Salty 3 (Excess 14)
2026 · 14 m · 4 cabins · 10 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
14m · 2026 · Catamaran
About the Excess 14
- Naval architect
- VPLP Design
- Launched
- 2022
- Hull type
- Catamaran
Video: EXCESS Catamarans on YouTubeExcess 14 at excess-catamarans.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Ideal for families This 14m catamaran is perfect for groups of 6, 10 looking to sail comfortably without sacrificing space or modern conveniences. The four-cabin layout and dual-hull design make it stable and forgiving, even for less experienced sailors sharing the watch.
Well-equipped vessel You're getting genuinely useful kit here, water maker, electric winches, radar, and autopilot take the sweat out of longer passages, while the bimini and generous beam keep everyone comfortable in Mediterranean or Caribbean heat. The 2026 build year means everything should be in excellent condition with current systems.
Reasonable value proposition At this size and spec level, the €8,000 deposit is competitive, though you'll want to confirm the weekly rate with Arcadie Plaisance, the base location isn't specified in your data, so that will affect logistics from your home airport. The water maker and electric toilets are cost-savers over a fortnight-long charter.
One practical note Catamarans of this length can feel roomy but slightly slower in light winds compared to monohulls; if you're keen on pure speed or racing-style sailing, this trades that for comfort and stability, a fair trade for most groups, but worth knowing upfront.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
Where Charters Went
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Saint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Antibes during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Saint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes and Antibes for this type of boat.
- Plateau du Milieu36%
- Rade de Porquerolles24%
- Baie de Briande20%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Port Grimaud
Based at Port Grimaud, France . Salty 3 is operated by Arcadie Plaisance.
Good to know
- Location
- Port Grimaud · France
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence accepted plus VHF. Corsican operators check thoroughly; Côte d'Azur operators usually rely on a sailing CV plus a brief on-water check.
- Security deposit
- €8,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there
Flights to France
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Côte d'Azur: Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez bases. Many low-cost European connections.
Corsica west: Ajaccio, Propriano. Smaller airport; connect via Paris or Marseille.
Corsica east. Closer if you're starting from Saint-Florent or Bastia bases.
Possible routes
France · French Riviera and Corsica
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Côte d'Azur
Glamorous but moorings are pricey in summer; alternate marina nights with anchor nights.
1Antibes
2Cannes
3St Tropez
4Porquerolles
Corsica · north and west
Wild, mountainous, and far less crowded than the mainland, Corsica is a different charter than people expect.
1Ajaccio
2Sanguinaires
3Girolata
4Calvi
5Saint-Florent
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