"Inside the Factory" is a new four-part video series taking viewers behind the scenes at Sino Eagle Shipyard in Hangzhou, China, the home of Aquila Catamarans. Across four episodes, global brand director Alain Raas walks through the engineering, craftsmanship, and innovation that shape every Aquila, from the first design sketch to the finished boat rolling off the assembly line.
Episode 1 is live now. A new episode drops every Saturday through May 9, 2026.
Episode 2: Precision at every level
Drops Saturday, April 25 A look inside the warehouses managing over 10,000 parts, plus the in-house stainless steel fabrication, woodworking, and upholstery shops that let Aquila control quality at every stage.
Episode 3: The art of lamination
Drops Saturday, May 2 An inside look at Aquila's vinylester resin infusion process, the single-shot hull and deck construction that sets the brand apart, and the strength and weight advantages it delivers on the water.
Episode 4: Where it all comes together
Drops Saturday, May 9 The assembly line where every element meets. MEP integration, the patented tender crane system, final quality control in the test tank, and a conversation with chief revenue officer Nick Harvey about what global delivery looks like.