Kimberly Dawn is a St Augustine, Florida based 2014 Aquila 48 For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
2014 Aquila 48 Power Catamaran – Luxury, Stability & Proven Performance
Three-cabin layout with one cabin (starboard aft) professionally converted to an office and four heads with separate showers and galley up in the salon area. In the image gallery it is shown with two beds and one as the office. It can be left as an office or converted back to a stateroom in about 15 minutes.
There is $50,000 in custom enclosure and new front cushions. It has been well-maintained by professionals.
This 2014 Aquila 48 Power Catamaran is an exceptional example of one of the most popular cruising power cats on the market. Privately owned and never chartered, it has been maintained with care and upgraded to deliver outstanding comfort, efficiency, and reliability. With a wide 23’6″ beam, four ensuite cabins, and a bright panoramic salon, the Aquila 48 offers the volume and livability of a much larger yacht while retaining the ease of handling and fuel efficiency that define Aquila’s design.
The boat delivers smooth, dependable performance for both long-range cruising and weekend escapes. The flybridge provides excellent visibility and additional living space—perfect for entertaining or enjoying the view underway.
Modern upgrades elevate onboard comfort and safety.
The vessel’s overall condition, thoughtful layout, and strong mechanical performance make it an ideal choice for families, liveaboards, or anyone seeking a high-quality luxury power catamaran.
Well-kept Aquila 48s are in high demand, and this privately owned example stands out for its condition, upgrades, and readiness for new adventures. If you are searching for a premium power catamaran offering comfort, stability, and proven cruising capability, this Aquila 48 is an outstanding opportunity.
Specifications
| Name | Kimberly Dawn |
| Make | Aquila |
| Model | 48 |
| Year | 2014 |
| Type | Multihull Powerboat |
| Builder | Aquila |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Cabins | 4 |
| Heads | 4 |
| Galley | Up |
Dimensions
| Loa | 48ft 3in / 14.71m |
| Beam | 23ft 6in / 7.16m |
| Draft | 3ft 8in / 1.12m |
| Bridge Clearance | 18ft 8in / 5.69m |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 178 gallons |
| Water Tanks | 103 gallons |
| Holding Tanks | 45 |
Performance
| Engines | 2 x 330 VOLVO PENTA D6-330I-F 2014 |
| Engine Hours | 1,836 / 1,830 |
| Generator | Northern Lights M844W.3 – 16 kW |
| Gen Hours | 2,443.6 |
| Displacement | 23.81 tonnes |
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Vessel overview
- 2014 Aquila 48 Power Catamaran - Luxury, Stability & Proven Performance
- Privately owned and never chartered
- 3 cabin layout with one cabin (starboard aft) has been professionally converted to an office and 4 heads with separate showers and galley up in the salon area
- It can be left as an office or in about 15 minutes it can be converted back to a stateroom
- $50,000 in custom enclosure and new front cushions
- It's been well-maintained by professionals
- The A/C chiller is new Dec 2024
- The freezer/refrigeration units (port galley) are new Dec 2024
- Flybridge provides excellent visibility and additional living space, complete with a grill, refrigeration, and social seating
- Hydraulic swim platform
- Wide 23'6" beam
Layout & accommodations
- Saloon with seating and dinette table
- Cabinet stored 12 VDC lifting/retracting 120 VAC Samsung saloon TV
- Tracvision satellite TV antenna and receiver
- 120 VAC Samsung Blue Ray player
- Built in 12 VDC Fusion model MSAV750 stereo in the saloon/galley area with a model MSNRX300 remote helm panel and a built in Fusion I-Phone hub in the saloon/galley area
- Forward cockpit with passenger seating and removable FRP/aluminum table
- Berth for two in double bunks in both furnished port side staterooms and the forward starboard stateroom as well as two in single berths in the furnished starboard aft stateroom
- Four water closets furnished with storage provisions, mirrors, built in vanity, sink, sink faucet, towel rack, toilet paper holder, marine toilet, stall shower, shower fixture, built in shower seat, and shower door
- Cabin converted to office (starboard aft) with quick conversion to stateroom (about 15 minutes)
- Premolded gel coated FRP bridge deck seat bases with vinyl upholstered cushions; teak bow seats
Galley
- Furnished galley with storage provisions
- Double basin sink, sink faucet fixture
- Single basin sink with no faucet
- Wastebasket
- Built-in 120 VAC Kenyon grill with cover safety switch
- Built-in 120 VAC Kenyon two burner range
- 120 VAC LG microwave/convection oven
- Built-in frontload Vitrifrigo 12 VDC freezer with door latch
- Built-in frontload Vitrifrigo 12 VDC refrigerator/freezer with door latch
- The freezer/refrigeration units (port galley) are new Dec 2024
Deck equipment
- Approx 13 3/4 inch bow cleats, 10 3/4 inch bow cleats, 10 3/4 inch amidships cleats, and 13 3/4 inch aft quarter cleats
- Stainless steel handholds and banisters
- Roughly 29 3/4 inch stainless steel bridge deck guardrails with lexan weather boards
- 26 inch tall stainless steel bow rail
- 31 inch tall stainless steel swim platform guard rails
- Folding stainless steel stern ladder with teak rungs
- Deck integrally molded steps and stainless steel/teak steps to bridge
- Glass windows, lexan windows, stainless steel/lexan helm spray screen, painted aluminum/lexan port lights, anodized aluminum/lexan hatches, painted aluminum/glass doors
- 12 VDC folding stainless steel davits with synthetic braided lines and winch
- 12 VDC hydraulic molded FRP swim platform with control panel
- Two stainless steel anchor platforms
- Quick 12 VDC windlass with handheld remote
- Sunbrella-like helm and grill covers
- Premolded gel coated FRP bridge deck seat bases with vinyl upholstered cushions; teak bow seats
Anchoring & mooring
- Primary anchor: Estimated 55 lbs galvanized steel Lewmar Delta with stainless steel swivel and galvanized chain
- Secondary anchor: Estimated 55 lbs galvanized Danforth style with synthetic line
- Two stainless steel anchor platforms
Electronics & navigation
- Ritchie marine grade helm compass
- Built in 12 VDC Raymarine Ray 55 DSC capable VHF radio with remote microphone and FRP antenna
- Built in 12 VDC Raymarine Axiom touchscreen multifunction helm display with GPS, color chart plotter, depth, sonar, radar, and rear-facing camera functions enabled
- Raymarine 12 VDC closed array radar
- Helm mounted Raymarine i70 repeater/multifunction display with GPS, compass, speed, log, and depth features enabled
- Raymarine 12 VDC aft facing camera
Electrical, power & charging
- 12 VDC system with four battery banks
- Two engine start 8D AGM batteries; one house bank of five 8D AGM batteries; one generator start Group 31 AGM
- Blue Sea ML-RBS remote battery switches + Blue Sea manual switches
- Charging via engine & generator alternators, Victron charger/isolators, and 12 VDC/120 amp inverter charger
- Marked AC/DC switchboard with digital volt and current meters
- Two 240 VAC 50 amp shore power services
- Victron Multiplus inverter/charger (120 VAC, 60 Hz, 3000 W)
- GFCI protected receptacles
- Promariner FS60 fail-safe galvanic isolators
Fuel system
- Stainless steel deck fills; stainless vents with flame screens
- Racor primary filters & OEM secondary filters
- Two aluminum engine fuel tanks and one generator fuel tank
Potable water & watermaker
- Stainless deck fills and vents, polyethylene plumbing, Whale pumps, pump strainers
- Spectra 12 VDC watermaker
- Two plastic water tanks
- 240 VAC 60-liter Quick water heater + one additional water heater
Black & grey water systems
- USCG Type III MSD
- Aluminum holding tanks
- Sani Marine 12 VDC toilets (four)
- Whale macerators
- Grey water sumps with Whale discharge pumps
Drainage & bilge
- Six bilge pumps (Rule 1000 GPH & 1500 GPH models)
- Hand bilge pump in each hull
- Scuppers, gutters, and reinforced hose drains
Climate control
- Flagship Marine raw water–cooled split system; 48,000 BTU chiller
- Bronze sea strainer, 240 VAC raw water pumps
- The A/C chiller is new Dec 2024
Engine & propulsion
- Two Volvo Penta D6–330I–F turbocharged inline six-cylinder diesel engines
- Rated at 330 hp each at 3500 RPM
- Port engine S/N: A229001, 1836 hours
- Starboard engine S/N: A229052, 1830 hours
- Indirect cooling; wet exhaust; Vetus sea strainers
- Double-clamped exhaust hoses & FRP exhaust tubing
- Stainless steel 39 mm shafts with line cutters; four blade bronze props
- Left and right-hand rotation props
- Volvo transmissions: ZF85IV (port 2.47:1), HS80IVIB (starboard 2.49:1)
- Tides Marine dripless shaft seals
- Bronze I-beam struts with water-lubricated bearings
- Volvo single-lever electronic engine/gear controls
Generator
- Northern Lights M844W.3–16kW generator (120/240 VAC, 60 Hz)
- S/N: 8442-48943
- 2443.6 hours
- Indirect cooling; wet exhaust; FRP water lift muffler; FRP gas/water separator
Steering & controls
- Seastar hydraulic steering; stainless wheel
- Raymarine autopilot pump, i70 autopilot, rudder angle sensor
- Stainless tiller arms; emergency tiller stored in port engine room
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Dimensions
- Overall Length: 48 ft
- Beam (Width): 23 ft 6 in
- Draft: 3 ft
- Displacement: 47620 lbs
Interior
- Heads (Bathrooms): 4
- Staterooms: 4
Construction
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
Additional information
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- 41 GPD Spectra watermaker
- Hydraulic swim platform
- Highfield dinghy with 20Hp Yamaha
- Light displacement: 47,620 lbs; Loaded displacement: 55,556 lbs
- Dinghy: Highfield
- Generator: Northern Lights 16 KWkW 2443 hrs
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