The Excess 11 was launched in January 2020 as part of a range that now has models from 37- to 50-foot (model numbers 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15), in a roll-out that only the vast sheds of the Beneteau Group’s Bordeaux yard, using its skilled workforce in high volume catamaran manufacturing, could possibly deliver. The Excess 11 is available in New Zealand through local agent 36 Degrees.
Unlike earlier models that borrowed hull components from its sister range Lagoon, the Excess 11 uses original tooling and is a more weight conscious range, but still benefits from Lagoon/Beneteau’s 35 years of catamaran expertise. This is combined with the credentials of leading design house VPLP and interior experts Nauta Design, with added flair from car design guru Patrick le Quément.
Graham Raspass, head honcho at Sydney dealership Flagstaff, was particularly excited about the arrival of the baby of the range, first shown locally at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. “The Excess 11 has been a global success for Excess, with over 60 sold since its launch just two years ago.”
Flagstaff has secured two production slots for 2023. One is ex-factory, which for buyers in this part of the world can mean a fantastic season in the Mediterranean before shipping the boat downunder or joining the ARC rally and sailing home.
Having been, May 2022), I was even more pleased by the Excess 11 dealer Micah Lane and I sailed after the Sanctuary Cove show. Mainly because, at only 37.5-foot, it’s particularly nimble, and those outboard helms make steering fun.
