FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF MY NEW AQUILA 54!

[@ronen160]

What a great, honest, candid, and genuine review!! This is quite a difference from the reviewers who just visit the yacht, and do not actually use it. Your complaints(?) are well-founded and logical, and certainly valid considering the expense of the boat.

[@bill2292]

Good video Alan. I bought my 50' boat with zero options so I could instal things that made sense and not need to toss stuff I had just paid for.

[@prianomusic5337]

Dreaming of this life Sir... good luck

[@davidallen9526]

Ive watched this episode four times. You have purchased one of my favorite boats! The first time I viewed this video, I can remember being takin by your strait forward, honest, and the humble way you presented your views. Both good and not so good. This is a trait you have continued in every video I've seen. A tip of the hat and hello from St.Louis. Blue Skys and Tailwinds.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you so much! if it ain't honest...then what is it??? lol. thanks for watching.

[@robertprimrose869]

That was refreshingly honest. Well done.

[@pmwinkler]

Thanks for the walkthrough, Alan. I really appreciate your honesty about pros and cons. I’m sure you’ll work everything out in due time, and enjoy the heck out of that beautiful, new boat of yours! I know you’ll miss her while on the other coast.

[@Randall_F]

Thank you for the video. Have you though about a product like Solar Gard for the flybridge windows? It's a clear ceramic UV film for windows. Might be something you'd be interested in. Beautiful boat

[@johnpeal8925]

Thank You. I am considering ordering one of these. Glad I found your channel, I will be watching for future thoughts

[@guidedmeditation2396]

The Table Delete in the Salon is the single most brilliant improvement to this boat in my opinion. I would have to ponder over having an oven vs a dishwasher though I have to say that I would probably cook everything on the grill so there is no need for an oven. A good deep skillet with a lid can do whatever you would need an oven for other than cakes and I don't do cakes. So I guess I would go for the dishwasher. Also, the handling of the blinds would probably not be an issue because I would opt for the opposing seat/couch so it should be easy to reach the blind.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks so much!

[@Richnoonan1]

Just found you, so glad I did. Thank you for being such a straight shooter. You are so clearly a guy who learned a long time ago to deal with reality and very likely busted your ass for many years to get to where you have gotten. I thank you for taking all of us along on this chapter of your life, I look forward to many more great stories from you and all the other cool Hillbillies who get to ride on that boat!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks for this comment. Very much appreciated. Always better to deal with reality…fantasy lies! Ha. Thanks for watching!

[@jefflangs961]

I would recommend investigating VKool window Tint or a 3M UV protective film for the Flybridge windows. VKool offers a clear tint for the forward facing windows. Enjoy the new boat !!

[@misciness]

Excellent video Allan! I hope they will take your suggestions to improve it! It would be great to have you as part of their engineering team! 😊

[@micheandmikey]

Such nice yachts! I was drooling at them while in Nanny Cay in March. Congratulations on your purchase!

[@markfrost1375]

Try some rain x ..for see thru window resin to rein ..hence why thrilled ..bought ford cargo van with Europe centre to outs ..wiper action…left to right is bs 😂

[@jorgeborrell81]

Thanks for the video!! I Missed owners cabin and perfomance sailing! Thanks anyway!!

[@chrisgunn9674]

Fantastic...love all your vids & thanks for allowing me to dream!

[@3sgamestudio]

Happy for you man! I appreciate you sharing those experience with us :) I am looking forward to my purchase and not often you can see this kind of honest reviews of people who share same passion as you do! :)

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks for watching!!

[@sledzep01]

I went and looked. Nauti Styles video channel did a videp on the Aquila 70 and they specifically mentioned the straight shafts, not pods, and that the bow thruster was integrated into the joystick so you can crab forward...

[@papa.mike01]

Unfortunately an additional vent in the fly might not help all that much since the fly is open to the lower deck. Cold air will simply fall down the step. Very nice yacht sir. I can wait to start watching your channel.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Great point! Tinting the windows has helped tremendously. Thanks for watching.

[@johnsmeaton1252]

Thanks Mate, Looking forward to more videos of your Aquila. Both what you like and dislike and the changes that you will make. Particularly interesting was the air-conditioning issue on the flybridge. I'm from Australia and we definitely need it here year round

[@aryanlong6344]

Awesome vessel! Thank you for the tour and great info!!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks for watching!!

[@michiganengineer8621]

The 54 would be a bit more than my wife or I would want I believe, mostly because of the air draft but partially because of lack of recent practice for both of us. While the 44 would be wonderful, I would prefer the versatility of the 36 foiling cruiser. Great to see you getting used to your new boat!

[@Draginol]

Looking forward to seeing it when you’ve done the upgrades.

[@shawnl3151]

Ceramic window film. Blocks heat not light. It’s what we use in Florida for cars

[@stevemacmillan2116]

Great video. All very good points and observations. And.....congratulations on the new boat!!

[@brentfriedland]

Am looking at the 70. Ilike that tender and garage.

[@k9killer221]

I love people who can say what they like and don't like about anything. Too many channels have an obligation just to say the positive because..fill in the gap....

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks for this. Means a lot. And thanks for watching.

[@Andy_M986]

Love the Aquilas, but I think in the case of next to no air-conditioning in the helm,raked windows would be so much better,this is why I love the trawler style super yachts.

[@affiliateshortcut]

I recommend a high quality Carbon Ceramic window film, it can be tinted or not, either way it will reduce the heat transfer on the glass by as much as 95%

[@rudyvradio]

WOW! Thanks for that info.

[@sledzep01]

Awesome! Could you get an Oven and a Dishwasher if you skipped the Wine fridge? I really like/appreciate the honesty on the things that do not meet your expectations like the hot Fly Bridge and the Blinds issues.

[@LincolnMolin]

Great walkthru and I bet Aquila takes your critiques to heart as they all seem very valid. My wife thinks your short goatee and the slim and trim physique make you look ten years younger. Course it doesn't matter what MY wife thinks only what YOUR wife thinks. 😄

[@rudyvradio]

😂

[@CoastalBoating]

I would have all of the windows ceramic coated. That should help in the rain, especially where the wipers don't get to. Some one already said it but a good quality tint should also help regect some of that heat!

[@crescentcitycolor8305]

i agree ...i did the same thing on my carver and it has been great ...ceramic window tint worth the money

[@markfrost1375]

Hope your back deck teak table are two parts for Center centre come n’go

[@Terracarelandscaping]

Great video and great info…..hopefully they take your advice and make the changes.

[@Wiljuchi]

Great video Alan, the Aquila looks amazing.

[@JamesDoylesGarage]

What do you think of the boat? "It's a look." lol. Great vid.

[@kharlakhufumarketplace]

Going to the west coast to generate revenue, puts a hold on you and us enjoying this venture and the info, glad I subscribed.

[@jpmackin]

They have portable, powerful a/c units that may fit nicely into your flybridge area- solving the heat issues you are experiencing.

[@dwb73]

It's been about a month since you published this video so I assume the issue with your DockMate has been sorted? I assumed aft thrusters would be required, but according to one of their Reps, the Aquila 54 can be configured for lateral docking. I'd really like an update from you on how it was solved???

[@MrPhilipgood]

Sounds like that fuel swapping could be solved with software since the path already exists between tanks (albeit in a round about way). But you should be able to hit a button and have that happen in the background.

[@rudyvradio]

Man! Great intro video. Talking about "vessel euphoria!" This bout sums it up, my friend. I'm binging and catching up. Thanks for everything. Learning a lot too. A wonderful vessel. Question; what drew you to the Aquila 54 Cat? As opposed to other hulls. Just curious. Thanks again. Blessins...

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Social space and the ability to move from flybridge to the bow. No other Cat allows that. Look it up! Thanks for watching!

[@duncanjames914]

Hi Alan, I'm enjoying watching your videos on your beautiful Aquila. I am curious to know if there are any particular things about the Aquila 54 that made you choose it over a Lagoon, Leopard, or similar? Thanks!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

2 things. 1- access to the bow from the flybridge quickly. No other PC has that. Full beam wide master. Game changer for me. Thanks!!

[@micjbaron]

You ever think about window tinting the fly bridge windshield with a really light tint just to reflect the solar heat load?

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I’ve done that! Used a 3m product. Helped a lot!! Thanks for watching!

[@jpmackin]

Do you believe a few solar panels on top of the fly bridge would be beneficial- as opposed to system cost?

[@abdullahbinshamlan1847]

What a video! Congrats on the new boat can't wait for more of your sea trials and adventures. One thing wanted to ask about? What's the range and how is the noise of the engine for a long crossing?

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Literally, when you are sitting forward, you feel like you're sailing. you can't hear the engines. it's nuts. The range?? Well that depends on fast you wanna go! anywhere from 350 to 1000 miles...thanks for watching!

[@jpmackin]

Could you please share with us your upkeep costs? Monthly, yearly.. typical fuel costs..

[@sandrabien7769]

Beautiful Boat, love your 4’11 wife mention. I would be that wife also. 💞

[@texanborn78]

It looks great! I hope you get everything squared away soon! Are you planning to take it out anywhere else this summer?

[@jpmackin]

Where does your range, with the extra/larger fuel tanks, allow you to sail to/from?

[@MuzixMaker]

I would be doing a Steve McQueen 1968 Thomas Crown Affair home library dance and toast

[@HopeOfJoe]

I like your boat and how you adapt to the S A US. Yet I see it for sale angel I am confused. Please help me here. Thanks and best wishes.

[@alexanderlenina4203]

Great video and great info

[@annettew5]

Wow, where did the name Aquila came from. It's a great name. My husband name is Aquila also.

[@mrdr8395]

Aquila is Italian for Eagle.

[@Injess]

Firstly, thanks for a great video as always! Secondly question… I have a power at scheduled in the BVI but this one will be the first I have rented with a bow thruster on the port side like yours… if we wanted to crab off the dock to our starboard side by using a burst of nose to starboard bow thrust then use the throttles to counter it by using starboard fore and port aft ? Then just keep bumping the bow thrust as needed? Let me know if you try this!

[@jpmackin]

Could you share the price you paid with the options list?

[@rod272727]

how much diesel does it use at night running AC and anything else? Or does it just go on battery? For the curtains.... just make a longer rope pull and attach it to the side of the wall forward so you can easily reach it without crawling over anything.

[@J.O.A.T.s]

Maybe this was the wrong ship for this man

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

thanks for watching

[@SandroG71]

Hey, it has a regular cabin and a vip, what happened to the master? 😱

[@mrdr8395]

Cabin and VIP is starboard and port sides, and the Master is all the way up front past the salon.

[@pipolepaw]

Congrats

[@vincecheung7233]

good video, thanks

[@jpmackin]

Why can’t you install a stern thruster..?

[@freemoney3723]

Was stern thruster not an option???

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Not an option. But I’ve figured it out pretty well. Thanks for watching!

[@petermoeck4402]

what's the real world consumption on your 54 at different speeds ? .....congrats !!!!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Have only ran it a week but at 18 knots, 35 Gph….12knots, around 20.

[@shanemcgonnell2689]

What’s the app and does it work BT?

[@agingacademy]

Any interest in going to the dark side?? Sailing???

[@MyTube4Utoo]

For that kind of money they should have finished designing it before they built it.

[@morri03]

That internal Staircase is terrible. No way you could come down safely in a seaway. Be careful.

[@markfrost1375]

Just found u..hope not too late ..not on your level test regarding water traversing..poor bouy still trying to move on land…get sun heat blocker clear film ..call tint king…will keep like car..your ac from looking pathetic…your welcome -x ..ps..it’s clear ..non tinted

[@quicksilver40]

At 10:05 he asks 'what the hell do you call that thing?' Lmao... Women have a lot of those 'what the hell do you call that thing' things.

[@markfrost1375]

Your a phunny f’er…similar to me…yes back deck is fav to..hot tub???…come on now …treat yourself 😅

[@markfrost1375]

Ps bro ..short gotie …check out ultra white paint …almost don’t need a/c

[@richard9436]

Made in China. eh, no.

[@The442nd]

would installing a residential split air unit solve your weak AC unit problem in the fly bridge?