EXCESS 15
The Excess 15 is the flagship of the Excess range at 48 ½ feet long and 26ft wide her flared hulls and modern design deliver unrivalled space, light and comfort. With a weight of just 18t and a optimised rig she is as much of a joy to sail, as she is to relax onboard when anchored.
To experience the Excess 15 is to experience everything you want in a catamaran…
Inspired by racing for cruising pleasure
Naval Architect: VPLP Design
Interior Design: Nauta Design
EXCESS 15 is the on-water apartment, ideal for long-distance travel. Every thought has been given to your enjoyment onboard.
The choice of three to six cabins allows you to customize interiors to your needs.
An expansive retractable sunroof allows you to tailor the space to suit your mood. Contemporary, light-filled interiors are bright and open with generous spaces for relaxing and enjoying life on the water.
The double aft helm delivers excellent visibility and gives you a close connection to the water. With its sports aesthetic, unlike any other multihull offering, the lines are unique and balanced. The high aspect rig ratio ensures superior performance under sail – the optional pulse line model offers a taller mast with a 10% more sail area.
Dare to be immoderate
- Super high aspect ratio rig
- Aft double steering station
- Sleek lines, elegant proportions, perfect balance
- Distinctive grey hull
- Optional Pulse line: a boosted rig to thrill your senses (+ 10% SA/DSP)
- Signature textile lifelines with fluorescent plaits
- Dyneema steering cables to improve responsiveness and sensitivity
- Titanium coated aluminium stanchions and cleats
- Three tailored interior ambiance packages to choose from
- Sliding sunroof
- Huge forward daybeds and twin trampolines
- Three to six cabins (from 6 to 14 berths)
Perfect for Friends and Family
EXCESS 15 is the ultimate entertainer, with a choice of spaces for relaxing and spending time together.
The expansive cockpit includes an outdoor kitchen and lounge seating for more than ten people. The aft twin helms ensure the skipper is always part of the action.
Double doors seamlessly connect to the spacious saloon, with its fully glazed wrap-around windows and a generous L-shaped lounge and dining space. The fitted kitchen is fully equipped and the open-plan layout makes preparing meals a breeze.
Forward, an oversized daybed overlooking twin trampolines is sure to be a favorite spot for lounging and having fun in the sun.
Sunroof or gateway to the stars?
The optional, fully retractable sunroof runs the length of the cockpit and can be trimmed to suit your needs. Adapt the boat according to your mood and the elements.
Cover up for privacy and protection or allow the roof to vanish and gain a clear view of the sky, a perfect vision of the sails and a fresh breeze at anchor.
Double helm genius
Borrowing from monohull yacht design, the genius of the double aft helm is key to establishing a connection with the sea.
The responsive and sensitive steering gives you ultimate command at the wheel with all controls coming back to the helm.
From one steering station to another, EXCESS 15 opens to an ideal view of the sails, the sea, and the bows.
Get thrilling sensations at the wheel in an intimate connection with your boat. Maneuvering control is at your fingertips!
Design
VPLP Design brings their expertise and signature flair to EXCESS. The award-winning naval architect firm is renowned for both their catamaran designs and for creating some of the world’s most innovative racing boats.
EXCESS 15 is a sophisticated, balanced and refined boat with a strong personality: sleek lines, elegant proportions, perfect balance. Its design embodies both sportsmanship and modernity.
Light and modern
The light was the keyword used by acclaimed Nauta design when creating the EXCESS interiors. Simple yet luxurious finishes deliver a fresh and contemporary feel.
Cedar and white-blend woodwork and untinted windows allow light to flood through, creating an instant connection with the sky and sea. With the choice of three to six cabins, there is space for family and friends.
EXCESS 15 can be customized too, with three carefully designed ambiance packages.
Specifications
Length overall: 14.76 m / 48’5”
Waterline length: 14.31 m / 46’11”
Beam overall: 8.03 m / 26’4”
Mast clearance: 27.9 m / 91’6’’
Draft: 1.40 m / 4’7’’
Light displacement (EC): 18.4 T / 40,572 lbs
EC Certification: A : 12 – B : 14 – C : 20 – D : 30
Square top mainsail: 104.5 m² / 1124 sq.ft
Self tacking jib: 55 m² / 592 sq.ft
Code 0 optional: 117 m² / 1259 sq.ft
Upwind sail area: 159.5 m² / 1716 sq.ft
Upwind PULSE LINE sail area: 171.6 m² / 1846 sq.ft
Fuel capacity: 2×520 L / 2×137 US gal
Engine: 2×57 CV / 2×80 HP
Water tank: 2×240 & 2×175 L (opt) / 2×63 & 2×46 US gal (opt)
Black water holding tank: 2×120 & 2×120 L(opt) / 2×32 & 2×32 US gal (opt)
Grey water holding tank: 2×120 L / 2×32 gal
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