Kweli is a 2023 Excess 14, the premium 3-cabin owners version, built by Groupe Beneteau—one of the most trusted names in monohull construction—and designed by VPLP for sailors who prioritize real performance and offshore capability. This is not a charter spec cat; it’s a higher-quality, owner-focused design with a low boom, aft helms, direct cable steering, forward-set rig, and sleek, efficient hulls that deliver the lively feel monohull sailors appreciate.
Her owners chose Kweli after years of serious long-distance cruising, including several ocean crossings on previous boats, and she has already proven herself with a safe, comfortable Atlantic passage. Inside, the 3-cabin layout gives a true owner’s suite with central bathroom and generous storage—ideal for extended cruising. She’s also fully loaded with nearly every factory option plus major upgrades: a huge solar array, lithium power, davits, watermaker, upgraded sails, tender package, and more—making her fully autonomous and turnkey for bluewater sailing. The owners are finishing their cruise and plan to sell Kweli by the end of this season - open to earlier offers.
Additional Information
Accommodation
This Excess 14 is the top-of-class Owners Version, with a layout including the entire starboard hull dedicated entirely to the master’s cabin. This is a big improvement over common owners layouts in that, rather than dedicating massive space to a shower stall (a cheap way to use space is to leave it empty!), the forward cabin to starboard is designed as a spacious open-plan walk-in storage closet—convertible to a cabin with two single bunks, an invaluable upgrade for serious cruisers.
The port hull has forward and aft queen bunks, with ensuite heads including separate shower stalls.
The bridgedeck saloon offers comfortable seating for lounging or dining, both inside and out, while the galley provides ample counter space for elaborate cooking when the occasion calls, yet is also outfitted for easy, simple meal prep while underway.
Everywhere throughout, you will see thoughtful touches and quality details setting this vessel well apart from the more common “charter cats” that so many are dealing with for cruising today. Each cabin has ample ventilation with hatches, ports, and fans, making her comfortable for tropical cruising as well.
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- Honey teak & white lacquered wood interior
- Valley floor
- Work Hard – Play Hard interior (Colour: Divine)
- Additional berths in walk-in dressing
- Leatherette folders on bulkheads
- Fabric & leatherette hanging storage
- Adjustable wooden saloon table
- Fans in saloon and cabins
- Additional 155L fridge/freezer in saloon
- Kerrock countertops in galley and heads
- Slatted berths
- Fusion sound pack (saloon & cockpit)
- Dimmer for cockpit and saloon lighting
- Haier washer/dryer (9/5 kg) in starboard hull
- Aquabase watermaker – 100 L/hr
- Panasonic electric convection/microwave/grill
- Standalone 2-zone induction hob
- Samsung 32” Smart TV in saloon
- Custom saloon window sunshades
Electronics and Navigation
- Garmin GPSMAP 12” at starboard helm w/ composite console
- Garmin GPSMAP 12” at port helm w/ composite console
- Garmin Fantom 18” radar
- Garmin Reactor autopilot
- Garmin 315i VHF
- Garmin AIS 800 transceiver
- Speed/depth/temp transducer + wind transducer
- External USB outlet at starboard helm
- Windlass remote control at helm w/ chain counter
Electrical Systems
- AC Power: 230V, 32A shore power, outlets, USB outlets, 40A charger
- DC Power: 12V system
- 990Ah lithium batteries
- 960W solar on coachroof
- 1125W solar on platform/davits
- Victron Quattro 12V / 5000W inverter
Deck and Hull Equipment
- Intergral molded keels - strong to dry out on
- Dyneema lifelines
Anchoring:
- 25 kg Delta anchor w/ 75m chain + warp
- Electric windlass w/ chain counter and remote at the starboard helm deck wash system with salt and fresh water (selectable)
- Composite cockpit table with extension
- Orange exterior upholstery set
- Helm seating: starboard + port double helm seats (upgraded)
- Cockpit sun shade
- Composite davits
- Outboard bracket
- Aft cockpit enclosure with windows (Cadet Grey)
- 6P Plastimo Transocean liferaft
Sails and Rigging
- Electric primary winch
- Pulse Line hull decoration
- Composite steering wheels
- Flat winder for mainsail traveller
- Lazy bag for mainsail
Sail Inventory:
- Square-top mainsail
- Overlapping genoa
- Code 0
- Asymmetric spinnaker w/ snuffer (Sanders Sails)
Tall Rig ‘Pulse Line’ Rig & Sailplan Includes:
- Barber hauler
- Ball-bearing trimmable genoa cars
- Mainsail & overlapping genoa in grey Elvström e-XRP Ekko recycled laminate (upgrade from standard Dacron)
Mechanical Equipment
- Dyneema cable steering
- Bilge pumps
- Safety gear
- Emergency tiller
Engine Info
- (2) Yanmar 57hp engines with saildrives (~350 hours)
Tankage
- Fuel Tanks: (2) 53 gallons each (total 106g/400L)
- Water Tanks: (2) 79 gallons each (total 158g/600L
- Holding Tanks: (2) 21 gallons each (total 42g/80L)
Owners Comments and Boat History
Her owners chose Kweli after years of serious long-distance cruising, including many ocean crossings on previous monohulls, and she has already proven herself with a safe, comfortable Atlantic passage last season. Inside, the 3-cabin layout offers a true owner’s suite with central bathroom and generous storage—ideal for extended cruising. She’s also fully loaded with nearly every factory option plus major upgrades: a huge solar array, lithium power, davits, watermaker, upgraded sails, tender package, and more—making her fully autonomous and turnkey for bluewater sailing. The owners are finishing their cruise and plan to sell Kweli by the end of this season - open to earlier offers.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.