The Great Entertainer finally arrives in Sydney - Aquila 36

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The Great Entertainer finally arrives in Sydney - Aquila 36

by John Curnow on 25 Aug 2017

The Great Entertainer arrived in Sydney in time for the Sydney International Boat Show and quickly impressed... - Aquila 36 John Curnow

Finally, one of Aquila's new 36 powerboats makes it to Australian shores. What a delight she is, and her build quality continues on from her larger sister, the Aquila 44, which we tested back here. She is certainly the Great Entertainer, with ample room everywhere, and there are many ways to personalise your Aquila 36 with various configuration options available. Having just delivered their 100th hull overall, Aquila has made a serious name for themselves, and this new craft will continue that trend.

With thanks to Multihull Central, we got to find out all about the Aquila 36 both inside Sydney Harbour, and also offshore down past South Head. A full review will follow on soon enough. In the meantime, please enjoy this photo essay, and if you are in Australia, see the Multihull Central team either online or call them on 1300 852 620 (AUS) to find out more. Internationally, please see Aquila Boats for details.

Wonderful times exploring are guaranteed for you, your family and friends. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

Wonderful times exploring are guaranteed for you, your family and friends. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

Aesthetically pleasing lines, you can have her with partial screens as here, or full ones for serious offshore work. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

Aesthetically pleasing lines, you can have her with partial screens as here, or full ones for serious offshore work. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

Taking in the sights from all of her entertaining areas. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

Taking in the sights from all of her entertaining areas. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

She is able to get you and your guests where you need to go quickly, safely, in comfort and dry. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

She is able to get you and your guests where you need to go quickly, safely, in comfort and dry. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

You can cruise in the low twenties, or take off into the thirties, as she is here pst Mrs Macquarie's Chair - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

You can cruise in the low twenties, or take off into the thirties, as she is here pst Mrs Macquarie's Chair - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

powerful hull forms give you good seakeeping qualities and also volume in the cabins - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

powerful hull forms give you good seakeeping qualities and also volume in the cabins - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

At displacement type speeds she is very economical and at under six knots leaves no wake, either. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

At displacement type speeds she is very economical and at under six knots leaves no wake, either. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

The Great Entertainer is quick to get up and go as she flies along in front of Sydney's CBD. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

The Great Entertainer is quick to get up and go as she flies along in front of Sydney's CBD. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

As you can see, there is no end to the amount of good times you'll have on board. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

As you can see, there is no end to the amount of good times you'll have on board. - Aquila 36 © John Curnow

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