Catamaran Comparison · 2026

Excess 15 vs Nautitech 44

Two near-neighbours in the 44–50 foot class — here's how they actually differ on the water.

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At a Glance

Excess

Excess 15

The Excess 15 is a 50-foot 4-cabin catamaran launched in 2023. Best for performance, luxury, modern lovers. A performance-leaning hull form for sailors who care how it feels on the helm.

Nautitech

Nautitech 44

The Nautitech 44 is a 44-foot 4-cabin catamaran launched in 2019. Best for performance, open space lovers, family. A proven family-friendly layout.

Quick Comparison

Spec	Excess 15	Nautitech 44
Length overall	50 ft (15.2 m)	44 ft (13.3 m)
Beam	8.07 m	7.36 m
Cabins (guest + crew)	4 + 2	4 + 2
Max guests	8	8
Year introduced	2023	2019
Best for	performance, luxury, modern lovers	performance, open space lovers, family
Standout amenity	AC, generator	AC, generator
Charter regions	Caribbean, Mediterranean	Caribbean, Mediterranean
Indicative price (bareboat low season)	$7,000	$7,000
Indicative price (crewed peak season)	$57,500	$57,500
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Pricing data drawn from current-season bookings across BVI and Mediterranean bases. Updated quarterly.

Design & Comfort Differences

The two boats feel meaningfully different on board, even within the same nominal size class. Three specific differences worth knowing:

Saloon and deck space. The Excess 15 has a classic enclosed saloon with a wide aft deck; the Nautitech 44 offers a more conventional enclosed saloon. The Nautitech 44 specifically targets open-space lovers — the indoor/outdoor flow is the headline feature.
Cabin configuration. Both boats offer 4 symmetrical guest cabins. What differs is cabin shape — the Excess typically uses a forward-galley / island-berth layout, while Nautitech often offsets the galley aft. Worth seeing both layouts before deciding for a couples-only trip.
Amenities & kit. Excess 15 comes with AC, generator, watermaker, solar, dinghy, ice maker. Nautitech 44 adds a similar kit, with the same core list.

Performance Differences

Neither boat is a racer; both are cruising catamarans. But the Excess 15.

In light air (under 10 knots true wind), the heavier-displacement boat will feel slightly sluggish; in 15–20 knots trade-wind conditions both perform similarly. In big Med Meltemi/Mistral conditions (25+ knots) the Excess 15's wider 8.07 m beam will initially feel more stable but pushes more water resistance.

For bareboat charters both behave predictably under sail and under power. We rarely see either one out-sail the other in normal charter conditions.

Price & Value

In current-season data, the Excess 15 starts at $7,000/week bareboat (low season, BVI or Greece) and the Nautitech 44 starts at $7,000/week. At the high end (crewed, peak season) we see the Excess 15 reach $57,500/week and the Nautitech 44 reach $57,500/week.

For most charterers the price difference is small (~$500–$1,500/week) compared to the total trip cost — meaning amenities, layout and your destination matter more than sticker price when choosing between two boats this similar.

Which Should You Choose?

If you're a family with kids

Both boats work for families — compare cabin configs in our detail pages and we'll help you pick the better-fitting layout.

If you want performance / a sailing-feel boat

Choose the Excess 15. It was designed with sailing performance in mind — the helm feels more responsive and you'll enjoy being on the wind.

If you want luxury / open-space

Choose the Excess 15. It's specifically tuned for indoor-outdoor living and the finish is the more premium of the two.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Excess 15 bigger than the Nautitech 44? ▾

The Excess 15 is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a 8.07 m beam, while the Nautitech 44 is 44 ft (13.3 m) with a 7.36 m beam. The Excess 15 is the longer boat, but the difference of 6 ft may be marginal once you step on board.

Which is better for a family — Excess 15 or Nautitech 44? ▾

The Nautitech 44 is the stronger family pick — designed with performance / open space lovers in mind, with 4 guest cabins and a layout forgiving for kids new to sailing. The Excess 15 leans performance / luxury — fine for older families with sailing experience.

Which is better value — Excess 15 or Nautitech 44? ▾

In our tracking, the two boats are priced within ~$0/week of each other at the low end, so value depends on which features you weight: the Excess 15 gives you AC, generator, watermaker; the Nautitech 44 gives you AC, generator, watermaker.

Can the Excess 15 and Nautitech 44 charter in the same destinations? ▾

Excess 15: Caribbean, Mediterranean. Nautitech 44: Caribbean, Mediterranean. Where they overlap (often the Caribbean + Mediterranean), they're both well-supported by local charter fleets and you can usually get a checkout sail either way.

How many guests can each boat sleep? ▾

Excess 15: 4 guest cabins + 2 crew cabin(s), sleeps up to 8 guests in standard charter config. Nautitech 44: 4 guest cabins + 2 crew cabin(s), sleeps up to 8 guests. Both sleep the same number — your choice depends on layout and amenities.

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