Aquila Catamarans launches inside-the-factory series on yacht production

Aquila Catamarans is using a new four-part video series to make a simple point to buyers: if you want confidence in a yacht, look at how it is built. The Inside the Factory campaign, which began on April 18 and will roll out weekly through May 9, takes viewers into Sino Eagle Shipyard in Hangzhou, China, the facility Aquila calls the home of the brand. This is not just a polished launch reel. It is a staged look at the production chain, from design and engineering to final delivery, with Global Brand Director Alain Raas leading the tour.

Episode 1 sets the tone by revisiting Aquila’s history, design philosophy, and research-and-development process. Raas, who took on the global brand role in 2025 after serving as USA brand manager, brings a long boating resume to the job, including a trans-Pacific crossing. That background matters here because Aquila is not presenting factory access as a marketing garnish. It is tying the man on camera to the brand’s technical story and its push for credibility with owners who care about what is behind the furniture and gelcoat.

The next episodes move deeper into the plant. Episode 2 will examine the warehouses that manage more than 10,000 parts, along with in-house stainless, woodworking, and upholstery shops. Episode 3 shifts to lamination, including vinylester resin infusion and single-shot hull-and-deck construction. Episode 4 brings the process together on the assembly line, where final systems integration, the tender crane system, quality control, and the test tank all come into view. For catamaran buyers, that is the part that may matter most. It shows how much of the boat Aquila keeps under one roof, and how closely the company says it controls fit, finish, and delivery discipline.

The factory storytelling also reaches back to Aquila’s origin story. The company says construction of its power catamarans began in 2012, when Sino Eagle Group built the Aquila 38 for MarineMax’s charter business in the British Virgin Islands. Sino Eagle Group says it was founded in 1985, and Aquila’s own factory material points to more than 40 years of manufacturing experience behind the operation. Since then, Aquila has grown a lineup that now ranges from 28 feet to 70 feet and includes eight boats in its 2026 roster.

That broader production message lands at an important moment for the brand. Aquila launched the 50 Sail and 42 Coupe at the 2026 Miami International Boat Show, and the 50 Sail was nominated for the 2026 Multihull of the Year award. The new series is designed to turn factory access into proof, not branding, and for buyers weighing a catamaran purchase, that kind of visibility can change the conversation from what a boat looks like to how confidently it is built.