AQUILA 28

## Aquila 28 Molokai — Cannigione, Sardinia Some boats are designed on a drawing board; the Aquila 28 was clearly designed on the water. Her Hawaiian-inspired hull shape gives her genuine offshore composure, and she carries the highest tunnel clearance in her class — a technical detail with a very tangible payoff. More air beneath the bridgedeck means a softer cushion in a chop and markedly less hull slap, so conversation on board stays conversation rather than something shouted over the sea. ### Deck life Under ten metres, she is easy to handle and unpretentious in the best sense — a yacht for real days out rather than a static showpiece. Two generous seats aft frame the cockpit, which has been laid out with the discipline of a much larger yacht: every centimetre earns its place. A central walkthrough with a transom door opens directly onto the stern, making swim stops and boarding a matter of two steps rather than a negotiation. Forward, the bow sunbed is the natural centre of gravity on a warm Gallura afternoon, and converts to a dining area when the sun drops and appetites arrive. Storage lockers sit discreetly beneath the bow seating, and a full bimini keeps the cockpit shaded through the middle of the day. The console incorporates further stowage — the kind of practical detail that separates a well-thought-out day yacht from a merely attractive one. ### Cruising grounds From Cannigione, the Costa Smeralda and the Maddalena archipelago open up within a short run: shallow-draft coves, granite anchorages, water that shifts from turquoise to deep blue in a boat length. Her catamaran stability also makes her a steady, uncluttered platform for fishing, whether that means casting along the coast or working further offshore. Detailed bed configuration on request.