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About this vessel
Neel 51 Hull 38 "Lambo"
Latest and best Neel 51 ever built. The Neel 51 combines the benefits of its predecessors the Neel 45 and the Neel 65, delivering performance and comfort living. It is a bluewater yacht for family, maneuverable by a minimal crew. The 51's sleek lines and reversed bows give it a modern design and sporting looking.
An amazing performer in low winds and a stable cruiser in high winds, the Neel 51 will take you further faster. Neel 51 owners are cruising all over the world, from Antarctic waters to Polynesia, the Caribbean and Mediterranean sea. A proven bluewater achiever, winner of its class in the ARC Regatta across the Atlantic.
The width of Neel trimarans is an important factor for safety on the high seas because it is a guarantee of stability. On a trimaran, the maximum righting moment does not occur until 27° 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.
Trimarans are significantly faster than monohulls or catamarans. The superiority of the trimaran is obvious during upwind sailing. On a trimaran, the forestay, mast, and mainsail tension are structurally bonded to one strong, longitudinal beam: the main hull. This configuration, as per a monohull, allows for a rigid forestay and good performance up-wind. Performance is also enhanced by the centered weight. The extra speed of the trimaran is an additional safety factor.
