Excess 12 & 15

April 23, 2020

The Excess 15 has been designed for all those who dream of a cruising catamaran offering proper sailing sensations. Aboard this catamaran, you’ll experience so many emotions: aesthetic and sporting. Her very luminous, contemporary interior, open to the outside world, and her new-generation rig promise some beautiful sailing and a feeling of pleasure at sea.

With an area of 125 m² (1,345 sq ft) and her 25-meter (82’) high mast, the Excess 15 is the largest in the new Bénéteau Group family.
In addition to her large spaces, this boat has twin helm stations, located at the after end of each hull, which are designed to increase the pleasure of sailing.

Excess 15

As for the interior, there’s a huge raised saloon/dining area with a 360° view of the sea through non-smoked bay windows. Depending on the desired space, you can choose between a three, four or even six double cabin version. The catamaran’s 8-meter (26’3”) beam offers a cockpit large enough to accommodate a beautiful table, around which eight people can easily sit.

Her unique, balanced and seductive lines embody the spirit of Excess while combining this with the comfort of a large cruising catamaran.

Excess 12

Check Out our Review of the Excess Cat 12 & 15 by Kieran Flatt!

Here is a video of the Excess 12:

 https://youtu.be/TqckZCw9XXA

Click below to check our a virtual tour of the Excess 15:

Excess virtual tour

For more information on the Excess 15 and 12, click HERE!


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