards with woman boaters.
- Aquila 47 Molokai Large offshore power catamaran designed for serious fishing and extended range, tournament-ready with fishing tournament victories.
- Aquila 36 Molokai Mid-size offshore power catamaran with 1 head and 1 cabin, new model launched in 2024.
- Aquila 28 Molokai
Quantifiable outcome
- Multiple award wins including Southern Boating Readers Choice Awards and Yacht Style Awards recognition
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Aquila
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Aquila technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability2 records
Feature4 records
Aquila partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- Avikus (HD Hyundai Autonomous Navigation Technology)coreAvikus, HD Hyundai's autonomous navigation technology subsidiary, will offer NEUBOAT Dock II docking-assist system as a factory-installed option on Aquila's 2026 Yacht Series vessels. The system features a six-camera 3D surround view, object detection with 5-meter alarm threshold, dynamic virtual bumper alerts, and in-water calibration. The partnership positions Avikus technology in the luxury power catamaran segment ranging from 42 to 54 feet.
- The Whitehaven GroupregionalNamed as new official Aquila distributor, expanding presence in specific regional markets.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Aquila competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Lagoon Catamarans (Beneteau Group): Lagoon is the global volume leader in cruising catamarans (sailing and power), part of Beneteau Group. It directly competes with Aquila across overlapping sail and power catamaran size bands and uses a similar global dealer distribution model.
- Fountaine Pajot Catamarans: Fountaine Pajot produces sailing and power catamarans in overlapping size ranges and is one of the longest-established multihull builders in Europe. Aquila's sail and power lineup competes head-to-head with its motor yacht and sailing ranges.
- Leopard Catamarans: Leopard builds sailing and power catamarans (Robertson & Caine) sold through a global dealer network. It competes directly with Aquila's Sport, Yacht, and upcoming Sail series on similar size and price segments.
- Bali Catamarans (Catana Group): Bali is a sister brand of Catana within the publicly listed Catana Group and competes directly with Aquila on cruising catamarans in overlapping length segments. It uses global dealer distribution and offers both sail and power platforms.
- Sunreef Yachts: Sunreef is a Polish luxury catamaran builder covering both sailing catamarans and the Sunreef Power range, with custom builds reaching 70+ feet. It competes directly with Aquila's flagship 70 Luxury and emerging Sail line in the high-end multihull segment.
- Privilege Marine: Privilege Marine builds semi-custom luxury sailing catamarans, a direct competitor to Aquila's upcoming 65 Sail and 50 Sail in the bluewater cruising niche. The French brand shares an emphasis on premium owner-operator sailing catamarans.
- Catana Group: Parent of Bali and Catana, the Catana Group is a publicly listed French multihull specialist that competes with Aquila in both performance sailing catamarans and entry-level power-catamaran segments across its portfolio of brands.
Emerging players
- HH Catamarans: HH Catamarans builds performance-oriented sailing catamarans in similar size bands to Aquila's emerging sail line, with an emphasis on carbon construction and ocean-crossing capability — comparable end-customer profile to Aquila's yacht buyers.
- Silent Yachts: Silent-Yachts builds solar-electric luxury catamarans (sailing and power), overlapping with Aquila's premium positioning and the 50 Sail's electric-boat award nomination. It pursues a comparable high-net-worth customer but with a different propulsion story.
- Multihull Center / Gunboat: Gunboat builds high-performance luxury sailing catamarans (often 50–70 ft), comparable to Aquila's planned 65 Sail. It shares the high-end bluewater sailing customer and uses premium materials and dealer channels similar to Aquila's sail-segment approach.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Aquila social profiles
Digital presenceAquila compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Aquila financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Aquila leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Aquila funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Aquila M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Aquila
What does Aquila do?
Aquila designs and manufactures luxury power and sail catamarans ranging from 28 to 70 feet. The product portfolio spans Offshore/Molokai, Sport, Coupe, Yachts, and Luxury power catamaran series, plus a growing lineup of sailing catamarans. Boats are sold through a global authorized dealer network with proprietary hull features including wave-piercing bulbous bows and submersible swim steps.
Is Aquila a public or private company?
Aquila is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Aquila founded?
Aquila was founded in 2014. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Aquila based?
Aquila is headquartered in St. Petersburg, United States, in the North America region.
How does Aquila make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Power Catamaran Sales are the primary driver. The others are sail Catamaran Sales.
Who are Aquila's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Lagoon Catamarans (Beneteau Group), Fountaine Pajot Catamarans, Leopard Catamarans, Bali Catamarans (Catana Group), Sunreef Yachts, Privilege Marine and Catana Group. Emerging players are HH Catamarans, Silent Yachts and Multihull Center / Gunboat.
Does Aquila have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aquila.
What industry is Aquila in?
Aquila's product category is Luxury Power & Sail Catamarans. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAMAF, Luxury Catamaran (Power & Sail) Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMAJAEAC, Catamaran & Multihull Leisure Craft Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 336612 and its SIC code is 3730.