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About this vessel
NEEL 43 Trimaran, 2023 Sailing World Boat of the Year
The new and advanced cruising trimaran from Neel.
Why is a NEEL Trimaran Safer at Sea?
When it comes to safety on the high seas, the design of NEEL trimarans stands out. Their wider beam plays a critical role in enhancing stability. While catamarans reach their maximum righting moment at a heeling angle of just 12°, NEEL trimarans achieve this stability at a much higher 27° heel. This means that even in challenging weather conditions, a trimaran maintains a steadier platform, reducing the risk of capsizing.
Additionally, the weight distribution on a trimaran is centralized along its main hull, unlike the broader spread on a catamaran. This not only improves stability but also reduces the vessel's tendency to pitch or roll, ensuring a smoother and more secure ride through rough seas. In essence, the thoughtful design of NEEL trimarans offers sailors a safer and more reassuring experience on the water.
Why is a NEEL Trimaran Faster at Sea?
Trimarans are celebrated for their exceptional speed, often surpassing both monohulls and catamarans, particularly when sailing upwind. The secret lies in their superior structural design. Catamarans face a challenge where the forestay, mast, and shrouds create opposing forces that lead to structural deformation, limiting upwind efficiency. In contrast, NEEL trimarans feature a robust, unified longitudinal beam that integrates the forestay, mast, and mainsail tension into a single, rigid structure. This eliminates flex and deformation, providing a stiff forestay for optimized sail shape, resulting in performance akin to a monohull but with the speed advantage of a multihull.
Moreover, the centralized weight distribution further enhances the trimaran's agility and speed while maintaining stability, allowing sailors to confidently push the boat's limits without compromising safety.
