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Excess 15 first look: This vibrant catamaran can sail in the lightest of winds

• Toby Hodges
• July 23, 2020

This is the first model from a new Groupe Beneteau brand launched at Cannes Boat Show. Toby Hodges gives his first impressions following a sea trial off Barcelona

Launching an entirely new sailing brand in this day and age of economic uncertainty is a rare, brave move. XCS or Excess is a new catamaran business, an arm of the Groupe Beneteau empire, forged from a desire to cater to a younger, more active generation.

Its launch was accompanied by some heavyweight marketing hype, with subtle details of parts of the designs released as teasers over the last year. Build something up too much, though, and you risk an anticlimax.

The group has stuck to the same designers used for its established Lagoon brand, VPLP and Nauta, and in its haste to get an unprecedented five new Excess models out in just 18 months, it elected to adapt existing Lagoon moulds for its first two models, the Excess 12 (Lagoon 39 hulls) and Excess 15 (Lagoon 50 hulls).

The clear glass vertical windows create panoramic views – and sightlines from the helm – yet without too much glare. Photo: Christophe Launay

Of course, it makes financial sense to share design and manufacturing knowledge with its sister company where possible but, for me, these first Excess models appear too similar to that well-established brand of popular catamarans.

The principal differences are that the helm stations have been moved to the aft quarters to give more direct sailing feedback, retractable biminis are an option to open up the cockpits to the sun, and the interiors are much brighter.

Weight has also been saved when compared with the Lagoon models, but as Lagoons are considered to be the heaviest production catamarans in the market anyway, the Excess is arguably no more performance-orientated than competitor cruising cat brands.

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The yard tried to save weight everywhere, product manager Bruno Belmont explains, shaving one tonne over target weight for the Excess 15 (compared to the Lagoon 50). “The big difference is how quickly you kill the engine,” he insisted when we first viewed the new Excess models at Cannes Boat Show. Belmont says that happens in as little as 5 knots breeze, or 1-2 knots sooner than a comparable Lagoon.

Our subsequent sailing trials proved his point. On a day where we would ordinarily have had to resort to motoring a cruising cat of this size, we were able nearly to match true wind speeds under Code 0 and asymmetric spinnaker (6 in 7 knots and 7 in 8 knots). Impressive stuff.

We were sailing the Excess 15 Pulse Line during the European Yacht of the Year trials. This has a taller mast and longer bowsprit than the standard boat and features graphics on the hull. Although the standard boat starts at €625,000, this Pulse model with its many extra options came in at €925,000 (ex. VAT). As a comparison, a standard Excess is more expensive than a Lagoon or Fountaine Pajot but includes more equipment.

The Pulse has a taller mast, which helped the Excess sail in light airs, but rudder pressure issues were a concern. Photo: Christophe Launay

The rigs have very high aspect mainsails with short booms sheeted right aft. Shifting the centre of effort of the sail further aft, combined with the move to direct steering, gives greater response to the helm. But the benefits were marred by vibrations from the rudders.

My fellow judges also experienced problems with steering, especially when sailing in anything above 15 knots, where the pressure on the helm became unreasonably heavy. Excess is investigating the issue with the design team.

Sailors coming to the Excess 15 from monohulls may find the aft helm positions more familiar. A great deal of focus has been placed on making sure there is good visibility here, by using vertical and clear coachroof windows and forward-looking cameras fed to helm displays. The running rigging leads into large tail bags close to hand, which makes the Excess 15 easy to sail short-handed, yet leaves space for crew to contribute.

For the interior, the use of wood was minimised wherever possible to create a vibrant look with lots of bright areas. Elsewhere the accommodation is conventional, available with layouts from three-cabins to suit private use through to six cabins and six heads for the catamaran charter market.

The fact that we could sail at all in such light breeze shows that the design and lighter weight of the Excess 15 pays off. But this was the performance version of the 15. It may be lighter than an equivalent Lagoon, but it is no lighter than many similar sized standard production cats. Such a concept is surely flawed if you need to add more and more sail area to encourage the weight to move.

The test boat, with all its extras, costs over €1m taxed. The money appears to go on space and gadgets rather than build or finish quality. However, a full judgement is reserved until I have seen an entirely new Excess 15 – once any teething problems have been ironed out – and have had the chance to sail it in proper winds.

Specification

LOA: 14.76m (48ft 5in) Beam: 8.03m (26ft 4in) Displacement (light): 18,400kg (40,572lb) Upwind sail area: 159.5m2 (1,717ft2) Pulse line: 171.6m2 (1,847ft2) +10% Price: €625,000 (ex. VAT)

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Excess 15 Boat Review

• By Mark Pillsbury
• Updated: July 21, 2021

Excess catamaran 15. Excess world and explore perfectly designed catamarans inspired by racing for cruising pleasure.

Right up front, let me say three things about the new Excess 15, which I got to sail with my Boat of the Year colleagues this past fall in ocean waters off Fort Lauderdale, Florida: It’s a big, roomy cruising cat that’s super easy to handle and really fun to sail. OK, make it four things: We all liked the boat. A lot.

Excess Catamarans is a new brand, just two years old, launched by French builder Group Beneteau , and designed to reach a segment of the multihull market where it saw an opening: namely monohull sailors who appreciate the actual sailing aspect of cruising but who are open to the creature comforts a multihull has to offer.

Hey, that’s me!

I do the majority of my sailing on a single hull. I appreciate the thrill when the rail occasionally dips into the water. I like the feedback that I get from the wheel, the water rushing past, a little spray in my face from time to time. But then again, some of my favorite adventures have taken place on two hulls. Lounging on the tramp in a pretty anchorage, power reaching from island to island, plenty of room to take family and friends along, private cabins and multiple spaces to gather—what’s not to like about those aspects of a cruising cat?

I found that the Excess 15 borrowed liberally from both worlds. It is spacious, can be loaded up with options, and everybody aboard is going to want to take a turn at the wheel. Trust me on this; the 15 is downright sporty to drive, especially with the code zero unrolled.

The boat’s standard configuration is a square-top main and self-tending jib, but Excess also offers what it calls its Pulse package, with a 3-foot-taller mast, bowsprit and code zero set on a continuous-line furler. We got to sail this power-­packed solent-rig version, and it’s the one I’d consider if I were writing a check.

Upwind, the self-tending jib makes the boat simple to singlehand. In 10 to 12 knots of wind, the speedo hovered in the high 7-knot range, and tacking required only a turn of the wheel and adjustment of the Harken electric traveler. When we bore off onto a reach, we lost a knot or so of speed, but conditions were perfect to furl the jib and deploy the big reacher. Immediately, the speedo jumped to 10 and change, and off we went.

I found that the locations of the twin wheels—aft and outboard on either transom—were also a value add. I’ve sailed aboard cats with the helm on a flybridge or raised seat adjacent to the aft bulkhead, and I’ve felt disconnected from the water, and sometimes the rest of the crew if they’ve wandered off to some other corner of the boat. On the Excess, the interaction with others on board seemed more monohull-like, with everyone in the cockpit and within earshot.

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Said cockpit features an ­inviting dining table to port surrounded by an L-shaped couch, a large lounge opposite, and a padded bench seat across the transom between fold-down helm seats. Overhead, the center of the Bimini slides open to let the sunlight pour in, and provides an excellent view of the mainsail while underway. On the boat we sailed, cockpit gatherings were further encouraged by adding a sink, fridge and ice maker to the amenities.

In the saloon, glass windows all around and a large slider door aft offer a 360-degree look at the world, while also providing relatively good visibility forward from the helms. An L-shaped galley with sink, stove, oven and microwave is located in the aft port corner of the main cabin; opposite is a drawer-style fridge and freezer, with more counter space above them. A second large table and another L-shaped couch are forward.

The boat we sailed had a traditional three-cabin layout, with the owner’s quarters occupying the starboard hull; two en suite guest cabins filled the port hull, along with another freezer amidships. The boat can also be configured with four en suite berths, or with six cabins and six heads (two additional crew berths are available in the forepeaks), which should prove popular with the charter crowd.

The base price for the 15 is $737,000, but the boat we sailed, delivered to the US and loaded with options—including a bow thruster and FLIR cameras—is right around $950,000, reflecting the benefits and costs of living and sailing to excess.

Mark Pillsbury is CW ’s editor.

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Boat Model: XCS Excess 15

Model Year: 2020

Asking Price: 934,888 Euro

Length: 48 ft 5 in

Beam: 26 ft 4 in

Draft: 4 ft 7 in

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Upgrades: complete sail wardrobe, full electronics pack, carbon folding Gangplank, Underwater spotlights, electric winches, Bar & Wine cooler, Air conditioner, Generator, Bow Thruster, center console dinghy

The Excess 15 has been designed for all those who dream of a cruising catamaran offering proper sailing sensations. Aboard this catamaran, you’ll experience so many emotions: aesthetic and sporting. Her very luminous, contemporary interior, open to the outside world, and her new-generation rig promise some beautiful sailing and a feeling of pleasure at sea.

With an area of 125 m² (1,345 sq ft) and her 25-meter (82’) high mast, the Excess 15 is the largest in the new Bénéteau Group family.

In addition to her large spaces, this boat has twin helm stations, located at the after end of each hull, which are designed to increase the pleasure of sailing.

As for the interior, there’s a huge raised saloon/dining area with a 360° view of the sea through non-smoked bay windows. Depending on the desired space, you can choose between a three, four or even six double cabin version. The catamaran’s 8-meter (26’3”) beam offers a cockpit large enough to accommodate a beautiful table, around which eight people can easily sit.

Her unique, balanced and seductive lines embody the spirit of Excess while combining this with the comfort of a large cruising catamaran.

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS Overall length 14.76 m / 48’5” Length 14.31 m / 46’11” Beam 8.03 m / 26’4” Air draft 27.9 m / 91’6’’ Draft 1.40 m / 4’7’’ Light displacement (CE) 19.05 T / 42,018 lbs CE Certifications A: 14 – B: 14 – C: 16 – D: 30

SAILS Square-topped mainsail 104.5 m² / 1124 sq.ft Self-tacking jib 55 m² / 592 sq.ft Code 0 (option) 117 m² / 1259 sq.ft Upwind sail area 159.5 m² / 1716 sq.ft Upwind sail area PULSE LINE 171.6 m² / 1.846 sq. ft.

EQUIPMENT Fresh water capacity 2 x 240 & 2 x 175 L (opt) / 2 x 63 & 2 x 46 US gal (opt) Grey water capacity 2 x 120 L / 2 x 32 gal Black water capacity 2 x 120 & 2 x 120 L (opt) / 2 x 32 & 2 x 32 & 2 x 32 US gal (opt) Fuel capacity 2 x 520 L / 2 x 137 US gal Engines 2 x 57 hp / 2 x 80 hp

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Excess 15 Details

The Excess 15 is the flagship of the Excess line of catamarans. Measuring 48’5” LOA, its beam is 26’4”, and draft is 4’7”. This is a big catamaran, capable of sleeping up to 14 people in its optional six-cabin layout.

Like all Excess catamarans, the Excess 15 is intended to make performance a priority on the modern cruising catamaran. Based on a hull shared with the Lagoon 50, the builder shaved a full ton of weight out of the boat, and in light air, that is quite noticeable. Where other cats are motoring in light air, the Excess 15 continues sailing, using its asymmetrical spinnaker or Code 0 to harness the breeze. 

Group Beneteau created the Excess brand to showcase its innovation in building boats that sailors will love to sail while also providing the benefits and comfortable accommodations of a modern cruising catamaran. The Excess 15 does this particularly well and will prove a popular alternative for cruisers who need the space and accommodations of a big catamaran.

There are two aft helm stations, with unrestricted visibility forward over wide side decks, much like sailing a monohull. The lack of window tinting gives the person at either helm great visibility across the saloon to the other side of the boat. Any small blind spot can be eliminated by leaning across the helm seat a few inches. Great sight lines were important design criterion for the Excess line.

As the primary helm, the starboard station has all halyards and sheets led aft, with Harken winches at both helms to assist in raising and unfurling the sail and adjust the sheets. The builder includes dedicated bags to hold the jumble of lines that normally clutter the cockpit and helm.

To provide the highest degree of connection between sails and rudders, the steering system uses Dyneema lines as steering cables to provide a high level of feedback at the wheel. One will be able to feel developing weather helm and adjust sails or course accordingly.

There are full engine instrumentation and navigation modules at each helm station, and a small bimini over each helm. The helms can be enclosed as well.

The Excess 15 comes in three configurations: a three-cabin layout with three heads (with separate showers), a four-cabin layout with four heads (with separate showers), and a six-cabin layout with six heads (showers are part of the head). Clearly the layout with three cabins will be the owner version of this boat.

The standard boat has two water tanks, each with a capacity of 63 gallons. There is a 32-gallon holding tank in each hull. And the Excess 15 has two aluminum fuel tanks that each hold 137 gallons of fuel for the pair of 57hp Yanmar 4JH57 saildrives.

The Excess 15 cockpit and interior offer enormous living spaces, light and bright because of the builder’s choice of light fabric, honey-colored furniture, white wall covering, and sand plywood flooring. The many windows and opening hatches provide excellent ventilation.

The saloon is much like a large living room, with an aft-facing galley, to satisfy any gourmet chef, with stainless-steel appliances and plenty of storage. Visibility in the saloon is fully 360 degrees. A large saloon table, surrounded by a large L-shaped settee and moveable bench seat, is electrically raised and lowered to serve as coffee table during the day and then raise and unfold when it needs to be a dining table for a large party. 

Lockers and drawers are plentiful around the boat and in all staterooms.

The starboard hull is the master stateroom, and the full length of the interior functions as a master suite, including his and her’s vanities and sinks. A huge forward shower is also an exceptional feature on this catamaran.

There are many options for the Excess 15 and performance packages to improve its sailing capabilities, especially in light air. The Pulse Line pack includes a taller mast for greater sail area, a squared-off mainsail and self-tacking jib in a higher quality gray, tri-radial sail material. The package also equips the boat with all deck hardware for a spinnaker pole and hardware/furler for a Code 0.

Also included with this optional package are bright orange composite steering wheels, and special hull graphics.

The benefits of the Pulse Line pack mean one can shut down the engine sooner or continue sailing even in light air. And the boat will look more like a boat set up for racing...while those aboard enjoy life on a luxurious modern catamaran.

The Excess 15, especially with the hull graphics and colorful trim, will turn heads as she sails past slower cats and monohulls. She is lighter and more slippery than her Lagoon counterpart. And while the competent Lagoon will safely take you anywhere in the world at 6-7 knots, the Excess 15 will be a rocket ship by comparison.

And that is the essence of the Excess line. Be immoderate.

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Lagoon 50 vs Excess 15

Lagoon 50 - Unveiled in 2017, the Lagoon 50, along with the 40, 42 and 46 represent the latest generation models designed by the world leader in cruising catamarans. When she was first launched, she fitted into the range between the best-selling Lagoon 450 and the 52. Her ambition was to remain accessible to a family crew and offer maximum comfort.

Excess 15 - The Excess range, launched by the Bénéteau Group just over a year ago, stands out from the Lagoon range by its improved performance and attention to the pleasure of sailing. The Excess 15 shares the same chassis as the Lagoon 50, and this allows us to make relevant comparisons between the two models.

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50 feet - or almost - and nearly 8 tons of payload: the characteristics of the Lagoon 50 make it an ideal craft for blue water cruising with all the comforts. But is such a unit of more than 20 tons lightship weight still manageable by a family? This is indeed the objective set by the builder. While larger models are most often entrusted, in practice, to a professional skipper, the Lagoon 50 is well designed to be manageable for a family crew.

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Sale of Excess 15

Trying to find a new Excess 15 for sale, but don’t know where to order a catamaran, how to draw up documents without delay, how to haul it to the specific place? The good news is that you do not need to know and be able to do this: the topRik marketplace will save you from this burden. From the information on this page, you will learn all about the benefits of this offshore sailing cruiser, as well as your bonus services that you can claim on this marketplace.

Sale of Excess 15 offers a unique cruising catamaran designed with the complete cruising experience in mind. Large spaces and a modern bright interior fill with a sense of freedom and excitement. Bright and powerful, the yacht offers you dual helms for comfortable cruising, next-generation equipment, balanced visual style, and choice - she is available in 3 to 6 cabin options to satisfy the most demanding and practical clientele.

One of topRik's benefits is a free preview of how much your dream catamaran will cost you. Especially for this model, we have developed a calculator that takes into account all the standard and additional options of Excess 15, as well as the full price for each item.

The cat combines comfort and openness, size and mobility in its modern design. The largest of the range, it will give you a real sailing experience with its racing-inspired sports equipment and optional Pulse line equipment.

The catamaran has 125 m² and a large elevated dining space providing 360-degree views thanks to the clever placement of the bay windows. This beauty with accordion door, forward cockpit with saloon and interior lavishly decorated with wood is both a marvel of engineering and a work of art.

You can always benefit from free consultation options on any issue related to Excess 15 for sale through the topRik marketplace. You will find out that our employees are not only experienced yachtsmen who are constantly practicing yachtsmen who know a lot about modern vessels. They are also experienced businessmen who regularly participate in the purchasing process of yachts for our SimpleSail fleet on the most favorable terms. From the moment you apply and sign the contract, this experience works for you, which means:

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With an area of 125 m² (1,345 sq ft) and her 25-meter (82’) high mast, the Excess 15 is the largest in the new Bénéteau Group family. In addition to her large spaces, this boat has twin helm stations, located at the after end of each hull, which are designed to increase the pleasure of sailing. As for the interior, there’s a huge raised saloon/dining area with a 360° view of the sea through non-smoked bay windows. Depending on the desired space, you can choose between a three, four or even six double cabin version. The catamaran's 8-meter (26’3”) beam offers a cockpit large enough to accommodate a beautiful table, around which eight people can easily sit.

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This new brand by Group Beneteau, inspired by racing perspective but meant for cruising pleasure, is young, innovative and eye-catching. Aft helm stations allow best sail visibility and connection to the water, as well as lower boom height for greater sail efficiency, aesthetic value and access. Onboard spaces are optimized for movement, entertaining and toy stowage, anticipating sailors seeking the more active side of the sailing life. Kurt and Denison Yachting are proud to introduce you to these catamarans as the first North American dealer.

Designed for all those who dream of a cruising catamaran which offers crisp and sporty sailing sensations, her latest-generation rig promise beautiful sailing and a feeling of pleasure at sea. This super high aspect ratio rig, pulse line (a boosted rig to get + 10% SA/DSP), signature textile lifelines with fluorescent plaits, Dyneema steering cables to improve responsiveness and sensitivity, titanium coated aluminum stanchions and cleats – are some of the details that provide a thrilling sail.

From either the port or starboard helm, views of the sails, sea and bow are in great supply, while the sliding sunroof on her aft deck allows you to set the mood.

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• Hull Material : Fiberglass/GRP 
• Length Overall : 48.4 
• Beam : 26.3 
• Draft : 4.6 
• Displacement : 40572 
• Mainsail Area : 1124 
• Working Headsail Area : 592 
• Propulsion : Twin Diesel 
• Total HP : 114 
• Fuel Capacity : 274 
• Fresh Water : 126 
• Waste : 128 
• Phone Number : Kurt: 619.571.3513 
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Loaded with sensations

The Excess 15 has been designed for all those who dream of a cruising catamaran offering proper sailing sensations. You’ll really enjoy the feelings you get aboard this catamaran. Its very bright, contemporary interior is open to the outside, and its new generation rig promises great adventures and that feeling of pleasure of being at sea.

EXCESS 15, essence of the EXCESS spirit… On board EXCESS 15, and you’ll enjoy a wide range of sensations: aesthetic and sporting. Her lines are unique, balanced, seductive, the sailing pleasure is guaranteed. Explore a contemporary interior, bright & open to the outside and get invade by peaceful sensations while you are sailing.

EXCESS 15 is available from 3 to 6 cabins (Number of berths 6 to 14).

BREATH TAKING DESIGN

EXCESS 15, as all the other models of the range, has an assertive and qualitative personality which breaks with the codes of traditional sailing. Its design embodies both sportsmanship and modernity. EXCESS 15 is a sophisticated, balanced and refined boat with a strong perso­nality: sleek lines, elegant proportions, perfect balance.

EXCESS 15 was designed by the successful and awarded naval architect agency, VPLP design. Since Patrick Le Quément focused on its exterior design, Nauta Design focused on the interior design making sure EXCESS 15 is as beautiful as you could dream of.

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EXCESS 15 has been designed to provide you with a fresh and contemporary atmosphere on your boat. Light and bright with a refreshing interior, simplicity with the essence of a good design, Cedar & White blend woodwork… Get customised your own catamaran by choosing in between three carefully designed ambiences!

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FREE WILLY | 2020 Excess 15

FREE WILLY | Excess 15 48.42ft

€ 1,060,000.

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Introducing "Free Willy," a pristine 2021 model Excess 15, available for sale in beautiful Pula, Croatia. This catamaran is the owner's version, designed for private use, and is in immaculate condition, having been lightly used and fully upgraded directly from the factory.

Key Features:

• Port Hull : 3 spacious cabins
• Starboard Hull : Exclusive owner's suite occupying the entire hull, complete with a luxurious cabin, office, shower, and head facilities.
• PULSE LINE RIG that's accompanied additionally with a luminum canoe boom with led light and lazy bag color charcoal grey, asymmetric spinnaker, Code 0
• Full Raymarine package. Additional Raymarine chart plotter Ray 90 with iPad holder in the saloon, Autopilot remote control
• Enclosure with Windows for Aft Cockpit (Color: Cadet Grey) - Fixed Top on Roof
• Ice Maker 230V 50Hz in Aft Cockpit
• 2nd Port Helm Station Seat (Color: Grey)
• Aft Cockpit Cushions (Color: Grey)
• Forward Cockpit Cushions (Color: Grey)
• Fast and Curious Custom Pack Gelcoat Bicolor CM Roof
• Fans in Salon and Cabins
• Microwave Oven Grill 230V 50Hz in Salon
• Washer Dryer 230V 50Hz in Aft Starboard Cabin
• Additional Stainless Steel Fridge 130L / 34US Gal in Port Passage Way
• Deck Wash Pump Sea Water Fresh Water in Forward Cockpit
• Fresh Water Electrical Toilets in Bathrooms
• 3-Blades Folding Propellers AND additional set of fixed propellers
• Raymarine Axiom 12 inch with Navionics maps EUROPE
• Raymarine Navigation Pack 2020
• AIS 700 Raymarine Transceiver with Antenna Coupling
• Raymarine Radar
• Raymarine Pilot Smart Controller
• VHF Raymarine Wired Single Handset
• Code 0 Mylar
• Large Teak Table with Cover (Color: Cadet Grey) in Aft Cockpit
• Windlass Remote Control with Chain Counter at Starboard Helm Station
• Fridge 12V 80L / 21US Gal in Aft Cockpit
• Air Conditioning Reverse Cycle Cruisair throughout
• Electric Engines Throttles at Helm Stations
• High-quality sails and rigging , full electric Harken winches package -all winches electric, Asymmetric sp//gennaker Maxilite 220m2
• Entertainment system
• Efficient and eco-friendly power management system with solars
• Highfield CL 340 dinghy with center console and Yamaha 20hp outboard
• Gel batteries
• Inverter 2KVA 12V 230V 50HZ
• Shaver sockets 230V in bathrooms
• Watermaker 100LH/26US GALH 12V 230V 50HZ
• ONAN generator
• Teak deck in cockpit and sugar scoops
• Gin&Tonic seats port and starboard
• 8 upgraded inflatable fenders (size large)
• carbon passarelle
• all bilge areas were upgraded with extra storage boxes
• underwater lights
• sugar scoop led lights blue
• Condition : Lightly used and meticulously maintained, ensuring a 'like-new' experience for the next owner, factory debugged and serviced
• Elegant and spacious interiors with ample natural light.
• Gourmet galley with top-of-the-line appliances.
• Comfortable and stylish saloon for relaxation and entertaining.
• Air condition throughout the saloon and hulls

Specifications:

• Length Overall (LOA) : 14.76 meters (48.4 feet)
• Beam : 8 meters (26.25 feet)
• Draft : 1.4 meters (4.6 feet)
• Displacement : 18,000 kg (39,683 lbs)
• Engine : 2 x Yanmar 4JH80, 59 kW each

Design & Construction:

• Built with advanced vacuum-infusion techniques and balsa coring in the deck and hulls above the waterline, the Excess 15 ensures durability and a lightweight structure.
• The Excess 15 features a unique three-section construction, sharing the same bridge deck and inner hulls under the waterline as the Lagoon 50, but with distinct outer hull designs to reduce weight and enhance performance.
• Designed by VPLP, the Excess 15 prioritizes sportiness, doing away with the flybridge to maintain a sleek, lightweight profile.
• Equipped with twin helms located at the aft ends of each hull, the Excess 15 provides excellent control and visibility. The starboard helm features a Raymarine MFD and engine controls, while the port helm includes wind instruments and a tablet attachment.
• Each helm has a double seat that folds away for easy access to the swim platforms. Protective mini biminis offer sun and rain protection without obstructing views.
• Vertical windows in the saloon improve forward visibility from the helms, enhancing navigation safety.

Accommodations:

• The owner's version includes three cabins in the port hull, with the starboard hull dedicated entirely to a luxurious master suite. The suite features a large head in the bow, complete with his and hers sinks, a desk, and an outboard sofa.
• The saloon, influenced by the Lagoon 50 but lighter and more contemporary, features an L-shaped settee that can comfortably seat seven and doubles as a navigation station. The galley, located in the aft port corner, includes ample refrigeration and countertop space.

Performance:

• Under sail, the Excess 15 offers a thrilling experience, especially in its "PulseLine" configuration with a Code 0 sail and increased upwind sail area. It achieves impressive speeds, making it ideal for both leisurely cruises and more spirited sailing.
• Powered by twin (upgraded) 80hp Yanmar diesels, the Excess 15 "Free Willy" is the perfect blend of luxury, performance, and practicality. Her thoughtful design and top-tier upgrades make her an ideal vessel for both leisurely coastal cruising and adventurous long-range passages.

Don't miss this opportunity to own a standout Excess 15 in pristine condition. Please contact us for more details or to schedule a viewing!

Specifications

• Length: 48ft
• Beam: 26' 3"
• Draft: 4' 6"
• Hull: Fiberglass
• Status: Sale Pending

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• Keel: Fin Keel

MEASUREMENTS

• Length Overall: 48.42 ft
• Max Draft: 4' 6"
• Beam Measure: 26' 3"
• Total Power: 160
• Engine Brand: Yanmar
• Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Power: 80 hp
• Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (137 Gallons)
• Fuel Tanks: 2 (137 Gallons)

Accommodations

• Number of cabins: 4
• Number of heads: 3

Manufacturer Provided Description

The Excess 15 has been designed for all those who dream of a cruising catamaran offering proper sailing sensations. Aboard this catamaran, youll experience so many emotions: aesthetic and sporting. Her very luminous, contemporary interior, open to the outside world, and her new-generation rig promise some beautiful sailing and a feeling of pleasure at sea.

With an area of 125 m (1,345 sq ft) and her 25-meter (82) high mast, the Excess 15 is the largest in the new Bnteau Group family. In addition to her large spaces, this boat has twin helm stations, located at the after end of each hull, which are designed to increase the pleasure of sailing.

As for the interior, theres a huge raised saloon/dining area with a 360 view of the sea through non-smoked bay windows. Depending on the desired space, you can choose between a three, four or even six double cabin version. The catamaran’s 8-meter (263) beam offers a cockpit large enough to accommodate a beautiful table, around which eight people can easily sit.

Her unique, balanced and seductive lines embody the spirit of Excess while combining this with the comfort of a large cruising catamaran.

Disclaimer The 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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A Mesa man can take his excessive force lawsuit to trial against one of four officers involved in his brutal 2018 arrest, according to a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.

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Lawsuit plaintiff Cole Spencer had been a passenger in a car that two SWAT officers stopped for a minor traffic violation in 2018. According to the police report, Spencer was asked his name but gave a fake one. After that, Spencer was asked to step out of the car.

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EXCESS 15 Un concentrato di sensazioni

L'Excess 15 è stato progettato per tutti coloro che sognano un catamarano da crociera capace di offrire le sensazioni autentiche della navigazione a vela. A bordo di questo catamarano, farai il pieno di emozioni. I suoi interni contemporanei, molto luminosi, aperti verso l'esterno e il suo sartiame di nuova generazione promettono grandi avventure e una sensazione di piacere in mare.

Excess 15 Sali a bordo!

Con i suoi 125 m² e il suo albero alto 25 metri, l'Excess 15 è il catamarano più grande della nostra gamma. Oltre ai suoi ampi spazi, questa barca è composta da due timonerie, poste a poppa degli scafi, che hanno lo scopo di aumentare il piacere della navigazione. Quanto agli allestimenti interni, essi sono composti da un immenso quadrato-salone nella sovrastruttura con una vista di 360° sul mare grazie alle finestrature non fumé. A seconda dello spazio desiderato, si può scegliere tra una versione a tre, quattro o perfino sei cabine doppie. Gli 8 metri di larghezza del catamarano offrono un pozzetto sufficientemente ampio per accogliere una bella tavola attorno alla quale si starà comodamente in otto. Le sue linee uniche ed equilibrate materializzano lo spirito di Excess combinando il comfort di un grande catamarano da crociera. Nostri catamarani Excess sono equipaggiati con la tecnologia SEANAPPS : la soluzione per mantenere la tua barca sicura e pronta a salpare in ogni momento. Grazie ad una scatoletta installata a bordo e ad un'applicazione mobile, potrai trovare tutte le informazioni sulla tua imbarcazione direttamente sul tuo smartphone.

Ispirato alla regata, per la crociera

Grazie all'armo sportivo con un fattore di allungamento molto vantaggioso e un armo Pulse Line in opzione, la promessa di sensazioni forti è garantita.

Doppia timoneria a poppa

Da entrambe le timonerie a poppa, l'Excess 15 offre una vista ideale sulle vele, il mare e la prua.

DESIGN mozzafiato

L'Excess 15 è dotato di una personalità importante e di alta qualità, che rompe con i codici della vela classica.

Apertura sulle stelle

L'Excess 15 offre l'opportunità unica di poter trasformare il pozzetto a seconda dei vostri desideri.

Un'atmosfera moderna

L'Excess 15 è stato pensato per offrirti un'atmosfera intrisa di vitalità a bordo della vostra barca.

CONCEPITO PER LE SENSAZIONI PENSATO PER LE EMOZIONI

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SALITE A BORDO DELL'EXCESS 15 A 360°

L'essenziale in poche cifre

Trovare i dati tecnici del catamarano Excess 15 dall'armo sportivo e la linea filante.

Randa square top

104,5 m² / 1124 sq.ft

Fiocco autovirante

55 m² / 592 sq.ft

Code 0  in opzione

117 m² / 1259 sq.ft

Superficie velica di bolina

159,5 m² / 1716 sq.ft

Superficie velica PULSE LINE di bolina

171,6 m² / 1,846 sq. ft

Lunghezza fuori tutto

14.84 m / 48'7''

14,76 m / 46'11”

Baglio massimo

8,03 m / 26'4”

Altezza massima

27,9 m / 91'6’’

1,40 m / 4'7’’

Dislocamento a vuoto (CE)

19,05 t / 42.018 lbs

Certificazioni CE

A: 14 - B: 14 - C: 16 - D: 30

ATTREZZATURA

Capacità serbatoio acqua potabile

2 x 240 e 2 x 175 L (in opzione) / 2 x 63 e 2 x 46 US gal (in opzione)

Capacità serbatoio acque grigie

2 x 120 L / 2 x 32 gal

Capacità serbatoio acque nere

2 x 120 e 2 x 120 L (in opzione) / 2 x 32 e 2 x 32 US gal (in opzione)

Capacità serbatoio carburante

2 x 520 L / 2 x 137 US gal

Motorizzazione

2 x 57 CV / 2 x 80 CV

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Versione 3 cabine 3 bagni

Versione 4 cabine 3 bagni, versione 4 cabine 4 bagni, versione 4 +1 cabine 4 bagni, versione 6 cabine 6 bagni, layout del ponte, roof option.

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Testimonianze di proprietari appassionati Unisciti alla Tribù di Excess!

"Questa barca è incredibilmente stabile!"

" È un design moderno, molto elegante, è più socievole quando si guida la barca, ci si mischia con l'equipaggio, con tutti, è fantastico, è una barca fantastica".

Robert P. e David N.

"Ciò che sto per dire sembrerà folle, perché ho appena ricevuto il mio Excess 15, ma sto già pensando alla prossima barca dei miei sogni. Tra sei anni, quando sarò un anziano di 70 anni, sempre che sia ancora vivo: l’Excess 17 con soluzione Torqeedo."

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