The Aquila 50 is aggressively canvassed for its weight.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
22.2
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Aquila 50 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Beneteau 49
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Aquila 50 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghosting
0–5 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
5–16 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
16–24 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
24+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Aquila 50.
| Aquila 50 | Beneteau 49 | C Cat 48 | Dufour 470 | Outremer 49 | Sun Odyssey 490 Jeanneau | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 49.1 | 49.5 | 49.1 | 48.7 | 49.2 | 48.5 |
| LWL | — | 43.7 | 48.6 | 44.5 | 48.9 | 43.4 |
| Beam | 25.8 | 14.8 | 24.0 | 15.6 | 24.4 | 14.7 |
| Displacement | 42 | 27 | 21 | 29 | 22 | 24 |
| Ballast | — | 9 | — | 7 | — | — |
| Sail Area | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 72 | — | — | — | — |
| SA/Disp | 22.2 | 20.5 | 29.9 | 19.6 | — | 22.1 |
| Bal/Disp | — | 34.0 | — | 26.9 | — | — |
| Comfort | — | 26.4 | — | 25.5 | 9.8 | 23.9 |
| Capsize | — | 1.95 | — | 2.03 | 3.50 | 2.01 |
| Hull Speed | — | 8.9 | — | 8.9 | 9.4 | 8.8 |