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Neel 43 on test: Is three the magic number?

• September 17, 2021

Can’t decide between a monohull and a catamaran? The surprising truth is that a fast cruising trimaran, like the Neel 43 could be the ideal solution. Rupert Holmes reports.

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Until recently it would have been easy to assume the pioneering cruising trimarans of the 1960s and 1970s showed that cruising on three hulls has too many drawbacks to be viable for most, despite the extra space and speed they offered. However, the past decade has seen a resurgence of lightweight fast cruising designs, with spacious accommodation, led by La Rochelle-based yard Neel who recently launched their Neel 43 trimaran.

This latest model, a Marc Lombard-designed 43, is one of those rare boats that defies both expectation and easy classification.

The Neel 43 has the deck space and massive coachroof of the most spacious of cruising catamarans, yet is at least three tonnes lighter than most 42ft cats.

We we tested the Neel 43 in La Rochelle, France with an onshore, 12-16 knot wind with a slight to moderate sea. Photo: by Olivier Blanchet

Another surprise is the low wetted surface area once the windward ama lifts out of the water. Each hull has a narrow waterline beam, so wetted surface area is a fraction of that of a catamaran of similar size. Combined with the light displacement this translates into a boat that’s surprisingly quick.

Neel 43 under sail

After hoisting the mainsail we cut the engine and bore away, unfurling the headsail with the wind on the beam. In only 14 knots of true wind we quickly accelerated to a consistent 10 knots of boat speed.

Sheeting in and squeezing up to a true wind angle of 65° – and 40° apparent wind angle – only saw speed drop by one knot.

Direct Dyneema cables, passing through a minimum of turns, connect the wheel to the single rudder. The helm felt beautifully responsive throughout the test, with a much more direct feel than is generally found on multihulls.

The windward ama lifts easily just out of the water, reducing wetted surface. Stability builds quickly. Photo: by Olivier Blanchet

Tacking proved to be as easy as with a monohull – the boat reliably turned smartly through the wind, with speed rarely dropping much below five knots.

However, visibility from the single raised helm is restricted by the headsail when on starboard tack and by the asymmetric on both tacks.

That there’s a single shallow keel below the centre hull, instead of the two low-profile keels of most catamarans is an important factor in the boat’s handling. It undoubtedly also helps that all the heavy items in the boat, including engine, tankage and batteries, are concentrated low down in the middle of the central hull.

The result is a very comfortable, soft motion that’s easier than that of a typical catamaran, but without the heel of a monohull. In some ways it’s also reminiscent of the easy gait of a heavy displacement long keeler.

The helm felt responsive, with an easy motion. Photo: by Olivier Blanchet

Yet, unlike monohulls, there’s no chance of a broach. Stability builds very quickly after 12-14° of heel is reached, so it takes an enormous force to heel the boat to significantly greater angles. This arguably gives more warning of being overpowered than catamarans, which may generate maximum stability at only 12° of heel.

In addition, the high freeboard means there’s a reassuring amount of reserve buoyancy in the amas, even if the boat is pressed hard in a gust or squall.

On the other hand, a downside of the Neel 43 effectively having a single fin keel is that, unlike most cruising catamarans, it can’t be beached.

Our test boat had standard Dacron sails, so a reasonable set of high-tech sails would undoubtedly see the boat able to squeeze a useful few degrees closer to the breeze without losing too much speed.

Easy motion

However, the reality is that the engine will be used in combination with the mainsail if schedules make a passage to windward essential. Motoring out of the La Rochelle entrance channel head to wind and sea gave a feel for how the easily driven underwater sections behave when motor sailing.

With the single 50hp engine at a comfortable 2,400rpm we made 8 knots, with a gentle motion that didn’t slow the boat.

On turning downwind our speed initially dropped to 6-7 knots at a true wind angle of 150°, until we hoisted the general purpose asymmetric kite. Although it’s not a particularly large sail, this brought the speed back up to 8.5-9 knots, producing our best downwind VMG of 7 knots.

In some ways The Neel 43 sails in a way that is reminiscent of the easy gait of a heavy displacement long keeler. Photo: by Olivier Blanchet

When the breeze picked up a little to 15-16 knots true we sheeted in and luffed up to 115° off the true wind, accelerating to an easy 10.5-11 knots of boat speed. The Neel has so much stability that, even though the sailplan was now generating far more power, there was no perceptible change in heel.

All lines, other than spinnaker sheets, are led to the raised helm station at the front of the starboard side of the cockpit.

Despite its intrinsic speed potential, this is not a boat that’s set up to be constantly tweaked. The deck layout is therefore simple, but efficient. It’s also obviously a cost-effective arrangement, but doesn’t skimp through fitting under-sized winches and other equipment. A powered winch on our test boat took all the effort out of sail handling.

Port and starboard mainsheets – in appropriate colours – give excellent control of the sail shape, without a costly traveller that might endanger the hands of anyone relaxing at the back of the cockpit. The primary sheet is the one on the windward side, while the leeward one gives excellent control of twist.

All lines other than spinnaker sheets are led to the helm station. Photo: by Olivier Blanchet

Headsail sheets are led through a single fixed fairlead. It’s a simple arrangement that minimises coachroof clutter, though twist will increase, spilling wind out of the top of the sail, when it’s partially furled in stronger winds.

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The optional free-flying working jib can be hoisted furled, so there’s no inner forestay to get in the way when tacking the genoa when it’s not set up.

If I was specifying the sailplan I’d also opt for a Code 0 for use when reaching with the apparent wind well forward of the beam, plus a large asymmetric shaped for deeper downwind angles than the test boat’s all-purpose sail. This would maximise downwind VMG in light and moderate airs.

Technical heart

An unusual, but appealing, feature of all Neel trimarans is the technical area below the saloon floor in the central hull – on some of the larger models this has an impressive 7ft (2.1m) of headroom, which makes for easy access and fault-finding. However the Neel 43 is smaller, which means this is reduced to generous sitting headroom and floor space is limited.

The central section houses tanks, plumbing and batteries, while the engine and steering gear are further aft. Further forward the space is dominated by a large number of electrical items and connections for solar charge regulators, shorepower battery chargers, inverters and so on.

The saloon opens almost seamlessly onto the cockpit. Photo: by Olivier Blanchet

It’s great that these are easy to access, which also serves as a reminder of the vast number of systems that are often hidden out of sight and distributed around different parts of today’s increasingly complex yachts.

However, there’s a downside that can’t be overlooked. These systems are low down in the boat, close to where any water will collect. Fitting a couple of bilge alarms, and making regular checks when underway by lifting the access hatch in the saloon floor, would therefore be sensible precautions. Despite this drawback it’s still an arrangement that has advantages over many installations.

Loft-style minimalism

What about the interior of the Neel 43? Despite the design’s abilities under sail, in this part of the market it’s the accommodation that sells boats. Yet, once again, this is an aspect that defies comparison with others.

Both transoms have swim platforms. Photo: by Olivier Blanchet

The almost seamless blending of indoor and outdoor areas is appealing, but far from unique among today’s multihull designs.

On the other hand, Neel has gone for the ultimate in a loft-style layout that’s refreshingly different. Masses of windows and large expanses of white fibreglass are balanced by just enough fabric and wood trim to give it some warmth.

Reed-style flooring also adds to a feeling of comfort, in the Neel 43 without increasing weight, and can be taken outside to wash and clean.

There’s excellent near-surround visibility – around 300° – when sitting in the saloon and it’s almost as good when standing.

Forward to port is a watchkeeping station with switch panel, and on our test boat a second MFD, VHF and Fusion audio kit, plus 12V outlets and an analogue steering compass here. However, it stops short of being a full chart table that could also be used as an office, so I’m typing this at the saloon table, which is a great place to work, with brilliant views and lots of natural light.

The saloon and galley area has a very open plan layout. Photo: by Olivier Blanchet

In common with other Neel models, the owner’s cabin is on the same level as the saloon. A downside is therefore a lack of privacy, even with the curtains drawn and door closed. However, it’s a beautifully lit and airy space that would suit those who primarily cruise as a couple.

There’s almost no built-in stowage, although the deep bins in the ama outboard of the bunk will take several large kit bags.

Neat touches for every bunk include a reading lamp with built-in USB port, a folding coat hook for jackets, plus a fabric bulkhead-mounted pouch with space for a phone, tablet, sunglasses, notebook and so on.

These may sound like small points, but it’s surprising how many boats lack provision for these items and they therefore quickly get scattered everywhere.

Natural ventilation is primarily via an opening forward facing window on each side of the coachroof – one for the saloon and one for the owner’s cabin.

A berth is separated by the red curtain. Photo: by Olivier Blanchet

There’s also a small opening hatch in the middle of the coachroof and another for the heads. This is a long, narrow compartment off the starboard side of the saloon.

Overall there’s plenty of space and a shower is included, though it’s not luxurious and there’s no option for a second toilet and shower compartment.

The second cabin is right forward in the central hull, accessed by steps just ahead of the galley. This is a pleasant space with more privacy than the owner’s cabin, though the berth is only 77cm wide at its foot.

A third sleeping area is outboard of the saloon table, aft on the port side of the saloon. This is open plan to the saloon, with curtains for screening, with a generous 140x200cm rectangular bunk with space underneath for kit bags. It would make a great space for kids on passage.

Bright accommodation in the owners cabin with views. Photo: by Olivier Blanchet

For the charter market there’s also an option to drop the saloon table to create an additional double berth, plus small single cabins forward in the amas that are accessed from the foredeck, making a potential maximum of 10 berths.

Few owners are likely to want to sail with that many for long, but the flexibility of being able to cater for extra short term guests, without dragging the weight and volume of spare bedrooms around the rest of the time has an obvious appeal.

Engine is housed in the central hull, with tanks further forward. Photo: by Olivier Blanchet

Given the price of the Neel 43 compared to other multihulls of a similar length it should not be a surprise that it has been conceived to be quick and easy to build, aside from the vacuum infused mouldings that are an important element in keeping weight to a minimum.

Those who love traditional joinery with hand crafted solid hardwood trim will be disappointed and the lack of a second heads will rule the boat out for some.

However, in general the relatively Spartan level of fit out Neel has opted for is appropriate for a boat of this style that’s aimed at a mass audience.

It took Neel 10 years to build its first 100 boats. In the current financial year, ending September, the yard has produced more than 30 boats across a four model range of 43-65ft sailing designs, plus semi-custom fuel efficient power trimarans.

The popularity of the Neel 43 means output is set to grow by a large margin in the coming year.

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There’s much to like about this design: it’s a cruising boat in every respect, not an outright speed machine, yet it’s one that will quickly leave the competition behind. While it’s not a model that will suit everyone, founder Eric Bruneel has a good understanding of how a vast proportion of owners use their vessels and has created a yacht that will exceed their expectations in many respects. A decade ago trimarans were a niche part of the cruising world, however, the Neel 43 shows the concept of a cruising tri is ready for the mass market. The design has already proved hugely popular and one boat is leaving the factory every fortnight.

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Sailboat Review: Neel 43 Trimaran

• By Mark Pillsbury
• April 12, 2023

Once the Boat of the Year team was aboard the Neel 43 trimaran and we had the sails set, it didn’t take me long to find my sweet spot. You know, the place you want to sit and watch the miles fly by as the hulls slice through the waves. Nearly every boat I’ve sailed has one, though sometimes it’s hard to find.

But not on the Neel.

With my fellow judges at work at the raised helm station, I stepped from the wheel onto the wide starboard side deck, took a couple of steps down into the ­cockpit, and wandered into the brightly lit salon where the door to the owner’s cabin was open, as though beckoning in a visitor. Inside, I sat on the edge of the fore-and-aft double berth, set a hand on the bunk, and leaned over to gaze out the long horizontal window, imagining coming off watch and lying there to drift off to sleep. Or waking up in some exotic anchorage, with morning sunlight streaking in. Even dockside, during our preliminary inspection of the boat and a briefing with Neel founder Eric Bruneel, that was the space that caught my eye.

On the inboard side of the stateroom, a long horizontal glass panel covered by an ­adjustable shade looks in toward the center of the boat and over the inline galley ­located on the salon’s starboard side. Forward, there are more windows that let you look ahead at where you’re ­going. Aft, a light-colored wood bulkhead separates the cabin from the head compartment at the rear of the salon. With storage outboard of the berth, it’s a well-laid-out space for living aboard.

Described by Bruneel as a “fast cruiser,” the Neel 43 is designed to sail comfortably at 9 to 10 knots and knock off 250-mile trade-wind days. That description wasn’t far off, from what we saw the day we went sailing on Chesapeake Bay, right after the close of the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis , Maryland. The wind was light when set out, only about 8 knots, but we hustled right along upwind at 6 to 7 knots with the twin-headsail rig’s smaller inner jib set. Later, with the reaching sail rolled out in just a bit more breeze, we added a knot or more. During my trick on the wheel, I spotted 8.2 knots on the speedo for a spell.

And the sailing was easy, thanks to the buoyancy of the leeward hull that minimizes heel, and the fact that all the weight—engine, tanks, pumps and filters—is located low in the center hull. That, combined with the interior space made possible by spreading accommodations over three hulls, is what makes these trimarans comfortable at sea, Bruneel says.

Neel builds its trimarans at its yard in La Rochelle, France. The 43 is the smallest model in a five-boat range that goes up to 65 feet. The 43 is a Marc Lombard design.

Hulls and deck are made of resin-infused fiberglass with foam coring to save weight. Where practical in nonstructural areas, the yard uses natural fibers such as linen and cork rather than fiberglass, in a push toward greener boatbuilding. 

The fit-and-finish of the boat we looked at in Annapolis was noteworthy. The cockpit has a table to port with an L-shaped seating area outboard and aft, located under the Bimini top. To starboard is a grill built into the transom, as well as a cushioned lounging area beneath the helm station.

A wall of glass, with a large opening door and window, spans the aft side of the wide cabin, whose other three sides are lined with ports so that from the interior, one has nearly 360-degree visibility.

A second table is located just inside the salon, to port, also with L-shaped seating. Outboard of it, there’s a guest cabin, separated from the salon by another glass partition. 

An additional seating area and nav station equipped with a B&G chart plotter, displays, autopilot control and radio are far forward on the port side of the salon, with the well-appointed galley opposite. A third crew cabin is four steps down, in the forepeak of the center hull. 

Beneath the main hull’s sole is an equipment room providing excellent access to the motor (a 50 hp Volvo with saildrive), steering ­quadrant, systems and electrical ­boxes—a true engine room, which is hard to find on a boat in this size range. 

“It had absolutely the best service access to systems of all the boats we looked at this year,” Boat of the Year judge Ed Sherman noted. 

Topside, broad side decks make it easy to move about. There is a wide seat at the helm, with room for three. All sail-control lines run across the cabin top to a bank of line clutches and a pair of winches, all from Antal, that are easily reached while steering. Singlehanding the Neel would not be a problem. 

The boat in Annapolis sported an Intracoastal Waterway-friendly 62-foot aluminum spar; a carbon-fiber rig is an option. The boat also came equipped with three 170-watt solar panels and a bow thruster. Loaded with gear, it carried a price tag of $575,000.

Overall, I thought that the Neel’s open-living layout would be just fine for a couple who might have occasional guests aboard for a passage, or a small family with children out for an extended cruise. But I’ll give Boat of the Year judge Herb McCormick the last word here: “It was a remarkably fun and exciting boat to sail, a light and lovely helm. Eric Bruneel has amply demonstrated that if you’re looking to go the multihull route, a trimaran is a viable alternative to a cat.” 

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Mark Pillsbury, Boat of the Year judge and CW editor-­at-large, is a die-hard sailor who has owned a number of sailboats, including a Sabre 34, on which he lived for 15 years.

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Neel 43 review: re-birth of the cruising trimaran

• David Harding
• June 23, 2023

If you’re torn between the performance of a trimaran and the accommodation of a cruising cat, the Neel 43 might offer a solution, says David Harding

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For anyone who doesn’t follow the world of multihulls , it might be easy to imagine that catamarans are for cruising and trimarans are for racing. After all, two hulls offer vast potential for living space, both inside and out.

Many cats have expanded in all directions to take full advantage of that, becoming high, wide and, some might think, not particularly elegant. Trimarans, on the other hand, are the light, spindly ones that fly around at high speed while giving you no accommodation. Right?

So you might think. After all, that’s how things were once upon a time. My father used to describe the typical cruising cats of the day as ‘Dutch barns.’ Our own family cruiser when I was growing up was one of John Westell’s ‘swing-wing’ Ocean Bird 30ft trimarans. When we sold it, the new owner invited me to help him sail it to the Caribbean – so we did.

In those days the Ocean Bird was one of relatively few cruising tris, following those from the 1950s and 1960s by multihull pioneers such as Arthur Piver. Then there was Norman Cross who, like Piver, designed many of his tris with solid wings (decks between the floats and the main hull), allowing full-width accommodation out to the floats.

Since those early years of the production cruising trimaran, when three hulls helped to establish the names of Derek Kelsall, John Shuttleworth, Walter Green, Lock Crowther and Dick Newick among others, solid wings have largely disappeared.

Racing trimarans have beams (akas) joining their slim hulls, while some of the later-generation multi-purpose tris designed with marina berthing (or trailing) in mind have had floats that fold in – just as the Ocean Bird did in the late 1960s. A few had solid wings combined with folding floats, such as Tony Smith’s Telstar 26 from the 1970s.

Sail controls are led to a pair of winches at the helm. Photo: David Harding

Two hulls or three?

For all the twists and turns in the evolution of the trimaran, it’s the catamaran that has managed more successfully to adapt to the differing needs of cruising and racing sailors. Some cats only have beams and trampolines between the hulls. Others could easily accommodate a sauna, a gym and several four-poster beds.

At mainstream boat shows we mostly see the cruising and charter cats – all that deck and living space is a charter-operator’s dream – but there are plenty of alternatives, such as the Dazcats, Rapiers, Gunboats, Outremers and Schionnings, for example, that place the emphasis firmly on performance.

This brief dash through multihull history leaves us with one big question: what happened to the solid-wing trimaran? Didn’t Nigel Tetley actually complete his solo circumnavigation in the 1968 Golden Globe race in just such a boat? Yes he did, just as Donald Crowhust didn’t (not the boat’s fault), but some things are too readily forgotten.

So why is it that most trimarans designed in the past 30 years have limited their accommodation to the main hull? Unless marina-berthing is a constraint, why not extend it between the hulls as on a catamaran?

Offset well to starboard, the helm station leaves the enormous cockpit space clear for non-working crew. Photo: David Harding

Cross and Piver were among the designers who did exactly that, and many of their creations are still sailing. In the Canaries before setting off across the Atlantic on the Ocean Bird we became friendly with an American family on a Cross 46, and very spacious it was too. We also met Geoff Pack, long before he became editor of Yachting Monthly, on his 30ft Wharram cat. We were all heading west.

This background, together with a fair few miles sailed on a whole host of cruising and racing multihulls, meant that I was more than a little interested when Neel trimarans started to appear from a factory in La Rochelle about 14 years ago. Here was a modern-day, solid-wing trimaran with full-width accommodation that took on the big cats and, in some ways, beat them at their own game.

A hatch in the bow gives access to the anchor locker. Photo: David Harding

Of course, how you see a trimaran in relation to a cat depends on a multitude of factors, but Neel is keen to point out some of the tri’s virtues.

One is that a trimaran feels more like a monohull in many respects, most of the weight being carried by the centre hull. The Neel’s hull is rockered and, with its single low aspect-ratio (LAR) keel (as opposed to a keel or daggerboard on each hull with a cat), it’s easier to tack. The floats are only lightly immersed at rest, so as soon as the boat starts sailing in any breeze the windward hull lifts clear of the water to minimise wetted area.

A single rudder should give a more direct feel to the helm, addressing one of the monohull sailor’s common gripes about catamarans in the form of a rather muted feel. Then there’s rig tension: it’s easier to achieve in a trimaran because the forestay is anchored to the bow of the main hull.

The right moment

On the issue of stability, catamaran enthusiasts will sometimes cite research showing that, in extremis, the twin-hulled form is more likely to see you through severe conditions than a monohull or a trimaran. Neel’s argument is that a catamaran achieves its maximum righting moment at about 12° of heel, beyond which it reduces rapidly. A trimaran like the Neel, by contrast, heels more progressively and reaches its maximum righting moment at closer to 30°, giving you more warning before it becomes over-pressed.

In addition to this, the concentration of weight in the centre hull should contribute to stability as well as reduced pitching, while the greater beam and the closer relative positions of the centre of gravity and centre of buoyancy should make for a smoother motion in a beam sea.

Arguments about the relative pros and cons of trimarans and catamarans will often be batted back and forth. So many people have or have had a foot in both camps. Eric Bruneel, the man behind Neel trimarans, used to work with Fountaine Pajot (catamarans). Multihull designers are often known for both cats and tris. MI Cats, the UK dealers for Neel, are also Fountaine Pajot dealers.

Few builders, sailors or designers of multihulls would unequivocally support two hulls while dismissing three, or vice versa.

As for the 43 itself, it’s a big, wide boat, with a beam that’s about 2ft (0.6m) greater than that of a typical catamaran of the same length. Nonetheless, at 9 tonnes it’s surprisingly light. You can see why by looking below decks: it’s fitted out very simply, with just enough in the way of trim and furnishings to stop it feeling too stark.

A reef in the main and a couple of rolls in the headsail balanced the boat nicely and led to a light and responsive helm. Photo: David Harding

You feel the power-to-weight ratio when you’re sailing. I headed out with MI Cats’ demonstrator on a brisk autumn day with the breeze hovering around 20 knots much of the time, and the boat didn’t hang about.

I had recently spoken with some friends who had been skippering and managing a new Neel 51 for the owner having taken delivery from the yard. They said it was very sensitive to sail balance, so it was interesting to find that the 43 was pretty tolerant on the whole. We sailed with one slab in the main and a couple of rolls in the jib, and it was fine. Some weather helm became apparent before the jib was sheeted in as we came out of a tack. Then we accelerated rapidly and would carry on almost in a straight line if I let go of the wheel, just a reassuring touch of weather helm remaining.

True to Neel’s promise, the helm is indeed direct and responsive, and the boat tacks positively. You really can enjoy sailing this boat for sailing’s sake. That, in my experience, is more than can be said for many cruising cats.

The saloon gives a nearly 360º view of the outside world. Photo: David Harding

In the relatively flat water of the Solent the log showed us clocking up to 10 knots upwind on starboard tack at about 60° to the true wind and, most of the time, closer to 8.5 knots on port with a true wind angle (TWA) of around 45°. Some calibration of instruments was probably needed.

In any event, our tacking angle of around 100-110° by the compass tallied with the TWA readings, even if the angles were offset.

Smooth sailing

Once the tide started to ebb, running against the wind, the water chopped up a little but our motion remained remarkably smooth. The main factors to be mindful of are keeping a lookout under the headsail on starboard tack – the helm station being on the starboard side – and handling the headsail sheets on the single Antal 48 winch (electric on our test boat), That’s more of a challenge if you choose to back the headsail during a tack. The chances are you will rarely need to.

Cracking off a few degrees took us up to around 12 knots. Like many multihulls, this one will get you around pretty quickly when it comes to ‘straight-line’ sailing, even if a performance monohull might have the edge upwind. That said, taking the trouble to sheet the headsail in fairly hard to narrow the sheeting angle made a difference to our VMG.

ABOVE: A simple linear galley to starboard adjoins the owner’s cabin outboard. Gimbals are not needed for the hob or oven as they would be on a monohull. Photo: David Harding

Performance could be enhanced by some additions, such as headsail tracks. Fixed thimbles give no adjustment for twist and could lead to a slack leech when you have more than a few rolls around the headfoil. Twin mainsheets, taken to strong-points a few feet apart on the stern, give some control over mainsail twist until the wind comes aft. Strong-points along the gunwales would be useful for sail control and a variety of other purposes. All the basics are fitted; nothing more.

At the helm station you’re well away from the cockpit, so non-working crew can spread out under the hard-top around the large table. You have big lockers aft in each hull, but little in the way of small stowage and nothing under the seats in the cockpit or the saloon. That seems a waste of space.

Double cabins each side in the floats are separated from the saloon by windows with curtains or blinds, although the cabin to port is not fitted with a door. Photo: David Harding

More large stowage areas are forward in each float, reached by hatches in the deck. They’re big enough to be used as cabins, separate from the main accommodation. Each of the three bows has a collision bulkhead and this, combined with the foam-cored (and resin-infused) construction should give the Neel a good chance of staying afloat if you hit anything. The literature says these features ‘guarantee that the craft is unsinkable.’

A few details on deck are worthy of note, such as the Dyneema guardwires – far more practical than the plastic-covered stainless wire that used to be the norm. Otherwise it’s all about simple sailing and loads of space.

Inside and out

Neel use the word ‘cockloon’ to describe a cockpit and saloon that merge into each other. They’re separated by sliding doors which, when fully open, create an almost seamless inside/outside living space.

In the saloon, as elsewhere, you’re greeted by a lot of shiny moulded surfaces that simplify production and save the weight of more elaborate trim. Additional joinery units are on the extras list.

On the wind the Neel clocked up to 10 knots. Photo: David Harding

You have a table to port and a nav area forward of it with a view through about 300°, obscured to starboard only by the heads and the door to the owner’s cabin that extends into the starboard float.

A second double cabin is in the port float, this time with no door. Both wing cabins have windows to the saloon, making it light and giving that nearly-all-round view. Curtains or blinds can be used for privacy when the cabins are occupied. Cabin No.3 is in the bow, down a level from the saloon and with a slightly narrower bunk.

One space that’s particularly useful on the Neel is below the sole of the saloon. Drop down through the hatch and you find the utility area running most of the length of the main hull. Aft is the engine – a 50hp Volvo that gives nearly nine knots at full tilt and a comfortable 7-plus knots at cruising speeds. All-round access is pretty well unrestricted. Down here you also find the tankage and electrics, all neatly laid out and easy to reach.

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vIt seems strange that the solid-wing (solid-deck) trimaran has taken so long to reappear in the mainstream. The success of the Neels, from the 43 up to the truly massive 65, suggests that the world has been ready for something like this for a while. Like a cruising catamaran, the Neel offers a lot room. Just don’t fill it with too much heavy kit or you will lose the fizz-factor under sail. It would be interesting to see how the 43 performs in a seaway, and good to have a little more scope for sail-tweaking, which the yard might be persuaded to discuss if you started waving a cheque book. On the basis of what I experienced, this could be an excellent alternative to a high-volume cruising cat or a low-volume performance tri if you want some of the best features of each.

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Lightweight and fast

Designer Marc Lombard did the unthinkable: with a spacious deck and massive roof, the Neel 43 is 3 tons lighter than similar boats. The catamaran is comfortable to drive, the steering wheel is pleasantly responsive. All winch lines, except for the spinnaker sheets, lead to the helm station, which is located in the cockpit on the starboard side.

High speed qualities and ease of control are provided by:

• reducing the mass of the vessel;
• reduction of its displacement;
• reduction of the area of the wetted surface;
• replacement of two low-profile keels with one shallow one under the central hull;
• placement of the heaviest parts in the center of the middle body: engine, fuel tank, battery.

A stable speed of 10 knots is quickly achieved with wind speeds of 14 knots. Even during maneuvering, the speed rarely drops below 5 knots.

Spacious and comfortable

Loft style deck layout, lots of light pouring in through large windows, white fiberglass, harmoniously complemented by warm-colored fabrics and wood, thatched flooring. The designer and shipyard have once again proven their commitment to the use of biomaterials and recyclable materials.

The loft style provides every cruising participant with privacy in their cabins, cockpit or saloon. The trimaran, 12.90 meters long, has 3 passenger cabins and one owner's cabin.

In case of purchase of the Neel 43 trimaran by a charter company up to 10 berths can be arranged here by adding small cabins in the bow and lowering the table in the saloon.

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The NEEL 43: amazing and innovative

The NEEL 43 continues to amaze and to innovate, marrying an elegant and striking design with impressive interior volumes, housed within reduced exterior dimensions.

An innovative and environmentally respectful construction process

The structural elements of the NEEL 43 mirror the techniques and materials used in the other models of the range: a vacuum-infused composite sandwich, with carbon fibre reinforcement.

NEEL-TRIMARANS uses exclusively PVC and PET foams in the sandwich core, as well as resins and gelcoats have also been improved with a view to limiting styrene emissions.

NEEL-TRIMARANS has confirmed its determined commitment to respecting the environment ,, with a marked move towards the use of bio-sourced and recyclable materials.

A model inspired by the experiences of life on board

The design office has conceived a new style of interior design incorporating contemporary materials that are booth lightweight and functional. The modular design of the NEEL 43 is astonishing. There are two double cabins, and the configuration of the saloon can be rearranged to accommodate up to 10 people on board . The master stateroom is on the main deck, a constant feature of NEEL-TRIMARANS, offering invaluable privacy and a breathtaking panoramic view. Also located on the same level is the bathroom, which is equipped with a rinse basin and closet.

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The NEEL 43 trimaran is the newest addition from the French NEEL shipyard. The NEEL43 is perfectly at home cruising around the world making quick offshore passages. At the same time she is a capable coastal cruising multihull, putting the fun back into sailing. Consequently her sisterships, the NEEL 47 and NEEL 52 have won multiple ARC Transatlantic races as well as dozens of international industry awards.

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  2022 NEEL 43 TRIMARAN- IMMACULATE!

The Neel 43 represents the ideal multihull for a small family or cruising couple. On deck owners suite allows for views and living space which a monohull (or even 98% of catamarans!) could never offer. Unmatched performance with less dramatic motions at sea owing to her generous beam. Integrated living space makes the saloon and cockpit ("Cockloon" [tm]) a living space that will be the envy of any experienced liveaboard.

Comes equipped with watermaker, Volvo engine, dinghy, full set of electronics, and sails. Everything needed for cruising is here.

The owners have enjoyed their time onboard but are now returning back to their regular lives as planned. She is seriously for sale.

Why a Trimaran is SAFER at Sea ?

The width of NEEL trimarans is an important factor for safety on the high seas because it is a guarantee of stability. On a catamaran, the maximum righting moment occurs at 12° heeling, as shown on the stability curve. This angle can be reached relatively easily when sailing in strong winds and heavy seas. However, on a trimaran, this maximum righting moment does not occur until 27° heeling, therefore in normal multihull conditions of use, this angle is never reached. For this reason, and thanks to the centered weight distribution, a trimaran is much more stable than a catamaran.

Why a NEEL Trimaran is FASTER at sea ?

Trimarans are significantly faster than monohulls or catamarans. The superiority of the trimaran is obvious during upwind sailing, especially due to the rig : on a catamaran, the forestay pulls from the front beam, the mast compresses a central beam and the shrouds pull the two floats supporting the forestay and mast beam: this platform deforms in many directions. Consequently, it is then impossible to have a rigid forestay. On a trimaran, the forestay, mast, and mainsail tension are structurally bonded to one strong, longitudinal beam: the main hull. This configuration, as per a monohull, allows for a rigid forestay and good performance up-wind. Performance is also enhanced by the centered weight.

The extra speed of the trimaran is an additional safety factor.

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Specifications

• Length: 43ft
• Builder: Neel Trimarans
• Beam: 24' 6"
• Hull: Fiberglass
• Status: Active

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• Designer: Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group
• Keel: Other

MEASUREMENTS

• Length Overall: 42.58 ft
• Bridge Clearance Measure: 62' 0"
• Beam Measure: 24' 6"
• Total Power: 50
• Engine Brand: Volvo
• Year Built: 2022
• Engine Model: Diesel Sail drive 50HP
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Hours: 600
• Engine Power: 50 hp
• Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (80 Gallons)
• Fuel Tanks: 1 (80 Gallons)

Accommodations

• Number of cabins: 3
• Number of heads: 1

Equipment List

Sails and Rigging: – Dacron full batten main sail with ball bearings cars – Dacron genoa on furler with UV stripe – Lazy bag – Helix Furling Gennaker Stormlite 210 with UV stripe, Facnor FX+ 2500 furling kit, deck fittings + 2 Antal winches + 2 sheets + 2 blocks for sheets – Antal electric winch – Antal manual winch – Dinghy lift system with electric line driver + remote control

Engine: – Volvo-Penta D2-50, 50 hp, saildrive, starter battery AGM 110 Ah – Folding propeller – 12V bow thruster with dedicated battery (AGM, 2×75 Ah) – 275 l Aluminium Diesel tank

Tender: -3.1m with 5hp outboard engine, Suzuki DF5A four-stroke

Mooring Kit: – Rocna anchor galvanised 25 kg – Kobra 20 kg anchor – 60 m chain (10mm) + 50 m rope – (DIY) Anchor bridle – 12V electrical anchor windlass with foot control – 4 lines – 6 fenders, 1 ball fender – Rope 18 mm Polyester, 70 m

Hull: – Gel coat white – Non-skid gel coat flooring – Antifouling with epoxy primer

Electronics and Navigation: – Full Victron electronics system, service battery Gel 3×165 Ah – 230V network: 6 x 220V outlets + 25 m shore line, service battery charger, Victron 2kW Inverter-Charger – SIM Marine Pico smart battery monitoring system with wifi – 2 x walkable solar panels, total 312 W – B&G ZeusS-12’’ Chart Plotter at helm – B&G Zeus 3S-9’’ chart plotter at nav station – B&G 4.5’’ Triton2 multifunction display and autopilot control pad – NAC-3 autopilot computer (linear drive) – Electronic control unit pack Raymarine log/sounder/wind vane – B&G V60-B VHF with wired handset and portable VHF – AIS transceiver B&G NAIS-500 Class B – LED navigation lights – Fusion stereo system with Bluetooth and wifi (4 speakers inside and out) – Starlink marine antenna, power supply and router

Watermaker: – AquaBase watermaker 12VCC ESW 901 (105 l/h) – Aluminium fresh water tank 1x 430 l – Hot water 60 l – 2 x Marco UP6/E fresh water pumps – Black water tank 1x 47 l – Electrical fresh water flush toilet

Safety Equipment: – Life raft 10 man (MMF ISO9650-1, >24h, PLASTIMO Transocean 52392) – EPIRB1 Ocean Signal Rescue Me – Lifelink Man-overboard Danbuoy and Horseshoe – Jacklines Wichard with deck fittings – Flare Pack – 4 x Lifejackets Crewsaver Crewfit 180 pro

Galley and Living Space: – Eno 2-burner gas cooktop and oven (2 x butane pressure regulator fittings) – Gas Plancha in cockpit – 130 l drawer fridge/freezer – Cockpit and saloon cushions – Bolon flooring – Cabin curtains – Aeration foam under mattresses + 5 mattresses – Fresh water outside shower on port float transom – Rigid cockpit roof – Helm Bimini – 4 x 12v fans – Aft transom protection

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Neel 43 Trimaran – Owner’s Review

The Neel 43 – an owner’s perspective. Many thanks to Christophe, Audrey and family for their help on this one!

They are sailing Sail & Surf, launched Jun 2022.

Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your trimaran. Is this your first boat? There are 6 of you right? What are your plans on Sail & Surf? Sail and Surf is our first sailing yacht We are a family of 6 with four kids from 4 to 10 yrs The plan is to live on the boat for few years not sure how long yet! And visit the world.

Why did you choose the Neel 43? We wanted a multihull to get more space outside especially with the kids! We looked at “usual” catamaran and discovered the trimaran world.

Trimaran are more for racing but NEEL and few others are doing now “houseboats style” as well with very good performances! From the beginning we all loved the minimalism of the NEEL 43, the space available, the design the performances

When was she launched? We ordered her in June 2021 and got it 12 months later

Which configuration did you decide on? We took the basic’s one for family… so no Carbon mast or boom or whatever too fancy for us!

Few cosmetic details such as FLEXITEECK on the floor outside everywhere, it’s such nice to walk on it barefoot! Also we add pink flowers stickers on each side and decided to go for a totally pink spinnaker!!! You better understand we drove these ideas 😉

What’s the best thing about her? The best… hum…let’s say everything… We are all really happy globally

What would you change if anything? The only thing would be the system to raise the dinghy which is a bit difficult

What are the main advantages of a trimaran over a catamaran in your opinion? eg performance, lower maintenance etc Performances for sure are great compare to a lot of “basic” catamaran, but probably the same than an OUTREMER I guess 🙂 Lower maintenance… maybe as we have only one engine to maintain! A really better thing is the engine room, you can litterally walk on it…. everything is there, visible, accessible (electrical, water, engine, batteries etc…..) It’s huge

Are there any disadvantages? I would say no for us, but it’s definitely less comfort living compared to a Lagoon for example

You have less space in the sleeping cabins for clothes 🙂 and shower is not big as it is in catamaran It’s really LESS is LUXE we could say!

What are the “Must Have” Options buying new in your opinion? eg electric winches, engine upgrade, folding prop, A/C, heating, watermaker, inverter, solar, genset etc…. If you have a long term sailing program like us, definitely a well calibrated water maker, solar panels/batteries with inverter…. Then depending on the program a heating system such as WEBASTO, is good when you spend time in EU, Mediterranean. 50HP engine is really sufficient for the boat. A/C is really not necessary unless you go to equator maybe… but then you’ll need a small Diesel GE.

We have no electric winch, it’s not necessary on our point of view, but it depends how old is the Captain!

What sails do you have in your locker? Did you go for the standard sails or the upgraded package? Do you have a Code 0 for example? We decide to keep it simple as a start with Main sail + front sails “Génois” and “Trinquette”. And we have an asymetric Spinaker.

We are thinking about an OXLEY to use the wind up to 180deg…

What are the “Nice to Have Options”? An oven with a toaster inside for the breakfast! No kidding…

Otherwise front cabin (outside) with beds, ventilation, light etc…especially if you have teenagers. We set two sleeping cabins (except when we are sailing) there for our 9 and 10 year old daughters, It’s really great!

The B&G system inside and outside so you can sail from inside depending on the weather or at night when on duties

Grill system outside is nice as well, a bit tiny but good for fish, meat, vegetables

Which options are not worth bothering with? Carbon mast when you go for family trip 😉 … I don’t know really.

How are the electrics, plumbing etc. Do you have much solar? We have 6x batteries – GEL deep cycles 165Amp/h From day-1 700 watts Solbian panel on the roof and 1350 watts added in January 2023 at the back of the trimaran.

How have you set up your power system? Can you survive off grid without running the engines too much? We are making everyday: 2hrs of watermaker (200ltrs) 30mns washing machine (20deg) Also we have a Fridge 24/7 🙂 and WIFI antenna 12/7

With all that around noon normally we are at 100% of battery even with a cloudy day. With 2000Watts we do not need any engine to charge the battery In the past with 700Watts only we did 6hrs of engine every 3-4 days (we are 6 onboard!)

Is she easy to maintain? Servicing engines, standing rigging etc. The engine access is central, right? Engine access is central and huge. Boat is very accessible for maintenance

Is she easy to sail short-handed? To shorten sail? Easy to reach the boom? There is no traveller, right? Correct the boat can be easily sail in solo. Boom is low and reachable from the roof unless you are smaller than 1,50m I would say. No traveller, an easy system to maintain the boom and avoid unexpected movements.

What’s she like in heavy weather / a blow / big seas The maximum we had was 3.5meters 30-35 knots. Until there no worries.

How is the helm position. Is the visibility OK, eg on a starboard tack. How is the Dyneema cable steering? Visibility is very good on the starboard side for sure. On the port side you have to be careful with the front end essentially (you see well the back end). Dyneema cable is short and from helm to safran, very easy to see or repair from the engine room.

How does she sail in light winds? Very easy because we are very light too…9T charged!

How does she sail close hauled? Nicely to maximum 40-45deg of the wind I would say

How about on a reach, heading down wind? Very good with a spinnaker, less performances under main sail + front sail

Typically, what’s your average speed on passage? We always calculate our sailing with 6knots average, but in reality it is more 7 knots. We are no t pushing her a lot as we are a family 🙂 and often do direct roads instead of playing withthe winds to get faster. Maximum surf speed so far 18,5knots Maximum 24hrs average 9,2knots with spinnaker

What’s she like under power, say at 2400 rpm? Speed, manoeuvrability? As per the manufacturer we use it between 1800 and 2200rpm. We get 6-7knots depending on wind, sea, current. Consumption is around 4 to 5ltrs/hr At 2400rpm we should be around 7.5knots

Is she easy to dock, what’s the visibility like? Are the marina fees more for a trimaran? The Neel 43 is easy to dock after few trials for sure at the beginning! It was difficult the first weeks in La Rochelle with a side wind… Anyway we always ask for help at the marina pontoon, at least to enter. Luckily marina fees are the same than for catamaran 🙂

What is she like at anchor? Is she stable with a side swell? We did few rolling spots near surf spots in Madeira… It was not easy to re-enter the boat from the dinghy! I won’t say it is stable with this kind of swell, but we could sleep a little bit! I think movements are close to a catamaran, the difference is that our two sleeping areas (except front cabin) are on the main deck above water, and that helps a lot.

Is the living space comfortable? Cabins/saloon/galley/heads. How is that upper cabin up top? Living space is enough for us 🙂 A family of 6 everyday and 8 for long sailing. The surface inside/outide called cockloon is helping a lot as it gives more volume. But for people looking for bigger cabins, they would need the NEEL 47 or 51. Upper cabin in the saloon is nicely made, separate with a curtain only it’s a tiny sleeping area with a 140x200cm bed. Perfect also, to put the kids while sailing to rest or play.

How is the ventilation in the living spaces and the cabins? In each cabin there is one ventilation with a porthole front of bed in the saloon, on in the master cabin and one in the front cabin to get fresh wind from outside at the anchor!

Where’s your favourite spot on the boat? The “cockloon” definitely, everybody is there, cooking, reading, playing, resting!

How is the finish of the interior? Does she creak under sail? Light coloured wood – Grey, other light colours were available, but with 4 kids we need something easy to clean!

Is she good for hosting guests? We invited my parents and left them the Master cabin. For friends we give the saloon tiny cabin which is generally perfect. So depending on guest age you have different options!

How is the storage on the boat? Lot of space in 4 storages: 2 at the back and 2 at the front below front side beds + Engine room which allow a good storage space too.

Also there are inside storages for food, drink, etc… below the beds. We bought maybe 30 boxes at the very beginning to fill all these storage spacess ! But finally our house went into the NEEL 43!

What kind of modifications have you done and why? We added two batteries to get the maximum of 6 and put 2000watts of solar panel in total to avoid starting the engine.

Any plans for further customisation? For now, after 8 months sailing and experience on the NEEL 43 we are good.

If you were to swap her for another boat, what would that be? Or maybe you wouldn’t swap her? For now I wouldn’t swap!!!… But we are thinking about a NEEL 47 in few years with 4 teenagers…!

How is the after sales service from Neel? After sales has been really good so far with us. Things take anyway a little bit of time when you leave La Rochelle, and we had to be patient depending on the region we were to solve the “issue” but everything has been solved.

Anything else you would add to help people thinking of buying a Neel 43? Do not hesitate to contact us we will always reply! They should contact Maxime Vedrenne –  MV YACHTING  who is selling NEEL’s yachts in La Rochelle. He is very good technically and will help you a lot with all your questions!

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History of Neel

Neel Trimarans, founded in 2009 by Eric Bruneel, is a French boat manufacturer specialising in the production of trimarans. The company's origins are deeply rooted in La Rochelle, a city renowned for its maritime history and located on the Atlantic coast of France. Eric Bruneel brought over 30 years of experience in multihull design and construction to the brand, having previously worked with Fountaine Pajot, a leading catamaran builder.Since its inception, Neel Trimarans has set a new standard in the sailing world with their innovative trimaran designs, which aim to combine performance, comfort, and safety. Initially gaining attention with the introduction of the Neel 50, the company has expanded its model range to include the Neel 45, Neel 51, Neel 65, and Neel 47. These models are characterised by their balanced sailing capabilities, spacious interiors, and modern aesthetics, quickly making a name for Neel in the global sailing community.Today, Neel Trimarans continues to operate out of La Rochelle, maintaining its focus on high-quality craftsmanship and cutting-edge design. The company has earned numerous awards and accolades for its contributions to the marine industry, including the European Yacht of the Year award. Neel Trimarans remains at the forefront of innovation in multihull construction, constantly evolving to meet the demands of discerning sailors worldwide.

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