Innovative Aquila Hydrofoil Power Catamaran | Designed by Morrelli & Melvin
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Published 2020-01-07
The hull design of Aquila power catamarans is naturally more fuel-efficient and stable than comparable mono-hulls of similar size. This allows Aquila owners and their guests to enjoy a more comfortable ride and use less horsepower across the entire range of desired speeds. Recently, by adding fixed foils between the Aquila 36’s twin hulls, Aquila has achieved even greater fuel economy, improved ride performance, enhanced handling characteristics and boosted the models top end.
Aquila approached the marine architectural firm Morrelli & Melvin who have demonstrated a fantastic track record of designing creative, sound, safe, energy-efficient, fun and fast multihulls. This includes the NACRA 17 which has been designated to be the next Olympic multihull. Pete Melvin and Gino Morrelli applied their significant experience to develop Aquila’s fixed foils system. The system provides up to 30% savings on fuel consumption at a fixed speed. The Aquila foil system is passive and does not require any specific knowledge or training for any operator to handle. Best of all, the savings on fuel alone can cover the purchase cost of the foil system within a few months of operation. In addition, because the boat rides higher out of the water, the foils also improve the overall comfort and experience for those onboard. The Aquila fixed foil system can be retrofitted on existing Aquila 36 models so current owners can improve the performance and operating comfort of their already fuel efficient and comfortable catamarans.
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Aquila Yachts represent the newest and most exciting evolution on the market today offering practicality and comfort with trend setting innovation, quality and design. Both inside and out, Aquila Power Catamarans are designed to provide the perfect cruising vessel whether you’re crossing oceans or traveling the Great Loop, living aboard or exploring worldwide destinations, or simply entertaining friends and family at the dock.
All Comments (21)
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real nice to hear from an inventor. this guy sounds like he would make an awesome teacher.. where in america he would be broke
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Next up, foils for the 44' ? A slotted foil similar to a Fowler flap on an aircraft would be interesting for the lower speed/higher weight. Maybe a slated flap for shooting out the transition on and off the foil would work. Awesome gains, well done everyone!
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If I could afford any boat 🚣♂️ I’ll get my dream boat Aquila 36 fishing edition 😍
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Looking exciting for the future of catamarans in the foil technology.
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Looks like a great design. Have you tried fitting a foil like this on similar sailcat? I’m assuming a larger one since its much lower speed
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You answered the BIG question things floating in the water.
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With great interest I got acquainted with your creations (hydrofoils on a catamaran), as well as with comments to them. Iteres is not idle because I am dealing with a similar topic .... Several years ago I built and tested a working model of a catamaran with hydrofoils. But the task was set so that the wings could be serviced and, if necessary, dismantled (raised) in any conditions ... Including self-loading on the catamaran trailer ... Why do people forget that the propellers of motors are also garbage collectors? Although during operation in my case, this did not happen. (the problem is far-fetched). As a result of tests and operation of the model, the following results were revealed ... With 10 liters with a motor, and a total mass of 500 kg, the speed is about 28 km. h., weighing 700 kg - 10 hp. 22 km / h True, the contours and installation sites of the wings are not the same as yours, and it is planned to use and sails ... Based on the results of the experience, I am building a larger catamaran ... I will follow your progress ... Regards .... (subscription)
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Super cool. I need to film one of these tech wonders=)
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Does the foil create more drag at slow speeds? It seems to hang down below the hulls, I like to beach my cat onto the shore, the foil can get caught on rocks, etc.
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This is why God made engineers!!
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How does it change the draft?
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Great idea
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Pioneering? You know of no other company? Surely this is derived from Hysucat/Hysucrafts patented technology? Apart from that, it is a stunning boat!!
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Looks like Hysucat is using your system. They have the single wing going down the middle and 2 trim pieces on the tail end just like what you showed in this video
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hello your video has inspired me to utilize this technology for my trimaran electric motor sailer project what I envision augmenting the centerboard with a foil make it adjustable for depth so in shallow waters keep it up but when in big waves set the foil lower to help keep the bow up so the bow doesn't just plow into the waves if you like my idea I'm interested in sponsorship and that you could use to promote your product
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Have you strapped one of these onto a sailing catamaran - perhaps in place of (sacrificial) full-time keels? If yes, does this foil add a daggarboard-like tracking assist. I should think yes.
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Love it
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This is awesome, I bet you could chop a dolphin in half at 55mph with that foil and not even have to worry about the foil getting damaged lol.
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Can this technology be implemented in sailing cats?
