Neel Trimarans are the evolution of Sailing Vessels, go faster, safer and further in a sailing Trimaran that makes sense. Neel Trimaran for sale in the USA.
NEEL 43 TRIMARAN
Best Size, Best Price
The new Neel 43 features an amazing sailing performance that is capable of speeds that no other multi hull can match. Large Interiors and an owners cabin at the deck level.
NEEL 47 TRIMARAN
The Fun of Sailing
Maximum performance and space for sailors. A cutting-edge multi-hull design featuring smooth, safe, and fast sailing. A true Bluewater Trimaran with all the luxury
NEEL 52 TRIMARAN
A Blue Water Cruiser
A combination of performance, spaciousness and seaworthiness on a sophisticated Trimaran, a proven Bluewater achiever, wiener of the ARC class across the Atlantic.
NEEL 65 EVOLUTION
The Largest Sailing Trimaran ever built
Neel’s flagship is a perfect yacht for both private cruising or luxury crewed charter. Designed to allow operations and docking with minimal crew, includes all controls from dul flybridge helm stations.
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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.
A trimaran NEEL offers better seakeeping:
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.
