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Getting Acquainted With The Excess 14

 Date: June 6, 2025 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland

Subject: First Impressions of the Excess 14

We’re onboard the new Excess 14 at the Gold Coast, and it's easy to see why she was so well-received at the recent boat show. The initial impression is fantastic. This first day for the Yacht Delivery Solutions team is all about getting acquainted with this specific vessel and preparing her for the coastal voyage to Sydney.

Even for a relatively short trip like this, every delivery begins with the same thorough process. We're running tests on all the onboard systems, from electronics to engines. The next job is provisioning. It's immediately apparent how much storage this boat has; there are clever lockers and spaces everywhere, making it easy to stow away all our gear and supplies, keeping the living areas clear and uncluttered. With everything loaded, we took a moment to enjoy the first official meal onboard—nothing fancy, just some sandwiches from a local deli eaten in the cockpit, but it’s the moment the boat starts to feel like home.

a white Excess 14 catamaran on the dock in the gold coast ready for yacht delivery solutions to take it to sydney


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Location: Gold Coast QLD, Australia

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