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Excess 12: Best Midsize Cruising Catamaran

• By Herb McCormick
• Updated: December 9, 2019

Excess. Or does it? That was the primary question to be answered when determining the top boat among this trio of nominees in the Midsize Cruising Catamaran division. The Excess 12 was the first highly anticipated model to debut in the United States from a new brand recently created by the French boatbuilding giant Groupe Beneteau. It was up against stiff competition from a pair of long-established, well-entrenched French cat builders: Fountaine Pajot, with its new Elba 45, and Lagoon Catamarans—also part of the Groupe Beneteau colossus—with a fresh 46-footer. Who would emerge victorious in this rousing cat fight?

Judge Ed Sherman was impressed with the Elba 45 right from the get-go. “During our motoring test, it was immediately evident that this was one of the quietest boats in the fleet,” he said. “At 70 decibels in cruising mode, that was extremely low. And even when we kicked it up to high speed, at 2,800 rpm, it was still recording just 72 dB in the main cabin area while doing 9.2 knots, which is excellent. And the entire boat—the ­deckhouse, the interior layout—the way it was ­s­­tructurally engineered, was solid. It indicated to me that this was a strong boat that’s going to last for a while.”

As it turned out, the judges weren’t finished grading or ­discussing the Elba 45.

The panelists then turned their attention to the two Groupe Beneteau contenders, which perhaps significantly, were sea-trialed in some of the most extreme conditions in the long history of Boat of the Year .

The Lagoon 46 is laid out with the steering station and sail controls situated well aloft in a raised, flybridge-type configuration, which for judge Ralph Naranjo, took a little getting used to. “If you’re down below and the boat’s on ­autopilot, and something ­happens where you need to blow the traveler because a thunderstorm’s coming, you’re going to have to hurry,” he said. But Naranjo’s opinion of the boat also changed for the better during the stiff sail tests, which the 46 handled with aplomb. “I came away liking the boat more after sailing and motoring it than I did during the dockside inspections,” Naranjo said. “Under power, she was lovely to maneuver. Even in the big breeze, you could hold station using ­forward and reverse.”

Of course, both the Lagoon and the Fountaine Pajot will be used both by private owners and in charter fleets, and needs to satisfy the requirements of each. Whereas the judges considered the 38-foot-6-inch Excess 12 a purer sailboat, one that could be operated by a couple and serve as a fine, fast cruiser, which is why they ultimately named it the Best Midsize Cruising Catamaran .

“I like having the sail controls and the main living space on the vessel all on the same level,” Naranjo said. “You have that nice continuity between the main saloon and the cockpit, so the off watch is only a few steps away from the helm and all the action. And I liked the overall workmanship. It really performed in the heavy air. I think she’s a great boat.”

“We gave the Excess 12 a ­structural ­workout, and it did very well. It felt very solid.”

“One of the strongest features is the removable Bimini over the cockpit,” judge Dan Spurr said. “When it’s retracted, you have really good visibility of the sails. When you don’t need that visibility, when it’s raining or you’re motoring, you can pull it back and have some shade and sun protection. The kind of convertible option is nice. On a lot of cats with a fixed hardtop, you can’t see anything and have to go to one side or the other to check sail trim.”

“I really liked her as well,” judge Ed Sherman said. “At one point sailing, we saw 43 knots of apparent wind. And it just remained relatively quiet and in control. So we certainly gave it quite a structural workout, and it just did very well. It felt quite solid. I like the helms aft. I think they’re really onto something here. I was very impressed.”

So, to once again pose the question from the top of this write-up, does nothing succeed like this Excess? Aw, c’mon. You know the answer.

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5 Reasons To Buy An Excess 12 Catamaran [New Boat For Sale]

The xcs 12 is for sale in south florida + california..

The sight of an Excess 12 catamaran at full speed ahead with unique lines, open-air layout, and sporty gray and orange sails is simply seductive. And it’s not just us who think so, it won “Catamaran Of The Year 2020” by Cruising World and was honored with “Multihull of The Year 2020” by Multihulls World Magazine. There’s no denying that the XCS 12 is a breath of fresh air to the sailing world of catamarans.

If you’re looking for your next socially distanced escape, the Excess 12 is the perfect boat to sail around Catalina or the Caribbean. We’re highlighting the top 5 reasons to buy an Excess 12 and how it will exceed your expectations. This one-of-a-kind catamaran is for sale in South Florida and California .

1. Work With A Blank Canvas

While new boats come well equipped with an extensive list of factory options, customizing a new yacht to suit your preference is part of the fun. You can choose among interior wood choices, decor, entertainment, dishware, and storage options. It just depends on how you want to optimize your new boat.

A new Excess 12 is your blank canvas. It comes with options for the layout to accommodate exactly how you’ll use the catamaran. Got a big family? The 4 cabin, 2 head version seamlessly converts the office space into a double berth. A 3 cabin, 2 head layout is perfect for a couple who loves to invite friends onboard for extended sailing trips. The flexibility in working with a blank canvas lets you create your perfect Excess 12 catamaran.

2. Professional Orientation And Support

The Excess 12 is an adventurous purchase, but the beauty of this catamaran is that it’s fun and easy to sail. This catamaran offers plenty of sensations to create a more seaman-like concept that brings you closer to the sea. The XCS 12 has a generous sail plan — a self-tacking jib makes it easy for single-handed sailing, twin helms provide excellent visibility, and electric winches are conveniently placed on either side of the boat.

As a new or veteran boat owner, you’ll receive comprehensive technical and operational training when you purchase a new Excess 12 . Denison will explain how to keep your boat running smoothly from stem to stern. We also include on-the-water instruction with an expert captain to quickly build your confidence and accelerate enjoyment on the water. After your new boat is delivered, Denison’s factory-trained technical team is available to provide assistance when you need it.

3. Trade-In And Trade-Up

Beneteau designed a catamaran that combines performance and comfort. A notable feature on the Excess 12, and the entire Excess range , is the convertible coachroof. There’s no other catamaran designed with an optional retractable sunroof over the cockpit. Pulling the roof forward not only allows ample light to shine over the cockpit, but it also allows the captain to see the mainsail and know what’s going on with the sail trim.

If that sounds more appealing than your current boat’s design, Denison has a no-hassle trade-in program to help you purchase a new boat. We’ll help you receive the highest value for your current yacht towards the price of the new Excess 12. It’s not as complicated as you may think — we’ll handle the nitty-gritty details so you can plan your next cruise around The Bahamas .

4. Easy To Purchase

Denison recently sold an Excess 12 to first-time boat owners in San Diego, California. We helped them navigate the process of buying a new boat and set them up with a five day ASA catamaran course with West Coast Multihulls. While Denison makes buying a boat accessible for everyone, the overall process of buying a new yacht is easier than buying a used yacht. There are no surveys , haulouts, or engine inspections to complicate the process.

On top of that, Denison’s new boat brands come with a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty to ensure peace of mind and reduced maintenance expenses. That includes Excess catamarans . Buying a new boat with warranty protection and local service means you can confidently pay and sail away.

5. Welcome To The Family

Twin helms aft, retractable sunroof, and flexible layout are just a few of the key features that make the XCS 12 stand out among a sea of ordinary catamarans. Beneteau thought of every last detail to ensure that you fully enjoy the experience onboard. When you purchase a new boat through Denison, you become part of our family. As one of the largest new boat dealerships in the United States, we buy in volume and pass the savings along to you. We’re excited to help your family enjoy treasured memories on the water.

Don’t miss the opportunity to own a new Excess 12 catamaran . She is a well-equipped boat, perfect for new or veteran boat owners. The Beneteau Excess 12 catamaran is for sale with Denison Yachting in South Florida and California . Contact Matthew Morrison or Don Margraf to inquire about this yacht and start your next sailing adventure.

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Announced a little over a year ago now, the new Excess catamaran brand have just presented their first two models, the 12 and the 15. And it’s the former we are unveiling here. A new concept more focused on performance and the pleasure of sailing, but without denying any comfort: does the Excess 12 live up to her promises?

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The first two Excess catamarans were presented to the public for the very first time at the Cannes Yachting Festival; it would be fair to say that these two catamarans have been much-awaited! The simple fact that the Bénéteau Group, world leader in yachting, is launching a new multihull brand, this is an event in itself. First, we need to understand their choice: Lagoon occupies almost half of the market, so why try this bet? Precisely because Lagoon can hardly do better, according to marketing experts... hence the idea of offering more performance-oriented catamarans under another brand, designed to attract an audience directly from the monohull and/or younger audience, who are water-sports enthusiasts. Let's be clear from the outset, the Lagoon team has been in charge of the project. And as we will see later, many elements of the Excess 12 have been borrowed from the Lagoon 40. On the other hand, the distribution network is different.

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Moored side by side in Cannes, the Excess 12 and the Lagoon 40 have two clear differences: the new model adopts a shorter nacelle and has twin helm stations - one on each hull. As for everything else, ...

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Boat Model: XCS Excess 12

Model Year: 2020

Asking Price: 371,211 Euros

Length: 38 ft 6 in

Beam: 22 ft 1 in

Draft: 4 ft 5 in

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With unique, graceful and seductive lines, let yourself be carried away by her design. The visibility from the helm station, the fine touch of the wheel, the opening bimini roof… everything has been done to allow you to fully live the experience of the Excess 12.

The Excess 12 adopts a marked chine and a pronounced deck sheer, creating unique lines. Her twin helm stations, located aft, offer a maximum of sensations and create a more seamanlike concept that brings us closer to the sea. The light and precise helm and the opening bimini are reminiscent of the pleasures of helming a monohull.

The cockpit of this boat is bathed in light thanks to its opening roof. On the outside there is the usual trampoline between the hulls, great for sunbathing, as well as the large exterior table. The hulls have a large volume with the option of a three double cabin or four double cabin version.

With her completely new lines for the coachroof, a short nacelle and the taller Pulse Line rig, the Excess 12 brings a breath of fresh air to the world of cruising catamarans.

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DIMENSIONS Overall length 11.74 m / 38’6’’ Length 11.46 m / 38’ Beam 6.73 m / 22’1’’ Air draft 18.27 m / 59’11’’ Draft 1.35 m / 4’5’’ Light displacement (CE) 10.3 T / 22,712 lbs CE Certifications A: 10 – B: 12 – C: 16 – D: 20

EQUIPMENT Fresh water capacity 300 L / 79 US gal Holding tank capacity 160 L to 320 L / 42 to 85 US gal Fuel capacity 2 x 200 L / 2 x 53 US gal Engines 2 x 29 HP to 2 x 45 HP

SAILS Square-top mainsail 50 m² / 538 sq.ft Self-tacking jib 32 m² / 344 sq.ft Code 0 (option) 67 m² / 721 sq.ft Upwind sail area 82 sq.m. / 882 sq.ft. Upwind sail area PULSE LINE 87 m² / 936 sq. ft.

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The Excess 12, the first in a new line of catamarans launched by France's Groupe Beneteau, was named Best Mid-Size Catamaran for the 2020 Cruising World Boat of the Year Awards.

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The Excess 12 adopts a marked chine and a pronounced deck sheer, creating unique lines. Her twin helm stations, located aft, offer a maximum of sensations and create a more seamanlike concept that brings us closer to the sea. The light and precise helm and the opening bimini are reminiscent of the pleasures of helming a monohull. The cockpit of this boat is bathed in light thanks to its opening roof. On the outside there is the usual trampoline between the hulls, great for sunbathing, as well as the large exterior table. The hulls have a large volume with the option of a three double cabin or four double cabin version. With her completely new lines for the coachroof, a short nacelle and the taller Pulse Line rig, the Excess 12 brings a breath of fresh air to the world of cruising catamarans.

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Excess 12 Details

The Excess 12 was the first catamaran in the Excess line, introduced in 2019. The models now include the 38-foot Excess 12, the 48-foot Excess 15, and the all-new Excess 11. Two other models will eventually join the lineup. 

All Excess models share the design vision of Groupe Beneteau, which is to provide sailors with the nimble and thrilling excitement of sailing like a modern monohull but with the space and accommodations of a cruising catamaran. The Excess Team has succeeded with the Excess line.

With a length of 38 feet, beam of 22’5”, and a draft of 4’3” this mid-sized catamaran is ideal for a couple or family. The standard mast clearance is under 60 feet, so sailors on the East Coast can clear all bridges along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). 

The Excess 12, as all other models, have two helm stations aft, in each corner of the stern. These positions provide an unobstructed view forward to the bow and beyond, so the person at the helm can sail the boat much like a traditional monohull, with nothing blocking his or her view forward, and with the water’s only inches away. (Much different than traditional catamarans where the helm is positioned on a bulkhead in the cockpit or on the flybridge, far off the water.)

All sheets and halyards lead back to the starboard helm, the primary steering station, and there are large Harken winches to assist in sail management. Thoughtfully, the builder included dedicated bags for the sheets and halyards to keep clutter in the cockpit to a minimum.

One might think the exposed location of these helm stations would be a concern in terms of weather protection, especially compared to bridgedeck helms. While that may be true to some degree, one can fit the small bimini over each helm, and mostly enclose the station with removable Isinglass. 

But the reality is—even on cats with bridgedeck helms—when making a passage or when the rain is coming down in buckets, the crew will most always engage the boat’s autopilot to keep the boat on course, and stand watch in the protected cockpit or saloon.

To improve the feel for the helmsman, the steering uses Dyneema lines to connect the wheels with the rudders. This offers a more direct feeling, and one can feel weather helm coming on and work to balance the boat and sails. Finding the groove is difficult with other steering systems.

The lack of tinting in the saloon windows allows unrestricted view of the entire boat from either helm, which is much safer than wondering how close the other bow is to other boats when heading down a crowded fairway. With the sliding convertible bimini open over the cockpit, the person at either helm can easily see the mainsail and its telltales. This is a sailor’s catamaran for sure.

There are three layouts available: a three-cabin boat with two heads, a four-cabin layout with two heads, and a four-cabin version with four heads, that last being the obvious choice for charter operation. The configurations with two heads are dry heads, meaning each has its own separate shower.

The Excess 12 carried 79 gallons of fresh water, and either 42 or 85 gallons for black water, depending on whether there are two or four heads. Fuel capacity is 106 gallons total, with two rotomolded 53-gallon fuel tanks, for the two Yanmar 3YM30 29hp diesel saildrives.

The Excess follows a contemporary interior theme of Honey Teak plywood and sand-colored wood flooring to keep the interior bright and inviting. The saloon may seem compact, until one slides open the door into the cockpit area, turning the entire space into one open and spacious living area. There is a reason so many cruisers have fallen in love with the living space on a modern catamaran, at anchor and under way.

The saloon includes a nav station, an L-shaped settee, and a galley with a three-burner gas stove and oven, stainless-steel refrigerator and large galley sink. The sliding door disappears when open and one can easily envision how nice this boat will be to live on when moored or at anchor while cruising. A large table in the cockpit is perfect for dining, games, and staying in touch with the world from a tablet or laptop. With the overhead bimini closed, there is lovely protection from the sun and rain. 

The deck plan and rigging on the Excess 12 reflects a performance orientation. The builder has tried hard to keep weight out of the boat, and the deck gear and rigging are clearly designed to make sailing fast, safe, and under control. Low-stretch Dyneema line is used for the halyards, and pre-stretched polyester lines are used for jib sheets and reef lines.

This Excess 12 and her sister ships reflect contemporary thinking at Groupe Beneteau, and future models will take this direction further, based on assessing owner experiences with the current models. Bringing back the joy of sailing, in a modern comfortable catamaran that is well suited for cruising and living aboard, is the essence of the Excess line.

The Excess 12 combines the important elements of performance sailing with accommodations that are all about comfortable cruising and living aboard. Let’s go have some fun.

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This sailing catamaran instills a sense of freedom in everyone at the helm - full 360° visibility, precise steering and nimble handling of the boat make you feel invincible as it gently carries you across the water. It's all about openness - visibility, an opening bimini roof, a sun-lit dining area and a constant flow of fresh sea air into the rooms thanks to a thought-out layout. With Excess 12 you are one step closer to feeling truly free.

One of the main advantages of the Excess 12 is the open helm with excellent visibility, which gives you the feeling of racing and the opportunity to enjoy the views right at the helm. The appearance of this catamaran clearly matches its character - it looks agile, graceful and open to adventure. The spacious dining area is well ventilated with optimally positioned sunroofs and comfortable seating, and all the necessary kitchen equipment is nearby, ready for action. Overall, the Excess 12 is a successful combination of sporty open design and thoughtful practicality in a compact boat.

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