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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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Frank P.
November 24, 2025

With my Excess 13 arriving this spring, I’m starting to get ready…
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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.
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On-board air compressor for scuba tanks.
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StureQ
November 24, 2025

Excess 12 bowsprit gone missing.
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The bowsprit on my Excess 12 has "gone missing"
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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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DESIGN THE CABIN OF TOMORROW!
July 11, 2025

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.
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WATERTOYS ONBOARD - YOUR OPINION
June 11, 2025

WATERTOYS ONBOARD - YOUR OPINION

Snorkeling gear leads, then wingsurf, SUP, kayak ; mostly inflatable toys stored up front, wind or human powered.
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THE TILTING TRANSOMS OF THE EXCESS 13, AN INNOVATION BASED ON YOUR FEEDBACK
April 4, 2025

THE TILTING TRANSOMS OF THE EXCESS 13, AN INNOVATION BASED ON YOUR FEEDBACK

At Excess, the evolution of our catamarans is based on feedback from sailors. One of the identified areas for improvement was access to the transom.
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HULL TO DECK JOINT OF THE EXCESS 13 #1
March 13, 2025

HULL TO DECK JOINT OF THE EXCESS 13 #1

The Excess shipyard in Poiré-sur-Vie invites you to witness the hull to deck joint of the #1 hull of our new model, the Excess 13.
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