Introducing the NEEL 52 Trimaran: Where Elegance Meets Performance
The NEEL 52 is a revolutionary blend of speed, space, and sophistication: a luxury cruising trimaran that redefines the multihull experience.
Step aboard and be welcomed by the revolutionary Cockloon®, a spacious living platform where the saloon seamlessly opens into the cockpit, offering panoramic views and a seamless flow between interior and exterior.
This is a yacht built for those seeking tranquility and adventure: it cruises comfortably at 10 knots, with the possibility of reaching 18 knots with favorable winds, covering over 200 nautical miles per day. Extraordinarily easy to handle with a minimal crew, it brings the responsiveness of a monohull to the realm of trimarans.
For those seeking extraordinary comfort, the cockpit transforms into a large entertainment center: 12 seats in the spacious dinette, shaded relaxation areas, and the raised helm station offer excellent visibility and conviviality.
Interiorly, the saloon, owner’s suite, galley, and navigation station are fluid, bright, and suitable for gourmet palates, with views worthy of a luxury apartment.
Below deck, guests will find luxurious and comfortable accommodations with slatted beds: 3 doubles and 1 twin, and 2 bathrooms.
Why a Trimaran Is Better Than a Catamaran
- Superior Stability: The central hull reduces roll, making life on board smoother and more comfortable at anchor and under sail.
- Better Performance: Trimarans are faster and more efficient, especially upwind, giving you the thrill of true sailing.
- Generous Living Space: Thanks to its unique layout, the NEEL 52 offers a spacious central deck and a bright, open interior, combining the best of a monohull and a catamaran.
- Easier maneuverability: Designed for use with a small crew, the trimaran is responsive and maneuverable without sacrificing performance.
A trimaran is much more stable than a catamaran
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 32° 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. Weight being centered in the main hull’s technical compartment limits pitching and results in increased boat stability and therefore safety.
This also enhances handling performance and comfort in big seas. On the other hand, catamarans have no choice but to distribute the weights (engines, batteries, generator, tanks) on the ends of their two hulls.
The fin of the central hull protects the engine block and rudder gear. The shallow draft allows you to navigate close to the shore and enjoy the most beautiful anchorages. The high average speed optimises navigation planning, according to weather conditions. The fractional rig (mainsail, solent, staysail) facilitates short-handed operation, notably for duo crews. All embedded systems, such as refrigeration, electrical and electronic installations, energy generation and storage, fittings and rigging all benefit from our twenty seven years of experience in boat building.
NEEL trimarans are certified according to CE European standards by the French Institute for Nautical Certification and Standardisation (ICCN).
Let’s consider both the trimaran and the catamaran heeling by 12°, which is the safety angle not to be exceeded on a catamaran. As shown in the graphics, the Righting moment (GZ) is much higher on the catamaran than on the trimaran. A high GZ means more brutal and uncomfortable seakeeping.
At this angle of heel the catamaran’s GZ is double that of the trimaran.
Therefore, sailing the trimaran is much smoother than sailing the catamaran.
The trimaran has less roll motion than the catamaran, as the center of buoyancy is never far downwind like on a catamaran. Again, centered weight is the key to success and comfort.In fact, all significant heavy equipment is located in the main central hull on a trimaran whereas it is distributed half and half in each hull on a catamaran.
This superiority of the trimaran is even more significant in heavy seas as shown on the illustration here-below.
Sleek, fast, and voluminous appearance. With its sleek, modern silhouette, elaborately designed hull, and elegant lines, the NEEL 52 exudes power, speed, and elegance. Moving inside and on deck is fluid and safe. It boasts remarkable seakeeping, performance (both under sail and under power), and comfort. It is easily maneuverable by a small crew. The NEEL trimaran hulls combine a rockered central hull, which facilitates tacking and maneuvering in port, with aerodynamic floats that provide stability and prevent pitching.
Exterior
☑ Awning
☑ Sprayhood
☑ Deck shower
☑ Outdoor dining table
☑ Stereo system
☑ Cockpit sofa and cushions
☑ Stern platform
☑ Swimming ladder
☑ Safety net
☑ Outdoor kitchen with barbecue
☑ Refrigerator and ice maker
☑ Flying bridge area with sofas and sunbathing cushions
Navigation equipment
☑ Nautical charts
☑ Compasses
☑ GPS
☑ Depth sounder
☑ VHF with AIS
☑ B&G Zeus 3S chartplotter
☑ Radar
☑ Bow thruster
☑ Electric windlass
☑ Electric winches
☑ Autopilot
☑ 2nd independent autopilot
☑ Satellite phone
☑ Tender
☑ Honda engine 15hp
Mast, boom, and performance sails
☑ Mast (24.70 m)
☑ Battened Hydranet mainsail (102 m2)
☑ Furling Hydranet genoa (71 m2)
☑ Furling Hydranet staysail (32 m2)
☑ Asymmetric spinnaker (210 m2)
Onboard power
☑ Generator
☑ Solar panels
☑ Inverter
☑ 220V sockets
☑ USB and USB-C sockets
Interior
Open-plan living area – single level
☑ Indoor dining table
☑ Chart table
☑ Stereo system
Galley with sea view
☑ Sink
☑ Hot/cold water, chilled still/sparkling
☑ Induction hob
☑ Oven
☑ Microwave oven
☑ Refrigerator
☑ Freezer
☑ Dishwasher
☑ Coffee maker
☑ Air fryer
Sleeping Area
☑ 4 double cabins with double beds
☑ 1 double cabin with single beds
☑ 3 bathrooms with shower and electric toilet
☑ 1 single cabin with bathroom
Onboard comforts
☑ Hot water
☑ Watermaker with Genius
☑ Air conditioning
☑ Heating
☑ Washing machine and dryer
☑ Electric toilets
☑ Sheets
☑ Blankets
☑ Pillows
☑ Towels
☑ Beach towels
☑ 55″ OLED TV
☑ Wi-Fi
Entertainment
☑ 2 paddle boards
☑ 1 2-person kayak
☑ Mask and snorkel
☑ Fishing equipment
☑ Windsurf board
And much more…