Excess 13

Is the Range Getting its Second Wind?

The Excess 13 was certainly one of the most eagerly awaited new boats at the International Multihull Show in La Grande-Motte – so much so that this catamaran was voted Multihull of the Year in the IMS Premiere category. A promising award for this model, which is unlike any other, starting with its somewhat provocative name – but we love it! As if to provide the punchline for the joke, 13 units were sold on the opening day of the show... More seriously, the main new feature of this catamaran is its signature. It is the Lombard design team that is behind it, in collaboration with Jean-Marc Piaton for the interior design.

Extensive design work on the hull topsides was carried out by Henri-Paul Shipman of MLYDG with the aim of refining the lines.

With its very forward-stepped rig, the Excess 13 offers a large mainsail area. The pronounced rake ensures great liveliness responsiveness at the helm.

The coachroof is well designed and offers a real signature feature: on the front, an access ladder provides access to the lazy bag, which is at eye level.

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Practical info

Boat Test price5.00€ Inc. tax

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Boat Test price5.00€ Inc. tax

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Test location: La Grande-Motte, France
Conditions: Flat sea, southerly wind 8 to 10 knots

“Hello Brieuc, where are you? I thought we were supposed to meet on board at 12:30?” Oops... it’s already ten to one, and I’m still on the other side of the port at La Grande Motte on the Tuesday following the close of the International Multihull Show. I’m finishing up a test of another multihull, which is why I’m late. Fortunately, the Australian customer who was supposed to board at the same time also got lost in the maze of stands being dismantled, which allowed me to get back on board without attracting too much attention. The sun was already beating down on the white city. It was hot for the end of April, and the lack of a steady breeze makes it hard to keep cool, particularly for people like me who were born in Normandy. Basically, it was time to set sail! I’d been very keen to discover this new catamaran: this is the fifth model launched by Excess, but the first to be drawn by Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group, in collaboration with designer Jean-Marc Piaton. The Excess 13 marks a real evolution from previous models, thanks in particular to the contributions gathered via the Ex...

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