SURVEY: TO BED OR NOT TO BED ?

Today, we are going to open a topic that is likely to spark debate : the choice of the bed, and more specifically its shape.

When designing the cabins of our catamarans, a crucial question arises : should we use the entire available space to maximize the size of the double bed, or should we leave passages on each side for what is called an 'Island Bed'?

No Shakespearean dilemma here, rest assured. After all, this choice is only possible thanks to the generous space offered by Excess catamarans.

On the Excess 11, we opted for beds that occupy the entire width of the hull.

The result : impressive dimensions for a 38-foot catamaran. The bed in the owner’s cabin to starboard, for example, measures 2 m x 2 m.

Owner's Cabin Excess 11

On the Excess 14, with more space on board, we have favored Island Beds.

These beds, accessible from both sides, allow for easy movement around and making the bed without gymnastics. There are also real bedside tables to place a book, phone, or water bottle before falling asleep. The dimensions then become more « standard » at 1.60 m x 2 m, similar to what you might find in a house, after all.

Owner's Cabin Excess 14 

As for the Excess 13, it’s a compromise: Island Beds for the owner’s cabin to starboard and the aft cabin to port, but beds that occupy the entire width at the front where the hulls narrow for better passage through the waves.

So, dear Lab members, it's your turn. Do you prefer an Island Bed, accessible from both sides, or a maximized bed that extends to the hull sides, prioritizing width ?

Get typing ! Share your thoughts in the comments and help our design team create the cabins of your dreams.