Neel 51 Trimaran Article in Yachtingworld

[Steadman Uhlich]

Three hulls better than two – how the Neel 51 trimaran is challenging its many twin-hulled competitors - Yachting World

Three hulls better than two?

https://youtu.be/1-997AEXfsk

[PhiSig1071]

Very interesting. I really want to see one of those in person.

[44'cruisingcat]

But it's only sailing on two hulls anyway...

[Matt Johnson]

So seems like an amazing boat!

We've been aboard their 45 and the larger (65?), but both seemed cramped due to having all the cabins on the deck level. But now, having just the owner's up top, it looks airy and clean.

Matt

[Cavalier MK2]

Originally Posted by 44'cruisingcat

But it's only sailing on two hulls anyway...

Most trimarans do sail on just 2 hulls upwind but we like having a spare in case we get a flat.

[daletournier]

What sort of money we talking?

[ranchero76]

"Price: €700k ex VAT"

[Mariano]

European multihull of the year at BOOT DUSSELDORF, it can´t be that bad.....

Mariano

Fair winds

[Thalas]

So I understand the cons:

Multihull, but still heeling to some degree (not as comfortable or family safe as a cat)

More expensive and rarer ability to haul out.

Extremely cramped berths and heads for a multihull (other than owner's berth), especially for that size.

Even fewer places to dock than cats.

Other than that insane engine room, what are the pros again?

[Hobschel]

I agrre on the heel, one would need to try if one likes it or not. It somewhere between a mono and a cat... Page 15 and following the mention a few advantages compared to some other well known cats...
Any thoughts about these statements?
https://www.google.ch/url?sa=t&sourc...Vs52sbCXMByGIj

[Mariano]

If you are a NEEL dealer it's logical to point only the pros and never the cons....

[Boatguy30]

The only real advantage to the tri is they are more liveable in the event of capsize. However you have to maintain an airlock in the amas and I'm not sure the Neel is really designed around this parameter

[CbroTheDude]

Originally Posted by Mariano

If you are a NEEL dealer it's logical to point only the pros and never the cons....

And water is wet.

[2big2small]

For me the major disadvantage of a tri compared to a cat is at anchor. A tri is always heeling somewhat on the one or other outer hull while a cat sits flat. This is why I personnaly would never consider one.

[rallyman1122]

Originally Posted by Thalas

So I understand the cons:

Multihull, but still heeling to some degree (not as comfortable or family safe as a cat)

More expensive and rarer ability to haul out.

Extremely cramped berths and heads for a multihull (other than owner's berth), especially for that size.

Even fewer places to dock than cats.

Other than that insane engine room, what are the pros again?

I agree with most of your post. Haul out could be a concern and the lean is more than a catamaran.

However I think the staterooms are no different than in what you might find in an Outremer or a Seawind. And the main stateroom is substantially better.