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Excess 13: understanding what truly drives a catamaran’s performance

Excess 13: understanding what truly drives a catamaran’s performance

What makes a high-performance catamaran? An analysis of the Excess 13’s architecture: hull design, weight, sail plan, and helm feel.

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POLL: GAS, INDUCTION… OR BOTH ON BOARD YOUR CATAMARAN?

February 26, 2026

POLL: GAS, INDUCTION… OR BOTH ON BOARD YOUR CATAMARAN?

An overview of onboard galley solutions to better understand their uses and choose the option that best fits your sailing plans.

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brydanger

February 12, 2026

Huge Congrats!! To the Excess team on the European Yacht of the Year Award 2026 for the Excess13.

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Huge Congrats!!
To the Excess team on the European Yacht of the Year Award 2026 for the Excess13.

We have only been aboard our Excess13 for a few weeks moving her from the Bay of Biscay to Gibraltar, but we have already experienced just about about sailing condition possible in those legs and have to say she is worthy of every award and accolade thrown at her!

Her performance undway (from 4-5M seas and bug winds to calm flat waters and a gentle...

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Frank P.

November 24, 2025

With my Excess 13 arriving this spring, I’m starting to get ready…

With my Excess 13 arriving this spring, I’m starting to get ready… and to prepare the beast!

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Viking Sailor

November 24, 2025

On-board air compressor for scuba tanks.

On-board air compressor for scuba tanks.

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Catamaran and lightning: sailing safely

February 13, 2026

Catamaran and lightning: sailing safely

Encountering lightning at sea is rare, but not impossible. So how should you react when facing a storm?

The Excess anchoring system: reliability, simplicity and peace of mind while cruising

December 17, 2025

The Excess anchoring system: reliability, simplicity and peace of mind while cruising

All the choices made in the design of the Excess anchoring system are based on a simple principle: ease of use, robust components, and minimal maintenance.

Davits: Here’s What We Think - Now Tell Us How You Use Them!

December 3, 2025

Davits: Here’s What We Think - Now Tell Us How You Use Them!

At Excess, we systematically question this topic when designing a new model, so let’s use this article to review the main possible solutions.

Excess Campus – Weather & Health at Sea: Two Essential Training Courses for Safe and Peaceful Sailing

November 27, 2025

Excess Campus – Weather & Health at Sea: Two Essential Training Courses for Safe and Peaceful Sailing

Discover the Excess Campus Weather and Health at Sea courses: 3 days to sail with peace of mind, understand weather patterns, and manage emergencies on...

WHAT SIZE DINGHY FOR YOUR CATAMARAN?

WHAT SIZE DINGHY FOR YOUR CATAMARAN?

When it comes to dinghies, there’s no absolute truth. It all depends on your sailing style... and life on board!

DESIGN THE CABIN OF TOMORROW!

DESIGN THE CABIN OF TOMORROW!

The modular cabin of the Excess 14 has found its audience and opened up new ways of living on board.