These models are at the top end of the performance spectrum, pitting them against Cure, HH and ORC Catamarans. The designers have focused on creating a sleek, understated but instantly recognizable design. These boats will offer numerous customization options.
Initial images reveal a pronounced inverted deck sheer, very fine bows, a long bowsprit and an aft-set coachroof with an aerodynamic profile. The Aion boast very light displacement thanks to their meticulous composite construction - these catamarans will of course be equipped with daggerboards to optimize performance close to the wind and reduce the wetted surface area as required when on other points of sail.
Aion 52
Builder: Independent Catamarans
Architect: Zero13
Design: Lorenzo Guadagnucci
Length overall: 52’6” (16 m)
Waterline length: 49’6” (15.1 m)
Beam: 25’7” (7.8 m)
Draft: 4’3” (1.3 m)
Air draft: 69’3” (21.1 m)
Displacement: approx. 10.5 t
Mainsail: 786 sq ft (73 m²)
Genoa: 527 sq ft (49 m²)
Code 0: 1,345 sq ft (125 m²)
Spinnaker: 2,691 sq ft (250 m²)
Motors: 2 x 15 kW or 2 x 45 HP or 2 x 57 HP
Water: 158 US gal (600 l)
Fuel: 132 US gal (500 l)
Aion 56
Builder: Independent Catamarans
Architect: Zero13
Design: Lorenzo Guadagnucci
Length overall: 56’ (17.07 m)
Waterline length: 54’2” (16.5 m)
Beam: 26’3” (8 m)
Draft: 4’3” (1.3 m)
Air draft: 83’8” (25.5 m)
Displacement: approx. 12.9 t
Mainsail: 1,130 sq ft (105 m²)
Genoa: 732 sq ft (68 m²)
Code 0: 1,615 sq ft (150 m²)
Spinnaker: 3,014 sq ft (280 m²)
Motors: 15 kW or 2 x 57 HP or 2 x 80 HP
Water: 185 US gal (700 l)
Fuel: 185 US gal (700 l)
Aion 60
Builder: Independent Catamarans
Architect: Zero13
Design: Lorenzo Guadagnucci
Length overall: 60’ (18.29 m)
Waterline length: 57’5” (17.5 m)
Beam: 27’11” (8.5 m)
Draft: 4’11” (1.5 m)
Air draft: 98’5” (30 m)
Displacement: approx. 13.2 t
Mainsail: 1,453 sq ft (135 m²)
Genoa: 882 sq ft (82 m²)
Code 0: 2,045 sq ft (190 m²)
Motors: 2 x 80 HP
Water: 264 US gal (1,000 l)
Fuel: 264 US gal (1,000 l)