Rediscovering the Joy of Sailing?
Following the experimental hybrid Excess 15 first presented in 2021, the young catamaran brand, which now stands somewhat apart from the Bénéteau Group, is forging ahead with this new Excess 11 Hybrid. Will simpler technological solutions, consistency, and above all a realistic price tag at last win over recreational boaters? Find out in this report following our test from Port Ginesta, a few miles south of Barcelona.
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The Excess 15 was unveiled some five years now ago at the Cannes boat show with an innovative high-voltage technical solution from Torqeedo. Featuring Deep Blue motors and batteries from BMW, the solution looked more than promising on paper, but in practice it revealed difficulties that might be described as predictable, as well as some surprises that were unexpected to say the least. For instance, the noise generated by the original saildrive propeller shafts proved to be nearly unbearable – simply because the sound was no longer masked by the noise of the diesel engines! Today, hybrid powert…
