The Excess 13 is a true cruiser’s cruiser, designed for maximum comfort and enjoyment on the water. Pivoting away from VPLP and Patrick Le Quément who designed the first generation of Excess’ cats, Mark Lombard YDG and the in-house design team are responsible for the next generation. The boat is visibly in keeping with the aesthetic of the previous Excesses with modern, aggressive lines. Also like its predecessor, the 13 has asymmetric hulls with finer beams below the water line to improve performance and increase living space. Designers worked hard to keep the boat light and responsive despite all of the features packed into just 42 feet. The living space is impressively similar to what you might find in a chic apartment, with relatively spacious cabins (three or four of them, though the boat sleeps six to 12) and even an office option in addition to the well outfitted nav station. The helms are aft and outboard to have good visibility down one side deck at a time, and a freestanding weather shade protects the helm from too much sun or rain.
LOA 42’7” Beam 23’9” Draft 4’10” Displacement 23,369 lbs Sail Area 1,237 sq ft (upwind) 1,334 sq ft (pulse line) Power 2x40hp
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