Neel 45

Neel 45
A Neel 45 sailing in Slovenia. (2015)
Development
DesignerEric Bruneel (conception) and Joubert-Nivelt (design)
LocationLa Rochelle, France
Year2011
Boat
Draft4 ft (1.2 m)
Hull
TypeCruising trimaran
ConstructionGlass / isophthalic polyester resin / closed-cell foam and honeycomb PVC sandwich
Hull weight6,500 kg (14,300 lb) (light)
9,000 kg (20,000 lb) (full load)
LOA44 ft (13 m)
Beam28 ft (8.5 m)
Rig
Rig typeFractional Bermuda or Marconi rig with genoa
Mast height63 ft (19 m)
Sails
Mainsail area645 sq ft (59.9 m2)
Jib/genoa area
65 sq ft (6.0 m2)
495 sq ft (46.0 m2)
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Neel 45 is a cruising trimaran designed by Joubert-Nivelt and produced by Neel Trimarans.

Reception

The boat was selected among the Best Boats of 2013 by Sail Magazine and praised for its speed, comfort, construction quality and ergonomics, but criticized for its learning curve and a need for power winches. It was also praised by Cruising World, being awarded 'Most Innovative' for 2013 and garnering compliments for its interior design, performance and detailing.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Neel 45: Characteristics and Layout Plan". Archived from the original on 2012-06-05. Retrieved 2015-01-04.
  2. 1 2 "Boat Review: Neel 45 Trimaran". Joubert-Nivelt designed the boat according to Bruneel's thorough specs.
  3. 1 2 3 "Neel 45 Trimaran Review". Catamaran Guru.
  4. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Joubert-Nivelt". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 1 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ↑ "Boat Review: Neel 45 Trimaran". In 2009 Bruneel left Fountaine Pajot and started Neel Trimarans soon afterward.
  6. ↑ "Best Boats 2013: Neel 45". Sail Magazine.
  7. ↑ "Cruising World Review: Neel 45" (PDF). Cruising World.