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FOR OR AGAINST AN OPENING COCKPIT ROOF
April 22, 2026

FOR OR AGAINST AN OPENING COCKPIT ROOF

Today, we're opening up a topic that often fascinates architects… and sometimes divides sailors: an opening roof on the hardtop of your catamaran.
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Excess 13: understanding what truly drives a catamaran’s performance
March 23, 2026

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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Pedro
June 2, 2026

I'm planning to upgrade from my current Jeanneau SO 410 to an Excess 13.
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Nono
May 19, 2026

Could we receive the speed polar diagrams for the Excess 13?
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rohanveal
May 13, 2026

Would be great if there was a hot/cold fresh water tap here at the cockpit sink
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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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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?
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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.
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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.
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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...
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WHAT SIZE DINGHY FOR YOUR CATAMARAN?
July 28, 2025

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!
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