The CRAZY AMOUNT We Spent On Factory Options For Our Brand New Yacht!
In this week’s video, we’re answering the question we get asked the most: "How much did your new boat actually cost?"
Watch part 2 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbg1JAjwbRs
When we first started looking for a yacht, we had no idea how quickly the so-called “base price” of a new boat could spiral into something very different once you start adding the options you actually need to sail and live comfortably.
So we’re breaking down all the optional extras we chose from the spec sheet of our Excess 11 catamaran. From the essential upgrades to the little luxuries, we’ll share exactly what each option cost, and at the end of the video, we'll reveal the total price of our yacht from the factory!
If you’re thinking about buying a catamaran (or any yacht), this video will give you a real insight into what that “list price” really means, how much extra you need to budget, and the compromises every boat buyer faces.
Join us on board Rúna as we crunch the numbers 🤓 And let us know in the comments if you've bought a new boat before, what was the most crazy expensive thing you specced👇🏼
For reference, we have a 2025 Excess 11, ordered from a 2024 spec sheet.
Hey! We’re Ruth and Andrew 👋🏼
Earlier this year, after years of dreaming, we left our family, friends and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, behind as we set off to chase our shared dream of sailing the world. In April, we bought our 11m catamaran, Rúna, which we now call home as we live, work, sail and adventure full-time. Join us as we explore the Mediterranean and get to grips with life at sea 🏝️
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00:00 - 1:05 Introduction
1:05 - 2:38 Dealer's sneaky pricing
2:38 - 2:58 Spend tracker
2:58 - 5:17 Sailing equipment costs
5:17 - 6:13 Cockpit options & sail bag
6:13 - 6:24 Half-way round up
6:24 - 9:05 Saloon & galley options
9:05 - 10:41 Bow, cockpit and propellers
10:41 - 12:04 Launching & delivery costs
12:04 - 12:25 Total cost from factory
12:25 - 13:22 Why did we spend that much?
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🎬 Huge thanks to @SAILTAHITI for sharing promo footage for our intro!
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Andrew and Ruth Gibbon traded corporate Edinburgh for an Excess 11. Follow their 2026 Mediterranean circuit aboard Rúna in this technical feature.
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