Excess 12

The Excess 12 is a sailing catamaran by Excess, built from 2019 to 2024. Design: VPLP Design.

Key figures: length overall 11.8 m, beam 6.8 m, draft 1.25 m, light displacement about 11 t, upwind sail area about 100 m², 2 × 30 HP, 400 l fuel, 300 l water, 3–4 cabins.

About the Excess 12

At 11.8 m the Excess 12 is in the most popular size class for cruising catamarans: big enough for a family or two couples, small enough for a couple to sail short-handed. Her beam of 6.8 m is typical for a cruising catamaran of this length.

Excess was launched in 2019 by Groupe Beneteau as a sportier sister brand to Lagoon, aimed at sailors who want more performance and helm feel.

Buying a used Excess 12

• Check whether any builder’s warranty can be transferred to you.
• Compare equipment lists – solar, watermaker, generator and electronics make a big difference in price.
• Inspect both hulls, keels and rudders for grounding damage and check the bridgedeck for cracks.
• Many Excess boats come out of charter fleets. Ask for the full maintenance log and read our guide Ex-charter or owner’s version?.
• Always commission an independent survey with a haul-out – see our buying checklist.

Similar sailing catamarans

• Seawind 1160 XL – 11.83 m, beam 6.6 m
• Fountaine Pajot Lavezzi 40 – 11.85 m, beam 6.42 m
• Lagoon 39 – 11.74 m, beam 6.79 m
• Excess 11 – 11.42 m, beam 6.59 m

Compare all models in our catamaran specs database A–Z.

Excess 12 for sale

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FAQ

Approximate values compiled by catamarket from published data. Figures vary by year, version and options – please check them against the builder’s documents or a survey. Spotted an error? Tell us.