LOA (Length Overall) : 16.50 m (54′2″)
Beam (Width) : 7.68 m (25′2″)
Draft : 1.37 m (4′6″)
Lightweight displacement : ~23,300 kg (52,367 lb)
Loaded displacement : up to ~30,000 kg with D8 engine (300–480 hp)
CE Certification : A (ocean) – 12 passengers • B : 12 • C : 20 • D : 30 passengers
Maximum passenger capacity : up to 30 people according to CE class D certification
Fuel : 2,200 L (581 gal US)
Fresh Water : 1,000 L (238 gal US)
Black Water : 340 L (90 gal US)
Standard Powertrain : 2 × Volvo Penta D6 380 hp (inboard diesel)
Options : 2 × Volvo Penta D8 480 hp or Cummins QSB 6.7 550 hp
Transmission : traditional V-drive transmission, stainless steel 4-blade propellers
Max Speed : ~21 knots depending on engine choice
Cruising Speed : ~17 knots (15–18 depending on load)
Consumption : 127 L/h at 17 knots (≈80 L/h at 11 knots)
Available in 3, 4, or 5 cabins + skipper cabin; lower galley options ("galley-down")
Full-beam owner’s suite at the front with panoramic natural light
Cabins : generally 4 + skipper; Heads : 3 to 5 full bathrooms depending on layout
Flybridge : open or fully air-conditioned with social lounge, bar corner, fridge, panoramic view
Main Salon : large windows, full-size refrigerator, sliding doors to aft cockpit
Comfort Equipment : air conditioning, generator, desalination system, full kitchen, bar, high-end audio systems, digital management systems (C-Zone)
Construction in composite (fiberglass/GRP) with sophisticated catamaran hull
Flybridge made of fiber or glass depending on configuration
Aquila’s optimized design for stability and smooth sailing on open waters
Some positive feedback from users:
“A stable and elegant cruising machine, perfectly suited for long crossings.”
“Spacious, with a panoramic salon and a dream flybridge – ideal for charter or onboard living.”
Information mainly from BoatTEST and NautiStyles reviews
Summary: the Aquila 54 Yacht is a 16.5 m luxury motor catamaran, CE ocean-certified (Class A), offering up to 30 passengers, extended autonomy, flexible layouts (3–5 cabins, air-conditioned flybridge), powerful diesel engines, and premium equipment for a high-end cruising experience.
The listed price is an average pre-tax price for a new boat, well-optioned and delivered in Martinique or Guadeloupe. The exact amount will be defined based on your finish choices.
For sale: Aquila 54 Yacht – luxury motoryacht catamaran, 3 or 4 cabins, XXL flybridge, transoceanic autonomy, ideal for large cruises, new available in the Caribbean, Antilles, Martinique, Guadeloupe – high-end motorboat, panoramic salon, hydraulic, Raymarine electronics – delivery possible throughout the Caribbean.