Inside the Aquila Factory: Assembly, Quality Control & Global Delivery
The finale of our exclusive factory series. In Episode 4, every element we’ve explored across…
From the parts warehouse to the upholstery shop, Episode 2 of our exclusive Aquila factory tour series goes deeper into the in-house production processes that give every Aquila catamaran its exceptional quality — and shows exactly why in-house manufacturing matters.
In our first episode, we explored the history of Aquila Catamarans, the design philosophy behind the lineup, and the impressive R&D facility at the Sino Eagle Shipyard in Hangzhou, China.
As the exclusive distributor for Aquila Sailing Catamarans in North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, The Catamaran Company is proud to bring you this inside look at the people, processes, and attention to detail behind these incredible boats. In Episode 2, we go deeper — past the design floors and into the workshops where raw materials become finished boats.
Before a single component is fitted to a hull, it passes through Aquila’s parts and logistics operation — a sprawling warehouse that serves as the beating heart of the supply chain. Components sourced from around the world are received, catalogued, and distributed to the relevant departments across the shipyard, ensuring each build stage has exactly what it needs, exactly when it needs it.
This level of logistical control is not accidental. It is what allows Aquila to maintain consistency across a lineup of 15 power catamaran models — and now a growing sailing catamaran range — without compromising on lead times or quality. Every part has a place, and every place is accounted for.
Few environments are as demanding on materials as the open ocean. Salt water, UV exposure, and constant mechanical stress mean that every fitting, rail, and structural element on an Aquila catamaran must be built to exacting standards — and Aquila builds them in-house.
The stainless steel fabrication shop handles everything from deck hardware and handrails to custom brackets and structural components. By keeping this work on-site, Aquila’s team can control tolerances, respond to design changes quickly, and ensure that every piece meets the quality bar before it ever reaches a hull.
Step into the woodworking and cabinetry shop and the atmosphere shifts. Here, precision meets artistry. CNC machines shape panels and components with millimeters accuracy, while skilled craftspeople handle joinery, finishing, and fitting — the details that define how a boat feels from the inside.
Aquila’s cabinetry is designed to work as hard as it looks. Storage solutions are purpose-built for life at sea: secure closures, marine-grade materials, and layouts that make sense whether the boat is at the dock or underway. The result is an interior that holds up beautifully over years of use — which is exactly what owners of an Aquila sailing catamaran or power cat should expect.
“Cutting down your waste is critical — you want to be profitable and create the least amount of waste possible. In the waste that we do create, we try to reuse where we can.”
— Alain Raas, Global Brand Director, Aquila
The upholstery department is another area where in-house control pays dividends. Aquila’s team produces all seating, cushions, and soft furnishings on-site — using CNC-guided cutting patterns that minimize fabric waste while maintaining exact tolerances across every unit.
Marine upholstery demands materials that resist UV fading, salt spray, moisture, and heavy use — all without sacrificing the comfort and aesthetics that owners expect in a luxury catamaran. Aquila’s team sources and works with fabrics that meet those standards, and the in-house process means consistency from hull to hull.
What becomes clear across every department in the Aquila factory is that quality control is not a final checkpoint — it is woven into the process at every stage. In-house fabrication, woodworking, and upholstery all mean that issues are caught and corrected early, before they compound downstream.
This philosophy extends to the electrical work and systems integration too. Aquila’s team handles wiring, plumbing runs, and systems fitting under one roof — avoiding the mismatches and delays that can arise when these tasks are handed off to subcontractors. The result is a boat where every system has been installed, tested, and validated by the same team that designed it.
It is this integrated approach — combining advanced technology, skilled craftsmanship, and real-world boating experience — that earns Aquila its reputation as one of the most innovative catamaran builders on the water today.
“Everything is under one roof. We can control the quality better, control the timelines better. You don’t depend on subcontractors so much.”
— Yuri, Chief Designer, Aquila
Every process you’ve seen in this episode — the precision fabrication, the handcrafted cabinetry, the custom upholstery, the rigorous quality checks — applies equally to Aquila’s sailing catamaran line. The Aquila 45 Sail, Aquila 50 Sail, and top-of-the-range Aquila 65 Sail are all products of the same shipyard, the same team, and the same uncompromising standards.
If any of these models interests you, browse our Aquila sailing catamaran inventory or speak with one of our specialists — we’re here to help you find the right boat.
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