Excess is based in Bordeaux, France. It operates as part of the Groupe Beneteau organization.
What kinds of boats does Excess build?
Excess builds sailing catamarans. Its model line includes the Excess 11, Excess 12 and Excess 15.
What is Excess known for?
Excess is known for performance-oriented cruising catamarans. The brand emphasizes twin helm stations, a sportier sailing feel and a modern multihull layout.
Excess is a French catamaran brand launched by Groupe Beneteau in 2019. The builder produces sailing catamarans under the Excess name and is based in Bordeaux, France. The brand was introduced as a performance-oriented multihull line within the Beneteau group.
History and ownership
Excess was introduced by Groupe Beneteau in 2019 as a new catamaran brand. Beneteau is a long-established French boatbuilding group founded in 1884, and Excess is part of its sailing portfolio. The brand was presented as a younger, more dynamic multihull line with its own identity rather than a continuation of the Lagoon name. Public references place the company in Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, and describe it as focused on sailboat production.
Model range and design
Excess builds sailing catamarans, with models including the Excess 11, Excess 12 and Excess 15. Early models such as the 12 and 15 were launched in 2019, followed by the Excess 11 in 2020. The boats are associated with twin aft steering stations, a sportier sailing layout and a design approach aimed at performance and crew involvement. Excess catamarans have been noted in yacht press for combining open deck spaces with cruising accommodation.
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