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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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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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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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