Excess 13 Buyer's Guide
The Excess 13 is the second-generation model from Excess Catamarans, launched as the Lombard-designed successor to the VPLP-era 11, 12, 14, and 15. On the brokerage market it appears both as ex-charter and private boats, with owner three-cabin layouts more common than four-cabin versions though both are findable. A buyer shopping the 13 is looking at a 50-foot-class cat that trades some polish for sailing feel and weight discipline.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 13 was offered with three or four cabins, and the starboard hull's master cabin contains a forward-oriented workstation, a walk-in dressing area, and an en suite with double sinks. The forward port cabin is unusually large for a performance-leaning cat and shares the Excess 14's berth dimensions; its head can be swapped for a laundry. The galley's U-shape works from cockpit or saloon side with deep pull-out bins, and a forward-facing navstation gives a sheltered planning position. Piaton's interior uses cork-lined locker bases and carbon-fibre shelf rods, and the coachroof windows open for ventilation. Ex-charter examples will show heavier wear in these high-traffic zones but rarely alter the core plan.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used 13s often carry a code zero, electric winches, a freezer, autopilot, and a chartplotter as standard or early additions. A frequent owner upgrade is a set of dinghy davits, and AIS appears less commonly. For a buyer, the code zero and electric winches matter most: the former unlocks the 13-to-14-knot surfing speeds that Yachting World recorded with that sail anchor, and the latter ease the mainsheet and traveller loads led to the starboard helm. The freezer addresses the modest standard refrigeration for longer cruising, while davits and AIS are convenience and safety additions rather than performance-critical.
What to Inspect
Testers reported loud apparent wind and wake noise at the wheels because the voluminous hulls create drag and the helms sit close to the wake until planing begins anchor. Inspect the helm biminis and any added padding for wear, and listen at speed if a survey sea trial is possible. The infused balsa sandwich hulls, PET foam ringframes, and dual-purpose doors are builder-standard features rather than points of concern.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These cats turn up in the United States, United Kingdom, France, and New Zealand. For a shopper, the checklist is short: confirm cabin count and charter history, verify the code zero and electric winch function, check helm noise tolerance on a sail, and assess freezer and davit fit for your plans. The 13 rewards an engaged helm and weighs less than its siblings — a used one is a sound pick for those prioritising sailing response over max volume.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Excess 13. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $651,390 | — |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $619,927 | -4.8% |
| Apr 26 | 6 | $651,390 | +5.1% |
| May 26 | 1 | $619,927 | -4.8% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $824,676 | +33.0% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $42 | -100.0% |
Where they're listed
Excess 13 listings appear across 4 countries. United States has the most listings with 6 (42.9%), followed by United Kingdom and France.
Country view
14 listings · 4 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $614,611 | 6 | 4 | 42.9% |
| United Kingdom | $650,809 | 4 | 0 | 28.6% |
| France | $699,166 | 3 | 0 | 21.4% |
| New Zealand | $1,040,057 | 1 | 1 | 7.1% |
Comparable models
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