Cannes created a direct two-model comparison
Showing the Excess 13 and 14 together lets prospective owners compare two neighbouring steps in the range without relying on brochures or isolated dealer visits. The larger 14 offers more volume and cruising capacity, while the 13 targets owners who want a slightly more compact platform with the same performance-led brand philosophy.
Port Canto is particularly well suited to that comparison because visitors can inspect deck circulation, cockpit proportions and helm positions in the water. For multihull buyers, those practical details often matter more than headline accommodation numbers when judging whether a yacht will be comfortable to operate.
The Excess 13 keeps the package close to 13 metres
At 12.99 metres standard overall length, the Excess 13 sits just inside the lower end of LYG's defined yacht range. Its appeal is the combination of multihull space with dimensions that remain manageable for owners who expect to handle much of the sailing themselves.
That size can reduce marina, handling and maintenance burdens compared with larger cruising cats while still providing genuine separation between sleeping, social and working areas. It is a useful proposition for couples or families who value autonomy more than maximum cabin count.
The Excess 14 adds volume without leaving owner scale
The Excess 14 starts at about 13.97 metres overall and extends the same concept into a larger cruising platform. The additional length and beam create more room for guests and longer stays while remaining far below the 24-metre threshold that separates LYG from superyacht coverage.
For buyers moving up from a smaller monohull or catamaran, the 14 can therefore represent a meaningful increase in living space without requiring a fully professional operating structure. That is central to the brand's positioning around active, owner-involved cruising.
Boat-show value comes from testing fit, not just finish
A Cannes display is most valuable when buyers use it to test everyday fit: sightlines from the helm, ease of moving around the deck, access to machinery, storage and how naturally the cockpit and saloon work together. Those details determine whether a yacht suits a real cruising programme.
By placing the 13 and 14 in the same show environment, Excess gave buyers a clearer choice between compact efficiency and additional volume. Both remain squarely within the luxury-yacht segment rather than crossing into the 24-metre-plus superyacht category.
Official sources: www.excess-catamarans.com.
