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NEEL: The Trimarans That Changed Everything

Every now and then, no matter what field or market you are in, someone comes up with a concept that disrupts everything you thought you knew. In the multihull yacht realm, that is exactly what Eric and Barbara Bruneel did when they launched the NEEL trimaran company in France.

Eric had been involved with Fountain Pajot, so he knew catamarans. His great breakthrough with NEEL was to take the living space of a cruising cat and put it on top of the three hulls of a trimaran instead of down inside the relatively narrow main hull. This innovation created cruising boats that have the excellent sailing qualities of a tri with the huge living spaces of a cat.

The first boat, the NEEL 45, took the sailing world by storm when it was shown at the European and U.S. boat shows. Plus, it competed in that year’s ARC rally across the North Atlantic and earned line honors by over 24 hours. Since then, NEEL has taken off. They also build power tris but we’ll just look at the sail boats here.

The 43 is the heir to the first 45 that launched the company. Designed by Marc Lombard, the boat has the main owner’s cabin on the same level as the saloon and the guest cabin is also tucked behind the large dinette on the port side. There are three single berths down in the bows of the three hulls. The cockpit and saloon are joined by a sliding glass door to make one large living space. The engine and all systems are down in the middle hull, what NEEL calls the basement. This is a huge 43 footer.

The 47 was designed by Marc Lombard to be the ideal cruising boat for the Bruneels and their extended family. It has the owner’s cabin next to the saloon and then there are double cabins with their own entrances in the aft ends of the outer hulls or amas. And then, there is a double cabin in the bow of the main hull and single cabins in the bows of the amas. Yikes, berths for 10 people. Yet, this plan works remarkably well. The other notable aspect of the 47 is it’s sailing qualities. It’s a rocket ship.

The brand new 52 was also designed by Marc Lombard and is the builder’s high-performance family cruiser with the sleekest hulls and the raciest profiles and rig. It also has the master cabin adjacent to the saloon and then four double cabins in the port and central hulls. The galley or gourmet kitchen is down on the starboard hull. The 52 would make a fine crewed charter boat or a happy home for a large family.

The 65 is in a class by itself. Sure, a 65-foot cruising boat is large but a 65-foot NEEL-style trimaran is getting into the super yacht category. The saloon is larger than most people’s living rooms at home. The master cabin is a full bedroom, and the galley is a full-size kitchen. Then there are four double cabins and heads down in the hulls plus garages for a large inflatable dinghy and two full-size kayaks. And, there is a full flying bridge with the helm, sail controls and a lounge. With 40 feet of beam, the question might arise of where will you be able to dock this beautiful beast?

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Neel 45 Trimaran Review – What to Expect?

French sailor Eric Bruneel worked for a catamaran company overseeing the building of sailing vessels for years before starting his own sailboat-building venture. Brunell is the innovative force behind the tri-hulled sailboat dubbed a trimaran.

This Neel 45 Trimaran review, along with others, has discovered that this design is considered too futuristic or bizarre for some sailors, while others embrace the multihulled vessel with open arms and the passionate eagerness of a sailor waiting to set out on a voyage.

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Accommodation

The Neel 45 Trimaran was designed to look and feel modern. The furnishings are comfortable but serviceable and made from a lightweight material that won’t bog down the vessel.

Cabins feature double beds and large windows that offer a spectacular view from any angle. The boat is stripped down to bare essentials without compromising comfort. The spare accommodations allow for the boat to reach higher speeds.

One of the highlights below deck is the galley which gives you lots of counter space for cooking and is located in a central area that keeps you part of the action on board.

The advantage of having a champion sailor design a boat is that he has a deep understanding of what is needed to keep a vessel and her passengers safe.

The three hulls provide the boat with greater stability and balance, making sailing a smoother experience no matter what your destination.

Even down to the choice of furnishings, the Neel 45 has kept one eye on safety. The entire boat was kept to a minimum weight to keep it light, fast, and responsive.

Averaging 10 knots, the Neel 45 reaches speeds that would otherwise require a crew to run about to perform adjustments. This isn’t so on the 45, where controlling and maneuvering the vessel is kept on an even keel.

The power of the 45 is enough to take even experienced sailors aback in surprise. Under sail, the Neel 45 packs a punch that is nearly unmatched by its contemporaries.

The modernized look of the boat extends into the interior of the boat. Below deck is lined with a laminate that gives the interior a decidedly futuristic look that may or may not appeal to your particular tastes.

Sticklers for a boat to look like a boat inside, or to have the wood and snowy white paneling throughout the interior, will probably dislike the appearance below deck.

On the plus side, the headroom accommodates tall people easily, there is plenty of space for lounging, and there are numerous windows to let in natural light.

A three-hulled boat can still garner double-takes by unsuspecting passers-by and can be something the sailor will have to become used to over time.

The boat’s look has been compared to a spaceship and, much like the interior, the appeal is debatable and largely left to individual tastes.

Why Sail the Neel 45

• The three-hulled design allows for greater control, power, and speed
• Furnishings are minimalistic and lightweight
• The three-hull design makes the vessel safer and more stable
• Easy to control and sail
• Modern design makes it stand out
• Comfortable living spaces

In Conclusion

The Neel 45 Trimaran is a new experience for many sailors devoted to a single or double-hulled sailboat. The difference in designs, however, is worth the learning curve required for sailing this spaceship of the water.

The sheer speed and power are magnificent and exhilarating! If the aesthetics are displeasing to you, just bring a few colorful throws to toss around to add a splash of color. The performance strongly outweighs any offense to your inner decorator!

Specifications

• Overall length: 44 ft
• Overall width: 28 ft
• Draft: 4 ft
• Air draft: 63 ft
• Displacement: 8.5 T
• Furling genoa: 495 sqft
• Inboard engine: Volvo 55 hp sail drive
• Freshwater: 160 us gallons
• Diesel: 80 us gallons
• Bathroom: 2

Daniella has been passionate about travel, the sea, and nature for many years. As a child, she frequently traveled throughout the Mediterranean and continued with her journeys throughout her adult life.

Her experiences have created the desire within her to share her love for traveling with other passionate and adventurers who want to discover beautiful horizons and new cultures.

16 thoughts on “Neel 45 Trimaran Review – What to Expect?”

This looks really good. I like how the trimaran can be taken for a cruise holiday as it is a totally different experience from travelling and staying in luxury hotels.

A great getaway from city life as you can explore the world through this amazing trimaran. Now we just need to open up some wine bottles in the lower cabin and celebrate!

Yes, it is an awesome way to travel and visit beautiful islands. The trimaran is fast and comfortable, thus allows you to explore more places!

If you open up wine bottles, then cheers!

Thank you for the comment and wish you to a nice day

Hi and thanks for posting about the Neel 45 Trimaran. I really like your reviews because you always use good big clear photos to illustrate your points and also you always include the plans so I can see what is where – helps me visualise it. I’m off to Split this summer so will take a look at these.

Nice to hear from you again.

Thank you for the compliment. Split is an awesome starting point to begin your sailing trip.Here is a nice article about yacht charters in Croatia that could interest you.

Have a nice journey

Hi Daniella,

Very cool catamaran and thank you for your great review. I was always interested in doing sailing, but never had the possibility to do so until now. When I look at the price for this catamaran it is not possible at the moment to rent it 😉 Maybe in the future.

What do I have to do to become an official sailor, where I’m allowed to sail in different countries? Are you a sailor?

If you are interested to become a sailor then I am sure this article will help you a lot! Please read this if you want to know more about me

Hello Daniella, You always have something special to tell about yachts. I do love the way you place the pictures. They just put you in the yacht, thank you for the experience. I think the Neel 45 is futuristic in design, it looks stable and sturdy. I do not find it exterior attractive. I love its interior though. But if I may ask you between the Neel 45 and the Lagoon 560, which one will you choose for a cruise or probably own?

Hi Emmanuel,

To answer to your question, it really depends on your preferences . If you like speed , the Trimaran will be the perfect boat to choose , but if you want to cruise , then a catamaran like the lagoon 560 would be a better choice. Don’t take me wrong, catamarans are fast , but not as a Trimaran !

I hope it helped.

Thank you for the comment and wish you a nice day!

Going on a Yacht Cruise has always been a dream of mine, as it brings about a different set of travelling experiences. Can’t wait to go on a Yacht Vacation soon as The Trimaran looks like a cook sailboat to be on. Is it expensive to rent one though? Do you have to sail it on your own or it is possible to hire a sailor to do it for you?

This boat is not as expensive as you think it is. The price is 906 Euro per person for a period of 7 days. The price of an hotel is much higher !You can not sail this boat on your own especially if you don’t possess a skipper license.I hope it helped and if you any other question, I will be more than happy to help you

Have a nice day

This is sweet. I remember I went on a catamaran a couple times in the virgin islands and it was a blast. it was our friends so we didn’t have to pay for it which was nice. I had a hard time understanding your payment number. what is 7.25 pounds in American dollars?

That’s nice ,especially when it’s free!

The price is 8.248$ per week

I hope it helped and don’t hesitate to contact me for any other questions.

Have a nice:)

Hey, really good review, it really got me pumped up to go on vacations pretty soon, hopefully I can before winter though, I will keep updated on your site to check out your latest reviews, hopefully find a good place or service, let me tell my wife about your page so she can also check it out.

I am glad you liked the review . No problem, I am here to to help 🙂

Thank you for passing by and wish you a great day

Hey Daniella, thanks for the great article. I believe I’ve seen other trihulled vessels about before but don’t think I have ever seen a Trimaran. I can certainly see why it would have some advantages, but do prefer the look of a classic monohull. That certainly is subjective, though.

My sister did a tour of the Caribbean a few years ago on a dual hulled boat. I might like to do something similar and was wondering if you knew of anyone that might be offering something like that with a trihull.

Hi Christian,

Tri hulls were very popular in the 70s and 80s, these little boats are more for racing.

I never tried them though.

A monohull is a great boat as well, it is a question of personal choice. I have sailed a lot on monohulls, but today my favorite yachts are Cats.

We don’t rent Tri Hulls, but there is, for example, the Trimaran just above in the article:) This Trimaran Neel 45 is only avalable in Croatia in July and August.

I hope it helped and if you need to know any further information, please don’t hesitate to ask, I’ll be more than happy to help

Thank you for the comment and I wish you an awesome day!

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Neel 65 Review

In this review topRik's expert team shares their experience of exploring the largest three-hull sailboat made by Neel Trimarans . You can also check out the additional reviews from sailing journalists who have tested the Neel 65 in various weather conditions. As always - a lot of photos and enough videos to appreciate the trimaran in motion and on board.

In 2019 at Cannes Yachting Festival Neel Trimarans presented two innovative models at once - Neel 47 and Neel 65 Evolution trimarans. The Neel Trimarans shipyard, based in La Rochelle, at the time of the launch of the first hull of its almost 20-meter flagship, had already successfully sold fifteen Neel 45 trimarans. Inspired by this success, the shipyard decided to expand the size range of its sailing trimarans, and later, as we have already told, the factory for the production of motor trimarans, Leen Trimarans , emerged from it. This suggests that the time when the first Neel’s trimarans were perceived as an exotic purchase has already passed.

If Neel's smaller three-hull sailboats were geared towards performance, which has been proven in practice, the same cannot be said for the Neel 65. It’s obvious at the first glance at this colossus...

As though the shipyard defined the style of this cruising trimaran as "Sport-Chic", topRik's experts questioned the accuracy of this definition when they first saw the trimaran at Cannes Yachting Festival, expressing the opinion: “Chic - maybe, but Sport - hardly”.

Well, judge for yourself what kind of sailing we can talk about if the displacement of a sailboat even at half load is 22.5 tons. Although in fairness it should be said that even standard sailing equipment impresses non-glamorous yachtsmen: a full battened mainsail with 374 m² total, furling genoa - 305 m², the automatic staysail - 130 m² and gennaker - 525 m². Add to this the optional carbon fiber mast and other options from the Performance version that allow you to reduce the weight of the yacht by a ton, and maybe you can not only move this monster, but also feel the wind in your hair under sail.

Looking ahead, the topRik team managed to do both, and quite easily. We believe that for a cruising three-level sailing trimaran, an average sail speed of 9-10 knots is more than a brilliant result, which we honestly did not expect, as well as ease of handling. This is such a deceptive first impression.

We can safely say that the Neel 65 Evolution has retained all the main features of Neel's DNA. We remind you that almost all representatives of this line are nominees or winners of various yacht competitions in their category.

Features of Neel 65

• Brand: Neel Trimarans
• Hull type: Trimaran
• Overall length, m: 19.81
• Width, m: 12.03
• Draft, m: 1.79
• Displacement, t: 22.5
• Air draft, m: 27
• Water tanks, l: 1195
• Exterior design (Architect): Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group
• CE Certification: ICNN
• Mainsail type: Fully battened
• Jib type: Furling genoa
• Mainsail area, m²: 374
• Jib area, m²: 304.8
• Self-tacking, furling staysail, m²: 131
• Engine, hp: Diesel, 150
• Fuel tanks, l: 1195

Review of Neel 65 Trimaran by TopRik Team

Cannes Yachting Festival 2019 impressed with its record number of world premieres. If you notice, then many reviews of popular yachts by topRik team starts from this festival. From the photo below, you can get an impression of how difficult it was for our experts to select candidates for our SimpleSail fleet. But the new sailing trimaran Neel 65 Evolution did not get lost in this diversity from the exacting eyes of our reviewers.

We already described TopRik team's first impressions of the Neel 65, so for now we'll just go to the transom of this trimaran and begin our usual path, and will keep progressing in the study of the proposed boats from there. We invite you to join us...

At the Transom

Is this spectacle really confusing? Ladder to the deck - only from the platform of the central hull? Of course, here you can make a descent into the water for swimming, but isn't this design taking up too much space? And where to place the boat considering that the davits are not even provided? Yes, and the stern of amas could be used more rationally, it seems.

The rationality is not easy to recognize as you keep looking at the Neel 65 transom, but it’s there! That’s actually what the rational use of volumes looks like in the decision of the naval architects and designers developing the Neel 65. Three in one: a cockpit ladder, a bathing platform and a garage for a boat.

But that's not all. The amas also has huge spaces aft that can be used for kayaks and other board-shaped swimming aids, as well as for any water toys needed for cruising or more unitary accessories such as fenders or life-saving equipment. You just need to open the lid of these roomy lockers.

And now let's lower the ladder to the central hull and climb it into the cockpit.

Going into the Cockpit, Ending Up in the Cockloon

What we used to call a cockpit on a monohull sailboat or catamaran is just the beginning of the vast space of the Neel 65 trimaran, for which the developers have come up with a new term - cockloon. This term combines several areas that are on the same level of the loft-style deck - the cockpit and saloon, which, in turn, includes the owner's cabin, one of the helm stations and a huge galley. Don't we use the term "huge" too often? Of course, we do - it's Neel 65 Evolution after all...

The beginning of this cockloon looks impressive, it is a great seating area in itself with huge sun loungers on either side.

It's also a great place to dine al fresco with a large table, L-shaped roomy sofa and a mini galley with grill and sink. Pay attention to how freely you can stay and move around here. But the lack of handrails on the gangway leading to the flybridge should be considered as a disadvantage, which was immediately noticed by the expert of the topRik team, who tested safety on board the boats.

But in order to go through the entire cockloon, you do not need a ladder - this entire area is on the same level as the cockpit.

A huge (again!) sliding structure opens the way to the main residence of the owner of the trimaran, if we are talking about the owner’s version. Everything that is located at the level of the deck in the loft style is given to this lucky one in sole and unconditional rule. Sure, everything that is located on all three levels of the trimaran belongs to him, but the main apartment can be found at the middle level.

On the starboard side of the entrance you have your dining area. It includes a large table that can be transformed into a dining or coffee table, an L-shaped sofa that can be complemented with pouffes if needed.

Behind the sliding window you get a spacious, well-equipped galley.

Based on our own experience of cooking on board, it is a well-thought-out solution: the kitchen fuss is hidden from the eyes of diners, smells do not spread throughout the yacht. Ventilation is carried out through the opening porthole. The galley has all the kitchen equipment needed, including stove, refrigerator, freezer, oven, sink with fresh and sea water supply, etc. There is enough space for storing kitchen utensils: in addition to floor cabinets, there are also cabinets under the ceiling.

Let's continue moving along cockloon. From the dining area there is a view of the control station in the center, and a seating area to the right of the chart table with a coffee table, a soft sofa and a chest of drawers for storing personal items. In the dining area you can also find many lockers. A large TV screen is a great addition to the possible entertainment on board.

A full-fledged chart table is equipped with all the necessary navigational devices, communications and indicators. Here the skipper can lay out a route, monitor the movement, display maps of the water area using a chartplotter, and also control the operation of all trimaran equipment by checking the indicators displayed on the navigator's panel. With the help of the autopilot, the skipper can control traffic from here without having to go up to the control stations on the flybridge.

On both sides of the navigation table and the recreation area, a descent opens into the cabins located in the buildings. There you can accommodate crew members, relatives or guests of the owner, as well as passengers if the trimaran is purchased by a charter company. In the forepeak of the central building there is also the possibility of setting up a double bed.

But before descending into the hulls, let's first examine the master cabin, because it is located on the same level, right behind the navigation post.

A large island bed with easy access is "facing" the porthole. Falling asleep and waking up, you can admire the fabulous sea sunsets and sunrises, and if this spectacle gets boring, lower the blinds. In addition to natural lighting, natural ventilation is also available to the inhabitants of this cabin.

Since the cabin is very spacious, here you will find plenty of storage space for clothes and all those things without which the cruise will not be comfortable enough for you. Large wardrobes for storing evening dresses and suits, drawers and small lockers, lots of shelves - you and your couple can not limit yourself in the selection of luggage for the cruise.

What unpleasantly surprised our expert, who check out the height of doorways and other parameters of a limited space, is the toilet room. Our 2-meter giant noted that with such a size of the trimaran, it could have more freedom, especially the shower.

After his words, we took turns entering the shower compartment and imitating the process of taking a shower - no one thought that the partitions were too small. We decided that our giant has been spoiled lately, and it's time to send him to test single-hull boats so that he remembers what a really cramped toilet room combined with a shower and a lavatory is.

And now it's time to go below deck, as we promised, to see how the cabins are located here. The trimaran we surveyed was intended for charter use, so there were double cabins in each hull as well as in the forepeak.

Remarkably, each of these cabins has its own bathroom with a shower. These cabins, of course, are not so abundantly equipped with storage space, but in everything else they are quite comfortable, including natural lighting. Bathrooms for each of these cabins are equipped with everything you need and are quite spacious.

With natural ventilation, of course, things are more problematic in these cabins for obvious reasons. When moving at high speed, water spray can even enter the open window of the master cabin, since when the trimaran rolls, the ama on the windward side lifts up in the air.

At the Flybridge

This 33 m² space makes a lasting impression when you first climb up to the flybridge. It seems that you will have to walk, walk and walk towards control posts... Is there a scooter included?

But our skipper coped without a scooter: he is simply drawn to the helm on any ship, and even more so on an unfamiliar one. As we were still examining the cabins in the hulls, our leader was already mastering the helm stations on the flybridge.

Dual helm stations are located on both sides of the mast. Here are the main winches with containers for halyards and sheets. But the working area is located so far from the relaxation area that the rest on the flybridge will not get you entangled in lines.

Another pair of winches is located behind the helmsman on both sides. It is unlikely that even an experienced skipper will manage alone with the control, when setting or changing sails, you cannot do without an assistant. Although practice has shown that our leader coped with this task – of course, he was insured by our entire team, but there was no need to interfere. As a result, we nevertheless agreed that it was better not to go out to sea on this trimaran alone. Even an inexperienced cruise partner can cope with the role of an assistant, subject to the skipper's solid practical experience.

Navigational instruments are placed on the control panel: compass, chartplotter, autopilot, thruster. Indicators of all yacht equipment, communications equipment are also displayed here, as well as gas-reverse switching levers.

The rest of the flybridge deck is used as a large sunbathing area as well as a dining area. Interestingly, the deck here has two levels, unlike the main one: the natural solarium and the dining area are both on a raised platform, which clearly separates the work and leisure areas.

Advantages of Neel 65

After conducting all the practical testing, we found two, in our opinion, significant shortcomings. The first we mentioned in the review is the lack of railings or handrails at the flybridge ladder and the general lack of them throughout the trimaran.

The second drawback is the sharp corners of almost all furniture, which reduces the level of comfortable stay on board. Given the lack of handrails, this can lead to injury to passengers and crew in strong waves and moving at high speed.

Other than that, the Neel 65 sailing trimaran retained all the advantages of Neel's DNA and at the same time became much more comfortable:

• high precision steering;
• centralized maneuvering, characterized by simplicity and ease with such significant dimensions;
• excellent balance, which the developers have achieved by centering the mass in the technical compartment located in the center of the vaka (middle hull);
• excellent indicators of seaworthiness and comfort for the crew;
• high performance for its weight even with standard package;
• increased performance in the Performance version with carbon mast, fabric standing rigging and hydrodynamic sails;
• a comfortable stay on board on a long autonomous cruise, which is provided by a single-level main deck with an owner's cabin, excellent natural light and ventilation, the ability to stock up on groceries and food for a long time.

Reviews of Neel 65 from Professionals

Here are excerpts from reviews of the Neel 65 trimaran from well-known yachting journalists from the leading yachting media. You can read their full reviews by clicking on the links to the pages of the respective websites.

The author from the Multihull World visited the trimaran production website at the shipyard in La Rochelle and together with managing director Eric Bruneel inspected the new Neel 65.

Kevin defined the Neel 65 in two words - luxury and performance. This fast cruiser is ideal not only for offshore cruising in a small company, but also for ARC rallies. Its light draft makes it ideal for the Caribbean coast.

The author of the review noted that the developers have provided a version for the owner and for charters. He described in detail the features of both versions.

The anchor chain is passed through a massive capstan, attached to the anchor on the bowsprit, and collected in a chain locker behind the ram bulkhead.

Describing the handling of the sails, Kevin noted that it is done with three Antal winches that control the main halyard and two main sheets. Hanging blocks at the end of the boom provide excellent control over the sail.

Having declared the high stability of the trimaran, the author explained that this was achieved by placing all heavy equipment and systems in the middle hull: generator, engine, water and fuel tanks, etc.

Engine power circuit allows servicing air conditioners, a watermaker and a generator.

To give the structure rigidity and reduce weight, special materials were used. The body is made of polyester with closed cell foam and PVC honeycomb sandwich. Structural integrity is also reinforced by three bulkheads in each ama.

The trimaran Neel 65 has good upwind speeds of 6 knots upwind at 40° in 10 knots and 10 knots by the wind at 150° in 15 knots using a gennaker.

Barche’s author tested the Neel 65 Evolution in La Rochelle, where the shipyard for the production of these trimarans is located.

He immediately appreciated that this 19-meter trimaran moves quickly under sail, and its smoothness exceeds that of catamarans.

Speaking about the dimensions of the yacht, Niccolò, with his usual humor, noted that comfort requires additional space.

The author confesses that he had never been on a trimaran with such cabins and was curious to know how different it was from a cat.

Niccolò was glad that the weather was suitable for his meeting with Neel 65 with a wind speed of at least 15 knots and a small wave up to 40 cm high.

The author reports that in such a wind the trimaran sailed at a speed of about 9 knots, but as soon as the wind increased to 18 knots, the Neel 65 sailed at a constant speed of at least 10 knots.

The author enjoyed the trip and admitted that he prefers the Neel 65 Evolution because the catamaran never rolls. Unlike a cat, a trimaran's windward hull is always above the water, but without a dangerous extreme.

Niccolò noted that he was disappointed with the feel of the hydraulic steering wheel, which he found to be quite stiff.

In conclusion, the author advised to avoid tacking, remembering that you are on board a large houseboat.

Video Reviews of Neel 65

In the meantime, we already got to the section in which we provide the most informative videos on Neel 65 that we could find online.

Let’s start from Neel Trimarans themselves – who else can make such an inspiring teaser:

Moving on to a more in-depth walkthrough of the trimaran:

Even longer tour around the boat, which sailing footage included:

Another high-quality review from the shipyard:

And, finally, short and sweet tour from International Multihull Boat Show 2019:

Neel 65, a very spacious three-hull sailing yacht, thanks to her design, cabin layout options and excellent seaworthiness, can successfully meet the needs of different categories of yachtsmen and entrepreneurs whose business is related to cruising. Our research has shown that Neel 65 trimaran is perfect for:

• all lovers of offshore navigation;
• those who want a vacation at sea in comfortable conditions;
• yachtsmen who do not want to lose their sailing skills, with various sailing wardrobe options available;
• lovers of a long stay away from the coast together with a significant other;
• wishing to provide their family with a comfortable and safe cruise;
• a group of yachtsmen who decided to club together in order to buy the Neel 65, as it expands the capabilities of a double-hull and even more so a single-hull vessel, and can satisfy the needs of yachtsmen with different preferences in sailing.

For the charter version, in addition to the double cabin on the main deck, there are 4 more double cabins in the hulls and forepeak. Together with the possibility to arrange a double place in the dining area of the main deck gives us 12 beds. As for the rest of the passengers, from the descriptions above and the photo you could see that the trimaran can easily accommodate up to 30 people, if you take into account all the seating on the main deck and flybridge. A great opportunity to arrange a fun party for passengers and their guests at the berth in the marina!

It is clear that such a non-standard boat will attract many who want to test its capabilities. So, renting it out is a great way to earn profit from this amazing trimaran.

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Three hulls better than two – how the Neel 51 trimaran is challenging its many twin-hulled competitors

• Toby Hodges
• June 6, 2017

The Neel 51 may have turned plenty of heads at La Grande-Motte boat show in April, but can three hulls really offer the style and accommodation expected these days of a luxury performance multihull?

Neel has found a clever niche offering the performance benefits of a trimaran with the type of accommodation offered in a cruising catamaran. This new trimaran, the Neel 51, was the most talked-about multihull at La Grand-Motte boat show in April, and of the year so far.

The La Rochelle company argues its trimarans are more stable than cruising catamarans. Cats, it says, reach their peak righting moment at 12º heel, beyond which sail needs to be reduced.

That peak for a tri, however, is not until 27º heel – an unusually steep angle for cruising. Neel also argues that trimarans are faster, particularly upwind, thanks to a more rigid forestay (attached to centre hull) and more central weight management.

The Joubert-Nivelt design incorporates the best assets of Neel’s previous 45 and 65 models – that of performance and comfort in a bluewater family yacht – and adds even more space for its size.

The Neel 51 is quite a beast in the flesh. Her 9m beam (26cm wider than a Lagoon 52) helps support Neel’s signature coachroof design above the hulls and contributes to sumptuous living space.

Fine reverse bows give confidence in her ability to perform. Neel argues the 181sq m upwind sail area on the 51 is larger than any other equivalent cruising cat – yet its 107sq m usable space (living and storage combined) is much larger than competitors too.

This design primarily targets living space however. A focal point of the 51 is its sliding doors that stow away completely to leave an open, single-level cockpit and interior saloon. It is a concept that Neel has dubbed ‘cockloon’ – a strange-sounding word that fails to significantly differentiate this from the likes of catamarans by Bali and Nautitech, which are also based on these open designs.

The word does, however, help draw attention to a wonderfully large inside/outside saloon area. Neel President Eric Bruneel pointed out how the stiffness of three hulls allows for such a wide open bulkhead.

“We really wanted to have the cockpit working with the saloon,” he told me. Unfortunately, the downside of his ‘cockloon’ solution is the small external cockpit space.

The main deck level includes a vast galley forward (with prime views), and, as per past Neel models, the owner’s cabin shares this amazing deck-level outlook. The other three double cabins are all large and each comes with its own heads. Two forward berths can also be specified.

I particularly appreciated the mechanical/engine room below the saloon. It is like a ship’s engine room, with 7ft headroom, plumbing on one side, electrics to the other and the single saildrive contained in its own area aft. Bruneel argues that one prop pushing one hull is more efficient than typical catamaran set-ups and says the 75hp saildrive propels her at a cruising speed of 9 knots.

Fitted-out on the water the Neel 51 weighs 15 tonnes – over 10 tonnes lighter than the Lagoon 52, but a similar weight to the new Catana 53. The first 51 to launch reportedly achieved 290 miles in 24 hours during the first delivery, with jib and three reefs – and will hit the mid-teens with relative ease.

Neel’s build quality has also seen much-needed improvement with this new model. The three hulls are infused in one shot. That requires ten days to prepare the 160sq m of moulds for a two-hour infusion. As Bruneel admits, it’s a big step-up in technology for them.

Neel has built 23 of its 45ft model and is now building one boat every two months in its new La Rochelle facility.

Neel 51 Specifications

LOA: 15.60m (51ft) Beam: 8.9m (29ft 2in) Draught: 1.50m (4ft 9in) Displacement: 14 tonnes

Price: €700k ex VAT

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