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The Excess 11 is the smallest in the Excess fleet, and it is new from the ground up. (The Excess 12 and 15 use existing molds from other models.) With all new tooling, the 38-footer does everything right, providing a great sailing experience along with excellent accommodations for a cruising couple or family. And it is no slow boat. In the 2021 ARC across the Atlantic from Las Palmas to St Lucia in the Caribbean, an Excess 11, while the smallest catamaran in the fleet, took first place in the Multihull Class B Division, beating larger boats.

Just over 37 feet long, with a beam of 21’7”, the cat represents a modern design approach that combines sailing performance with cruising comfort. The draft of 3’9” allows the boat to explore shallow waters better than most other cruising sailboats, particularly monohulls. With a mast clearance of under 57 feet, the boat is also able to travel the ICW. (Despite the fact that the boat is rated CE Class A for offshore passages, it is often prudent for sailors heading south in the fall to remain in the ICW as fall offshore weather windows can be tricky with frequent storms and high seas.)

The boat comes in a three-cabin layout with two heads, and a four-cabin layout, also with two heads. The three-cabin layout is ideal for couples or families, as the entire starboard hull is dedicated as the master stateroom. The head in the forward part of the hull includes a separate shower that will be much appreciated, especially with the head’s large opening hatch.

The port hull has two staterooms with a second head between them, also with a separate shower. For occasional guests, added crew for passages, or children, this configuration should work well, providing as much privacy as possible, something not always possible on a boat.

The saloon on the bridgedeck includes a chart table/nav station and an L-shaped settee. There is also a full galley with laminated wood countertop, two stainless steel sinks, two-burner propane stove with oven, and a stainless-steel refrigerator. The open feel of the saloon is particularly comfortable with the sliding door open into the cockpit. It blends the two areas into one space for a spacious living area. The overhead over the cockpit has a sliding, soft top that be opened out of the way when it is nice weather, but deployed when the sun is too much or the clouds promise a shower.

The interior of the Excess 11 has an Ash Honey Teak finish and with the sand-colored flooring is light and contemporary, which will appeal to younger buyers who have no taste for dark interior treatments.

Tankage on the Excess 11 includes 79 gallons of water, and 21 gallons for each holding tank for the two marine toilets. Total fuel capacity is 106 gallons, with rotomolded tanks in each hull holding 53 gallons to supply fuel to the two Yanmar 3YM30 29hp diesel saildrives.

The exterior of the catamaran reflects a performance orientation in all respects. The use of low-stretch, high strength Dyneema in running rigging is state-of-the-art, and the aft dual helms are also part of the Excess magic, as they provide an in-your-face sailing exposure with outstanding visibility in all directions. The builder did not tint the saloon windows to ensure the person at the helm can easily see through to the other side of the boat. And the steering systems use textile lines to provide a better feel between the rudders and wheel at the helm, which isn’t possible with traditional hydraulic steering systems. That will make sailing this cat a lot more fun, finding that groove where the sail plan is balanced, and the boat sails itself with just a finger on the wheel.

Unlike the bridgedeck helms one finds on most catamarans, which offer restricted visibility and where crew are physically disconnected from the water, the Excess brings the fun back to sailing. Despite the exposed location of the twin helms, realistically, in bad weather—or when making long offshore passages—the crew on watch will engage the boat’s autopilot.

There are numerous upgrades from the standard boat. One can order electric winches, and there are several rigging and sail options. These include the Pulse Line rigging and sail package, with a square-topped mainsail and self-tacking jib in upgraded sail material, and hardware for rigging a Code 0 (pole and furler). Even a carbon fiber mast is available. 

Optional sails include an asymmetrical spinnaker and a choice of Code 0 sails in Mylar.

Raymarine is the marine electronic suite of choice, and the boat can be ordered, in addition to the basic sail away electronics, to add radar and AIS. Outfitting this boat will depends on how the sailing cat will be used. Not everyone plans to cross the Atlantic, as did Bombarda to win her class in the ARC.

Even the bold graphics on the Excess 11 make a statement. This catamaran reflects fresh thinking at Groupe Beneteau, whose mission is to refine the catamaran concept and bring back the pure joy of sailing. The Excess 11 combines the key elements of performance sailing with an interior that is all about comfortable cruising and living aboard.

The world of catamarans has certainly matured in the last decade. So, if you are ready to check out modern catamarans, it is worth taking a close look at the Excess 11. You just might be surprised to be on a boat that not only has all the comfort, space, and stability that one expects from a catamaran, but which is also fun to sail. 

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What is special about the Excess Team at Groupe Beneteau is just one reason why Beneteau is the largest boat builder in the world. The Excess Team continues to research and experiment with better ways of building catamarans. Instead of maintaining status quo, building traditional models using modern materials but with building practices that have not changed in years, there is a concerted effort to move the bar forward with innovation and technology. 

And Excess Catamarans created the Excess Lab to study new ideas and systems.

For example, the company is working to improve the design and installation of interior bulkheads. Every effort is made to find ways to reduce weight in the boat, always a good thing on a catamaran. But, more importantly, the goal is to make the boat’s structure as stiff as possible. A more rigid boat is a faster boat, as it doesn’t waste energy flexing under the forces of wind and waves, which is common in many multihulls. The torque exerted on the wide hulls in a seaway tends to flex the structure. In some boats this is quite noticeable, as trim, furniture, and doors expand and contract ever so slightly. The boat isn’t coming apart, but the flexing absorbs energy that would otherwise make the boat sail faster and react quicker to changes at the helm.

The Excess Lab test boat, an Excess 15, is testing several new technologies and systems that will hopefully become available in all Excess models. The Torqeedo Deep Blue 50kW electric propulsion motors are making hybrid propulsion a reality. Using lithium batteries and superb energy management technology that is similar to the latest electric cars, this automation and energy management heralds a new dimension to sailing in the not-too-distant future.

With solar panels, wind generators, and hydro generation made possible by the Torqeedo propulsion systems (the spinning propellers generate electricity when the boat is sailing), the days of needing a diesel generator are numbered. 

To continue moving towards sustainable cruising, there are other potential solutions for cruising sailors looking to reduce their carbon footprint. An all-electric galley is now very doable and is a viable solution for those wanting to ditch propane systems and the headaches of handling propane tanks while cruising.

It is commendable to see a boat builder recognize and acknowledge these developments. It is unfortunate that many other boat builders are not keeping up with the realities of the modern cruising world. And they are reluctant to adjust their ways of doing things.

An example of this is the frustration felt by new boat owners who want this new technology but must do it themselves after they pick up their new boat. To get an all-electric galley, they must remove all components of a new propane system installation in order to install an induction stove. Or they must remove the battery system on their new boat and rewire it for lithium batteries with proper ventilation and the necessary energy management system. While builders may see sailors asking for these systems as only a small minority of the sailing community, they are just the early adopters of what will be the new normal in sustainable, cleaner cruising.

The Excess Lab team actively invites sailors to join the Excess Tribe, so its designers, engineers, and naval architects can engage people’s ideas, suggestions, and thoughts from around the world. This will help develop the boats, their systems, and their capabilities. 

A published example of this is that cruisers expressed interest in increasing their self sufficiency by asking the builder to design a rainwater catchment system. This can be a valid alternative to an expensive watermaker, which is another system that needs regular maintenance and uses energy. If one can manage the challenges of filtering rainwater before it is put into the water tanks, the large external surface area of a wide catamaran is a perfect platform for making that a design feature of the boat. 

There is no question that the enthusiastic team at Excess Catamarans wants to stay at the forefront of multihull development in a world that is increasingly asking for solutions to make sustainable cruising possible, while leaving a smaller footprint as they cruise the world.

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Brand: Excess 11

The Excess 11 is the only large-scale production boat on the market for this size of catamaran. This 37ft cruising catamaran is impressive both in terms of comfort and space, as in terms of sailing sensations. The Excess 11 is a boat capable of long passages and is made for life on board. The work of the naval architects and designers has been focused on one objective: to create a real cruising catamaran capable of taking you to the most remote spots on earth to enjoy an isolated cove, an abandoned beach or a secret wave.

Excess 11 has benefited from the experience of her elders, without sacrificing all the comfort attributes needed for enjoyable cruising. Add to this a volume worthy of a larger boat, whether in the saloon or in the cabins, with for example a 2 by 2-meter (6½’x6½’) bed in the owner’s cabin or bathrooms with separate showers! On deck, she offers the comfort and friendliness of a large open cockpit and twin helm stations, offering both real steering sensations and direct contact with the rest of the crew. That’s the synthesis of the Excess spirit: a boat with a racy design, that’s light and comfortable!

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EXCESS 11 ALL THE FEATURES OF A BIG BOAT

The Excess 11 is the only large-scale production boat on the market for this size of catamaran. This 37ft cruising catamaran is impressive both in terms of comfort and space, as in terms of sailing sensations. The Excess 11 is a boat capable of long passages and is made for life on board. The work of the naval architects and designers has been focused on one objective: to create a real cruising catamaran capable of taking you to the most remote spots on earth to enjoy an isolated cove, an abandoned beach or a secret wave.

Excess 11 WELCOME ON BOARD!

Excess 11 has benefited from the experience of her elders, without sacrificing all the comfort attributes needed for enjoyable cruising. Add to this a volume worthy of a larger boat, whether in the saloon or in the cabins, with for example a 2 by 2-meter (6½’x6½’) bed in the owner's cabin or bathrooms with separate showers! On deck, she offers the comfort and friendliness of a large open cockpit and twin helm stations, offering both real steering sensations and direct contact with the rest of the crew. Our Excess catamarans are equipped with SEANAPPS technology : the solution for keeping your boat safe and seaworthy at any moment.Thanks to a device installed on board and a mobile application, you can access all your boat's information directly from your smartphone. That’s the synthesis of the Excess spirit: a boat with a racy design, that’s light and comfortable!

BREATHTAKING DESIGN

The Excess 11 has an assertive and qualitative personality that breaks with the codes of traditional sailboats.

TWIN AFT HELM STATION

From one helm station to the other, the Excess 11 offers an ideal view of the sails, the sea and the bows.

A MODERN ATMOSPHERE

The Excess 11 has been designed to offer you a lively atmosphere on board your boat.

OPENING TO THE STARS

The Excess 11 gives you the unique opportunity to transform your cockpit to suit your desires.

INSPIRED BY RACING, BUILT FOR CRUISING

Thanks to her sporty rig offering a super advantageous aspect ratio and the optional Pulse line rig, the promise of thrills is guaranteed.

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THE ESSENTIALS IN FIGURES

Discover the specifications of the Excess 11 catamaran with sporty rig and sophisticated design.

Square-top mainsail

55m² / 592 sq ft

Self-tacking jib

22m² / 237 sq ft

Code 0 (option)

54m² / 581 sq ft

Upwind sail area

77m² / 829 sq ft

Upwind sail area PULSE LINE

82m² / 882 sq ft

Overall length

11,42 m / 37'5''

11,33 m / 36'3''

6,59 m / 21'7''

17,27 m / 56'8''

1,15 m / 3'9''

Light displacement (CE)

9 T / 19 845 lbs

CE Certifications

A:8 - B:12 - C:16 - D:20

Fresh water capacity

300 L / 79 US Gal

Holding tank capacity

160 L / 42 US Gal

Fuel capacity

400 L / 106 US gal

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"I like this boat because it's fun, it's fast and it also allows you to cruise, so it's a good mix between cruising and fast sailing."

Ned and Misala

"In Tahiti, there are children who have never seen the sea, and we'd like to take them sailing. It's part of one of our projects with the Excess 11".

Hinatea & Tristan

"I found that sailing was both relaxing and stimulating, as well as a good escape from the stress of my profession. »

“I love both the profile and the “hybrid” concept, halfway between a traditional monohull and a very cruisey catamaran such as a Lagoon. It's comfortable and easy to sail, with no more water on deck... And ladies prefer a boat that doesn’t heel!”

“I've been seduced by the performance of the Excess range, and that’s really why I've just bought an Excess 14, which for me is the ideal compromise. For me, with my sailing experience, it’s interior space and habitability, it meets all my expectations!”

“We spent exactly 365 days onboard of our Excess 11 in both the Mediterranean and the Caribbean and loved the combination of comfort and sailing performance. We never imagined that taking showers or cooking while crossing an ocean would be so much fun!”

Marco and Lizzy

“In our opinion, this is the perfect compromise between comfort under way and at anchor, and great sailing sensations with performance that frequently impresses us! It sails very well upwind as well as in light airs. From 7 knots of apparent wind, we move faster under sail than under motor. We don't regret our choice one bit, and enjoy every day spent on board our Silène.”

Marion and Arthur

"The boat was really light and fast, the mainsail is laregerand easier to operate. The sails can be hoisted and lowered very quicly... The self-tacking of the foresail, ma,ny catamarans don't have this. This one is especially good for leisure sailing, family outing, for the begginers starters... First of all, it's covenient. That's impportant, it's easy to maneuver, it's easy to get started."

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2020 XCS Excess 11 | France

Boat Model: XCS Excess 11

Model Year: 2020

Asking Price: 349,832 Euro

Length: 37 ft 2 in

Beam: 21 ft 7 in

Draft: 3 ft 9 in

VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS

Immediately available in charter management & tax program.

Current Use of Boat: New from factory Condition: Ready to Sail

3 Cabin 2 Head Upgraded with Full Raymarine Electronic pack with Radar

The Excess 11 is the only large-scale production boat on the market for this size of catamaran. She is one of the smallest cruising catamarans capable of offering so much comfort and space, not to mention the thrill of sailing. The Excess 11 is a boat capable of long passages and is made for life on board. The work of the naval architects and designers has been focused on one objective: to create a real cruising catamaran capable of taking you to the most remote spots on earth to enjoy an isolated cove, an abandoned beach or a secret wave.

Specifications:

DIMENSIONS Overall length 11,33 m / 37’2” Length 11,06 m / 36’3” Beam 6,59 m / 21’7” Air draft 17,27 m / 56’8” Draft 1,15 m / 3’9” Light displacement (CE) 9 T / 19 845 lbs CE Certifications A:8 – B:12 – C:16 – D:20

EQUIPMENT Fresh water capacity 300 L / 79 US Gal Holding tank capacity 160 L / 42 US Gal Fuel capacity 400 L / 106 US gal Engines 2 x 29HP

SAILS Square-top mainsail 55m² / 592 sq ft Self-tacking jib 22m² / 237 sq ft Code 0 (option) 54m² / 581 sq ft Upwind sail area 77m² / 829 sq ft Upwind sail area PULSE LINE 85m² / 915 sq ft

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As a leading Jeanneau dealer in New England, Bluenose Yachts has sold nearly every Excess Catamaran model available for sale in the past seven years. We offer uncompromising service both before and after the purchase of your new Excess Cat. Owners frequently store their Excess Catamarans with us for the winter since we care for and maintain their Catamaran better than anyone on the East Coast.

We offer a wonderful charter program that assists to pay for your annual ownership costs and keeps your new Excess Cat in ready to go condition when your busy schedule allows you to enjoy your boat in a the way it is intended, hop on and GO sailing.

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ABOUT EXCESS CATAMARANS

The world is changing. Generations of sailors follow one another and their dreams evolve. Our raison d’être is to constantly imagine, to make your dreams come true. Our aim is to build boats. It was time to innovate. We formed a team, talked about lifestyle, sailing, anchoring, watersports, seakeeping qualities, interior living space and materials, the first sketches followed, the EXCESS brand was born.

Setting sail today is the result of new approaches and desires. We wanted to create a brand with an assertive and qualitative personality, a brand that breaks with the codes of traditional sailing. EXCESS embodies sportsmanship and modernity. We wanted to leave behind habits and codes, give life to new atmospheres. The design team has imagined boats with a strong personality: sophisticated, balanced and refined.

Buying a catamaran should no longer be restricted to choosing between comfort and performance. We have reinvented the whole sailing experience. The twin helm station aft, the vision and sensations it offers, the rig, the hulls, life on board, the materials, everything has been designed to suit this new way of leaving on the water. An EXCESS is a modern, aesthetic, efficient boat, in line with your vision, your needs. We wanted a catamaran that suits you.

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37 Footer Excess Catamarans are bucking this trend, however, with the Excess 11: at 11,33 m or 37’2” she is clearly in Lagoon 380 territory. So this launch I get from Excess: it’s a segment of the market that is not well served by the major catamaran manufacturers. Check out our Excess 11 For Sale page as well if you are interested in these yachts.

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Excess 11 Test Sail – One Week Charter

• Lots of living space thanks to those alt helms that open up the aft cockpit and salon into one big platform.
• She’s very comfortable down below too with those shapely hulls that flare out along her centre.
• All the lines come back to the helms. She’s great for short-handed sailing or even going solo.
• They’ve kept things simple, there’s no traveller for example.
• The boom is tucked in close to the coachroof giving her a low centre of effort. She looks very seaworthy for a small boat
• Just like the Lagoon 380, she’s very manoeuvrable in tight spaces. At that length with twin aft engines, she turns on a sixpence.
• The 11 is the first Excess that doesn’t borrow tooling from Lagoon. She’s 100% Excess.
• She looks sportier than the 12 and the 15. I think that is down to the mast position which comes down to the deck. The saloon is raked behind
• Excess is part of a big group that includes Lagoon and Beneteau which means that you will tap into a huge global dealer market if you need to fix stuff.
• Of course, with those aft helms, visibility is reduced towards the opposite bow, although Excess has worked hard on the sight lines through the salon windows. It’s not such a big issue on a 37-footer anyway, you have more space and time in the marina.
• The aft helms are exposed to the weather. Biminis are an option, but I don’t like the look of them personally. I would just helm at the nav station, fully protected, in a blow. You’ll have to get your wet weather gear on coming into a wet marina, or when reefing in bad weather, but that’s good practice anyway.
• The first gen helm seats feel flimsy. They are improving these on newer models, copying the sturdier seat design on the 14.
• Likewise, the retractable steps from the fore deck up to the coachroof on older models don’t feel great. I understand they wanted to improve visibility under way. Again, they have improved this on later models.
• The finishing of the interior is not the best quality- it looks like they saved money here and it doesn’t look like it will wear well.
• She’s pretty heavy for a 37-footer (9 tonnes). I would go for the larger sail plan (PULSE line). In comparison, a Lagoon 380 is 7.3 tonnes with the same sail area (versus the standard pack).
• Construction is vacuum-infusion – that’s all good, but they do use balsa coring in the deck and hulls above the waterline

In summary, all boats are a compromise, especially 37′ ones. You need to decide what’s important to you. For coastal cruising and shorter passages in warmer climes, the Excess 11 ticks a lot of boxes. She will do well in the Med charter market I think, although the aft helms might frighten off some infrequent bare-boaters. Read our Aventura 37 review for a look at another option in this size.

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Groupe Beneteau, who also own Lagoon catamarans, are ultimately behind Excess catamarans, although these two multihull brands remain separate and distinct within the group. The idea is to develop a sportier-looking range, with a more direct sailing feel. They are after monohull and multihull sailors who like to feel the wind in their hair. Their other catamaran brand remains targeted at comfort with yachts like the Lagoon 450F and the 42.

This boat is no Gunboat 55 , let´s face it, but then again the price is nowhere near that supercat and you can see where they are trying to head with this range.

Design & Build

The build process is very similar to Lagoon, with vacuum-infusion and balsa coring in both the deck and hull above the waterline. New chines give you more interior volume and a different overall look and feel to the boat. We wouldn’t call this a radical departure from the Lagoon range though, apart from the aft helms and the odd option like the sunroof. It’s more of a sportier flavour at this point, although the Excess 11 does not borrow tooling from Lagoon, unlike her larger sisters. With all of the success they have had with Lagoon over the years, I am guessing they are treading cautiously.

The big differences are pretty clear:  those twin aft helm stations are the big move. The starboard helm has a Raymarine nav pack and the throttles. The port helm has the wind instruments. There is an option to add engine controls to the port side (much like the Nautitechs). This is an option worth looking at, although it’s an expensive one.

This opens up a big living space between the aft cockpit and the saloon. Excess is not the first boat to do this (the Bali 4.3 and others in the range have even gone one step further), but Excess has pulled it off well. It’s a lot of boat for 11 metres.

Aft Helms Means More Cockpit and Saloon Space There’s a double seat for the captain and mate on each helm which fold away if you like. I found these a bit flimsy if I am to be honest, but the theory is sound. Later models have more substantial seats based on the design of the helms on the 14. And if you are worried about being exposed to the elements, there is an option for a bimini over the helms. I wouldn´t call them pretty, though. I´d not bother with these and just duck under the main coachroof if the weather turned nasty. The great thing about this kind of helm position is that it opens up the cockpit and saloon into one big living space.

A Big 37-Footer This is a real advantage for a 37′ cat. It feels a lot bigger. It also gives you more sailing feel when you are helming – those wheels are directly connected to the rudders, which also means that there is less to go wrong.

I owned a Nautitech 40 with a similar helm position, and I can see that this would be a problem for some people but in my opinion, the benefits outweigh the negatives. If you need to see more clearly coming into or out of a marina, you can hop up onto the start of the deck, or walk to the other side. When docking, it’s best to come in aft first (you have more control and you can even handle the first line from the helm in calm conditions).

Good Sight Lines You can see that the Excess 11 designers have worked hard to make sure that you can see that opposite bow through the windows, but there are blind spots of course. You just need to be aware of them.

There is also an option for a sunroof in the coachroof. This is not something that we liked- we wouldn’t go for this option. It makes it more difficult to tidy away the lines into the mainsail bag as the canvas sunroof won’t hold your weight. I’d go for the full coachroof.

Well Organised There’s no doubt that the running rigging is very tidy on this boat. All the lines come aft making it easy to manage the sheets, main halyard and reefing lines from the cockpit. There is no traveler – instead the mainsheet comes back to two blocks on either side of the aft bench on the transom. A neat solution for this sized boat that is similar to a Catana set-up (bridle system).

In common with most production cats, there are various layout options on the Excess 11: four cabins/two heads or three cabins/two heads. In the owner’s version, the master suite sits to port with a queen-sized berth aft, a large head and shower stall forward, and a vanity/office desk and sofa amidships. For this length of boat, there´s oodles of space- they have designed this very well.

Light and Spacious The cabinetry isn’t the highest quality – this is a value-for-money production cat after all. It does look like it might get knocked around a bit which is something to consider if you are thinking about chartering this boat out. But the overall feel down below is light and spacious. They have done a good job on the drawing board down here.

I like the way they have tucked in a nav station in front of the galley. If the weather turns nasty, you can nip inside from the exterior helms.

Mast Aft The mast in both options is set aft, so you have a smaller main and larger head sail which makes this catamaran easier to handle with single-handed or short-handed crews.

Both come with a self-tacking jib and square top main. And the Pulse line comes with grey tri-radial laminate Incidence sails. We’d suggest you add the bowsprit as an option so that you can fly the lighter wind sails like a Code 0, (again larger on the Pulse line).

She’s a pretty nippy boat for her size, I’d say in the top quarter compared to other production cats, particularly if you’ve gone for the Pulse Line.

I’m not keen on the retractable steps up to the coachroof from the fore-deck on the earlier models, to be honest – they don’t look that sturdy. They have improved these on later models. And I don’t like the sunroof as it restricts access to the boom. But the sunroof is an option. Put some solar up there!

The Excess 11 comes with twin 29 HP Yanmar diesels (there is an option to upgrade to 39 HP), and in common with most cats this size, the Excess 11 is extremely manoeuvrable- you’ll be feeling like a marina pro in no time. Reverse in on the starboard side where possible, and you should be able to do the lines from the helm in calm conditions.

We’d have the Flexofold propellers high up on our options list- you should get 6 knots easily at 2,300 rpm. You access the Yanmars via the transoms, and there is room for a watermaker in the engine room to starboard.

Owner’s Review

If you would like even more information on this catamaran, you should check out this Excess 11 Owner’s Review that Marco and Lizzy from Sailing Bombarda helped us out with. It’s one of the most comprehensive reviews in our Owner’s Review section, well worth a read.

I have to admit that I was struggling to see who Excess was targeting with their first launches (the 12 and the 15), as the boats are not that different from the Lagoons – and they have played safe on the performance front.

But I get the Excess 11. There isn’t much competition in this size now that the Lagoon 380 is no longer in production (Aventura 34? Comet Cat 37 by Marc Lombard? Bali Catsmart?), and those twin aft helms open up the living space. This catamaran feels like a bigger boat than it is.

Is this the New Lagoon 380? Let’s face it, most owners will be coastal cruising or weekend sailing in this boat, and it will suit warmer climates such as the Mediterranean. The Lagoon 380 was one of the most successful production cats of all time. Has the baton just been passed to the Excess 11? Time will tell, of course. There are a few niggles on this boat that need to be ironed out, but they are not huge ones.

We think this boat will end up being a big seller, especially with the resources she has behind her.

How much does an Excess 11 cost? What is the price? The base price is around €380,000, but when you add on all of the options, you are looking at around €450,000 to €500,000 (ex VAT). This will depend on your options of course! There are more coming onto the second market, you might get a good deal on a second-hand boat.

Isn’t the Excess just a Lagoon with different marketing? Indeed, the first two Excess models (the 12 and 15) borrowed tooling from Lagoon. But the Excess 11 was the first design to be pure Excess. And that has enabled the designers to push the performance curve more for her weight.

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