A three-cabin owner's-version performance cat with upgraded sails, the Pulse package and a big solar array — walked through on video.
The video tour of S/V Kweli opens with a simple premise: this 2023 Excess 14 was built by Beneteau for owners who genuinely enjoy sailing, rather than for the charter fleet. The narration describes a boat that is lighter, faster and far more responsive than the typical cruising catamaran in this size range, and the camera lingers on the clean, modern hull lines that give the Excess range its distinctive look.
On deck
The deck layout is presented as simple and practical: wide side decks, safe movement forward, and a low boom that drops the center of effort and sharpens handling. The video makes a point that Excess kept the rig honest — no gimmicks, just sound sailing geometry and good balance at the helm. Helm feedback is called out as one of the model’s signature traits, with reviewers repeatedly noting how direct and predictable the steering feels compared with other production cats. Owners, the narration adds, regularly report sailing within a knot of true wind, particularly in lighter air.
Below decks
Kweli is the three-cabin owner’s version, with the entire starboard hull given over to a private suite. The tour describes it as bright and quiet, finished in a clean, well-ventilated modern style, with a proper queen berth, generous storage and excellent natural light — secure feeling underway, open and airy at anchor.
Equipped to go
For cruising buyers, the equipment list matters: the video cites upgraded sails, the Pulse performance package, and a large solar array intended to make long-range, off-grid living straightforward. Owners who have taken the Excess 14 offshore, including Atlantic crossings, are said to remark on how solid the boat feels for its weight class.
Market snapshot
The Excess 14 is still a thin, young market — useful context for anyone weighing timing.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Solds (last 24 months) | 1 |
| Median time to sell | ~130 days |
| Active listings | 1 |
| Asking range | $569,000 |
To learn more or arrange a showing of Kweli, contact Brian Duff.