The Excess 12 catamaran steers from the back like a monohull. Helm seats fold up for complete access to the cockpit on the Excess 12. The Excess 12 owner's cabin has room for storage and a lounge area. Sail control lines are neatly tucked away for safety on the Excess 12. boats represents a beautiful combination of easy handling, comfort and performance. These two boats were also nominated by both SAIL and Cruising World for Best 2020 Boat. Starting with the Dufour 390 one immediately notices the incredible 6'8" headroom in the salon. There are three bathing areas make the boat ideal for cruising and entertaining. A lovely unique feature is the sound dampening in the cabin floor and doors to cut down noise. Moving into the Dufour 430 not only increases the overall space below deck, but it also becomes the authentic cruiser. The owner's cabin boasts a luxurious 14 Can adian Ya cht i ng layouts that include 2 or 3 cabins, Lshaped or long galley and 2 or 3 bathrooms. Also marketed with a fully battened mainsail, German mainsail system and self-tacking jib, it is an easy boat to sail solo or double-handed. The Plancha outdoor grill and sink along with the immense closed rear transom and many sun- FEBRUARY 2020