2022 Aquila 28 Molokai

Approaching the Aquila 28 Molokai from the stern, you’re immediately welcomed by a wide, open cockpit designed with both anglers and families in mind, offering excellent freedom of movement and padded bolsters that wrap nearly the entire perimeter for secure, all-around fishability. 

At the transom, a central walkthrough with a removable door provides direct access to the swim platform, where oversized grab handles and a reboarding ladder make water access easy for swimming, diving, or boarding after a day offshore, while flip-out transom seats quickly convert the space into a comfortable social area at anchor.

Moving forward into the cockpit, the layout reveals abundant in-deck storage and insulated fish boxes to port and starboard, complemented by raw-water washdown access and extensive rod storage integrated throughout the cap rails and gunwales, reinforcing the Molokai’s offshore fishing pedigree.

Stepping up to the helm, the operator is greeted by a clean, functional console with excellent visibility through wraparound glass, a comfortable helm seat with armrests, adjustable footrests, and space for modern electronics. While the hardtop supports include rod holders, grab handles, and overhead lighting for both day and night operation. 

Just forward of the helm, a forward-hinged console door opens into the day head, a surprisingly spacious compartment that doubles as a changing room and storage area, along with dedicated storage for the swim ladder, cockpit table, and transom door. 

Continuing forward along the single-level deck, you arrive at the bow seating area, where multiple seating configurations offer comfortable lounge or forward-facing seating with storage beneath, creating a versatile space for relaxing underway or at rest. 

At the foredeck, dedicated anchor and rode lockers keep ground tackle neatly organized, completing a walkthrough that highlights the Aquila 28 Molokai’s seamless blend of offshore capability, intelligent design, and everyday usability from stern to bow.

Engines:

• Twin Mercury Verado outboard engines, up to 400 total HP
• Level acceleration with excellent visibility

Hull Features:

• Proven design developed and tested in Hawaiian waters
• White gelcoat
• Vinyl ester resin infused hull, deck, cockpit floor and bulkheads 
• Infused fiberglass structural grid 
• Bow eye 316L stainless steel 
• Integrated transom walkthrough between engines 
• Rub rail: high density PVC with solid 316 stainless steel insert
• Removable boarding ladder with stainless steel grab rails mounted on deck 
• Four separated compartments in each hull which can be individually drained or completely isolated 
• Designated below deck rigging condults 
• Stainless steel drain plugs in each hull at transom 
• Deep tunnel design with class-leading tunnel clearance
• Approx. 45.8 mph top speed
• Approx. 22 mph cruise seed

Deck Features:

• 360-degree walkaround fishability
• Wide non-slip decks 
• Reboarding ladder stored in center console
• Rub rail with solid 316 stainless steel insert 
• Molded one piece deck and cockpit liner with non-skid pattern area 
• Flush mounted integral anchor locker with fiberglass lid 
• Flush mounted lockers on port and starboard side of anchor locker with fiberglass lid 
• (7) through bolted 8” pop up cleats; ster (2), spring (2), and bow (3)
• Molded split bow seating with cushions and storage below 
• Integrated deck level 316L stainless steel railing 
• Molded recessed hatches with gaskets and stainless steel latches 
• Transom stainless steel rails bolted to deck for ease of water access
• Seating at forward bow with optional forward facing seats with backrests 
• Flush mounted central storage locker in bow seating 
• Bolster cushions installed on gunwale throughout boat 
• Deck access fiberglass storage locker on port and starboard side of helm console (103 gal each)
• Designated fiberglass deck access lockers for easy access to aluminum fuel tanks 
• Port and starboard deck access mechanical area hatches 
• Large hinged door for easy access into console area with optional toilet 
• Forward facing seating for two (2) passengers in front of console with integrated cushions 

Cockpit:

• Centrally located aft removable door for easy access to transom and swim ladder
• Fresh water pull out shower at transom (cold water only)
• (4) drink holders located behind helm seats 
• Aft cockpit recessed and forward facing fold out seating with cushions on port and starboard side 
• (2) Large cockpit drains for fast overboard discharge 
• Custom designed helm seating at helm for two  
• Molded helm seat console with drink holders (4), dedicated tackle storage (2), with removable trays 
• Large tackle storage locker with removable trays and designated storage area located above sink and livewell 
• Integrated cutting board with sink and fold down faucet with fresh water supply 
• Livewell (30 gal) with integrated perspex lid and easy flow control valve 
• Stainless steel grab rail around leaning post 
• Integrated hatches allowing easy access to batteries, fresh water tank, and electrical connections
• Fusion Marine Entertainment System: Bluetooth compatible system, MS-RA55 head unit with 4 x 6” speakers in hardtop
• Aft cockpit machinery access hatches 
• Raw water outlet in cockpit with hose
• LED cockpit courtesy accent light

Fishing Features: 

• (4) stainless steel rod holders in gunwale 
• Lighted Caribbean blue 30 gallon recirculating livewell with acrylic lid and flow control valve 
• Livewell fill time approx. four minutes 
• Under gunwale rod storage (port and starboard) 
• Fish boxes (94 gal each) insulated and diaphragm pumps with overboard discharge (port and starboard)
• (6) stainless steel rod holders in transom 
• (2) Tilt out storage boxes on each side of helm seat area with removable trays 
• Large tackle storage locker with removable trays and designated storage area with USB charger located above sink and livewell 
• (5) hardtop mounted rod holders 
• Rocket launcher rod holders on hardtop supports 
• Forward deck boxes: approx. 103 gallons, with rod storage 
• Raw water washdown 

Hardtop & Windshield:

• Fiberglass hardtop with dedicated radar, antenna and spotlight locations 
• Three-sided glass windshield for protection and ventilation
• Painted fiberglass structural hardtop supports 
• Fixed windshield with fresh water supply windshield wiper and control at helm 
• Tilt up LED anchor/running light 
• Port and starboard LED running lights flush mounted on hardtop 
• Electrical 12v horn recessed mounted 
• (3) forward and aft recessed mounted spreader lights to light up deck area
• (5) Rod holders
• (2) Kingfish rod holders 
• Overhead grab handles
• Space for single or dual 12-inch multifunction displays 

Helm:

• 316L stainless steel steering wheel with control knob on tilt helm 
• 12v switch panel with push button switches 
• Compass 
• Waterproof Fusion full function display with bluetooth capability 
• Windshield wiper system connected to fresh water supply with control at helm
• Bilge pump red indicator light 
• (1) integrated glove box with dual USB charger
• Molded fiberglass footrests 
• EVA foam padding at helm, on top of console, and at molded fiberglass footrests
• (2) Cup holders 
• Recessed area next to compass for loose items 
• Mercury digital SmartCraft gauges 

Electronics: 

• All wires run through PVC condults for ease of rigging 
• Dedicated battery switches located under helm seat 
• (3) AGM battery system: port engine, starboard engine, and house
• Custom built FRP battery tray for house and starter batteries 
• Electronics fuse push to reset fuse panel 
• Dual USB outlet at helm with additional USB outlet in large tackle storage locker above livewell/sink 
• Mercury VesselView display 
• VHF radio 

Console:

• Forward hinged door for access inside console area for storage and optional toilet 
• Designated storage area for optional removable bow table 
• Opening port hatch 
• Easy access to electrical, throttle and steering controls for maintenance 
• Molded floor liner 
• Designated push button reset 12v fuse panel 

Mechanical: 

• Molded hatch with gasket for easy access 
• Each hull with 750 gph bilge pump with red indicator light at helm 
• Raw water washdowm pump with filter and hose 
• (2) macerator pumps for fish boxes 
• Mercury power steering pump 
• Livewell pump with filter 
• Valve for draining each individual hull compartment 

Fuel System: 

• (2) molded hatch on deck with compression latches for easy access to tank fittings 
• EPA compliant custom aluminium 75 gallon fuel tanks (2) with engine pickups, shut off valves, digital level indicator and deck fuel plates (2) 
• (2) Mercury water separating fuel filters

Water System: 

• 16 gal fresh water tank with fill plate 
• Fresh water pump 
• Concealed flip up faucet