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February 26, 2026
POLL: GAS, INDUCTION… OR BOTH ON BOARD YOUR CATAMARAN?
Today on the Lab, we’re opening a topic that comes up very often in your feedback: choosing the galley setup on board.
Gas or induction?
Simplicity or modern comfort?
Our technical team regularly has to make this choice… and there is no universal answer. It all depends on how you use your boat, your cruising plans, your cooking habits, and sometimes even on what you’re used to at home.
So let’s take a closer look together.
Gas: the long-standing classic at sea
For many of you, gas remains a must-have.
Simple, reliable and autonomous, it works everywhere — even when you’re off the electrical grid.
Its main advantage at sea: it doesn’t rely on the batteries, which provides reassurance for some owners during long passages or extended stays at anchor.
Induction: modern comfort and energy control
On the other hand, induction appeals thanks to its speed, precision and safety.
No open flame, no wasted heat, easy cleaning… cooking feels just like at home.
Combined with sufficient battery capacity and solar panels, induction becomes a very comfortable solution, especially for long cruises.
Both: flexibility above all
Finally, some sailors ask for… both!
A gas + induction combination allows you to adapt to every situation:
quick cooking on induction during the day, and gas for unexpected needs at night or when electrical capacity is limited.
It’s a hybrid choice, but one that impacts interior layout and electrical installation — which is why your feedback really matters.
So, Lab members: your turn!
Which solution do you prefer on board your Excess?
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100% gas
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100% induction
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A mix of both
Tell us in the comments: your feedback directly influences our design choices and the options offered on future models.
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We think the electrical system will be very reliable and we will have a several years in the Mediterranean to test this before we sail across an ocean.
For an emergency back-up when crossing an ocean we may carry a camping cooker that can use white spirits or the petrol for the outboard motor, and we will also have a gas barbecue.
The weak point in our system is the inverter and we could have included a second inverter but decided not to because they are very reliable. We could also carry a portable induction hob if we felt this was necessary.
We have used gas for many years at sea but as we get older we are happy not having to maintain and handle the gas bottles and cooking with induction is very pleasant without fumes and heat on a hot day as well as on a cold day when the boat can be kept closed up.
The new Excess hybrid Cats are a good opportunity for Excess to offer a 100% electrical system because they will have sufficient electrical power.
Nous ne voulons pas de feu à bord et aussi de devoir courir après les différents formats de bonbonnes de gaz. C'est plus pratique pour le grand voyage, mais cela implique de bien configurer son système électrique.
En backup, une petite plaque à induction portable pour parer à une défaillance.
j'ai un groupe GE car le convertisseur 2000w est un peut court.
Nous sommes prêts pour toutes les situations.
Peut-on substituer les petites bonbonnes de butanes par des grandes de propane?
Nos raisons sont les suivantes : l’induction consomme effectivement beaucoup d’électricité, et la gestion des batteries peut devenir problématique lors de longues navigations ou par temps nuageux. À nos yeux, il est toujours possible d’adapter le menu pour éviter l’utilisation du four en cas de manque d’énergie. De plus, il est très facile — et surtout peu coûteux — d’ajouter une plaque à induction portable si l’électricité à bord n’est pas un problème. Avec ces options, il serait possible de couvrir l’ensemble des situations.
Cependant, le chantier offre actuellement uniquement l’option gaz ou induction lorsque l’ensemble électrique d’usine est choisi (batteries lithium / inverter). Il serait intéressant de pouvoir sélectionner l’option gaz uniquement pour la table de cuisson, tout en laissant l’emplacement du four vide afin d’y installer simplement une prise 220/110 V.
Il faut aussi noter que l’option gaz n’est pas parfaite non plus, car selon notre zone de navigation, nous devons composer avec du butane ou du propane. D’après mes lectures, ces deux gaz nécessitent des équipements et configurations différents (composition des tuyaux, solénoïde, et exigences de sécurité accrues pour le propane).