Excess 13

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The Excess 13 was undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited World Premieres at La Grande-Motte... this model is indeed unlike any other, starting with the fact that it bears a somewhat risky name – but we love it! And almost as a punchline to complete the joke, 13 units were sold on the opening day of the show...

More seriously though, the main new thing about this catamaran is the signature it bears. The Lombard design team has been at work here, in collaboration with Jean Marc Piaton for the interior design. We discovered a nacelle of contained volume (as evidenced by the very wide side-decks), a galley that opens onto the cockpit, and fold-down sugarscoops. We like the futuristic design of the davits and the imposing span of the folding helm seats and the airy design of their protective biminis. Also noteworthy is a water recovery system on the coachroof, easy-access circuit breakers (at last) in a dedicated locker, and cabin doors that double as closet doors. The Excess 13 is available in 3- and 4-cabin versions with standard or Pulse Line rigs.

See our full test in Multihulls World #202, out at the beginning of June.

Builder: Excess
Architect: Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group
Length overall: 42’7” (12.99 m)
Beam: 23’9” (7.25 m)
Draft: 4’10” (1.48 m)
Displacement: 23,370 lbs (10.6 t)
Sail area: 1,238/1,335 sq ft (115/124 m²)
Engine: 2 x 40 HP
Fuel: 2 x 53 US gal (2 x 200 l)
Water: 79 or 158 US gal (300 or 600 l)
Berths: 6 to 12

www.excess-catamarans.com