Sailing around the world and living great adventures, in complete freedom... It is a dream shared by many boaters. If you too have this project in mind, but you don't know which boat to choose to carry it out, this article enlightens you on the advantages of a catamaran for life on board and a round-the-world sailing trip with long passages.
When it comes to choosing a vessel for a transoceanic crossing or a circumnavigation , whether you're sailing alone or with others, the choice of vessel is never made carelessly.
For short or long trips, for comfort, for pleasure, for sensations, for performance or for autonomy on board... There are countless good reasons to choose a catamaran!
Sailing around the world means choosing to move onboard a boat for an experience that will last for months, years or even a lifetime. The boat chosen by the crew will clearly influence the quality of life on board, both when sailing and when anchored.
With two hulls and a central platform, the catamarans offer spacious living areas. The aft cockpit, inner saloon and bow are all great places to share memorable moments together, always with the horizon in sight.
The space available on board can often accommodate a fully equipped galley, so you can cook just like you do at home... or even more comfortably!
In the hulls of a catamaran, the single or double cabins and bathrooms are also, in most cases, comfortable. Depending on the composition of the crew, they may be able to accommodate extra passengers. And the ability to entertain family and friends is not to be overlooked when embarking on a long sailing trip!
The Excess 11 catamaran, for example, has a very generous living space. It is far superior to that of a monohull of the same size, offering the crew exceptional comfort.
The cruising catamaran offers an impressive amount of space for a 37 foot yacht: On a long-distance cruise, sailors have spaces optimised for conviviality - like the large, open cockpit - but also spaces designed for relaxation, so they can enjoy moments alone or with more privacy. In the owner's cabin, for example, the berth dimensions are 2 metres by 2 metres!
Another advantage of a catamaran over a monohull for long distance cruising, apart from the space on board, is the stability of the vessel. Because of its architectural structure, the catamaran almost always remains horizontal, which means that the crew are not affected by the boat's movements.
Moving around on board, cooking, washing up, studying or working... without the effects of heel that we experience on a monohull, activities are much easier. The life on board of a catamaran is organised according to the wishes and the needs of the crew, without having to take into account any other factors. In almost all conditions, sailing is almost always stress-free, safe and relaxed.
The comfort of a catamaran can be appreciated not only when sailing, but also when in port: In an anchorage that is too choppy and particularly unpleasant for a monohull, the catamaran remains stable and comfortable most of the time. When you spend your life on a boat, travelling around the world or on a long trip, it's far from being a detail!
We often read that, among pleasure boats, only monohulls offer the thrills of sailing, unlike multihulls. It's not true ! In fact, as the underwater surface area on a catamaran is smaller than that of a monohull yacht, the crew can often take advantage of more speed to create unique memories.
With their streamlined and light hulls, catamarans often exceed the average speed of a monohull yacht of the same size: Where a monohull would be sailing at 6 or 7 knots, a catamaran can easily reach an average speed of 9 to 12 knots in good conditions.
Catamaran sailors enjoy their time on shore more, as they sail more efficiently on long trips: They are spending more time on the ground or visiting more points of interest!
Among the Excess range of catamarans, the Excess 14 offers a particularly high-performance sailing experience. Beyond the fun and playful side of branded boats, our teams have designed a dynamic catamaran ready to take on the greatest sailing challenges.
With sleek lines, a forward mast, a low boom, a more aft roof and a lower freeboard, the Excess 14's innovative architecture invites you to experience a whole new range of sailing sensations. The interior layout of the boat is also unique on the market.
The boat's light weight and large sail area often allow the crew to continue sailing even in light winds. This allows crews to enjoy the pleasures and thrills of sailing, in close contact with the elements, almost all the time!
Other significant advantages of catamarans: There is no need to run the engine too often or use too much fuel. So, as sailors on round-the-world voyages become more self-sufficient, sailing is becoming more environmentally friendly!
With their generous space, catamarans almost always offer generous storage capacity. Often, multihulls offer at least twice as much storage space.
Crews embarking on a round-the-world trip on board a catamaran can take much more with them than if they were sailing in monohulls. This makes them more self-sufficient: They can plan longer trips and are not obliged to return to port frequently for refuelling.
Water and fuel, food supplies, personal belongings, water sports equipment, extra sails, spare equipment... these are all the things that allow you to truly enjoy a trip on a catamaran with peace of mind and live life to the fullest!
Designed for sailors who desire excitement and freedom, the l’Excess 13 is a catamaran with a strong character that offers particularly well-designed spaces. Life on board is simplified thanks to a modern interior design, optimised interior space, very comfortable living areas and generous storage space. The balance between the performance of the boat and the emotions it allows you to experience on board is, of course, entirely preserved.
Everything is done to ensure that crews enjoy sailing, living on board and exploring the playground that lies ahead, allowing them to make the most of their experience!
During round-the-world voyages, crews often have the opportunity to produce their own energy, allowing them to enjoy complete autonomy during their journey: They install solar panels, wind turbines or hydrogenerators, for example, to power the electrical equipment that allows them to live comfortably.
Unlike a monohull, the deck width of a multihull typically allows for the installation of a larger solar panel area, providing increased energy independence. This is an opportunity to enjoy a unique experience, a sailing trip off the beaten track, in complete freedom, in an eco-friendly and cost-effective way.
Performance, comfort, autonomy, safety... if you want to set off on a long trip around the world, our Excess 11, Excess 13 or Excess 14 catamarans could be just what you are looking for.
To find out more about the different models that our brand has to offer, please visit the page dedicated to them!
