Neel 45

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Neel 45 [1]
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A Neel 45 sailing in Slovenia. (2015)
Development
Designer Eric Bruneel (conception) and Joubert-Nivelt (design) [2]
Location La Rochelle, France
Year2011
NameNeel 45 [1]
Boat
Draft 4 ft (1.2 m) [1]
Hull
Type Cruising trimaran
ConstructionGlass / isophthalic polyester resin / closed-cell foam and honeycomb PVC sandwich [1]
Hull weight6,500 kg (14,300 lb) (light) [1]
9,000 kg (20,000 lb) (full load) [1]
LOA 44 ft (13 m) [1]
Beam 28 ft (8.5 m) [1]
Rig
Rig type Fractional Bermuda or Marconi rig with genoa [1]
Mast length63 ft (19 m)
Sails
Mainsail area645 sq ft (59.9 m2) [3]
Jib/genoa area65 sq ft (6.0 m2) [3]
Spinnaker area495 sq ft (46.0 m2) [3]

Neel 45 is a cruising trimaran designed by Joubert-Nivelt [2] [4] and produced by Neel Trimarans. [5]

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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. [6] It was also praised by Cruising World, being awarded 'Most Innovative' for 2013 and garnering compliments for its interior design, performance and detailing. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "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. Archived from the original on 19 December 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  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.