The designers’ theme for the Excess 13 was lightness to ensure the enjoyment of this catamaran.Excess 13Receiving a limited edition Lego set is one of the most surprising (and best) ways I\u2019ve seen to announce a new model (particularly for those with a Lego-obsessed child). Building something brick by brick forces you to appreciate the details, and while doing so I came to realise the Excess 13 43-footer is a highly significant new model for the Groupe Beneteau brand.
\nCruising sailors are either drawn to or put off by aft helms. My impression is that monohull sailors used to direct rudder feedback gravitate towards them (while others used to bulkhead or flybridge helms seek that improved visibility). In the current era, Nautitech and Excess have been leading the charge with aft helm cats, so it is particularly pertinent to see Excess now engaging Marc Lombard Yacht Design\u2019s services for its new Excess 13.
\nThe Lombard design studio has had an influence on the new Excess 13
\nWhy? Because Lombard drew the modern range of Nautitechs. Now the La Rochelle firm has been tasked with building on the first generation of VPLP and Patrick Le Qu\u00e9ment-designed Excess models by focusing on hull shapes and weight optimisation for the Excess 13, in particular to increase performance and easy enjoyment. You can see a little of Lombard\u2019s trademark reverse sheer.
\nMeanwhile this theme of lightness, both real and perceived, became the focus for Jean-Marc Piaton (interior designer of the modern CNB range). So you can appreciate two new respected design firms should help bring a fresh new Excess. The Excess 13 is available with four cabins with mirrored layouts in each hull or a three-cabin version with owner\u2019s hull. The latter has a built-in desk with a sea view that looks ideal for a home office.
\nThe Excess 13 follows the theme of lightness
\nAnd yes we were successful in building our first fine-looking (mini) catamaran, which provides a little more tangible inspiration than a craft from Star Wars.
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Excess 13 Specifications:
\nHull length: 12.99m 42ft 7in
\nLOA: 15.30m 50ft 2in
\nBeam: 7.25m 23ft 9in
\nDraught: 1.48m 4ft 10in
\nDisplacement: (light) 10,600kg 23,369lb
\nUpwind sail area: 115m2 1,237ft2
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