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Catamaran · 11 ft (3 m) · American Yacht Harbor
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Caractéristiques clés
- Modèle
- Excess 11
- Longueur
- 11 ft (3 m)
- Passagers
- 8
- Cabines
- 4
Verdict
The Excess 11 is a compact, performance-oriented cruising catamaran with a strong sailing focus, shallow draft, and sensible systems for coastal or island cruising. YEMAYA’s 4-cabin, 8-berth layout suits charter groups well, though space and storage are more modest than on larger cruising cats.
Avantages
- +Light, sporty catamaran design with shallow 1.15 m draft
- +Self-tacking jib and full-batten mainsail simplify sail handling
- +4 cabins and 2 heads fit 8 guests for charter use
- +Twin 29 hp engines and good beam support easy maneuvering
Inconvénients
- −More compact than many cruising catamarans in this class
- −Limited tankage compared with larger liveaboard cats
- −Performance focus can mean less sheltered, more minimal interior feel
- −Not ideal for buyers prioritizing maximum onboard volume
The Excess 11 is built around a clear brief: deliver catamaran sailing with a more agile, performance-minded feel than a typical floating apartment. Public specs show an 11.33 m hull, 6.59 m beam, shallow 1.15 m draft, and a fractional sloop rig with a self-tacking jib, all of which point to a design optimized for lively sailing and easier sail management rather than maximum interior volume.
On the water, the boat’s twin 29 hp engines, modest displacement, and sail plan should make it responsive and practical for coastal cruising and short passagemaking. The shallow draft is a real advantage for island-hopping and anchoring closer inshore, while the self-tacking jib makes short-handed handling easier. As with many performance-leaning cats, the trade-off is that it is less about soft motion and more about direct, efficient sailing.
For comfort and livability, YEMAYA’s 4 cabins and 2 heads make good use of the platform for up to 8 guests, which fits charter use well. Water and fuel capacities are adequate for extended weekend or short holiday cruising, but they are not especially generous, so it is best viewed as a compact cruising cat rather than a long-range family passagemaker. In value terms, the Excess 11 stands out for buyers who want a modern, easy-to-sail catamaran with sportier handling than the average charter cat.
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