£400,000 Yacht Tour : Excess 11

[@jaimiemadden590]

Big Bang for 400k no wonder over 200 sold ! Nice tour Nick thank you

[@maxnex7676]

Agree but I wonder what the boat is missing (water maker / generator perhaps) and the overall quality of the boat, either that or the other boat makers are making massive profit on what they sell.

[@tacodias]

That’s the pre-commissioning price!

[@xBINARYGODx]

@@maxnex7676 most of these boats have insane markup, and also, they can depreciate worse than any car.

[@will580]

​@maxnex7676 it's a optional extra

[@djberkey5449]

Been a while since I’ve commented on anything! I never learned to sail😢but wish I had! Out of all the boat videos I watch, I enjoy yours the best…no pretentiousness, no plugs for companies boat, just a lovable Nick who knows more, shows more, and waves at mirrors! And this cat, omg! This would be the one! 👋

[@AQUAHOLIC]

👋

[@fastoez]

Never too late! You can book a week or more sailing holiday in say croatia and either get a captain and learn or better still book a specific training holiday where its all about you learning and you still get a holiday! win win

[@Paul-ry5cx]

@@fastoez dont encourage him, you know dam well once he does that his life will never be the same.

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

​@@fastoezNever too late indeed.

[@stevelauda5435]

Now this is a most perfect boat!, all amenities pluss separate cabins for ultimate space and privacy, not too big, not too small and, the kitchen/ dining area is above deck, no claustrophobia, wow!!!

[@markwarn6085]

Great boat, comfortable and easy to work, ideal for a family. Good tour.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Have to love the light and sense of space in this cabin! Wish we could experience this beauty in action, but she looks great.

[@rtbinc2273]

You're about the only one doing boats this size and kind - for which I'm very glad. You asked for suggestions for interesting boats - maybe Prolific right there would be good

[@ShenandoahShelty]

I'm not a boater or a sailor. I do follow your channel. This is amazing bang for your buck. A couple things came to mind, I didn't see any environmental controls, no info on range, no water maker. Lastly, the helm is literally one step from the stern. I kept thinking, one slip on that seat...splash ... lol. Thanks for looking at something a bit different.

[@rasferrastfarian739]

I agree with others, great value for money. Thank you for the tour Nick.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@edwardjobling-g1n]

these videos are so relaxing and fascinating, you learn so much. Thank youu

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoy them 🙂

[@seanogden927]

A very nice yacht with plenty of space for the size. Nice tour Nick thank you.

[@nickwatkins5321]

I really like that, simple lay out, versatile, more than enough space. For the size it's got so much room. Very taken with that

[@Ian-gf8id]

Good practical layout, and attractively priced. Difficult to assess the build quality from a video tour, but at first glance there's a lot to like.

[@wolfgangsaller5843]

The layout of this catamaran is nearly perfect ... so much space for that length! I read that she would perform quite well under sail! The excess-success is really well deserved ;-) ... and of course a wellmade video which makes me wanting more of that stuff! Thank you!

[@nicbennett6554]

Great tour as ever Nick. Easy to see why they’ve sold so many. Great for the charter market and everyone else too, without breaking the bank.

[@fidel681]

A great actor the dosh, Thoughtful layout and the advantage of being a 2 person operation. Something different, thanks Nick 😊

[@ianyoung9837]

I can't see anything wrong with this boat. I'd love it. Thanks Nick.

[@ijoseluis]

That's an interesting modicum in terms of yachting... Thank you, Nick!

[@paroladamoreministries4995]

Ciao, wow awesomely priced this beautiful spacious interior Catamaran is Nick. What a fantastic sailboat for a couple taking a few friends on the seas, with lots of storage space. I only spotted one fridge/freezer though, I personally would want 2 large fridge/freezers. While living and attending school in Hertfordshire, many years ago, I belonged to a sailing club near Rickmansworth that had very small Catamaran boats, but nothing compared to this beautiful baby! No wonder they have sold over 200 of these models worldwide. God bless you buddy, love from Italy 🇮🇹 🙏 xxx

[@kfeltenberger]

Toss a mattress pad and a sleeping bag in those forward storage spaces and you have a perfect place for the daughter’s boyfriend. 😊

[@awhisperinthewind4253]

that was my first thought 😄

[@WH05GTH]

I was expecting Nick to say the same thing.

[@ianmoone6562]

That's too generous and that space is needed. Maybe he could hang an hammock under the trampoline.

[@marcoperoni4735]

😂😂😂

[@rpaasse6453]

@@ianmoone6562 Know see, thats what i call thinking in practical solutions.

[@cbrusharmy]

What a nice change of pace, and a neat little boat. I dig it

[@abhaykedare7146]

A very practical boat with good space inside and yes at a reasonable price.

[@ironichumorist]

interesting. and shocking the number they have sold but i guess the price is right. i cant imagine ever owning a vessel where when cruising in any given weather you were purchased to perilously close to the back of the vessel with very little protection. but i do prefer a center cockpit in a cruising sailing yacht. lovely tour....thank you sir nicholas.

[@andyraven9855]

It's no Gulf Craft Majesty 175 but Mr Burnham sir considering it has a pokey thing sticking up in the air and under powered engines, I have to say if I were to go for a yacht with this type of propulsion and for this length I'd probably be happiest with a catamaran,and this one is very tidy. Nick thank you for my chuckle of the day, opening the door of a totally clear shower to show the inside of the shower classic 😂 as ever sir a great find and tour, all the best from Cornwall 🤗👍🖖

[@scottgordon1781]

Lovely , thanks . Would want more freezer space :-) Mirror wave at last :-)

[@jem8794]

Nick, we love your yellow socks. You are a fashion setter when talking about socks, light blue, red, yellow, .. you are killing it 😊😊😊

[@AQUAHOLIC]

😎

[@Kim_Jensen]

Fantastic sailing cat, with a price that's not off the scale 😀 Thanks for the tour 😊

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChristofferETJ]

I like the string openers. Looks like they'll be very comfortable to bump into.

[@savethehumans7460]

Thanks for the share Nick.

[@markomarten]

A sensible layout and nothing trying to be clever for the sake of it, I would suggest a water maker as an option because you can be away for ages but without water it’s a struggle to do much. The area in the bow for storage might be handy for a spare sail in case of emergency or similar supplies. It’s certainly got potential.

[@davidweston8758]

Really like that , not a sailor, prefer power , but then this would solve the problem of it healing over , the layout is good given its size and very light and airy, thanks for the tour

[@VoltsAnBolts]

Woohoo! Sailboats! Got my tea ready to go

[@gregorywaspe1586]

You asked a bit earlier whether we watch your videos... I watch ALL of these

[@FLGurl]

There is a similar style cat near where I live. As a moderator for the livestream channel which shows this cat in one of the views, I shared this video. Thank you for the tour, excellent as always. 🍷

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for sharing!

[@FLGurl]

@@AQUAHOLIC 👍 🍷

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Excellent video and yacht Nick 🚤🛥️⛵️👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Many thanks!

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy little sailboat.

[@paulsinclair3401]

Nice enough for family pootling around, but would have liked to know the following? 1) What is the 'build', strength, rigidity of the hull and superstructure? 2) Does it have a generator - if so what spec.? 3) Does it have a watermaker - if so what spec.? 4) Does it have heating & AirCon? 5) Are other engines available - particularly with alternatives to the 'saildrive' which generates a lot more drag than conventional drives?

[@georgeburn961]

Just rented one for the week - had 2 berths instead of lockers in the bow - 10 proper berths without using the saloon; in an 11m boat! Not great storage in the galley though; at least not without modifying the underseat storage into draws etc. Good in a near storm too, it turns out; but you do feel a bit vulnerable right at the back when the swell gets up - autopilot wasn't coping (overheating and tripping off) so hand steering it was the only option.

[@nextari]

yes I've done crossings on cats and on night watch you may be drowsy but paying attention enough. This just seems dangerous, even in the daytime. First thing I would do is modify the helm area with solid back rest at minimum and probably a webbing screen in the footwell.

[@douglasthompson296]

Wowwww Nick, now if I was into sailing then that would be a serious contender. I'm glad the designer skipped on the dishwasher and rising TV, totally not needed on a sailboat my POV of course 😂(unless an owner wanted a marina queen, but that's not the point of sailing, is it) oh the starting price is very amenable too. Cheers DougT

[@Tburke3rd]

Did I miss something or is there no covered/protected helm space? SO any inclement weather and your stuck outside.

[@mmsmits2868]

Thanks for the tour! Love me a catamaran!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@loki7441]

A guy I went to school with joined the navy and learnt to sail there. After a few years got dry feet and we ended up working for the same company. He sailed competitively with the company team. He maintained Hobie Cats were the only cats worth sailing. Arnt they really a mono hull. He thought for a moment and agreed. Yes you spend 90% of you time on a good day with only one hull in the water.😄 He lives in Brisbane now sailing Hobie cats in the sun. I never liked Cats motor or sail, but that's a well laid out boat for the price. A bit of upgrading to hide the exposed cabin gel coat and you have a nice cosy boat.

[@WilliamDaugherty]

Very impressive for 37'. Nice tour Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Nice boat! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@AQUAHOLIC 👍👍

[@johnkidd797]

Very nice thing and as you say if there's wind you're good to go. Makes me wish I'd learned to sail Nick.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Raysnature]

Nice. Not sure if I'd want a four cabin layout, if anything I think I'd go the other way and see if they would do a two cabin layout. That third cabin seemed lacking in storage. Also a little too much naked gelcoat inside for me, I'd maybe ask Setag if they could do something with it. Don't get me wrong though, I like this. It's a lot of boat for the price point.

[@corwingarber]

Really lovely vessel seems so reasonable to live aboard also with that master bedroom. The only thing would be maybe to do some reworking some of the surfaces in the bathroom to make it feel a little bit more upscale instead of the GRP, but besides that really, very sweet and manageable yacht.

[@martinnielsen9126]

I love the Windows at the steps to the cabins

[@monsterhog1118]

Escape hatches

[@chicken25]

Awesome tour as always. I am a little curious about where the generator is placed. Assuming it has one, which i would belive i does:)

[@brianpurcell9058]

Nice Nick ! Nice 👌 👌

[@torq1116]

3 beds, 2 baths, easy living space for 6 people... with a fridge smaller than one in a college dorm room! LOL Can you tell I look at these yachts from a live-aboard perspective, and not just a weekender? :)

[@monsterhog1118]

You can put a second fridge in the starboard galley storage cabinet

[@nextari]

Love this boat, nothing close in new cats this price range.

[@matthewjung2313]

I need that!!! Sail up and down the coast with the seasons

[@rexpayne7836]

Amazing space on a cat. Lot of boat for the money. Great video. 🇦🇺 😊

[@maryholder3795]

First look, 2+ minutes in and I like her very much. I like all catamaran yachts because your main living area is above you don't go down as you normally do for sailing yachts. She is lovely, sensible, comfortable, and safe she gives you an air of being as you said manageable. I love your intriguing boats you find, more please. Just one query do Excess only do sailing yachts? Or just with engines.

[@Mrsnichols1965]

I'm baffled as to why there is no protection afforded the helm stations. I can understand perhaps on a single hull where the boom would be lower, but on this boat, the boom would be over the roof and thus out of line of sight. Otherwise, interesting boat.

[@raydf]

Good morning! Have you considered doing a review of the Ranger Tug R 25 (with Outboard)? It looks like an interesting boat for the less wealthy of us... (under $200K)

[@solegs100]

i am waiting to see when the electric\hybrid models come out before making a move on one and then retiring to live aboard. If you do manage to see a electric/hybrid then please post it. I do like the cat tours. Thanks

[@StinkyJim]

Was that windows in between the steps on the owners cabin. Looks like you could see under neath the boat. Very cool feature if yes. This looks like a lovely boat.

[@R-Tap]

Great value.

[@onefrazzer]

Very bright looks nice but I'm not a cat fan and you have retained your top spot back and redeemed your self with the mirror wave lol

[@kevinsimm2063]

I would personally have the two guest cabins laid out as twins , more storeage under beds, also a mattress in forward locker for u tube journalist...who could crew !

[@thecocktailian2091]

Really nice amount of space for such a short boat. They ought to put a washing machine in where the desk is in the owners Ncell. Still, it's so very plastic-y. Looks cheap and easily breakable.

[@DonFarmer-hq5sw]

Wonderful ❤

[@livingwithosteoarthritis.]

Nice boat great video

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@richardjoy5060]

Nice video thanks, but would have also liked a bit of info on the boat's sailing attributes - sail area, sail options, fixed keels or daggerboards( I guess the former) and draft.

[@РоманКопейкин-ц8л]

First question when I've been visiting Excess 14, was how the builder expects the owner to spend a day at the helm being exposed to the sun.

[@treborretsnom6186]

What?? A builder un-Nicked ? Count me in !!! I know I'm making my own rules here, I couldn't decide if un-Nicked should be hyphenated? Comments welcome 😅... Beautiful vessel Nick👍 nice work 🫡

[@douger1517]

Hi Nick can you try to get on an Artnautica LRC58 to review please.

[@rolidcz7954]

the helm station is in an unprotected area in the back. It doesn't look like a safe place for rough seas.

[@scottdynek2728]

Did I miss it? Where are they made? Love this yacht! Thanks Nick!

[@michaelfaers8757]

Good afternoon Nick

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Good afternoon Michael

[@stephenroberts7104]

Where would we be if we didn’t have a little Nick wave,😂awesome boat

[@AQUAHOLIC]

👋

[@julesforsyth2996]

I watch a sailing blogger, he seems to use the motors more often than not. I think it maybe a better idea to have slightly more powerful engines than that, maybe 90 ish. I think I would like slightly bigger, I want to live aboard and do like space, certainly doesn't seem much outdoor space on this. Anyway, great tour, nice boat but much prefer the my's.

[@thomasvandenberg966]

Where that windows on the stair down the cabins? If so, that would be amazing in clear water!

[@andrewpease3688]

“Far away “, that worked out well last time. The locals didn’t get to decide

[@davidrichardson5163]

Great cat tour Nick, although I've always preferred monohulls. What's with the fashion......yellow socks and yellow jacket....all very snug!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

😎

[@rogil2154]

I would be worried about falling off the helm into the water ....

[@subjug8767]

I would love to see this vessel configured as a power cat.

[@Leo-Crespi]

Nice!

[@davedavids9619]

Nick.......a blow boat ???? 🤔🤔Never thought I would see the day, but still a great tour. This one seems to aim clearly at the charter market or otherwise warmer climates. Interior looks nice, well thought of, but I fear that the times of catamarans in the Med are about over. They are getting hammered in the ports and marinas, having to pay double berthing fees and if you are just a couple that is not really fun. I am not a blow boat person, I like our trawler, but I can see myself on this in the Caribbean any other warm spot on this planet.

[@antoncarmoducchi6057]

Nick, try and get on a 13, the new one. Very keen to get a good look.

[@GOLD-b2f]

Великолепно!

[@dangermouse8466]

Nick you forgot to mention one thing in your review. That massive locker at the front is the perfect place for your daughter's boyfriend. Unfortunately, it's too big for my gimp but the engine compartment is perfect for him.

[@cornelius9180]

Hi Nick, will you be at Monaco in a couple of weeks?

[@63mckenzie]

I know absolutely nothing about boats/sailing, but aren't those helm positions quite exposed if you were going through rough seas?

[@moonhand8311]

Incredible boat. There's one big negative. The aft helms are useless for anything more than daysailing. You are too exposed, as are your expensive instruments (check back in three years....) and potentially at risk. Ask anyone whose sailed across the Channel or Biscay and you'll understand (in comparison to other cats with more protected helms). One of the key points for cruising catamarans is the protection and ease of helming. If you want the water 1m away, love wearing foul weather gear, and like waves breaking over your feet, and rain and wind saturating you, then this is the boat, or buy a mono! Just wait and watch - people will start to build 'toilet tents' around them like they have had to on the Outremers, for example. Second, the price is not really £400k for a 'normal' person. You have to add alot to that with the right gear loaded, and then VAT. I'm not saying its not good value, but the uninitiated need to know that in reality it is closer to half a million, or more. Everyone must stop listing prices ex-VAT as it is disingenuous.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

How many people with boats like this choose to go out when there are 'waves breaking over your feet, and rain and wind saturating you' versus people pottering around the Greek Islands in the sunshine and simply not bothering to go out when the weather is bad? It's not a ferry, there's no schedule to keep. They have sold a lot of these for a reason... 🙂

[@gruntlife0341]

It is very easy to see how they have sold so many so fast.

[@gregmcmullen6698]

Cute, but spartan for sure. From the construction, it doesn't look like AC/water-maker/gennie are placeable options. Add'l cold storage in the master could be explored and whats with the port aft bed layout??? It needs rotated 90 degrees. Flush deck vents could have been an easy addition. One plus... gone are the days of wet-heads. They're so 20th century. Shame on the squeek in the master bath. I cannot believe that no one heard that before Nick was welcomed aboard? Thanks for the tour of a sub 40' cat Nick. I'll spend a few more coins for one a bit larger.

[@rogerreed905]

Cats have always been interesting . . I do like the older style trimarans too . Bye from NZ👋🇳🇿🍻twa

[@profesorblancocienciassoci8873]

How many time takes to learn to navigate with one of this, starting from zero? And how many time to master it?

[@briansmith1029]

Something different nick but very nice tbh

[@stoerenungeheuer543]

I would be too afraid being thrown overboard from the helm position. 🌊

[@leobrown6875]

Do they do a power catamaran

[@BuceGar]

400k? Wow!

[@zoro1707]

here i am watching a 400k boat while i dont have money ahhaha...

[@erichoffman8671]

nice boat is it blue water worthy

[@javkhlanbaatarkhuu4271]

Is there anyway to transport this via road to an inland lake? I want one, something like this in Mongolia, where no sea, but nice fresh water lake. By the way, I know this is a stupid idea.😅

[@troypersson7630]

Nice boat and a decent price, but that much grp makes it really sterile looking, Not saying its a bad thing.

[@bobuncle8704]

Do like cat’s for their roominess, and this one’s a good layout.

[@alisavas9526]

In the crazy world of yachting, the price tag is very reasonable. (I'm waiting for someone in the comments to mention Ikea)