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Excess 14 Details

With the long-awaited introduction of the new Excess 14, Excess Catamarans squarely hits the bullseye of the brand’s cruising DNA. It is performance catamaran sailing in a production catamaran. And it brings a new standard of performance to the catamaran community.

New from the ground up, much like her sistership, the Excess 11, the Excess 14 accommodates many of the thoughts and design ideas of the Excess team. They incorporated these and other trends and put them together in a production boat unlike most others on the market.

Building on the success of the 38-foot Excess 11, the 50-foot Excess 14 (52’5” with optional composite bowsprit) moves the initial Excess concept farther into advanced boat design, specifically in the use of asymmetrical hull shapes, and a rig best suited for performance sailing, if not racing. 

The builder stopped short of deep daggerboards and interior compromises required for all-out performance, but there is more than enough of this technology to satisfy sailors interested in a brisk sailing experience rather than simply moving along to the next sun-drenched anchorage. 

The Excess 14 is for those who have the need for speed…and whose crew demands comfortable accommodations.

In fact, the Excess builder specifically developed this boat to appeal to millennial, monohull sailors who want the monohull sailing experience with the space and comfort of a modern catamaran. 

The hull length is 43’9” and the beam is 25’9”, dimensions that define a good-sized platform for comfortable living and offshore capability. The boat’s draft is 4’10”, a good compromise between shallow water boating where catamarans are known to excel, and upwind performance so often lacking in cruising catamarans. The Excess 14 will not disappoint when sailing to windward or running downwind. 

The house on the Excess 14 sits farther back than other cruising cats, and the mast is stepped forward of the cabin house, much like the Excess 11.

One of the significant design elements of the Excess 14 are the asymmetrical hulls. That means the outboard surfaces of the hulls are rounded as one expects. But the interior sides of each hull are flat. While this may not be a really new design feature in the history of multihulls, its benefits are apparent for a performance catamaran. The hull’s asymmetrical shape moves the center of buoyancy to the outboard side of the hull, so the boat seems to have a wider beam and righting moment. The flat sides of the interior hulls also affect the waves produced by the hulls going through the water, which reduces interference drag.

Coupled with inverted bows (that are easily lifted out of the water) and a transom more fully immersed, the result is a better maneuvering boat that is also easier to steer.

While the standard Excess 14 may just make it under ICW bridges, most people will find the optional Pulse Line pack is the way to go: the heck with the ICW. The Pulse option includes a taller rig (over 70 feet) with square-topped main, greater upwind sail area (1453 sq ft), and a 926-sq-foot Code O on its own furler. And its exterior details and graphics do more than hint at its performance.

With a displacement of just over 28,000 lbs, the boat comes standard with twin 45hp diesels (57hp engines are optional), two 53-gallon fuel tanks, 79 standard gallons of water, and two 21-gallon holding tanks.

All Excess catamarans have aft twin cockpits, located so that forward visibility is unrestricted. The person at the helm can see the wind and waves ahead as if sailing a monohull. In addition, clear saloon windows allow one to see across the deck to the other side of the boat from either helm location. This allows the sailing experience enjoyed by monohull sailors but with the added safety and security of good visibility across the rest of the wide real estate of the catamaran. And the steering is further enhanced by a steering system using textile lines to provide a superior feel between the rudders and wheel at the helm, not possible with hydraulic systems.

There are those who argue that aft helms are a poor location for long distance sailing, especially offshore. However, those sailing offshore will no doubt engage the boat’s autopilot to steer the boat on passages, rather than having a person at these helms for long watches. This scenario clearly works, as an Excess 11 took first place in its division in the 2021 ARC across the Atlantic.

The Excess 14 has a CE rating of Class A Offshore, for those interested in going farther afield than simply fast cruising in local waters.

The three-cabin standard layout is ideal for most couples. The starboard hull is dedicated to the owners, with a large aft walk-around berth, with a private living area forward. This living module includes a private dry bath, a private dressing area near the bow, and plenty of clothes and personal storage kept separate from the rest of the boat.

The port hull includes two cabins with sizable berths with ensuite heads and separate showers. The days of the wet head are apparently over for modern catamaran cruisers. Camping is not a requirement on the Excess line of catamarans.

The bridgedeck saloon deck is up a few steps from either hull. In addition to full windows all around for great visibility, there is a bright and contemporary interior treatment that highlights an interior preferred by younger sailors who don’t care for dark, traditional finishes. There is a nice centerline settee and table, and an L-shaped galley on the port side. Everything, in fact, one needs on a cruising boat.

With the sliding door open to the cockpit, the living spaces on this boat are enormous and extremely livable.

The Excess 14 will be a hit. It has a niche audience waiting for what it has to offer, in a package that combines production efficiency and value with performance, something the cruising world has been asking for.

The wait is over. 

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2024 Excess 14

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Excess 14 147.64ft

Us $776,968.

BRAND NEW EXCESS 14 NOT COMMISSIONED YET

Specifications

• Length: 148ft
• Builder: LAGOON CNB
• Beam: 82' 0"
• Draft: 13' 1"
• Hull: Fiberglass
• Status: Active

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• Keel: Fin Keel

MEASUREMENTS

• Length Overall: 45.93 ft
• Max Draft: 13' 1"
• Beam Measure: 82' 0"
• Range Measure: 1150.78 mi
• Total Power: 114
• Engine Brand: YANMAR
• Year Built: 2024
• Engine Model: 4JH57
• Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Power: 57 hp
• Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (53 Gallons)
• Fuel Tanks: 2 (53 Gallons)

Accommodations

• Number of cabins: 34
• Number of heads: 3

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A FUN AND PLAYFUL CRUISING SAILBOAT WITH SLEEK LINES

The Excess 14 is the pure incarnation of the Excess DNA. It is the result of a dedicated design work and an industrial execution, unique to the brand. It is a cruising yacht that is both fun and playful, with sleek lines.

This catamaran is the outcome of innovative architecture, of unbiased research work seeking ‘out of the box’ solutions. The Excess 14 is designed around a layout never seen before on the market, both in the owner’s version and in the charter version. More sensations yet everything you’d expect from a cruising boat: this is the challenge taken up by the Excess 14!

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Excess 14 review: competitively priced performance catamaran

• Rupert Holmes
• 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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Price as reviewed:.

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.

Feedback loop

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.

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Excess Catamarans have been busy since they launched their first model in 2019. First they splashed the 12 and the 15 which used modified Lagoon moulds for the hulls. They followed that up with the Excess 11 which was designed from the keels up.

The second “pure” design is the Excess 14, which continues to develop the sporty DNA of this brand while offering plenty of comfort onboard. The 14 comes with twin aft helms (read our Vaan R5 review for another option with this setup), a low boom, asymmetric hulls to reduce leeway, and deeper rudders along with other enhancements. There are plenty of “power up” options if you choose the Pulse Line.

The Excess “look” continues to develop with reduced windage thanks to a lower freeboard, sporty lines, an aft-set coachroof, a forward stepped mast, a composite bowsprit and inverted bows.

This model has once again been designed with VPLP. Unlike her sisters, she has an overlapping genoa as standard for more power up front and a square top mainsail giving you a very decent SA/D. They’ve optimised the construction too (foam sandwich with carbon reinforcements, etc.)

• The Low Boom, Overlapping Genoa and Main give you very decent SA/D ratios, especially on the Pulse Line
• She’s extremely comfortable with some modular options to make the best use of the space.
• All the lines come back to the helms.
• There is an option for a Sky Lounge, like a Fountaine Pajot, but with no compromise on boom height.
• Foam sandwich with carbon reinforced construction
• Twin aft helms maximise sailing feel and living space
• Longer rudder blades help you pinch upwind
• Textile steering lines for maximum sailing feel
• One piece longeron/bowsprit option
• Not everyone likes aft helms. There is an option for biminis, but the visibility to the forward port bow is through the windows
• Those helm seats look a long way from the wheels. Let’s see on the test sail
• If you go for the full bowsprit option, your marina fees might be heading up into the bigger bracket.

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This is a very comfortable boat that sits somewhere between a Fountaine Pajot and a Nautitech. In the hulls are wide, comfortable beds, and bathrooms with a separate head. There is loads of storage. There is also an option to convert the forepeaks into skipper cabins. If you compare the space down here to something like the HH44 , you will start to get an idea of where they have set the dial on this boat: she’s good value for money.

There are several options on the layout, and they are cleverly targeting couples working from their boats- the “digital nomads” – with a large office area with desk and a flexible space upfront which you can use as a dressing area, workshop or cabin with extra berths.

3 Cabin Version

• A central bathroom amidships
• A big private dressing area
• An option for extra bunks

4-cabin version

• 4 cabins, 4 heads & 4 separate showers
• An optional skipper cabin in the forepeaks
• The skylounge option: lounging space on the coachroof at anchor with no compromise on the boom height.
• A walk-in dressing room

We are looking forward to getting out on a test sail on the Excess 14. The standard set up is powered with 118 m² of upwind sail area that gives you an SA/D (Sail Area to Displacement) of 23.3. That puts you in Nautitech territory. If you go for the Pulse Line, you will be letting fly with 134 m² of upwind sail area with a bigger square top mainsail and overlapping genoa that boosts your SA/D to 26.5. Now we’re talking Outremer territory.

Now chances are that you’ll have more gear on this boat than you would do on an Outremer, and there are no boards. Even so, with deeper rudders and those asymmetric hulls, the Excess 14 will be no slouch upwind and we haven’t even discussed the Code 0 yet.

She comes with textile steering lines to maximise responsiveness and sensitivity

I love the direction that this brand is heading with the Excess 14. I thought the Excess 11 was a clever design and it was great to see more options at that catamaran length. This new boat ticks many boxes if you are after a sportier cat that is still very comfortable. I can’t wait to get out on a test sail.

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Excess 14 - Its aim is to combine the pleasure of sailing with great comfort

The objective of the Excess 14 is to get everyone (monohull aficionados included) to agree that cruising should be undertaken on more than one hull!

The Pulse Line version has a profile that has been lengthened by 5’7” (1.7 m). As for the bowsprit, it is 3’ (1 m) longer, giving a significant boost to the sail plan.

It glides under gennaker. Note the deep chine and the width at the sugarscoop compared to the waterline.

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Four years after it was first launched, Excess, the youngest of the Bénéteau Group brands, unveiled its fourth model at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The Excess 14 has undeniably benefited from the enthusiasm of its designers – the architects and the shipyard team have given their all to carve the brand’s unique DNA into the polyester of this catamaran. On a trip between Cannes and Italy, Multihulls World got the chance for a 36-hour test of this new model.

Test location: delivery trip from Cannes to Genoa Conditions : 8 to 25 knots of wind, slight sea

Back in 2020, when the Bénéteau Group announced a 33% reduction in its portfolio of brands, one might have assumed that the fate of the young entity was sealed. But that would be without counting on three factors that proved to be decisive over its lack of maturity: the growth of the multihull market, which seems impervious to crises, the success of competitors claiming a rather seductive dynamism, and finally a team as young as it is enthusiastic. The Excess team, led by Thibaut de Montvalon, had no doubt for even a moment of the relevance of the brand’s positioning, which is more focused on performance and sailing pleasure than Lagoon. With the precious support of product manager Hervé Piveteau, an opportunely timed defector from Sun Fast, Thibaut has the ambition to put Excess into orbit... But don’t worry, it’s on the water that we accompanied the duo to discover this new opus that turned heads during its presentation last September.

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Excess 14 Technical Sheet

July 20 2022

Written by Yachting Art English Edition

The Excess 14 is a sailing pleasure catamaran from the Excess Catamarans shipyard, a brand of the Bénéteau Group. The Excess 14 was announced at the beginning of 2022, for an official launch in September of the same year, on the occasion of the Cannes Yachting Festival.

In the Excess catamaran range, the Excess 14 is positioned between the Excess 12 and Excess 15, within a range that includes 4 models, with the Excess 11.

A hedonistic catamaran like the other models in the range, the Excess 14's mission is to provide pleasure at the helm and sensations on board a user-friendly model, clearly geared towards millenials.

From this Excess range, the Excess 14 takes up the innovations and stylistic differentiations that appeared on the Excess 11 - length of the muzzle, style of the hulls, mast forward of the saloon - but goes even further in terms of naval architecture, with asymmetrical rear hulls, a first on a pleasure catamaran, a choice that greatly reduces the number of hull returns under the nacelle 

The overall length of the Excess 14 varies from 13.97m to 15.99m, depending on the options chosen, for a hull length of 13.34m. The beam of the Excess 14 is 7.87m and its mini-maxi light weight ranges from 11.7 tons to 18.3 tons.

The Excess 14's draft is 1.48m, for an air draft of 19.78m.

A catamaran dedicated to the pleasure of sailing, the Excess 14 is proposed with 2 types of rigs, a standard version offering a total sail area of 118m2 upwind, and a Pulse Line version offering 134m2 of sail area upwind.

The motorization of the Excess 14 is entrusted to 2 inboard engines of 45hp in series or 57hp in option. The fuel capacity is 2x200l, and the water capacity is 300 liters.

The Excess 14 offers 6 to 8 berths, or 3 to 4 double cabins.

Specifications of catamaran Excess 14

GREEMENT OF THE EXCESS 14

Square Top Mainsail 79 m² | 850 sq ft Overlapping Genoa 39 m² | 420 sq ft Code 0 (option) 55 m² | 592 sq ft Upwind Sail Area 118 m² | 1,270 sq ft

SAILS LINE PULSE OF THE EXCESS 14

Upwind sail area 134 m² | 1,442 sq ft Code 0 [option] 72 m² | 775 sq ft

DIMENSIONS OF THE EXCESS 14

Overall length (depending on options) 13.97 m to 15.99 m | 45'9'' to 52'5 Hull length 13.34 m | 43'9 Width 7.87 m | 25'9 Mast clearance (std/pulse) 19.78 m | 64'11'' / 21.54 m | 70'8 Draught 1.48 m | 4'10 Displacement min/max 11.7 to 18.3 T | 25,794 to 40,352 lbs CE certification A : 10 - B : 12 - C : 16 - D : 20

EXCESS 14 EQUIPMENT 

Fuel capacity 2 x 200 L 2 x 53 US gal Engines 2 x 45 HP - 2 x 57 HP (option) Fresh water capacity 300 L (standard) + 300 L (option) 79 + 79 US gal (option) Waste water tank capacity 2 x 80 L 2 x 21 US gal Layers 6 to 8

Technische Daten Excess 14 - Yachting Art Magazine

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Specifiche dell'Excess 14 - Yachting Art Magazine

L'Excess 14 è un catamarano a vela di Excess Catamarans, un marchio del Gruppo Bénéteau. L'Excess 14 è stato annunciato all'inizio del 2022, per un lancio ufficiale nel settembre dello stesso a...

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L'Excess 14 est un catamaran de plaisance à voile du chantier Excess Catamarans, une marque du Groupe Bénéteau. L'Excess 14 a été annoncé en début d'année 2022, pour un lancement officiel e...

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“When the Excess 14 first came out, it seemed almost perfect. The main advantages of this catamaran are its perfect size for two people, and its ease of sailing. With the boom being low, it’s easy to handle.”

Tony & Heather - EXCESS 14

“We loved the family atmosphere. Excess is like one great big family to us, and we're really glad to be part of it! They're always there to listen to us and advise us.”

Jeniffer and Cédric - EXCESS 14

“I love both the profile and the “hybrid” concept, halfway between a traditional monohull and a very cruisey catamaran such as a Lagoon. It's comfortable and easy to sail, with no more water on deck... And ladies prefer a boat that doesn’t heel!”

Giovanni C - EXCESS 11

“I've been seduced by the performance of the Excess range, and that’s really why I've just bought an Excess 14, which for me is the ideal compromise. For me, with my sailing experience, it’s interior space and habitability, it meets all my expectations!”

André G - EXCESS 11

“We spent exactly 365 days onboard of our Excess 11 in both the Mediterranean and the Caribbean and loved the combination of comfort and sailing performance. We never imagined that taking showers or cooking while crossing an ocean would be so much fun!”

Marco and Lizzy - EXCESS 11

“In our opinion, this is the perfect compromise between comfort under way and at anchor, and great sailing sensations with performance that frequently impresses us! It sails very well upwind as well as in light airs. From 7 knots of apparent wind, we move faster under sail than under motor. We don't regret our choice one bit, and enjoy every day spent on board our Silène.”

Marion and Arthur - EXCESS 11

" - About the Excess Factory Tour - A thousand thank-yous for a wonderful day on Saturday. We really enjoyed taking part. The tour of the premises, with perfect commentary, was very interesting and informative. Thank you also for allowing me to see a preview of my own boat. "

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"The boat was really light and fast, the mainsail is laregerand easier to operate. The sails can be hoisted and lowered very quicly... The self-tacking of the foresail, ma,ny catamarans don't have this. This one is especially good for leisure sailing, family outing, for the begginers starters... First of all, it's covenient. That's impportant, it's easy to maneuver, it's easy to get started."

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Excess 14 - Il tente de concilier plaisir de navigation et grand confort

L’objectif de l’Excess 14 est de mettre tout le monde d’accord – aficionados du monocoque compris : la croisière, c’est sur plusieurs coques que ça se passe !

La version Pulse Line adopte un profil rallongé de 1,70 m. Quant au bout-dehors, il gagne 1 m ; de quoi booster singulièrement le plan de voilure.

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Quatre années après son lancement, Excess, la benjamine des marques du Groupe Bénéteau, dévoilait au Cannes Yachting Festival son quatrième modèle. L’Excess 14 a indéniablement profité de l’enthousiasme de ses concepteurs – architectes et équipe du chantier ont tout donné pour graver dans le polyester de ce catamaran l’ADN singulier de la marque. Entre Cannes et l’Italie, Multicoques Mag a pu tester pendant 36 heures le nouveau modèle qui veut faire aimer le multicoque à tous – et surtout aux plus fervents adeptes de monocoques performants.

Lieu de l’essai : convoyage de Cannes à Gênes Conditions : vent de 8 à 25 nœuds, mer peu agitée

En 2020, lorsque le Groupe Bénéteau a annoncé une réduction de 33 % de son portefeuille de marques, on a bien cru le sort de la jeune entité scellé. Mais c’était sans compter trois facteurs qui se sont révélés plus décisifs que son absence de maturité : la croissance du marché du multicoque qui semble imperméable aux crises, la réussite de concurrents revendiquant un dynamisme plutôt séduisant, et enfin une équipe aussi jeune qu’enthousiaste. La team Excess, pilotée par Thibaut de Montvalon, ne doutait pas un seul instant de la pertinence du positionnement de la marque, plus soucieuse des performances et du plaisir de navigation que Lagoon. Avec le soutien précieux du chef de produits Hervé Piveteau, transfuge opportun de chez Sun Fast, Thibaut a bien l’ambition de mettre Excess en orbite… Mais rassurez-vous, c’est bien sur l’eau que nous avons accompagné le duo afin de découvrir ce nouvel opus qui a fait tourner les têtes lors de sa présentation en septembre dernier.

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