‘As new’ 2023-launched and privately owned/used Excess 14 with a great cruising spec including owner’s cabin layout plus desirable Pulse Line and Sailaway options.
FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:
Launched in 2023, ALARA is an ‘as new’ example of the fantastic new Excess 14 cruising catamaran from Groupe Beneteau. Her specification highlights include:-
• 3-cabin, 3-heads layout
• Alpi honey teak interior joinery
• Performance ‘Pulse’ sailing option with tri-radial laminate sails, square-top mainsail, ball-bearing trimmable genoa cars and composite helm wheels
• Paguro 220vAC diesel generator
• Mastervolt AC Master 2kva inverter
• Webasto reverse-cycle air conditioning system
• ZP Watermaker
• Harken electric primary cockpit winch
• Harken electric mainsheet traveller
• Garmin navigation instruments with 12” chart plotter at starboard helm
• Garmin VHF with DSC and AIS
• Upgraded 57 hp Yanmar engine option with engine controls at port and starboard helms
• Sentinel BM40 NMEA remote systems monitoring system
• Fusion interior and waterproof speakers
• Additional cockpit refrigeration
• Cockpit cushion package
• Composite davits
• Tender and outboard engine
• Alpi honey teak interior joinery
• Kerrock countertops in galley
• 220vAC induction hob
• Eno gas oven
• Electric flush heads
• Furling Code0
• Washing machine
• Dinghy with outboard engine
MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS:
The Excess 14 is the pure incarnation of the Excess DNA. It is the result of a dedicated design work and an industrial execution, unique to the brand. It is a cruising yacht that is both fun and playful, with sleek lines.
Instantly recognizable design:
Take a low boom, reduced windage thanks to lower freeboard, taut lines and redesigned hull windows, and you get a catamaran with a distinctive look! Add an aft-set coachroof, a forward stepped mast, a composite bowsprit (as standard) as well as inverted and inclined bows for more fun! Finish off with an exposed forefoot and you have a dynamic catamaran that's ready for adventure.
For more sensations at the helm, you know our preference: helm stations right at the stern in direct contact with the rudders and a good view of the sails, as inspired by monohulls.
What you may not know is that visibility is optimal on board the Excess 14, through untinted windows - this is an Excess exclusive on the market!
This model features an optimized fins design, and the rudder blades have been extended! A direct steering system has been chosen, with textile lines, for a better helm feel (because yes, it is important!)
Fundamental, unbiased research!
Thanks to our collaboration with VPLP design, the lines of the Excess 14 have benefited from an understanding of ocean racing. Enriched by their Expertise and cutting-edge software, this model is designed with an forward-set rig, a square-top mainsail, and a large overlapping genoa (as standard) to optimize the sail area to displacement ratio.
As it was impossible to leave it at that, bridgedeck clearance was increased for better passage through the water, and the hulls designed asymmetrically to reduce interference drag.
Continuing in this innovative approach, there is also:
• A lower center of gravity
• An optimized structure (foam sandwich, carbon reinforcements, etc.)
• A new longitudinal volume distribution At Excess, we don't do things by halves!
The Excess 14 is a cruising catamaran that also offers comfort and modularity of its living spaces. The goal was to maintain volume and good headroom, all this in a warm and as bright as ever interior design. In the hulls, you'll find wide, very comfortable beds, and bathrooms featuring a separate shower. For setting off on your adventure, large and subdivided storage spaces have been created! And because there's no compromise between sailing and living spaces, the retractable chart table is really ingenious!
ABOUT EXCESS CATAMARANS:
A world where catamarans are as much fun to live on as they are to sail. An elegant look, amazing colors and sophisticated lines all combine in a catamaran that’s simply a pleasure to sail. This is what today’s new sailors are asking for. Excess is for them.
The increased sail area of Excess catamarans, the mast set forward of the coachroof or the twin aft helms that allow you to sail with direct connection to the rudders. As for the volumes on board, they are designed for a lifestyle inspired by the oceans.
Architectural choices signed by VPLP Design, specialists in ocean racing. A perfect combination for living the sea; and living at sea in all simplicity.
Everything has been carefully designed to meet the expectations of generations who want a modern, lively, aesthetic boat, adapted to the new ways of thinking about life on the water, a sailboat in phase with their lifestyle.
SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION
RCD Status:
• The Excess 14 is built to comply with the requirements specified by the European Union’s Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) to meet Design Category A – ‘Ocean’.
Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:
• Vacuum infused hull and deck
• Polyester and high quality anti-osmotic resin
• Low density Balsa cored sandwich hull
• Grey gelcoat hull [Ral 7004]
• PET foam cored sandwich deck
• Roof : injection & infusion with carbon reinforcement
• PET foam cored infused / Laminated plywood bulkheads, with carbon reinforcements
Keel and Rudder:
• Moulded GRP stub keels
• Twin GRP rudders with stainless steel stocks
MACHINERY
Engine & gearbox:
• 2x Yanmar 4JH57CR 57hp 4-cylinder marine diesel engines producing 57hp @ 3,000rpm
• Fresh water engine cooling via raw water intakes and heat exchangers
• Yanmar Saildrive gearboxes
• Engine compartment air extractor
• Ultraflex MKII electronic gear/throttle controls with units at port and starboard helms
Engine Maintenance:
• Engine hours: approx. 450 hours as of January 2025
Propulsion & Steering:
• Fixed 18”x14” 3-bladed propellers
• Twin Lewmar helm pedestals with Carbonnautica Pulse Line composite helm wheels
• Textile transmission steering system
• Link tube between the rudders
• Emergency tiller
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Voltage systems:
• 12vDC domestic systems with 220vAC via shore-power
• Sentinel BM40 NMEA Seanapps®remote systems monitoring system with direct access to batteries levels and GPS positionning via mobile app
Battery Banks:
• 2x 50Ah AGM 12vDC engine start batteries with battery parallel switch and charge balancer
• 4x 95Ah AGM 12vDC service batteries joined in parallel to supply 380Ah @ 12vDC
Generator:
• Paguro 220vAC diesel generator
Charging:
• Cristec YPower+ 12v/40A automatic battery charger
Charging:
• Mastervolt AC Master 2kva inverter
Alternator:
• 2x 125Amp 12vDC engine-mounted alternators
Shorepower:
• 220vAC 32Amp 50Hz shorepower system
• 220vAC sockets internally
• Double USB outlets internally and further socket at starboard helm
PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS
Fresh Water:
• Pressurised fresh water system via 12vDC high-pressure pump
• Hot & cold fresh water via engine drive calorifier or via 220vAC immersion heater element in well-insulated 40 litre tank
Watermaker:
• ZP Dissalatori reverse osmosis water maker
• Dissalator hour 7.3 as of 2025
Grey & Black Water:
• 12vDC shower pumps with automatic drain
• Black water discharges to holding tanks
Bilge Pumps:
• Manual bilge pumps in port and starboard hulls
• 12vDC automatic electric bilge pumps in port and starboard hulls
• Seanapps® connected bilge sensor per hull
TANKAGE
Fuel:
• Approx 400 litres of fuel capacity in 2x rotomoulded tanks
• Deck fuel fillers on aft beam to port and starboard
• Fuel shut off valves under berths in aft cabins
• Tanks levels monitored via screen at chart table
Fresh Water:
• Approx 300 litres fresh water capacity in 1x rotomoulded tank
• Tanks levels monitored via screen at chart table
Black Water:
• 2x 80 litres blackwater holding tanks with sea and deck drains
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
• Garmin GPSMap 12” chart plotter and MFD display at starboard helm station
• Garmin autopilot with hydraulic linear drive unit
• Smart transducer for speed, depth and temp
• Masthead wind transducer
• Silva handheld compass
Communications Equipment:
• Garmin VHF system with DSC and AIS
• 2x Icom handheld VHFs
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Galley:
• Dynacook 220vAC induction hob with built-in extractor
• Eno gas oven
• Panasonic 220vAC microwave oven
• Isotherm 12vDC stainless steel front opening refrigerator
• Additional Isotherm 12vDC 155 litre fridge/freezer draw unit
• Twin stainless steel sinks with hot & cold pressurised fresh water supply
Heads:
• Jabsco electric sea water flush toilets
• Hot & cold fresh water supplies to sinks and showers
Heating and Air-Conditioning:
• Webasto reverse-cycle air conditioning system
Entertainment:
• Fusion Stereo system with speakers inside and deck
Lighting:
• Direct and indirect LED lighting throughout
• Dimmer for cockpit and salon lighting
ACCOMMODATION
Summary of Accommodation:
• Up to 8 berths in forward cabins, aft cabins and saloon. Three heads.
Accommodation Finish:
• Alpi Honey teak plywood with UV Varnish
• Plywood floor, Sand
Accommodation Layout:
Saloon:
• L-shaped sofa with stowage beneath
• Additional seating bench
• Wooden saloon table
• Chart table with control panel, storage and sliding top
Galley:
• Aft of saloon area to port and starboard
• Double stainless steel sink
• Induction stove with electric oven beneath
• Trash bin, cutlery drawer and various storage including upper locker with fiddles to port
• Underfloor storage
• Second counter top to starboard with fridge and freezers beneath
• Additional overhead upper locker
Owner’s Cabin :
• Located in starboard hull and taking up entire hull complete with heads and forward walk-in dressing room
• Independent access directly from saloon
• Sliding door with storage
• Bed with side accesses (2 x 1.60m)
• Reading lights
• Bedside tables
• Large storage underneath mattress with front and top access
• Large desk with leatherette writing board and wide mirror
• 3 level bookcase with fiddles
• Stool
• 2-door locker & large drawer
• Hanging closet
• Textile storages
• Panoramic hull windows with integrated opening porthole
• Shades for panoramic windows and ports
• Blinds and screens for deck hatches
• Adjoining primary sink with direct access
Owner’s Ensuite Heads:
• GRP sink with hot/cold water tap
• Storage units lockers [high and low] with fiddles & mirror
• Head access from companionway through wooden door
• Secondary GRP sink with hot/cold water tap
• Storage units lockers [high and low]
• Separate shower with Plexiglas door
• Electric sea water toilet
Owner’s Walk-in Dressing Room:
• Large forward walk-in dressing, with direct access via companionway
• Low storages, closed cabinet, shelves, oppening hanging wardrobe
VIP Guest Cabin:-
• Located in port hull aft.
• Bed with side accesses (2 x 1.60m)
• Reading lights
• Bedside tables
• Niche and hanging closet with shelves
• Large storage underneath mattress with front and top access
• Textile storage
• Panoramic hull window with integrated opening porthole
• Shade for panoramic window
• Blind and screen for deck hatch
VIP Ensuite Heads:
• Access from companionway through wooden door
• GRP sink with hot/cold water tap
• Lockers [high and low] with fiddles & mirror
• Separate shower with Plexiglas door
• Wet hanging locker in head’s shower (Aft heads)
• Electric sea water toilet
• Blind and screen for deck hatch
Forward Guest Cabin:-
• Located in port hull
• Bed with front access (2 x 1.95/1.35m)
• Reading lights
• Bedside tables
• Double hanging closet with shelves
• Low storages
• Large storage underneath mattress with front and top access
• Textile storage
• Panoramic hull window with integrated opening porthole
• Shade for panoramic window
• Blind and screen for deck hatch
Forward Guest Ensuite Heads:
• Access from companionway through wooden door
• GRP sink with hot/cold water tap
• Lockers [high and low] with fiddles & mirror
• Separate shower with Plexiglas door
• Electric sea water toilet
• Blind and screen for deck hatch
DECK EQUIPMENT
Rig:
• Performance ‘Pulse’ sailing package with larger mast.
• Deck-steped anodized aluminium mast
• 2 spreaders sets
• Deck light and steaming light on mast
• Anodized aluminium boom
• Anodized aluminium crossbeam with fixing point for the forestay
• Coated upper and lower shrouds
• Forestay with Facnor manual genoa furler
• Adjustable lazy-jacks
• 2 shroud chainplates and 1 forestay chainplate on transversal beam
• Facnor low-friction ball-bearing mainsail track with Dyneema 2:1 mainsail halyard
• Harken mainsheet track with ball-bearing Harken Flatwinder electric trimmable traveller, leading blocks and clutches
• Harken genoa sheet cars on tracks, trimmable with pinstop
• Block, fairleads & clutch on deck for furling genoa maneuver [starboard]
• Dyneema genoa halyard
• Mainsheet with Dyneema strop
• 3x mainsail reefs with Dyneema lines
Winches:
• 2x Harken 50.2.2 STA manual cockpit winches
• 1x Harken 50.2.2 STE electric cockpit primary winch to starboard
Sails:
• Elvstrom Laminate tri-radial square-top fully-battened 83sqm mainsail – 2023
• Elvstrom Laminate tri-radial overlapping 40sqm genoa – 2023
• Furling Code0
General:
• Flush deckhead hatches
• 2x escape hatches under stairs
• Stainless steel guardwire stanchions with textile guardwires
• Stainless steel handrails
• Composite tender davits
• GRP cockpit table
• 75 litre 12vDC stainless steel cockpit fridge
• Double starboard helm seat
Covers & Canvas:
• Cockpit cushions
• Stackpack and lazyjacks
Anchoring & Mooring:
• Composite bowsprit [white] with integrated chain run, bow roller and mooring cleat
• Lewmar 1,500W electrical windlass with remote control handset
• 20kgs galvanised anchor with 75m 10mm chain and 20m 18mm warp
• 8x mooring cleats
• Warps and fenders
Tender & Outboard:
• Hypalom RIB tender
• Suzuki DF6A 4-stroke 6hp outboard engine
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.
Life saving:
• ACR RLB 41 Globalfix V4 EPIRB
• Plastimo cannister liferaft stored in cradle beneath aft beam
Fire control:
• Access to extinguisher nozzle port for engine compartment
• Manual fire extinguishers
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Lying – Varazze, Italy
Available to view strictly by appointment
Office Hours Mon- Fri 0900 – 17.00
Saturday by prior appointment
For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us.
Please Note: Due to the varying locations of our yachts, your travel time and the distances that may be involved, we recommend that you only make arrangements to view if you are actively considering purchase.
Lead Broker: Michele Antonini – Grabau International (Italia)
Tel: +39 333 74 89 281
Email: michele@grabauinternational.com