Captain Steve is the ONLY boat reviewer on TH-cam who always stays objective and has absolutely no problem pointing out shortcomings or design/performance flaws on any boat. I love that about this channel, "reviews you can trust" indeed. Keep up the great work, captain.
Lol. "Needs a grab handle" is hardly critical. And that's usually the extent of his criticisms. For example, the hydrofoils he mentions have been a major nightmare. They break. The larger issues he never touches on
Very nice base model Aquila, and glad to see they're going to be making these with the foil system as on the 36. Definitely agree with the need for grab handles when coming out of either the head or the cabin, can't say as far as the toe-holes at the helm since it wasn't my feet there while driving. Probably the first thing I would do is glue some sea-deck down on that foot rest and the floor at the helm for a little bit more traction. I know prices change all the time, and many times you can dicker the dealer down but it would still be nice to have a base MSRP for the boats, especially ones like this that are production boats and not customs.
Little things make the ordinary extraordinary…Aquila dropped the ball on a few things like grab rails, turn and lock latches, hatch restraints, no midship cleat, helm foot rest.
Can't wait to see what the foil does after the benefits (especially range) it brought to the 36ft model. Keep up the good, honest reviews, Capt Steve! And also kudos to your 'crew' that makes these quality videos!
Unfortunately all Aquila’s suffer from too little grab handles. Generally well presented but just let down by some small ergonomic after thoughts. Those stairs though going into the head and cabin need serious attention and would be a turn off for a lot of older boat owners
Always wanted to hear from a boat maker the details and issues with offering more horsepower. The reasons behind, in this case stopping at 300 ponies. Steve says the 225's are barely adequate and definitely would go with the 300's. Which begs the question, 450's or even the new 600's for this. So many engineering factors that I would like to hear about. You can't just toss on bigger engines, would like to know all the elements to those decisions. Interesting topic.
One of the major issues, especially with a catamaran is weight and balance. The Verado 600 has a minimum dry weight of 1260lbs, the 300 Verado weighs in at 600lbs (both the 350 and 400 are 668lbs). You would also have to figure in the added weight of beefing up the transoms to handle the extra power. Cats especially are NOT happy if the weight balance is off, so you would need to add roughly 700lbs or more to the bow of each hull to balance out the weight of the larger outboards, kiss much of the added performance goodbye at that time. Note: I'm not a marine engineer, I have talked with some and spent quite a few hours working with some design software over the last year and a half.
@@michiganengineer8621 These things I know. But you see speed boats built to handle a pair of 1350's. That's one ton each with insane power. Obviously there are technical reasons but it would be cool to hear behind the doors reasons for these choices
@@Bubbles99718 I agree they could, but remember those speedboats with the 1350's or larger are a very different hull design than a cruising cat like the Aquila's and they're designed for one thing, to go fast. When it comes down to it, the biggest reason is probably $$$. Most people who are looking at something like the Aquila 32 or 36 aren't wanting the biggest HP engines available. That said, I'd love to put a pair of the 600's on the 36 footer lol
I have seen hell of clips about baots. Yet, no clip ever shows the performance at bad weather. I.e. 3m wave at 30m/h speed. The only one who is doing it is safeheaven marine. The rest is cutting craps
Great review, I know it's very common but I'd like to hear you stop referring to boats as "she". It sexualizes the boat and perpetuates inequality by subconsciously associating women with objects
Educate yourself. Broaden your horizons and read some history. In lieu of that, at least read this. Boats being referred to as "she" harkens back to ancient times when they were dedicated to goddesses. The more modern, but still ancient reason behind it is that the boat being thought of as feminine would invoke feelings of the maternal instinct. That the boat would protect it's sailors while they were at sea. Tradition carried it over to modern times. Times that are apparently trying to erase the noble history of things like this.
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Captain Steve is the ONLY boat reviewer on TH-cam who always stays objective and has absolutely no problem pointing out shortcomings or design/performance flaws on any boat. I love that about this channel, "reviews you can trust" indeed. Keep up the great work, captain.
Lol. "Needs a grab handle" is hardly critical. And that's usually the extent of his criticisms.
For example, the hydrofoils he mentions have been a major nightmare. They break.
The larger issues he never touches on
Many of his reviews appear to be veiled paid advertisements with minimal criticism of minor aspects to make it seem unbiased.
Honestly- the best and most honest boat reviewer in the business.
Thank you!!
Can you start adding current market place sale price and options pricing please?
Amazing how some boats can include more features and use of space than some larger boats!
Very nice base model Aquila, and glad to see they're going to be making these with the foil system as on the 36. Definitely agree with the need for grab handles when coming out of either the head or the cabin, can't say as far as the toe-holes at the helm since it wasn't my feet there while driving. Probably the first thing I would do is glue some sea-deck down on that foot rest and the floor at the helm for a little bit more traction. I know prices change all the time, and many times you can dicker the dealer down but it would still be nice to have a base MSRP for the boats, especially ones like this that are production boats and not customs.
How can this boat not have a midship cleat? That’s actually insane.
Little things make the ordinary extraordinary…Aquila dropped the ball on a few things like grab rails, turn and lock latches, hatch restraints, no midship cleat, helm foot rest.
Why did Aquila eliminate the hydraulic swim platform? You raved about it in your 2019 review.
Brilliant review. Experience and insights from start to finish.
I'd like to see a full front windshield as an option for colder climates.
Nice but Aquila doesn't say their prices anywhere which automatically turns me off.
Thanks for another excellent review/ test. I would like to see the stern seats with a reversible back so you can also sit and look out the back.
Are there Best Captain Boat Test Review Awards? If so, Captain Steve’s got my vote!
Thank you we will tell Steve! Happy Holidays!
Brilliant job Captain Steve !
Hi Steve, so many boat design teams could benefit from your advice before going in production. Cheers
And what is the base price??? Never mentioned.
Can't wait to see this baby perform with foils. It makes a huge improvement on the 36.
Yes! I think he said 1.3 mpg at 3000rpm. Curious by how much the foil will increase efficiency and speed.
Aquila 32 Sport Mark #2, now with relocated joystick, relocated fire extinguisher, and on-board toe holsters.
Topspeed 44 mph. Best efficient cruise 16 mph. Ok, but what about in between? Say around 24 mph, which is decent cruising speed, consumption numbers?
I have this boat and pretty much everything in between is 1.0mpg. Also, the WOT is more like 0.9mpg
Are they in Vancouver BC yet?!?!
Can't wait to see what the foil does after the benefits (especially range) it brought to the 36ft model. Keep up the good, honest reviews, Capt Steve!
And also kudos to your 'crew' that makes these quality videos!
Good job
Is it trailerable with that beam width ?
Nice!!!! Great review.
That range in km is a bit off. 1000l fuel and 0.5 km/l give you 500 so 450 with reserve
Unfortunately all Aquila’s suffer from too little grab handles. Generally well presented but just let down by some small ergonomic after thoughts.
Those stairs though going into the head and cabin need serious attention and would be a turn off for a lot of older boat owners
not only old. I'm 1,9m and probably would have to low my head in and out, and wouldn't be comfortable in those stairs.
Beautiful and good designed cat except dangerous ladders
how much $$$$$,,,,can anyone tell me
That’s like a twin size bed. Two full sized adults sleeping on there would be hell.
Lets see. Fishing or wife?🤔😆
@@stevehampton5834 Fish wife?
Yeah that’s a no go… head needs separate shower also.
I immediately hit the subscribe button when I saw you are measuring also in centimeters, thank you :) It's not so usual as I would expect...
How much does the boat cost?
Always wanted to hear from a boat maker the details and issues with offering more horsepower. The reasons behind, in this case stopping at 300 ponies. Steve says the 225's are barely adequate and definitely would go with the 300's. Which begs the question, 450's or even the new 600's for this. So many engineering factors that I would like to hear about. You can't just toss on bigger engines, would like to know all the elements to those decisions. Interesting topic.
One of the major issues, especially with a catamaran is weight and balance. The Verado 600 has a minimum dry weight of 1260lbs, the 300 Verado weighs in at 600lbs (both the 350 and 400 are 668lbs). You would also have to figure in the added weight of beefing up the transoms to handle the extra power. Cats especially are NOT happy if the weight balance is off, so you would need to add roughly 700lbs or more to the bow of each hull to balance out the weight of the larger outboards, kiss much of the added performance goodbye at that time. Note: I'm not a marine engineer, I have talked with some and spent quite a few hours working with some design software over the last year and a half.
@@michiganengineer8621 These things I know. But you see speed boats built to handle a pair of 1350's. That's one ton each with insane power.
Obviously there are technical reasons but it would be cool to hear behind the doors reasons for these choices
@@Bubbles99718 I agree they could, but remember those speedboats with the 1350's or larger are a very different hull design than a cruising cat like the Aquila's and they're designed for one thing, to go fast. When it comes down to it, the biggest reason is probably $$$. Most people who are looking at something like the Aquila 32 or 36 aren't wanting the biggest HP engines available. That said, I'd love to put a pair of the 600's on the 36 footer lol
I have seen hell of clips about baots. Yet, no clip ever shows the performance at bad weather. I.e. 3m wave at 30m/h speed. The only one who is doing it is safeheaven marine.
The rest is cutting craps
3M waves ??? Lol even 40ft yatchs will struggle in 3m waves
How many carbin
I would’ve thought it would’ve had slightly better gas mileage, being a catamaran.
I can definitely see someone being impaled on the swim ladder, I mean, they can't just round it off? Come on Aquila.
I want to be the guy who owns Kenyan grills, found in every boat, never used 🤣🤣
Wet head adjacent to the access door for the electronics wiring and connections 🙄
Sangat bagus, ❤👍👍👍
Hi.......
Too many flaws, not ready
Isn’t this a Chinese boat? Buy American, please. Boat manufacturing is one of the few remaining industries that remain American made.
Says the guy wearing clothes made all over Asia.
Great review, I know it's very common but I'd like to hear you stop referring to boats as "she". It sexualizes the boat and perpetuates inequality by subconsciously associating women with objects
Dude, what???
Educate yourself. Broaden your horizons and read some history. In lieu of that, at least read this. Boats being referred to as "she" harkens back to ancient times when they were dedicated to goddesses. The more modern, but still ancient reason behind it is that the boat being thought of as feminine would invoke feelings of the maternal instinct. That the boat would protect it's sailors while they were at sea. Tradition carried it over to modern times. Times that are apparently trying to erase the noble history of things like this.
Don't start bringing woke wankery around here.
Young man...stay off my grass !!!
Get a life