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Neel 45

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Neel 45[1]
A Neel 45 sailing in Slovenia. (2015)
Development
DesignerEric Bruneel (conception) and Joubert-Nivelt (design)[2]
LocationLa Rochelle, France
Year2011
NameNeel 45[1]
Boat
Draft4 ft (1.2 m)[1]
Hull
TypeCruising 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]
LOA44 ft (13 m)[1]
Beam28 ft (8.5 m)[1]
Rig
Rig typeFractional 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]

Reception

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Neel 45: Characteristics and Layout Plan". Archived from the original on 2012-06-05. Retrieved 2015-01-04.
  2. ^ a b "Boat Review: Neel 45 Trimaran". Joubert-Nivelt designed the boat according to Bruneel's thorough specs.
  3. ^ a b c "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.
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