The Excess 13 is designed for ocean passagemaking with increased stowage space, a lightened structure and enhanced sensations under sail.
With a length overall of 42 feet, 7 inches, the design is intended to enhance what sailors liked about previous Excess models.
“We listened to a good 30 people talk to us about the brand: employees, owners, dealers, charterers,” says Jean-Marc Piaton, who worked on interior design. “What emerged was a very positive and, above all, highly identified perception. This is both very rare for such a young brand, and very interesting when considering its design. Hervé Piveteau had high expectations of lightness, both real and perceived, and wanted this new model to fit in well with the existing models, without creating too strong a break.”
Piveteau was project manager for the model. He says the concept, overall, was to follow a philosophy of “less is more.”
“The aim is to offer greater functionality and comfort on board, while limiting any negative impacts as well as the amount of materials used,” Piveteau says. “This approach is in line with boaters’ aspirations for greater simplicity and moderation. The result is lighter, yet sturdier boats that guarantee great sailing sensations.”
Like its predecessor, the Excess 13 has asymmetrical hulls that are finer in the beam below the waterline. Designers tweaked the structure to lighten the boat’s weight, creating a more-responsive ride.
Inside, the light-filled salon has a galley that opens onto the cockpit for an indoor-outdoor experience. One hull is dedicated to owners’ accommodations with a sleeping area, head and dressing room. There’s also a workspace for folks who want to bring the office on board.
The other hull houses two guest staterooms and two heads.
Is the Excess 13 designed for watersports enthusiasts? Yes. The stowage is built to carry diving and snorkeling gear, as well as wing-foiling and kitesurfing equipment.
Where to learn more: click over to excess-catamarans.com
