Excess Catamarans

Overview

Excess Catamarans is a sailing catamaran manufacturer founded in 2019 as a brand under Groupe Beneteau, the world's largest recreational boating group. The brand positions itself as a challenger to traditional catamaran design, focusing on combining racing performance with accessibility and comfort. Excess catamarans are designed to balance multihull comfort with monohull sailing sensations through features like increased sail area, forward-stepped masts, and twin aft helm stations.

History

Excess Catamarans was officially introduced in September 2019 as a new brand within Groupe Beneteau. The brand was created to address a gap in the market for catamarans that prioritize both performance and simplicity. Manufacturing operations are based in Le Poiré-sur-Vie in the Vendée region of France, utilizing one of Groupe Beneteau's major production facilities.

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Manufacturing

Excess Catamarans manufactures its boats in-house at its shipyard in Le Poiré-sur-Vie in the Vendée region of France. This facility is one of Groupe Beneteau's largest production centers and handles construction of both the Excess 11 and Excess 14 models. The company emphasizes craftsmanship and quality control throughout the manufacturing process.

Notable Products

• Excess 11 - Entry-level catamaran designed for accessible performance sailing with increased sail area and forward-stepped mast configuration
• Excess 14 - Larger performance cruising catamaran featuring twin aft helm stations, good interior volumes, and ocean-capable design

Reputation

Excess Catamarans is recognized for challenging conventional catamaran design philosophy by emphasizing performance and sailing feel alongside comfort. The brand appeals to sailors seeking alternatives to traditional cruising catamarans, with particular appreciation for its direct helm control and responsive sailing characteristics. As a relatively new brand under Groupe Beneteau's ownership, it benefits from the parent company's manufacturing expertise and distribution network, though it remains less established than legacy catamaran brands in the market.