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Excess 14

Catamaran, twin keels · Fractional Sloop · First built 2022

A VPLP-designed catamaran with a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio, built for performance-oriented cruising

Designed by Vplp Design, Van Peteghem & Lauriot-Prevost.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
22.9
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 2022
Designer
VPLP Design, Van Peteghem, Lauriot-Prevost
Builder
Excess Catamarans

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