Unleashing The Power: Excess 14 Competitive Catamaran, Unbeatable Price!

Is the Excess 14 going to be a competitor to the Nautitec 44 open? or are they blazing forward with a catamaran that has loads of volume boasts good cruising speeds and is at an affordable price for a catamaran in this size range? I will admit to taking a shine to the Excess 14.