2020 Excess 12

The 2020 Excess 12 catamaran "Talen" is a well-equipped, privately used yacht designed for coastal cruising and family adventures. With four cabins plus two crew bow cabins, it offers comfortable accommodations for up to eight guests. This catamaran is ready for immediate use and represents a smart alternative to buying new, saving you significant cost and waiting time.
 

This catamaran suits families or groups who want a comfortable, stable platform for coastal cruising in the Mediterranean. It's equally appealing to owners looking for a charter-ready vessel with proven layout and low maintenance. Planning to explore the Greek islands or host friends for weekend getaways? The Excess 12 delivers space and seaworthiness without the complexity of a larger yacht.
 

Is the 2020 Excess 12 Talen for Sale?

Yes, this 2020 Excess 12 Talen is currently offered for sale through its listing broker. The yacht is located in Athens, Greece, and is ready for immediate use with a recent survey available. Because strong demand for used catamarans means you should act quickly, availability of a comparable example may be limited.
 

For buyers, availability is less important than acting quickly. The maintenance records, engine hours, and recent survey should all be reviewed before making an offer. A well-maintained, privately used example can have a very different ownership profile from another Excess 12 that has seen heavier use.
 

2020 Excess 12 Talen Price

The asking price for this 2020 Excess 12 Talen is €359,000. A new Excess 12 lists around €600,000 ex-factory plus options and waiting time, so this used example offers immediate savings and no delivery delay, which supports the asking price. Asking prices are subject to change and should not be treated as confirmed transaction values.
 

The purchase price is only part of the budget for a 40-foot catamaran. Owning a catamaran of this size involves annual costs for berthing, insurance, and maintenance—typically around 10% of the purchase price. Fuel consumption is modest with the twin 29 HP engines, and the boat's popularity means strong resale value. Buyers should also account for a professional survey, sea trial, and general upkeep.
 

Performance and Propulsion

This Excess 12 is powered by twin Yanmar 3YM30AE engines (29 HP each) for reliable auxiliary power. The Yanmar 3YM30AE engines provide dependable auxiliary power, and the twin installation gives this 40-foot catamaran reliable motoring and easy maneuvering. Fuel consumption is modest with the twin 29 HP engines.
 

A spacious flybridge and cockpit layout make the boat great for socializing and lounging, while the fully equipped galley and salon offer ample storage for extended trips. Actual sailing performance and fuel consumption depend on load, sea conditions, sail trim, and hull maintenance, so a sea trial is essential to verify performance and sail handling. Fuel consumption is modest with the twin 29 HP engines.
 

Exterior Design and Construction

This 2020 Excess 12 Talen features a spacious flybridge and cockpit layout that is great for socializing and lounging. The exterior design is intended for coastal cruising and family adventures, and the boat is turnkey and ready to sail. The catamaran platform delivers space and seaworthiness without the complexity of a larger yacht.
 

Buyers should inspect the hulls, deck, bulkheads, rigging, mast, sails, through-hulls, and steering system. The flybridge, cockpit, deck hardware, and railings should also be reviewed. A recent survey is available, and a sea trial is essential to verify performance and sail handling.
 

Interior and Accommodation

This 2020 Excess 12 Talen offers four guest cabins each with a private head, plus two additional crew cabins in the bow. The boat provides comfortable accommodations for up to eight guests, and the fully equipped galley and salon offer ample storage for extended trips. The layout suits families or groups who want a comfortable, stable platform for coastal cruising.
 

Individual boats may have different upholstery, appliances, flooring, and interior finishes depending on specification. Buyers should inspect the guest cabins, private heads, crew cabins, saloon, galley, refrigeration, plumbing, and bilge systems for condition. The four-cabin layout plus crew bow cabins should be reviewed against your family cruising or charter plans during a viewing in Athens.
 

What to Check Before Buying a 2020 Excess 12 Talen

Before making an offer, inspect the boat's maintenance records and confirm the engine hours. A sea trial is essential to verify performance and sail handling. The survey should cover the hulls, deck, bulkheads, rigging, mast, sails, through-hulls, steering system, electrical equipment, plumbing, and bilge systems.
 

The twin Yanmar 3YM30AE engines should be inspected individually, including engine hours, service records, and cooling systems. Buyers should also test navigation electronics, autopilot, VHF radio, refrigeration, pumps, and other onboard systems. Strong demand for used catamarans means you should act quickly when this Excess 12 for sale matches your plans. Contact the broker to schedule a viewing in Athens and discuss survey arrangements.