The all-new Excess 13 catamaran has been collecting awards for its design and cruising features since it first debuted including 'European Yacht Of The Year' at Boot Dusseldorf and 'Sailboat Of The Year' by Voile Magazine. Most recently, the latest sailing cruiser by Excess added another accolade to its trophy case by being named one of the 10 best 'Boats Of The Year' by SAIL Magazine. "The Excess 13 is the next evolution for pleasure cruising with speed," said Mike Titgemeyer of Seattle Yachts Annapolis. "Compared to similar boats, the Excess 13 weighs about 20% less and has 15% more upwind sail area. The accommodations on board are modern and comfortable, but it doesn't lose its DNA as a fast, fun catamaran."
WHAT DID THE JUDGES SAY ABOUT THE EXCESS 13?
“Our test sail on the Excess 13 was, hands-down, the highlight of a week of sailing lots of great boats. She’s self-assured, delivering double digit speeds while building confidence in the crew.”
The Excess line of cruising catamarans launched just six years ago with a value proposition that was sketchy at first but changed with the arrival of brand director Thibaut de Montvelon who made the design live up to its promise. The Excess 13 is now the third model in the current line and the 43-footer hauled the mail on a cold and windy test day.
A signature mark of the Excess line is the twin helms aft on the hulls that are designed to contribute to the feeling of wind-in-the-hair sailing. The positioning of the wheels makes backing into a slip easy with excellent visibility. Surprisingly, you can actually see through the large salon windows to the opposite bow as well. With her low profile and angled coachroof, the Excess 13 looks more like a premium performance cat than a family-friendly cruiser, but she’s designed for easy handling and loads of comfort.
WHAT DO THE BOATING EXPERTS SAY ABOUT THE EXCESS 13?
"A well-equipped Excess 13 will run approximately $750,000 and that includes key upgrades like the Pulse Line performance package, larger engines, genset, air conditioning, electric winches, and davits—all options I would say are must-haves. That pushes up near the pricing of the Excess 14, and I wondered about cannibalization. Why wouldn’t buyers just step up to the larger flagship? But Excess isn’t worried. “The Excess 13 is the sweet spot,” says de Montvalon. “It has the latest innovations that we believe will entice boaters looking for technology and the freshest design.”
I turned from skeptic to Excess brand champion two models ago, and I’m only getting more convinced that Excess offers something unique in the market. Maybe the best evidence of this was that I completely lost track of time on test day and had to be persuaded (pushed) to return to the dock for the next sea trial. Yes, a boat is a toy, and I just wanted to keep on playing." - Zuzana Prochazka, SAIL Magazine
"Underway, the Excess 13 feels alive. The twin aft helms put you close to the water and in direct connection to the rudders. The steering feedback is direct and tactile, with none of the detached, hydraulic numbness you find on heavier cruising cats. From the first tack, she felt connected.
Upwind, the overlapping genoa drives her smartly along, while the balance remained easy and predictable. But it’s when you unfurl the Code 0 from the integrated bowsprit that she really starts to sing. On our test sail, in just over 12 knots of breeze, the Excess 13 powered up to a lively 9.5 knots—effortless acceleration and a satisfying hum through the rig." - Katamarans.com
DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXCESS 13
The new Excess 13 is Excess Catamarans’ latest take on the “actually fun to sail, genuinely easy to live on” cruising multihull - a boat built around their mantra “Designed for sailing, crafted for living.” At roughly 42’7” in hull length and stretching to about 50’2” LOA with the sprit, it sits in that sweet spot where you can cruise comfortably as a couple, bring friends or family, and still handle the boat without feeling like you’re managing a floating condo. The design team leans into the brand’s signature sporty DNA, with naval architecture by Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group and interiors by Piaton Yacht Design.
What sailors tend to love first is that the Excess 13 is engineered to feel like a sailboat - responsive and communicative - rather than a platform that simply happens to have sails. Excess emphasizes a very direct helm feel, and the boat carries forward the brand’s use of asymmetrical hulls (fine below the waterline for efficiency while preserving interior volume). Pair that with a deliberate push to lighten the structure under a “less is more” philosophy, and you get a cat that’s meant to reward trimming and driving, not just motoring to the next anchorage. The sailplan backs that up with a square-top mainsail (232 square feet), overlapping genoa (137 square feet), and an upwind sail area around 370 square feet (with a larger “Pulse Line” upwind package listed at about 400 square feet).
For cruising life aboard, the Excess 13 is packed with the kind of features that matter after the “new boat glow” wears off. The salon is designed to be bright and connected to the sea, aided by big glazing and, in Excess’ own messaging around the model, a recessed roof and panoramic windows that deliver a wide, open view. The galley is arranged to open onto the cockpit, which is exactly what you want when the boat becomes your kitchen, patio, and social hub all at once. And the details are thoughtfully practical: the brand calls out systems like a rainwater recovery setup and ventilation choices intended to reduce reliance on power-hungry air conditioning - small design decisions that add up when you’re trying to stay comfortable and self-sufficient at anchor.
Where the boat really wins cruising hearts is at the intersection of accommodations and water access. Layouts run 3- or 4-cabin, with publicity around the boat highlighting up to 4 cabins and 4 bathrooms available, and an owner-focused hull option that includes not just a sleeping cabin and head but even a dressing room - plus a workspace/chart table concept aimed at modern “cruise and work” reality. At anchor, it’s built to be a playground: fold-down sugarscoops and folding rear elements are meant to make getting in and out of the water feel natural, while large dedicated stowage is positioned as a real plus for cruising gear like snorkeling and diving kits (and even boards and kites if that’s your thing). In short, it’s a boat that tries to make the sailing and the living equally compelling, so you don’t have to choose between a cruiser you enjoy steering and a home afloat you enjoy inhabiting.
- Length Overall: 42' 7"- 50' 2"
- Beam: 23' 9"
- Draft: 4' 10"
- Displacement: 23,480lbs. (Light)
- Accommodations: 3 or 4 cabins
- Water Capacity: 79 gallons (option to add additional tank)
- Fuel Capacity: 106 gallons
- Engine Horsepower: 80HP total
Seattle Yachts is excited to offer the new Excess 13 for sale. We are the Excess Yachts dealer for Washington State, British Columbia, and Annapolis Maryland. Please contact us today for more information about Excess, pricing, and availability.
