2021 Aquila 54 Yacht Boat in Orange Beach, AL 36561 US
Built in 2021
54 Yacht
2 Engines (2x Volvo Penta)
54.2 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
"A Better Way" is a Aquila 54 Power Catamaran which embodies the reliable features and construction methods of the fleet of Aquila Yachts that cruise the waters worldwide. This model also enhances on-board luxuries with full size refrigeration and wide beam layout that includes a 4 Stateroom/Cabin Layout.
Owners will delight in panoramic views that fill the master cabin with natural light through large hull side windows, adding to the spacious feeling of the full-beam forward master cabin. Engineered with an open flybridge and solid glass front windscreen, or a completely enclosed and climate controlled flybridge, the Aquila 54 features the versatility to appeal to a global audience of boating enthusiasts.
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Some yachts ask you to choose between space and speed, comfort and capability. This 2021 Aquila 54 Yacht Power Catamaran doesn't make you choose - and with LOW hours (<625 hrs) on her twin Volvo Penta D6-480 diesels (480 hp each), she's essentially a "Like New" Power Catamaran Yacht with all the confidence of a proven platform behind her.
Step aboard and the first thing you notice is the volume. Aquila built the 54 to feel less like a catamaran and more like a much larger monohull, with a panoramic salon, full-size refrigeration, and oversized sliding doors that open the interior straight into the cockpit. It's a layout made for entertaining, whether you're hosting sunset cocktails or settling in for a week at anchor.
Performance & Power
Twin Volvo Penta D6-480 diesels deliver a smooth, confident cruise with real offshore range, while the catamaran hull form keeps things flat and stable underway - no more chasing the horizon while your drink slides across the table. At < 625 hours, this Aquila is considered lightly used and broken in for the next owners. Cruises comfortable in the 18-20kt range.
Living Aboard
- Full-beam master stateroom with panoramic hull-side windows
- Flexible 3-, 4-, or 5-cabin layout options
- Expansive flybridge with wet bar and multiple seating/entertaining areas
- Wraparound swim step spanning the full beam - ideal for water toys and boarding
- Twin-hull stability at anchor, a genuine relief for guests prone to rolling motion
Why She Stands Out
This Aquila 54 offers the rare combination of a 2021 model's modern systems and design with none of the wear that typically comes with age. Whether you're upgrading from a monohull and craving the stability and space of a catamaran, or stepping up from a smaller Aquila into the flagship Yacht series, this is a turnkey opportunity to own one of the most livable 54-footers on the water.
Aquila worked with renowned, muti-awarded J&J Design firm for the 54 Aquila's exceptional performance and seaworthy hull shape with bulbous bow, molded chines and spray rails that provide "A BETTER WAY" top-notch stability and comfort, along with her sleek profile and yacht-like styling. The interior fit and finish is much more luxury yacht-like than typical power catamaran.
Notable Features and Upgrades:
- CE Class A - open ocean rating. Constructed with thicker windows; heavier bulkheads and scantlings to withstand stronger winds, seas
- Array of Solar Panels on Hardtop with Inverter System and Battery Bank
- Hull Shield (2024)
- Starlink Installed (2024)
- Chiller System Replaced with Dometic Chiller in 2024
- 2nd Raymarine Unit - all interfaced with cameras
- All New Bedding with Spreads, Shams, and Pillows
- NEW Second Generator (Kohler 11KW) Added (2024)
- NEW Dock Controller Hard Wired (2023)
- NEW Built-in Bosch Oven Installed (2024)
- Watermaker
- Hydraulic aft tender
- Upgraded Fusion and JL audio system with four bullet speakers on bow
- TVs in salon, fybridge lounge, and master
- SeaDek added throughout Main Deck and Flybridge
- Back-Up cameras - Interfaced with Raymarine
- NEW bottom paint (2025)
- Engine and Transmissions All Volvo Recommended Services up to date
- Props Inspected (2024)
- Spare Prop
- 8-person Life Raft
- New bow thruster (2023)
- New Ceramic Coating Hull and Topsides (2025)
- Aftermarket window tinting for flybridge (2024)
- New FLIR thermal camera (2023)
- New bow cushions and covers (2024)
- New external custom covers
- 14 ft. Aquila RIB Sport Console and 40hp Mercury outboard
Enclosed Flybridge I Portuguese Bridge Deck:
Portuguese bridge with center access to the bow and wide bulwark-protected decks surrounding the enclosed helm provide safe, easy access to the foredeck and bow for captain and guests. Climate controlled Helm and Sky Lounge are another excellent social area with plenty of seating, and dining table; a wide starboard side slider provides quick exit to Portuguese bridge. Accordion-Fold slider opens to the aft terrace that features a huge grill station/wet bar with hot/cold sink and space for deck chairs and lounges. Starboard aft stairs lead down to cockpit and main deck entrance. Stairs are covered by the flybridge sky lounge hardtop aft overhang and fybridge deck aft extension that overhangs the cockpit.
- Centerline helm console with two large Raymarine MFD screens, full array of electronic and controls
- Single-piece windshield - 85" x 52"
- Tinted side, rear, and front windows
- (3) Helm chairs
- Lounge to port of helm console
- L-Shaped settee
- Expandable table - side leaves fold down
- Drop-Down 32" TV
- (2) Opening sunroofs
- Wet bar station with Corian countertop and covered sink - with cover
- Kenyon electric grill
- Refrigerator in cabinet below Storage
Foredeck / Bow:
Steps and walkway from Portuguese bridge to bow provide safe, easy access to the forward deck area for relaxation,
sunning, socializing. Bow deck railing features princess chairs in corners.
- New SeaDek
- Anchor locker with 1700W windlass, handheld remote control, custom chain lock
- Two double sun pad lounges with adjustable backrests - with cover
- Two forward facing bench seats at bow
- Built-ln cup holders
- (6) Opening deck hatches ventilate cabins
Stern:
Board from either starboard or port swim platforms with ergonomic transom steps that are 12" high x 42" wide for comfortable stern seating. A patented boarding ladder slides out from under a starboard side hatch and tilts down 30" deep with 3 steps. The large hydraulic center platform accommodates a 14 ft. tender and lowers to the same level as the fixed side platforms to create a large full-beam beach area. Another outstanding feature is the crane that extends from the aft bridge deck with a hook that is deployed to secure the tender's hoist lines for launching into the water—no davit to take up deck space!
- Stern shower- variable temperature, port aft steps
- Dual fixed swim platform - port and starboard sides
- Center hydraulic tender platform with tender chock
- Launching/Retrieval Crane - hydraulic operation
- Retractable swim ladder
Cockpit:
The cockpit has a built-in transom settee with a rectangular double pedestal table for alfresco dining. Two fixed pedestal stools are at a bar that connects to the galley inside via a large opening window for enjoying cocktails and refreshments.
Aft galley window makes it easy to serve meals and beverages outdoors. A few steps on port and starboard sides lead up to wide side decks to the bow.
- Large Built-ln aft settee
- Double pedestal table
- Sliders open to main deck galley and salon
- Stairs to flybridge on starboard side are sheltered by bridge deck and hardtop overhangs
- Hatch on port side lifts for steps down to Captain's quarters or 4th cabin and day head
Main Deck:
"A BETTER WAY" features the 4-cabin layout with the aft galley up and full beam master suite forward. The large aft L-Shaped galley with island and full-size refrigerator/freezer is fully equipped with appliances and storage for entertaining and meals for longer cruises. The aft window folds outward and up, and a countertop extension folds outward for bar service to the cockpit. Aft sliders open up to blend cockpit with salon and galley to maximize entertainment space. Salon table leaves fold out to provide dining for 8 with seating on the U-Shaped settee. An upholstered bench style settee is directly opposite on starboard.
Galley.
- Stainless-steel sink with Corian worktop cover, and slide-out trash bin underneath
- Island counter with wine chiller and wine rack storage
- 4-Burner cooktop
- Owner installed New Oven where one did not exist (2023)
- Microwave convection oven
- Storage cabinetry and drawers
- Double-door refrigerator/freezer
- Pantry cabinet
- Main breaker panel and C-Zone yacht management system display for controlling all of the vessel's electrical system plus tank management is located forward of the refrigerator
- Low maintenance faux natural wood flooring
Salon:
- U-Shaped settee seats 8 around table
- Table on pedestal — leaves unfold to expand to nearly double size for dining
- Straight settee seats 2-3
- Shelving behind settees
- Shatterproof windows, with blinds for port and starboard sides
- LED lighting - ceiling, courtesy, mood accent lighting, and wall mounted lighting
- Fusion/JL stereo and speaker system with Bluetooth and DVD player
- (4) Ceiling mounted 7.7" speakers
- DirecTV system
- Large 50" fiat screen TV mounted on forward bulkhead above U-shaped settee
- Vertical handrail
- Low maintenance faux natural wood flooring
Forward Master Suite:
Similar to the full-beam forward main deck owner's suite on a Raised Pilothouse Motor Yacht.
- King berth
- Windows - forward, starboard, and port sides with screened opening ports for bright natural light and ventilation
- Drop-down TV
- New bedding (2024)
- LED lighting - overhead ceiling, floor courtesy lighting, reading lights
- Starboard side steps to ensuite head with double sink
- Private head compartment with electric flush toilet
- Large stall shower with spray wand
- Port side steps to vanity, dressing area and closets
- Maintenance-free faux natural wood flooring
Guest and Crew Accommodations:
Two guest cabins with ensuite heads and private companionway from main deck. Starboard hull VIP with queen berth and settee under hull window; hull guest cabin with double berth. Plenty of closet and drawer storage. Ensuite heads with walk-in showers. Hull side windows with opening, screened ports. All new bedding for the staterooms (2024).
Captain's quarters are accessed from overhead lifting hatch on portside of cockpit. Features over/under bunks, closet and drawer storage, hull window with screened opening port, private wet head (can also be used as day head). All are nicely appointed and comfortable.
Engines and Mechanical Equipment:
- Starboard Engine: 2021 - 480 hp Volvo Penta DE inboard engines with V-Drive transmission and sound reducing in-line mufflers — 609 Hours
- Port Engine: 2023 with 166 Hours
- Sacrificial keel forward of drive train
- 17kW Kohler generator
- NEW Second 11 kW Generator Installed (2024) as back-up
- Fireboy Automatic fire suppression system
- Automatic bilge pump in each engine room
- Racor fuel filters, water separators
- Aluminum fuel tanks with safety shut off and level monitors
- SidePower Port and Starboard Bow Thrusters
- Combined 77,000 BTU air conditioning system
Electronics:
- (2) Raymarine HybridTouch MFD (Multi-Function Displays)
- Raymarine chart plotter
- Raymarine autopilot
- Volvo Penta Engine Controls
- New Starlink installed and interfaced (2024)
- CZone Monitor
- NEW FLIR System (2023)
- Raymarine VHF Radio
- SeaStar hydraulic steering
- Fusion MS-NRX300 System
- SidePower Thruster Control
Electrical:
CZone digital switching system - controls all of the vessel's electrical system plus tank management with flybridge helm and main deck displays; can also be remotely monitored from a tablet anywhere in vessel.
- Master Control Panel for 12v and Shore Power service
- Remote Battery Master Switches at panel
- House Batteries (5 x 200 amp/hour) AGM technology in dedicated battery locker
- Dedicated Engine Batteries (2 x 200 amp/hour) AGM technology
- Array of Solar Panels on Hardtop with Inverter System and Battery Bank
- Shore Side Electrical System
- AC power supplied by 2 x 50amp 125/250v Shore Power Cables
- Galvanic Isolator Protector System
Owner's Personal Property
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/26 | Initial price | $1,750,000 |
Aquila 54 Yacht: BoatTEST Review
Overview
The Aquila 54 represents a significant step for the manufacturer, venturing into the realm of larger power catamarans. Designed with CE certification in mind, the vessel features reinforced construction elements such as thicker windows, heavier bulkheads, and robust scantlings, earning it the stringent CEA certification. The hull design incorporates fully integrated bulbs that enhance running efficiency, complemented by spray rails that effectively keep the boat dry during operation.
Exterior Design and Features
The Aquila 54's exterior is thoughtfully engineered, particularly at the stern where the tender launching system stands out. Instead of traditional davits, a crane extends from the hardtop's trailing edge to lower the tender, which is itself a catamaran rib designed by Aquila. The lowering platform doubles as a functional extension of the stern, allowing the tender to be securely tied up. Wide steps measuring 42 inches in width and 12 inches in height provide comfortable seating, while a cleverly designed reboarding ladder slides out and deploys three steps extending 30 inches deep, surpassing ABYC standards. The ground tackle system is efficiently arranged with a roller through the stem, remote control, a Quick windlass managing an all-chain rode, and a chain stopper. Additionally, a high-pressure water line is installed for cleaning purposes.
Engine Room and Powertrain
The twin engine rooms are symmetrical, housing the core propulsion units. The standard powerplant consists of 480 horsepower Volvo Penta diesel engines, with an option to step down to 380 horsepower or upgrade to 550 horsepower Cummins engines capable of exceeding 30 knots. Fuel capacity is substantial, with four tanks totaling 581 gallons, plus an option for an additional pair of 92-gallon tanks located forward in the hull outside the engine rooms. A 16 kW generator is installed on the starboard side engine room.
Handling and Maneuverability
Maneuvering the Aquila 54 is notably intuitive, aided by widely spaced propellers that provide significant torque and allow for precise movements such as pivoting by running one propeller forward and the other in reverse. The bow thruster delivers ample power to assist in docking without causing excessive lateral movement, stopping promptly when released. The boat exhibits excellent handling characteristics both at the dock and underway, maintaining a flat and level attitude through turns. A 180-degree turn at full speed takes approximately 37 seconds, covering about five to six boat lengths, which aligns well with its cruising focus. The inclusion of a rudder angle indicator on the autopilot enhances control and situational awareness.
Helm Ergonomics and Deck Layout
The helm console is designed with low profile to ensure unobstructed visibility, even when seated, providing a clear view over the bow and bow rail. The front windshield is clear for optimal sightlines, while the side windows are tinted to reduce glare. Seating arrangements include flip-up armrests and bolsters, with a standard configuration featuring a bench seat with a flip-back to allow interaction with guests at the table. The port side features a forward-facing lounge that serves as a social gathering spot, complemented by a bucket seat on the starboard side, which is planned to be replaced with a shorter version of the lounge seat for symmetry. This layout facilitates comfortable hosting and engagement with passengers.
Performance and Range
The Aquila 54 measures 54 feet 2 inches in length overall, with a beam of 25 feet 2 inches and a draft of 4 feet 5 inches. Powered by twin 480 horsepower Volvo Penta D6 diesels turning four-bladed bronze propellers at up to 3650 RPM, the boat achieved a top speed of 21.9 knots during testing. The most efficient cruising speed was found at 2800 RPM, delivering 15.7 knots with a fuel consumption of 23 gallons per hour, equating to 0.7 nautical miles per gallon and a range of just over 471 nautical miles while maintaining a 10% fuel reserve from the total 765-gallon capacity. At lower displacement speeds typical of long-range cruising, the vessel demonstrates impressive fuel economy: at 1500 RPM and 7.4 knots, it burns 4.9 gallons per hour for a range exceeding 1044 nautical miles, and at 1250 RPM and 6.5 knots, the range extends to approximately 1448 nautical miles. This endurance enables extended passages such as from Fort Lauderdale to the British Virgin Islands without refueling.
Conclusion
The Aquila 54 power catamaran delivers a compelling combination of robust construction, thoughtful design, and efficient performance tailored for serious long-range cruising. Its handling characteristics make it an ideal owner-operator vessel, offering ease of maneuvering both at the dock and underway. The integration of practical features such as the innovative tender launch system, comfortable helm ergonomics, and substantial fuel capacity underscore its suitability for extended voyages. Overall, the Aquila 54 stands out as a well-rounded cruising catamaran that balances performance, comfort, and functionality.
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| Price | $1,750,000 | $1,450,000 | $1,298,000 | $2,650,000 | $249,000 | $225,900 |
| Location | Orange Beach | Orange Beach | Orange Beach | Orange Beach | Orange Beach | Eclectic |
| Nominal Length | 54' | 50' | 61' | 62' | 44' | 27' |
| Draft | 5' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Volvo Penta | Volvo Penta | Caterpillar | Volvo Penta | Volvo | Mercury |
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| Days on Market | 11 | 116 | 54 | 360 | 54 | 129 |
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