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 1
Take a low boom, reduced windage thanks to lower freeboard, taut lines and redesigned hull windows, and you get a catamaran with a distinctive look! Add an aft-set coachroof, a forward stepped mast, a composite bowsprit (as standard) as well as inverted and inclined bows for more fun! Finish off with an exposed forefoot and you have a dynamic catamaran that’s ready for adventure.
For more sensations at the helm, you know our preference: helm stations right at the stern in direct contact with the rudders and a good view of the sails, as inspired by monohulls.
What you may not know is that visibility is optimal on board the Excess 14, through untinted windows – this is an Excess exclusive on the market!
This model features an optimized fins design, and the rudder blades have been extended! A direct steering system has been chosen, with textile lines, for a better helm feel (because yes, it is important!)
Thanks to our collaboration with VPLP design, the lines of the Excess 14 have benefited from an understanding of ocean racing. Enriched by their Expertise and cutting-edge software, this model is designed with an forward-set rig, a square-top mainsail, and a large overlapping genoa (as standard) to optimize the sail area to displacement ratio.
As it was impossible to leave it at that, bridgedeck clearance was increased for better passage through the water, and the hulls designed asymmetrically to reduce interference drag.
Continuing in this innovative approach, there is also:
A lower center of gravity
An optimized structure (foam sandwich, carbon reinforcements, etc.)
A new longitudinal volume distribution At Excess, we don’t do things by halves!
The goal was to maintain volume and good headroom, all this in a warm and as bright as ever interior design.
In the hulls, you’ll find wide, very comfortable beds, and bathrooms featuring a separate shower. For setting off on your adventure, large and subdivided storage spaces have been created!
And because there’s no compromise between sailing and living spaces, the retractable chart table is really ingenious!
The Excess 14 is available in several layout versions.
In the innovative 3-cabin version, the main caracteristics are :
In the 4-cabin version, you’ll find :
With additional twin berths, the whole family can enjoy the suite.
Specifications | Value |
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Square top mainsail | 79 m² | 850 sq ft |
Overlapping genoa | 39 m² | 420 sq ft |
Code 0 (option) | Code 0 (option) |
Upwind sail area | 118 m² | 1,270 sq ft |
Upwind sail area | 134 m² | 1,442 sq ft |
Code 0 [option] | 72 m² | 775 sq ft |
Length overall (depending on options) | 13.97 to 15.99 m | 45’9’’ to 52’5’’ |
Hull length | 13.34 m | 43’9’’ |
Beam | 7.87 m | 25’9’’ |
Mast clearance (std/pulse) | 19.78 m | 64’11’’ / 21.54 m | 70’8’’ |
Draft | 1.48 m | 4’10’’ |
Min/max Displacement | 11.7 to 18.3 T | 25,794 to 40,352 lbs |
CE certification | A : 10 – B : 12 – C : 16 – D : 20 |
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) |
Holding tank capacity | 2 x 80 L / 2 x 21 US gal |
Berths | 6 to 12 |
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