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Excess debuts in Thailand
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Represented by Primus Marine, the Groupe Beneteau brand has splashed in the Kingdom, as the country’s first Excess 11 set sail in the Andaman Sea.
Primus Marine hosted the Thailand premiere of the Excess brand in Phuket as a new Excess 11 catamaran set sail in the Andaman Sea following its arrival from France.
Primus Marine has represented Excess in Thailand since late 2024 and was meticulous in its preparation ahead of the event, which was held at Ao Po Grand Marina and attended by Hong Kong-based Cosmas Grelon, the catamaran brand’s Asia-Pacific Sales Manager.
The Primus Marine team invested a significant amount of manpower and resources to make the event a great success. Prior to the big day, final checks of the Excess 11 and a morning sea trial were conducted to ensure everything was ready to welcome guests for the Thailand premiere.
The landmark event began with local media photographing and videoing the Excess 11 in the marina in the morning. As guests arrived, the Primus Marine team busied themselves with showcasing the vessel’s amazing features. As dusk approached, guests boarded the Excess 11 to chase after the sunset, providing an excellent opportunity to experience the vessel’s performance at sea.
“Thailand is one of Asia’s top sailing destinations, featuring diverse sailing grounds, gorgeous beaches and warm waters, offering year-round sailing opportunities,” Primus Marine stated.
“Whether joining a charter fleet or sailing for personal pleasure, the Excess 11 is the ideal model for exploring the welcoming beach resorts or secluded islets in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. It is capable of serious bluewater cruising, and its compact design and versatile interiors cater to the hybrid sailing lifestyle of new-generation sailors.”
Over 200 units of the Excess 11 – the brand’s entry model – have been built at the builder’s Vendée shipyard, while in Asia-Pacific the catamaran has cruised in French Polynesia, Australia, mainland China, Japan and now Thailand.
In 2025, Excess launched the Excess 11 Hybrid version to meet the growing demand for silent cruising and reduced emissions.
In 2026, the Excess 11 in Phuket is scheduled to appear at the fourth Thailand International Boat Show, which will be held at Phuket Yacht Haven from January 15-18.
Later in the year, an Excess 13 and the Excess 14 – a world premiere in 2025 – are expected to arrive in Thailand to further boost the brand’s presence in the country.
