The semi-custom Aquila 70 is the new ?king? of the fast-growing powercat brand, which is represented by Simpson Marine in key markets across Asia.
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The Aquila 70 is designed to have a similar profile to monohull motor yachts

The Aquila 70 had its official world premiere at the 35th Palm Beach International Boat Show, where the powercat builder?s new flagship showed off her sleek lines and enclosed flybridge, the latter also an option on the brand?s popular new 54.

Alain Raas, Aquila Brand Manager, said client requests during development of the new larger models emphasised aesthetics and performance.

The yacht can reach 27 knots with twin 1,000hp Volvo Penta engines
?The 70 is the new king of the Aquila range,? Raas said. ?As per client feedback, we made sure she had sleek lines and a pretty profile from the side, as well as from the stern and the bow.?

Designed to have a side profile resembling monohull motor yachts, the Aquila 70 can reach an impressive 27 knots with twin 1,000hp Volvo Penta D13 diesel engines, coupled with joystick control and an electric fly-by-wire steering system. 

The main helm station is in the enclosed flybridge

The 69ft 9in yacht is relatively slim, with a beam of 26ft 11in (8.2m). Performance and comfort also benefit from a high bridge deck clearance of a 2ft 3in (0.69m). Carbon-fibre bulkheads and reinforcements keep weight down while adding to the structural str...