Neel 45
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DesignerEric Bruneel (conception) and Joubert-Nivelt (design)[2]
LocationLa Rochelle, France
Year2011
NameNeel 45[1]
.jpg) A Neel 45 sailing in Slovenia. (2015) | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Eric Bruneel (conception) and Joubert-Nivelt (design)[2] |
| Location | La Rochelle, France |
| Year | 2011 |
| Name | Neel 45[1] |
| Boat | |
| Draft | 4 ft (1.2 m)[1] |
| Hull | |
| Type | Cruising trimaran |
| Construction | Glass / isophthalic polyester resin / closed-cell foam and honeycomb PVC sandwich[1] |
| Hull weight | 6,500 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 length | 63 ft (19 m) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 645 sq ft (59.9 m2)[3] |
| Jib/genoa area | 65 sq ft (6.0 m2)[3] |
| Spinnaker area | 495 sq ft (46.0 m2)[3] |
Neel 45 is a cruising trimaran designed by Joubert-Nivelt[2][4] and produced by Neel Trimarans.[5]
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]
