Aquila 50
Catamaran, twin keels · Fractional Sloop · First built 2026
A high-volume catamaran from J&J Yacht Design offering flexible four to six-cabin layouts for large-group cruising
Designed by J&J Yacht Design.
- LOA
- Beam
- Draft (max)
- Displacement
- Hull type
- Catamaran Twin Keel
The record
Full specifications
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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
22.2
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel
Construction
GRP w/ vinylester resin and closed cell foam
Production
Years built
First built 2026
Designer
J&J Yacht Design
Builder
Aquila Catamarans
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The family
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