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Tonga Time is a very special Aquila 44 specifically designed for private ownership! This boat is US Import Duty Paid and in "turn key" condition!
Tonga Time is an exceptionally well equipped and meticulously maintained 2019 Aquila 44. She was commissioned from the factory by a very discerning and experienced owner who incorporated numerous factory upgrades and custom touches.She has always been lovingly maintained by the original owner and has never been chartered.With her large master berth, en suite guest cabin and dedicated workshop / laundry room she is the ultimate cruising power catamaran for private ownership. The incorporation of the factory "Premium Finish Package" and custom matte finish Olive Wood throughout the interior sets her apart as a very unique and especially tasteful example of the Aquila 44 owners version.
Several of her Upgrades and Highlights include:
Tonga Time is US Import Duty Paid! With the tariffs currently in place, this US Duty Paid status represents a ~$400,000 value. Her Duty Paid status allows US buyers to legally purchase the vessel and keep it in US waters indefinitely. Beware - many other Aquila 44's being advertised in the US do not actually hold this status!
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Accommodations
Specifications
Overview:
Tonga Time was commissioned from the factory and built to the current owners custom design preferences. She features the Premium Finish Package and is upgraded with bespoke matte Olive Wood cabinetry throughout. Most notably, Tonga Time was built without the lower aft exterior dining table. Instead, she features huge lazarettes in the aft cockpit that are suitable for water toys, fishing gear, spare jerry cans, etc. This shorter stern allows for a more conventional electric dinghy davit system which is much easier to operate than the standard crane. This redesign is also significantly lighter weight and results in the dinghy no longer jutting out past the stern of the boat.
Tonga Time also incorporates a custom hard top above the flybridge. Designed by Atlantic Towers, it provides a location for the large solar array and better weather protection than the factory hard top.
Both the stern and hard top modifications result in a dramatically lighter boat than the standard factory specs. The total weight savings allows Tonga Time to sit approximately 5in higher on her waterline. In combination with her upgraded Yanmar 370hp engines, she cruises considerably faster and more efficiently than a standard Aquila 44.
Accommodations:
Tonga Time has a 2-cabin layout featuring a full-beam master cabin and workshop / office / work out room. The master includes ample storage and hanging lockers, a full size desk and hanging lockers, and a built in TV mounting area. The master head is spacious and bright with a large walk-in shower. A king bed with upgraded mattress ensures that youll always have a restful nights sleep. The guest berth to port features a queen bed with en suite head that includes a dedicated vanity, porcelain sink, electric toilet, and large separate shower stall. The starboard workshop is designed for ample tools storage or can be used as a dedicated office space with a fold down desk. The attached laundry room features full sized washer and vented dryer, a sink, and easy access to the Spectra watermaker which was repositioned from its standard location in the engine compartment for ease of maintenance. In the common areas, the open concept design offers a fantastic flow between exterior cockpit into the galley and salon. The space features a large folding glass door and a swing up window opening up to a fold down bar and fixed bar stools making a wonderful entertaining area. This open concept design combines with numerous overhead, side, and forward opening hatches to offer fantastic ventilation throughout the boat.
Salon:
Interior Helm Position A very rare and desirable factory option.
LED Overhead and Courtesy Lighting throughout
Dimmer with remote for salon mood lighting
Retractable blinds throughout salon and cabins
Window shades / screens on all overhead hatches
Large salon table flip top for versatile use
Samsung flat screen TV in electronically retractable mount
Fusion Stereo System – Speakers in Salon, Cockpit, and Flybridge
Large folding glass door and swing up window.
AC and DC Breaker Panels w/ Generator control panel and various gauges
Additional Air Conditioning vents added to Master Cabin, Master head, and Port head
Additional salon window opening portlight in front of helm
Solar exhaust fans in master and guest cabin overhead hatches
Additional 110v outlets throughout
Additional 12v outlets throughout
Galley:
Eno 3-burner Gas Cooktop
Toshiba Convection Oven / Microwave
Isotherm 2-drawer Fridge
Isotherm Freezer (in workshop cabin)
Large single basin SS Sink
Dedicated dish drying basin w/ drain
Corian Counter Tops
Ample storage lockers and cabinets
Slide out Garbage Bin
Custom covers for sink and cooktop
Master:
King bunk upgraded mattress
Desk and vanity to starboard
Ample storage and hanging lockers
2 x Sirocco fans
2 x reading lights
Large head and shower
Spacious head with large separate shower stall
Electric toilet
Stairs entering Master Cabin factory modified to remove the landing (tripping hazard)
Master bathroom vanity factory modified raised to adult height
Master bathroom door factory modified for higher headroom
Master toilet factory modified for better position
Wire and mount to add a TV in the master cabin
Guest Cabin:
Queen bunk upgraded mattress
Sirocco fan
Reading lights
Ample storage
En Suite head
Raritan Elegance Electric toilet
Porcelain sink
Separate shower stall
Work Shop / Office / Laundry Room:
Fold down desk
Isotherm Freezer
Numerous storage lockers
Splendide Washer
Splendide vented Dryer
Porcelain sink
Access to Spectra Watermaker
2 x Sirocco fans
Flybridge
The flybridge helm on Tonga Time commands a 360 degree view around the boat. It features a removable acrylic windshield for protection during foul weather. There is a large bench seat at the helm with plenty of lounge seating as well. The flybridge hosts a large table that is perfect for dining or watching sunsets at cocktail hour. There is also a full wet bar with a fresh water sink, ice maker, Magma gas grill, counter space, and storage lockers. Access to the flybridge is from the aft stairway or the forward bow steps.
Acrylic forward facing enclosure
Aft sun shades
Magma Gas Grill mounted next to flybridge kitchenette
Ice Maker
Fresh water sink w/ hot and cold tap
Magnetic Compass
Courtesy Lighting
Navigation Electronics at both Helm Positions:
2 x 12 Raymarine Pro S Axiom Hybrid Touch Chartplotter
Raymarine Quantum Radar
Raymarine Evolution Autopilot with 2 x P70 Rotary displays
2 x Raymarine Autopilot wireless remotes
2 x Raymarine i70 Multifunction display – Depth, Speed, Heading
Raymarine AIS 650
Raymarine Cam 200 Aft facing Camera
Raymarine 60 DualStation VHF radio
Anchor Up / Down control switch at Flybridge
4G Cell Phone Booster
2 x Fusion Stereo Control head
Radar, VHF, and Cell booster antennas all fold down for better bridge clearance
Engines and Mechanical:
With her twin 370hp Yanmar 8LV-370 turbo diesel engines, Tonga Time achieves a top speed of 24kts. The upgraded 440gal fuel capacity allows her the range to comfortably cruise from FL to Nassau at a steady 18kts.
2 x 370hp Yanmar 8LV-370 (395hrs port 365hrs stbd)
2 x Yanmar Electric throttles
2 x Yanmar engine monitoring display at both helms
9kW Fischer Panda Generator in insulated box
Racor Fuel Filters / Water Separators
Fuel Transfer pump
2 x Engine and Gen Start Batteries
Hydraulic steering
Automatic fire suppression system
Engine room insulation – 50mm flame retardant foam
Electrical:
1000 amp hour LiFePO4 House Battery Bank
Orion Jr Battery Management System
Victron 3000w Invertor / Charger
1200 watts Solar Array on hard top – 12 x 100w Sunpower Panels
Midnight MPPT Solar Controller
Additional battery charger for faster charging house bank from generator
Webasto BlueCool Reverse Cycle – Air Conditioning and Heating 40,000BTU Chilled Loop
Additional 12V Air Conditioner unit – runs directly off house batteries cools master and guest cabins
Spectra Newport 400 Watermaker
2 x 50 Amp 125/250V shore power inlets
2 x 50amp Shore Power Cables
Galvanic isolator protector system
Plumbing:
1 x 16 gal Hot Water Heaters – Powered by engine heat exchangers or AC power
Modified Fresh water pressure pump system
Cockpit shower w/ hot and cold mixer
Deck washdown in cockpit
Anchor freshwater washdown
On Deck:
Electric Davits
Quick Electric Windlass
33kg Rocna Vulcan Anchor with 5/16 HT ACCO chain
Anchor Bridle
Windshield Wipers for interior helm salon windows
Burnewin RH6650 quick release removable fishing rod holders
Exterior Sun Shades for Salon Windows
Tankage:
Fuel Tanks – 2 x 100 gal and 2 x 70 gal and 2 x 50 gal (440 gal total)
Water Tanks – 2 x 90 gal (180 gal total)
Holding Tanks – 2 x 21 gal
Safety:
2 x tempered glass escape hatches located under cabin stairs with emergency escape hammer
Automatic fire suppression heat-activated system with alarm monitors at helm station
2 x automatic engine room fire extinguishers
Emergency steering position with custom emergency tiller in 316 stainless steel
Bow crash boxes in each hull
Aft hull extensions double as crash boxes for each hull
Large Bow Storage Lockers
Upgraded Swim Ladder
Secondary Anchor – Fortress with 200ft of nylon rode
Dinghy:
12ft AB Fiberglass Hull Inflatable
20hp Tohatsu 4-stroke outboard
St Croix seat
Fold down Bimini Top
Disclaimer
The Multihull Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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