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Excess Catamarans

Your gateway to sailing sensations..

The sailing experience has been reinvented from the twin helm station aft, the vision & sensations it offers, via the rig, the hulls, life on board, and the materials…Everything has been designed to match this new way of setting off on the water. Excess builds catamarans that suit you.

Since 1884, the Beneteau family boatyard has successfully evolved through the decades, from fishing to recreational boating, and diversified itself. Today, Groupe Beneteau, through its brands and services, has developed unique skillsets and technical know-how in boating. 12 boat brands, 180 recreational boat models, and 20 production sites around the world.

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Excess 14 review: competitively priced performance catamaran

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• February 21, 2023

Can spacious performance cruising multihulls be built in large volumes at competitive prices? Excess thinks so and demonstrates just that with the Excess 14

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We’re sailing the Excess 14 upwind in 12-14 knots of true wind, with boat speed hovering between 7.4 and 8.0 knots. The helm feels positive and responsive, the boat tacks easily and responds readily to accurate sail trim.

Aside from the lack of heel, it’s the type of experience and real-world cruising speeds you might expect of a 50-something-foot monohull performance cruiser. Yet, this is an enormously spacious 26ft wide platform from the world’s largest boatbuilder, not a niche builder of expensive high performance designs.

Until now, anyone looking for a catamaran sailing experience that’s fun and rewarding to sail had a limited choice. Granted, yards such as Outremer and Marsaudon Composites produce fantastic boats, but they can be complex, while high tech construction and low build volumes inevitably mean hefty prices.

Groupe Beneteau identified a gap in the market into which it launched the Excess brand four years ago. How did the yard achieve good sailing qualities and performance in a high volume production boat with a commensurate price tag?

A policy to chase weight savings in every area, without creating an expensive high-tech boat, started with a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of the entire structure by VPLP’s Vannes office, which normally deals with race boats.

Asymmetric hull shape with more curvature outboard reduces drag and slamming. Photo: Andreas Lindlahr/EYOTY

Carbon reinforcement was added to highly stressed areas, such as the fully infused PET foam sandwich bulkheads, while weight was dropped from lightly stressed zones including hull skins, through using a lower density end grain balsa core. This is divided into small squares, separated by resin, so localised damage won’t allow water ingress to spread. Layup is monolithic in way of the engines and keels, while the deck is PET foam sandwich.

The weight of furniture also came under scrutiny – the galley, for instance, is 25% lighter without resorting to expensive foam cores. Light displacement is 12.8 tonnes, compared to 14-15 tonnes for other cruising catamarans this size, and is one of several factors that make a significant improvement to the way the boat sails.

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VPLP also optimised keel hydrodynamics. Renowned naval architect Vincent Lauriot Prévost was convinced these could be more efficient than cruising multihulls’ typical fat, low aspect keels – and his initial modelling showed a modest 10cm increase in draught would give 15% better efficiency.

At the same time, discussions on the Excess Lab, an online forum engaging directly with sailors, showed the market will accept a catamaran with deeper draught than the industry-standard 1.2m (4ft) chosen to allow access to shallow Bahamian anchorages. So draught was increased to 1.48m, allowing chord length to be reduced by half, meaning thinner keels, even less drag and further improvements in steering response. The rudders are also 20cm deeper, so their shape is less compromised than most cruising catamarans.

Helm positions put you in contact with anyone in the cockpit, but the coachroof restricts visibility. Photo: Julien Gazeau

Other innovations include asymmetric hulls with more curvature and volume on the outside and less on the inside, reducing drag from the interaction of the wakes between the two hulls and slamming.

Our test boat had the optional 1.76m (5ft 9in) taller Pulse Line mast and longer bowsprit, which increases upwind sail area by 12m2 and adds 14m2 to the Code 0. The boat performed well on my first sail in 8-12 knots of breeze, reaching at speeds of up to 7.3 knots under Code 0, and maintaining six knots with a true wind angle of 58°.

However, it falls off quickly if you try to point too high in appreciably less than 10 knots true wind. Turning downwind and setting an asymmetric spinnaker we maintained 7-7.5 knots at a true wind angle of 145°, increasing to 8.5 knots after heading up 30°.

Light airs performance

My second sail gave an interesting chance to try the boat in light airs. Compared to a new 47ft monohull performance cruiser, sailing gently upwind in only 6-7 knots of true breeze, we were around 5° lower, but almost matched speed. Even in such gentle conditions the helm has good feel and the boat is responsive to sail trim.

The bridgedeck accommodation is bright, with a wonderful almost all-round view. Photo: Julien Gazeau

The twin aft helm stations offer numerous advantages, including a direct connection from the wheels to the rudders using Dyneema cables. There’s an excellent view of the headsail luff, but there’s a large sector where you have to peer through the saloon windows. Nevertheless, for monohull sailors this feels like a natural place from which to steer and has the additional benefit of keeping the driver in contact with others in the cockpit.

The arrangement also makes short-handed berthing easier than cats with a central helm or a flybridge. As standard, mechanical cable engine controls are fitted at the starboard helm only, but our test boat had an electronic option with controls both sides.

Standard specification includes a square top mainsail and powerful overlapping genoa. Both are ideal for cruising cats, as the centre of effort is lowered and there’s no backstay to get in the way of the head of the mainsail.

Most sail controls are led to a bank of clutches and a pair of winches at the starboard helm station. Headsail sheets are colour coded, so tacking is an easy one-person operation. Our test boat had an electric winch upgrade, including a Harken Flatwinder powered mainsheet traveller.

Helm seats hinge upwards to give access to the transoms. Photo: Andreas Lindlahr/EYOTY

My final day on board was in breezier conditions touching 17-18 knots, with a steep onshore chop that led to some wave tops gently slapping underneath the bridgedeck. This short, steep sea meant speed was quickly lost if you pointed too high when sailing close hauled. However, bearing off to a true wind angle just over 50° (around 33-34° apparent) saw brisk acceleration to speeds occasionally topping 8.5 knots.

Bearing away and deploying the Code 0 saw boat speed climb up to a maximum 10.3 knots. The delivery crew taking the boat from the Atlantic coast of France to the Cannes Yachting Festival report a top speed of 16.5 knots. However, this is not intended as a high performance vessel capable of sustained speeds in the upper teens, which makes it a less intimidating, easier boat to sail.

The central section of the aft cockpit is clear of sail handling action, with the exception of the traveller on the beam aft of the long bench seat across the back of the cockpit. An extending table to port allows easy circulation of people, yet can accommodate plenty for dining. There’s also an outdoor fridge and small bench seat on the starboard side of the cockpit. Access to the water or tender is from the aft platforms of each hull.

Wide side decks make going forward easy. Photo: Andreas Lindlahr/EYOTY

Side decks are wide, with good handrails, but weight saving means there’s no well for a forward cockpit. Instead sunbeds and cushions at the front of the bridgedeck create an area for relaxing and socialising, while beanbags can be used on the big trampoline.

There’s also an option of a ‘sky lounge’ on one side of the hardtop for use when not under way. This is reached via a couple of steps each side of the mast. The boom sweeps low across the top of the coachroof and hardtop, making it easy to pack the mainsail away and close the lazy bag after sailing.

Stowage on deck is under the cockpit seating, plus large lockers at the front of the bridgedeck, one of which also houses the optional generator. This area has space for the windlass and chain locker, while there are big sail lockers forward in both hulls, with enough space for optional skipper’s cabins.

Excellent owner’s suite includes a big dressing table/desk for those who work on board. Photo: Andreas Lindlahr/EYOTY

Under sail the boat has a sufficiently comfortable, relaxed and solid feel to make leaving the helm to wander into the saloon or galley a viable proposition, especially if an apparent wind speed alarm is set. There are no full height cabinets, so only the mullions obstruct vision, while the blind spot from the helm stations created by coachroof, genoa and Code sails are no longer a problem.

The saloon is large, with ample room for circulation, plus a navstation and big table with space to comfortably seat eight people for dining. There’s good natural ventilation, including two big hatches in the front windows, plus one outboard of the cooker, as well as wide doors aft. The lack of full-height lockers means acres of galley worktop space. There’s also generous refrigeration and easily accessed stowage, plus considerable additional volume below the floor.

Chines above the waterline boost accommodation volume in the hulls, giving more space than high octane performance cruising designs. The charter version has a full four cabin, four head, four shower layout with good space, privacy and stowage.

Mmulti-function stowage space at the front of the owner’s hull can convert to an occasional twin berth cabin. Photo: Julien Gazeau

Owners’ versions offer an unusual, but effective, take on how to use the space at the front of the starboard hull. There’s a flexible forepeak, instead of the standard 4m-long bathroom, with excellent stowage, including space for a walk-in dressing room (or even workshop). Yet this area can be converted to two single berths when necessary, perhaps with grandchildren on board. Aft of this is a midships washroom with twin sinks alongside enclosed toilet and shower compartments.

Between this area and the large peninsula berth aft is a generous dressing table/desk area, with ample space for those who work from home. There’s substantial further stowage in multiple hanging lockers, shelves and drawers.

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It’s often said the benefits of owning a multihull come at the cost of compromising factors that bring joy to boat ownership. Excess has done a good job with this design which is a step forward compared to its first two models, the 12 and 15, which were hampered by being based on Lagoon hulls. Of course, there are more spacious and better finished boats of this size, as well as some with considerably better performance. Closest rivals are perhaps the Nautitech 44 Open and Neel 47 trimaran. Both are two tonnes lighter, faster and arguably nicer to sail, but they have appreciably less accommodation and the former is more expensive. The Excess Lab is also an example of the brand’s determination to try different things and pursue a different line, including how key interactions with the boating public are handled. It’ll be interesting to see what’s next.

2020 XCS Excess 12 | France

Boat Model: XCS Excess 12

Model Year: 2020

Asking Price: 371,211 Euros

Length: 38 ft 6 in

Beam: 22 ft 1 in

Draft: 4 ft 5 in

VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS

Immediately available in charter management & tax program.

Current Use of Boat: New from factory Condition: Ready to Sail

3 Cabin 2 Head Upgrades: Full Electronics Pack Upgraded engines to 45HP Electric Winches

With unique, graceful and seductive lines, let yourself be carried away by her design. The visibility from the helm station, the fine touch of the wheel, the opening bimini roof… everything has been done to allow you to fully live the experience of the Excess 12.

The Excess 12 adopts a marked chine and a pronounced deck sheer, creating unique lines. Her twin helm stations, located aft, offer a maximum of sensations and create a more seamanlike concept that brings us closer to the sea. The light and precise helm and the opening bimini are reminiscent of the pleasures of helming a monohull.

The cockpit of this boat is bathed in light thanks to its opening roof. On the outside there is the usual trampoline between the hulls, great for sunbathing, as well as the large exterior table. The hulls have a large volume with the option of a three double cabin or four double cabin version.

With her completely new lines for the coachroof, a short nacelle and the taller Pulse Line rig, the Excess 12 brings a breath of fresh air to the world of cruising catamarans.

SPECIFICATIONS:

DIMENSIONS Overall length 11.74 m / 38’6’’ Length 11.46 m / 38’ Beam 6.73 m / 22’1’’ Air draft 18.27 m / 59’11’’ Draft 1.35 m / 4’5’’ Light displacement (CE) 10.3 T / 22,712 lbs CE Certifications A: 10 – B: 12 – C: 16 – D: 20

EQUIPMENT Fresh water capacity 300 L / 79 US gal Holding tank capacity 160 L to 320 L / 42 to 85 US gal Fuel capacity 2 x 200 L / 2 x 53 US gal Engines 2 x 29 HP to 2 x 45 HP

SAILS Square-top mainsail 50 m² / 538 sq.ft Self-tacking jib 32 m² / 344 sq.ft Code 0 (option) 67 m² / 721 sq.ft Upwind sail area 82 sq.m. / 882 sq.ft. Upwind sail area PULSE LINE 87 m² / 936 sq. ft.

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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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Serious space and some pace: sailing from the aft helms of the Excess 15 catamaran

A first sail on the Excess 15, the new catamaran brand from Groupe Beneteau, shot late 2019. What's it like from the aft helms? The standard boat starts at €625,000, this Pulse model with its many extra options came in at €925,000

Excess 15 Catamaran World Premiere Walkthrough w/ Commentary [4K]

The day is finally here when I get to share with you all a quick video walkthrough of the all new Excess 15. She was very positively received at the Cannes Yachting Festival.

2022 Excess 15 Electric Sail Catamaran - Walkaround Tour - Debut at 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival

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The Excess 15 by Groupe Beneteau is a luxury cruising catamaran combining sporty performance with modern creature comforts and exhilarating sailing sensations. In a deliberate departure from the traditional flybridge configuration, the Excess 15’s aft helm stations create a more integrated social experience for the entire crew, smoother steering and outstanding visibility on all points of sail.

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Excess 15 catamaran 2019 - Winner British Yachting Award Multihull Of The Year!

The Excess 11 is the only production boat on the market for this size of catamaran. She is one of the smallest cruising catamarans capable of offering so much comfort and space, not to mention the thrill of sailing.

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Excess 15 Review by topRik Team

Comment As for the advantages, we note the main ones: * a harmonious combination of seaworthiness and sufficient comfort; * the opportunity to practice sailing with the full dedication of the skipper and the excellent responsiveness of the catamaran; * excellent performance for autonomous navigation in terms of storage space for water and fuel; * safety of movement on the deck; * high stability of the vessel in rough seas; * electric motors that do not have a negative impact on the environment. Show more

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Like all the catamarans of our range, EXCESS 12 is for those who dream of a cruising catamaran that provides real sailing sensations. The view from the helm, the finesse of the sail trimming, the friendliness of the cockpit, the sliding sunroof, allow the whole crew to fully live the experience on board.

Available in 3 & 4 cabin versions (Number of berths 4 to 12)

Breath Taking Design

EXCESS 12 has an assertive and qualitative personality which breaks with the codes of traditional sailing. Its design embodies both sportsmanship and modernity. EXCESS 12 is a sophisticated, balanced and refined boat with a strong perso­nality: sleek lines, elegant proportions, perfect balance.

EXCESS 12 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 12 is as beautiful as you could dream of.

Inspired By Racing For Cruising Pleasure

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 & sensitivity, Titanium coated aluminium stanchions and cleats…everything is there to wake up all your thrilling senses of sailor!

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12 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 !

A Gateaway To The Stars

The EXCESS 12 gives you the unique oppportunity to adapt your boat according to your mood: discreet, outgoing,…trim the sliding sunroof as you feel. The roof vanishes providing a clear view of the sky, a perfect vision of the sails and a fresh breeze at anchor.

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From one steering station to another, the EXCESS 12 is open to an ideal view of the sails, the sea and to the bows. Get thrilling sensations at the wheel in an intimate connection with your boat. Manoeuvring control is at your fingertips!

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On Excess catamarans, the whole sailing experience has been redesigned. On board, you’ll find twin helm stations that offer a perfect view of the sea; a Pulse Line rig for maximum sensation; state-of-the-art connectivity; an optimized on-board living space, and attractive finishes. These Excess sailboats have been designed to adapt to new ways of looking at life on the water. Excess creates catamarans that suits you!

6 to 12 Sleeps

90 m² / 969 sq ft Upwind sail area

11,42 m / 37'5'' Overall length

6,59 m / 21'7'' Overall width

115m² / 1 237 sq ft Upwind sail area

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123 m² | 1,323 sq ft Upwind sail area

13.97 to 15.99 m | 45’9’’ to 52’5’’ Overall length

7.87 m | 25’9’’ Overall width

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154 m² / 1657 sq.ft Upwind sail area

14.84 m / 48'7'' Overall length

8,03 m / 26’4” Overall width

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The Excess 12 was the first catamaran in the Excess line, introduced in 2019. The models now include the 38-foot Excess 12, the 48-foot Excess 15, and the all-new Excess 11. Two other models will eventually join the lineup. 

All Excess models share the design vision of Groupe Beneteau, which is to provide sailors with the nimble and thrilling excitement of sailing like a modern monohull but with the space and accommodations of a cruising catamaran. The Excess Team has succeeded with the Excess line.

With a length of 38 feet, beam of 22’5”, and a draft of 4’3” this mid-sized catamaran is ideal for a couple or family. The standard mast clearance is under 60 feet, so sailors on the East Coast can clear all bridges along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). 

The Excess 12, as all other models, have two helm stations aft, in each corner of the stern. These positions provide an unobstructed view forward to the bow and beyond, so the person at the helm can sail the boat much like a traditional monohull, with nothing blocking his or her view forward, and with the water’s only inches away. (Much different than traditional catamarans where the helm is positioned on a bulkhead in the cockpit or on the flybridge, far off the water.)

All sheets and halyards lead back to the starboard helm, the primary steering station, and there are large Harken winches to assist in sail management. Thoughtfully, the builder included dedicated bags for the sheets and halyards to keep clutter in the cockpit to a minimum.

One might think the exposed location of these helm stations would be a concern in terms of weather protection, especially compared to bridgedeck helms. While that may be true to some degree, one can fit the small bimini over each helm, and mostly enclose the station with removable Isinglass. 

But the reality is—even on cats with bridgedeck helms—when making a passage or when the rain is coming down in buckets, the crew will most always engage the boat’s autopilot to keep the boat on course, and stand watch in the protected cockpit or saloon.

To improve the feel for the helmsman, the steering uses Dyneema lines to connect the wheels with the rudders. This offers a more direct feeling, and one can feel weather helm coming on and work to balance the boat and sails. Finding the groove is difficult with other steering systems.

The lack of tinting in the saloon windows allows unrestricted view of the entire boat from either helm, which is much safer than wondering how close the other bow is to other boats when heading down a crowded fairway. With the sliding convertible bimini open over the cockpit, the person at either helm can easily see the mainsail and its telltales. This is a sailor’s catamaran for sure.

There are three layouts available: a three-cabin boat with two heads, a four-cabin layout with two heads, and a four-cabin version with four heads, that last being the obvious choice for charter operation. The configurations with two heads are dry heads, meaning each has its own separate shower.

The Excess 12 carried 79 gallons of fresh water, and either 42 or 85 gallons for black water, depending on whether there are two or four heads. Fuel capacity is 106 gallons total, with two rotomolded 53-gallon fuel tanks, for the two Yanmar 3YM30 29hp diesel saildrives.

The Excess follows a contemporary interior theme of Honey Teak plywood and sand-colored wood flooring to keep the interior bright and inviting. The saloon may seem compact, until one slides open the door into the cockpit area, turning the entire space into one open and spacious living area. There is a reason so many cruisers have fallen in love with the living space on a modern catamaran, at anchor and under way.

The saloon includes a nav station, an L-shaped settee, and a galley with a three-burner gas stove and oven, stainless-steel refrigerator and large galley sink. The sliding door disappears when open and one can easily envision how nice this boat will be to live on when moored or at anchor while cruising. A large table in the cockpit is perfect for dining, games, and staying in touch with the world from a tablet or laptop. With the overhead bimini closed, there is lovely protection from the sun and rain. 

The deck plan and rigging on the Excess 12 reflects a performance orientation. The builder has tried hard to keep weight out of the boat, and the deck gear and rigging are clearly designed to make sailing fast, safe, and under control. Low-stretch Dyneema line is used for the halyards, and pre-stretched polyester lines are used for jib sheets and reef lines.

This Excess 12 and her sister ships reflect contemporary thinking at Groupe Beneteau, and future models will take this direction further, based on assessing owner experiences with the current models. Bringing back the joy of sailing, in a modern comfortable catamaran that is well suited for cruising and living aboard, is the essence of the Excess line.

The Excess 12 combines the important elements of performance sailing with accommodations that are all about comfortable cruising and living aboard. Let’s go have some fun.

Excess. Be immoderate.

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