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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)

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

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.

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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5 Reasons To Buy An Excess 12 Catamaran [New Boat For Sale]

The xcs 12 is for sale in south florida + california..

The sight of an Excess 12 catamaran at full speed ahead with unique lines, open-air layout, and sporty gray and orange sails is simply seductive. And it’s not just us who think so, it won “Catamaran Of The Year 2020” by Cruising World and was honored with “Multihull of The Year 2020” by Multihulls World Magazine. There’s no denying that the XCS 12 is a breath of fresh air to the sailing world of catamarans.

If you’re looking for your next socially distanced escape, the Excess 12 is the perfect boat to sail around Catalina or the Caribbean. We’re highlighting the top 5 reasons to buy an Excess 12 and how it will exceed your expectations. This one-of-a-kind catamaran is for sale in South Florida and California .

1. Work With A Blank Canvas

While new boats come well equipped with an extensive list of factory options, customizing a new yacht to suit your preference is part of the fun. You can choose among interior wood choices, decor, entertainment, dishware, and storage options. It just depends on how you want to optimize your new boat.

A new Excess 12 is your blank canvas. It comes with options for the layout to accommodate exactly how you’ll use the catamaran. Got a big family? The 4 cabin, 2 head version seamlessly converts the office space into a double berth. A 3 cabin, 2 head layout is perfect for a couple who loves to invite friends onboard for extended sailing trips. The flexibility in working with a blank canvas lets you create your perfect Excess 12 catamaran.

2. Professional Orientation And Support

The Excess 12 is an adventurous purchase, but the beauty of this catamaran is that it’s fun and easy to sail. This catamaran offers plenty of sensations to create a more seaman-like concept that brings you closer to the sea. The XCS 12 has a generous sail plan — a self-tacking jib makes it easy for single-handed sailing, twin helms provide excellent visibility, and electric winches are conveniently placed on either side of the boat.

As a new or veteran boat owner, you’ll receive comprehensive technical and operational training when you purchase a new Excess 12 . Denison will explain how to keep your boat running smoothly from stem to stern. We also include on-the-water instruction with an expert captain to quickly build your confidence and accelerate enjoyment on the water. After your new boat is delivered, Denison’s factory-trained technical team is available to provide assistance when you need it.

3. Trade-In And Trade-Up

Beneteau designed a catamaran that combines performance and comfort. A notable feature on the Excess 12, and the entire Excess range , is the convertible coachroof. There’s no other catamaran designed with an optional retractable sunroof over the cockpit. Pulling the roof forward not only allows ample light to shine over the cockpit, but it also allows the captain to see the mainsail and know what’s going on with the sail trim.

If that sounds more appealing than your current boat’s design, Denison has a no-hassle trade-in program to help you purchase a new boat. We’ll help you receive the highest value for your current yacht towards the price of the new Excess 12. It’s not as complicated as you may think — we’ll handle the nitty-gritty details so you can plan your next cruise around The Bahamas .

4. Easy To Purchase

Denison recently sold an Excess 12 to first-time boat owners in San Diego, California. We helped them navigate the process of buying a new boat and set them up with a five day ASA catamaran course with West Coast Multihulls. While Denison makes buying a boat accessible for everyone, the overall process of buying a new yacht is easier than buying a used yacht. There are no surveys , haulouts, or engine inspections to complicate the process.

On top of that, Denison’s new boat brands come with a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty to ensure peace of mind and reduced maintenance expenses. That includes Excess catamarans . Buying a new boat with warranty protection and local service means you can confidently pay and sail away.

5. Welcome To The Family

Twin helms aft, retractable sunroof, and flexible layout are just a few of the key features that make the XCS 12 stand out among a sea of ordinary catamarans. Beneteau thought of every last detail to ensure that you fully enjoy the experience onboard. When you purchase a new boat through Denison, you become part of our family. As one of the largest new boat dealerships in the United States, we buy in volume and pass the savings along to you. We’re excited to help your family enjoy treasured memories on the water.

Don’t miss the opportunity to own a new Excess 12 catamaran . She is a well-equipped boat, perfect for new or veteran boat owners. The Beneteau Excess 12 catamaran is for sale with Denison Yachting in South Florida and California . Contact Matthew Morrison or Don Margraf to inquire about this yacht and start your next sailing adventure.

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37 Footer Excess Catamarans are bucking this trend, however, with the Excess 11: at 11,33 m or 37’2” she is clearly in Lagoon 380 territory. So this launch I get from Excess: it’s a segment of the market that is not well served by the major catamaran manufacturers. Check out our Excess 11 For Sale page as well if you are interested in these yachts.

Let’s take a look at what you get.

Excess 11 Test Sail – One Week Charter

• Lots of living space thanks to those alt helms that open up the aft cockpit and salon into one big platform.
• She’s very comfortable down below too with those shapely hulls that flare out along her centre.
• All the lines come back to the helms. She’s great for short-handed sailing or even going solo.
• They’ve kept things simple, there’s no traveller for example.
• The boom is tucked in close to the coachroof giving her a low centre of effort. She looks very seaworthy for a small boat
• Just like the Lagoon 380, she’s very manoeuvrable in tight spaces. At that length with twin aft engines, she turns on a sixpence.
• The 11 is the first Excess that doesn’t borrow tooling from Lagoon. She’s 100% Excess.
• She looks sportier than the 12 and the 15. I think that is down to the mast position which comes down to the deck. The saloon is raked behind
• Excess is part of a big group that includes Lagoon and Beneteau which means that you will tap into a huge global dealer market if you need to fix stuff.
• Of course, with those aft helms, visibility is reduced towards the opposite bow, although Excess has worked hard on the sight lines through the salon windows. It’s not such a big issue on a 37-footer anyway, you have more space and time in the marina.
• The aft helms are exposed to the weather. Biminis are an option, but I don’t like the look of them personally. I would just helm at the nav station, fully protected, in a blow. You’ll have to get your wet weather gear on coming into a wet marina, or when reefing in bad weather, but that’s good practice anyway.
• The first gen helm seats feel flimsy. They are improving these on newer models, copying the sturdier seat design on the 14.
• Likewise, the retractable steps from the fore deck up to the coachroof on older models don’t feel great. I understand they wanted to improve visibility under way. Again, they have improved this on later models.
• The finishing of the interior is not the best quality- it looks like they saved money here and it doesn’t look like it will wear well.
• She’s pretty heavy for a 37-footer (9 tonnes). I would go for the larger sail plan (PULSE line). In comparison, a Lagoon 380 is 7.3 tonnes with the same sail area (versus the standard pack).
• Construction is vacuum-infusion – that’s all good, but they do use balsa coring in the deck and hulls above the waterline

In summary, all boats are a compromise, especially 37′ ones. You need to decide what’s important to you. For coastal cruising and shorter passages in warmer climes, the Excess 11 ticks a lot of boxes. She will do well in the Med charter market I think, although the aft helms might frighten off some infrequent bare-boaters. Read our Aventura 37 review for a look at another option in this size.

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Groupe Beneteau, who also own Lagoon catamarans, are ultimately behind Excess catamarans, although these two multihull brands remain separate and distinct within the group. The idea is to develop a sportier-looking range, with a more direct sailing feel. They are after monohull and multihull sailors who like to feel the wind in their hair. Their other catamaran brand remains targeted at comfort with yachts like the Lagoon 450F and the 42.

This boat is no Gunboat 55 , let´s face it, but then again the price is nowhere near that supercat and you can see where they are trying to head with this range.

Design & Build

The build process is very similar to Lagoon, with vacuum-infusion and balsa coring in both the deck and hull above the waterline. New chines give you more interior volume and a different overall look and feel to the boat. We wouldn’t call this a radical departure from the Lagoon range though, apart from the aft helms and the odd option like the sunroof. It’s more of a sportier flavour at this point, although the Excess 11 does not borrow tooling from Lagoon, unlike her larger sisters. With all of the success they have had with Lagoon over the years, I am guessing they are treading cautiously.

The big differences are pretty clear:  those twin aft helm stations are the big move. The starboard helm has a Raymarine nav pack and the throttles. The port helm has the wind instruments. There is an option to add engine controls to the port side (much like the Nautitechs). This is an option worth looking at, although it’s an expensive one.

This opens up a big living space between the aft cockpit and the saloon. Excess is not the first boat to do this (the Bali 4.3 and others in the range have even gone one step further), but Excess has pulled it off well. It’s a lot of boat for 11 metres.

Aft Helms Means More Cockpit and Saloon Space There’s a double seat for the captain and mate on each helm which fold away if you like. I found these a bit flimsy if I am to be honest, but the theory is sound. Later models have more substantial seats based on the design of the helms on the 14. And if you are worried about being exposed to the elements, there is an option for a bimini over the helms. I wouldn´t call them pretty, though. I´d not bother with these and just duck under the main coachroof if the weather turned nasty. The great thing about this kind of helm position is that it opens up the cockpit and saloon into one big living space.

A Big 37-Footer This is a real advantage for a 37′ cat. It feels a lot bigger. It also gives you more sailing feel when you are helming – those wheels are directly connected to the rudders, which also means that there is less to go wrong.

I owned a Nautitech 40 with a similar helm position, and I can see that this would be a problem for some people but in my opinion, the benefits outweigh the negatives. If you need to see more clearly coming into or out of a marina, you can hop up onto the start of the deck, or walk to the other side. When docking, it’s best to come in aft first (you have more control and you can even handle the first line from the helm in calm conditions).

Good Sight Lines You can see that the Excess 11 designers have worked hard to make sure that you can see that opposite bow through the windows, but there are blind spots of course. You just need to be aware of them.

There is also an option for a sunroof in the coachroof. This is not something that we liked- we wouldn’t go for this option. It makes it more difficult to tidy away the lines into the mainsail bag as the canvas sunroof won’t hold your weight. I’d go for the full coachroof.

Well Organised There’s no doubt that the running rigging is very tidy on this boat. All the lines come aft making it easy to manage the sheets, main halyard and reefing lines from the cockpit. There is no traveler – instead the mainsheet comes back to two blocks on either side of the aft bench on the transom. A neat solution for this sized boat that is similar to a Catana set-up (bridle system).

In common with most production cats, there are various layout options on the Excess 11: four cabins/two heads or three cabins/two heads. In the owner’s version, the master suite sits to port with a queen-sized berth aft, a large head and shower stall forward, and a vanity/office desk and sofa amidships. For this length of boat, there´s oodles of space- they have designed this very well.

Light and Spacious The cabinetry isn’t the highest quality – this is a value-for-money production cat after all. It does look like it might get knocked around a bit which is something to consider if you are thinking about chartering this boat out. But the overall feel down below is light and spacious. They have done a good job on the drawing board down here.

I like the way they have tucked in a nav station in front of the galley. If the weather turns nasty, you can nip inside from the exterior helms.

Mast Aft The mast in both options is set aft, so you have a smaller main and larger head sail which makes this catamaran easier to handle with single-handed or short-handed crews.

Both come with a self-tacking jib and square top main. And the Pulse line comes with grey tri-radial laminate Incidence sails. We’d suggest you add the bowsprit as an option so that you can fly the lighter wind sails like a Code 0, (again larger on the Pulse line).

She’s a pretty nippy boat for her size, I’d say in the top quarter compared to other production cats, particularly if you’ve gone for the Pulse Line.

I’m not keen on the retractable steps up to the coachroof from the fore-deck on the earlier models, to be honest – they don’t look that sturdy. They have improved these on later models. And I don’t like the sunroof as it restricts access to the boom. But the sunroof is an option. Put some solar up there!

The Excess 11 comes with twin 29 HP Yanmar diesels (there is an option to upgrade to 39 HP), and in common with most cats this size, the Excess 11 is extremely manoeuvrable- you’ll be feeling like a marina pro in no time. Reverse in on the starboard side where possible, and you should be able to do the lines from the helm in calm conditions.

We’d have the Flexofold propellers high up on our options list- you should get 6 knots easily at 2,300 rpm. You access the Yanmars via the transoms, and there is room for a watermaker in the engine room to starboard.

Owner’s Review

If you would like even more information on this catamaran, you should check out this Excess 11 Owner’s Review that Marco and Lizzy from Sailing Bombarda helped us out with. It’s one of the most comprehensive reviews in our Owner’s Review section, well worth a read.

I have to admit that I was struggling to see who Excess was targeting with their first launches (the 12 and the 15), as the boats are not that different from the Lagoons – and they have played safe on the performance front.

But I get the Excess 11. There isn’t much competition in this size now that the Lagoon 380 is no longer in production (Aventura 34? Comet Cat 37 by Marc Lombard? Bali Catsmart?), and those twin aft helms open up the living space. This catamaran feels like a bigger boat than it is.

Is this the New Lagoon 380? Let’s face it, most owners will be coastal cruising or weekend sailing in this boat, and it will suit warmer climates such as the Mediterranean. The Lagoon 380 was one of the most successful production cats of all time. Has the baton just been passed to the Excess 11? Time will tell, of course. There are a few niggles on this boat that need to be ironed out, but they are not huge ones.

We think this boat will end up being a big seller, especially with the resources she has behind her.

How much does an Excess 11 cost? What is the price? The base price is around €380,000, but when you add on all of the options, you are looking at around €450,000 to €500,000 (ex VAT). This will depend on your options of course! There are more coming onto the second market, you might get a good deal on a second-hand boat.

Isn’t the Excess just a Lagoon with different marketing? Indeed, the first two Excess models (the 12 and 15) borrowed tooling from Lagoon. But the Excess 11 was the first design to be pure Excess. And that has enabled the designers to push the performance curve more for her weight.

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2020 XCS Excess 11 | France

Boat Model: XCS Excess 11

Model Year: 2020

Asking Price: 349,832 Euro

Length: 37 ft 2 in

Beam: 21 ft 7 in

Draft: 3 ft 9 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 Upgraded with Full Raymarine Electronic pack with Radar

The Excess 11 is the only large-scale 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. The Excess 11 is a boat capable of long passages and is made for life on board. The work of the naval architects and designers has been focused on one objective: to create a real cruising catamaran capable of taking you to the most remote spots on earth to enjoy an isolated cove, an abandoned beach or a secret wave.

Specifications:

DIMENSIONS Overall length 11,33 m / 37’2” Length 11,06 m / 36’3” Beam 6,59 m / 21’7” Air draft 17,27 m / 56’8” Draft 1,15 m / 3’9” Light displacement (CE) 9 T / 19 845 lbs CE Certifications A:8 – B:12 – C:16 – D:20

EQUIPMENT Fresh water capacity 300 L / 79 US Gal Holding tank capacity 160 L / 42 US Gal Fuel capacity 400 L / 106 US gal Engines 2 x 29HP

SAILS Square-top mainsail 55m² / 592 sq ft Self-tacking jib 22m² / 237 sq ft Code 0 (option) 54m² / 581 sq ft Upwind sail area 77m² / 829 sq ft Upwind sail area PULSE LINE 85m² / 915 sq ft

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EXCESS 12 SOPHISTICATED DESIGN

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.

Excess 12 WELCOME ON BOARD!

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.

OPENING TO THE STARS

The Excess 12 gives you the unique opportunity to transform your cockpit to suit your desires.

TWIN AFT HELM STATION

From one helm station to the other, the Excess 12 offers an ideal view of the sails, the sea and the bows.

A MODERN ATMOSPHERE

The Excess 12 has been designed to offer you a lively atmosphere on board your boat.

BREATHTAKING DESIGN

The Excess 12 has an assertive and qualitative personality that breaks with the codes of traditional sailboats.

INSPIRED BY RACING, BUILT FOR CRUISING

Thanks to her sporty rig offering a super advantageous aspect ratio and the optional Pulse line rig, the promise of thrills is guaranteed.

DESIGNED FOR SENSATION CRAFTED FOR EMOTION

WELCOME ABOARD THE EXCESS 12 IN 360° MODE

THE ESSENTIALS IN FIGURES

Discover the specifications of the Excess 12 catamaran with sporty rig and sophisticated design.

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

88,5 m² / 952 sq. ft.

Overall length

11,8 m / 38'7''

11.74 m / 38’

6.73 m / 22’1’’

18.27 m / 59’11’’

1.35 m / 4’5’’

Light displacement (CE)

10,1 T / 22,712 lbs

CE Certifications

A: 10 - B: 12 - C: 16 - D: 20

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

2 x 29 HP to 2 x 45 HP

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3 cabin version, 4 cabin 2 head version, 4 cabin 4 head version, roof standard, roof option.

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NEW Excess 11 Catamaran in Southern California

The Excess 11 is one of the smallest cruising catamarans capable of offering so much comfort and space, not to mention the thrill of sailing. The Excess 11 is a boat capable of long passages and is made for life on board. The work of the naval architects and designers has been focused on one objective: to create a real cruising catamaran capable of taking you to the most remote spots on earth to enjoy an isolated cove, an abandoned beach or a secret wave.

Excess (XCS) has created a smaller catamaran where life on board is pleasant: a 2-meter wide by 2-meter long (6’6”x6’6”) bed in the owner’s cabin, high comfort bathrooms with separate showers, a dynamic interior enhanced by indirect lighting effects, the helmsman positioned aft in constant contact with the cockpit and its occupants and a clear view to observe the starry nights thanks to the opening roof. Sailing is also exhilarating: real sailing sensations – further boosted with the Pulse line rig – and amazing twin helm stations, and Dyneema running rigging!

This is the synthesis of the Excess spirit: a beautiful, simple, light and comfortable boat!

This particular boat is a Denison stock boat, here at our San Diego docks. Price includes the delivery from Europe to California.

She has been ordered in the 3 cabin version, with cruise-ready sail away options including:

• Electric winch upgrade
• Mylar code zero head sail on bow sprit
• Upgraded Raymarine electronics
• Stainless davits
• Integrated helm bimini covers
• 3-Blade folding props
• Seawater electric heads
• Large freezer upgrade
• Upgraded TV and stereo system

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Excess 11 Catamaran Layout Options

3-cabin owner’s version, two heads, galley up

• Location : San Diego, Californa USA 
• Price : $616,404 
• Year Built : 2023 
• Brand/Builder : Excess 
• Model Name : 11 
• Hull Form : Catamaran 
• Hull Material : Fiberglass/GRP 
• Length Overall : 37.2 
• Beam : 21.6 
• Draft : 3.7 
• Displacement : 19845 
• Mainsail Area : 592 
• Working Headsail Area : 237 
• Propulsion : Twin Diesel 
• Total HP : 58 
• Fuel Capacity : 106 
• Fresh Water : 79 
• Waste : 42 
• Phone Number : Kurt: 619.571.3513 
• Vessel Type : New Sail 

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Beneteau Group to launch new sports Cruising Catamarans – XCS

Groupe Beneteau has come with a statement about a new brand of catamarans. The new catamarans are to be called XCS (Excess), and they allow the company to develop a new concept alongside their successful Lagoon Brand.

On EXCESS catamarans, according to their website, 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.

cabin design and helm position @ xcs15

There will be five sizes from around 36ft to 50ft, the first two to be launched in 2019. The XCS-12 (11.73 m / 38’5’’) will come in a 3 and 4 cabin layout while the XCS-15 (14,76 m / 48’5”) will have 3 to 6 cabins.

The XCS Catamaran line was introduced on the Cannes boat show in 2018, and more information has been made available during the Düsseldorf boat show in January 2019. In the next 12 months, we will see the real launch at the Cannes boat show. For now, we have to do with artist impressions and renderings from the XCS-12  and the XCS-15.

More details @ https://excess-catamarans.com/en/