- Founded
- —
- Headquarters
- Bordeaux, France
- Shipyard location
- Same as headquarters
- Official website
- https://www.excess-catamarans.com
Brand Overview
French builder of sporty sailing catamarans, part of Groupe Beneteau, launched with the Excess 12 and Excess 15.
Overview written fromexcess-catamarans.com/excess-originsread 9/7/2026
YachtCodex Analysis
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What this builder is
Excess Catamarans is a French sailing catamaran brand from Groupe Beneteau positioned as a sportier, design-driven alternative to conventional cruising catamarans, distinguished by features like rear dual helm stations for a more dinghy-like sailing feel. It occupies the performance-cruising niche within the catamaran market, sitting alongside sister brands Lagoon and CNB within the group.
Who sails them
Excess catamarans typically attract sailors who want a more performance-oriented, sportier cruising experience than a standard cruising cat, often couples or small families sailing coastal and offshore routes, sometimes chartering their boat through Excess's rental network when not in personal use.
Signature models
Excess 12 and Excess 15 were the brand's first-generation models that defined its identity; the Excess 12 was the debut catamaran establishing the brand's signature rear dual helm stations and design language, while the Excess 15 was the first larger model showcasing the full Excess vision.
Strengths
Excess is recognized for distinctive, sporty design language and helm ergonomics (rear dual helm stations) that give a more engaging sailing feel than typical cruising catamarans.
Considerations
As a relatively young brand under the large Groupe Beneteau umbrella, Excess has a narrower, more design-focused range than legacy catamaran builders, and buyers should weigh its shorter production history and resale track record against more established rivals like Lagoon or Fountaine Pajot.
Analysis generated 9/7/2026
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Also in the catalogue
Where they build
The building sites this yard publishes, in its own order.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
Groupe Beneteau yard
Fleet at a Glance
Calculated from the models in the YachtCodex catalog, not from the builder's claims.
- Models in catalog
- 3
- Length range
- 11.42–13.97 m
- Hull forms
- Sailing Catamaran 3
- Cabins
- 3–4
Models by this brand
3 models
