Multihull Solutions takes on NEEL trimarans

by Multihull Solutions on 27 Oct 2009 Multihull Solutions has been appointed exclusive Australasian distributor of the exciting new NEEL Trimarans.

The newly launched French company has been created by Eric Bruneel, a prominent identity in the international marine industry with an impressive range of sailing achievements and business successes to his name including 25 years as Managing Director of Fountaine Pajot Catamarans.

The company has just unveiled its revolutionary NEEL 50 trimaran, which has been hailed by critics as a new generation in multihull performance, comfort and design.

Innovatively designed to offer large volumes whilst maintaining superior offshore performance, the trimaran has a voluminous platform fitted on slim floats and hulls and is significantly faster than traditional cruising catamarans.

The rigging design has been inspired by racing trimarans, which enables the NEEL 50 to achieve impressive average cruising speeds of over 10 knots and the capability to reach up to 20 knots in good winds. During a recent sea trial, the NEEL 50 reached 9 knots with 12 knots of wind, while increasing to 10.5 knots when the wind lifted to 15 knots.

Using only the finest in fittings and materials including an expansive square top main, Vectran shrouds and forestay, a generous reacher, carbon rudder and excellent central weight distribution to minimise pitching, the remarkable trimaran is an outstanding achievement in yacht design. To facilitate manoeuvring, the sails are hoisted and trimed from inside with only the genoa operated from the external helm station.

The NEEL 50’s broad width brings optimal stability in high seas and its PVC foam sandwich construction and anti-collision partitions make the trimaran unsinkable and even lighter than water.

Three fins protect the hulls, rudder and propeller, while the main fin enables the NEEL 50 to conveniently land on a ramp or beach for exploring or sheltering in inclement weather.

NEEL Trimarans appointed TENSYL to ensure the NEEL 50 featured an optimised construction due to the company’s vast experience in the structural calculation of racing and cruising composite multihulls.

Designed by the internationally renowned team of Joubert-Nivelt, the NEEL 50 also has a state-of-the-art interior that sets new standards in contemporary style.

With three very modern and spacious 90sqm double cabins, two single berths (which can be converted into double beds) and two sleek bathrooms, it has an abundance of living space while not compromising style. Its innovative interior connects the two living wings with a spacious loft-style platform at cockpit level.

His generous 650sqm living area has a two metre headroom and comprises a gourmet galley, piano nook and a panoramic saloon for relaxation and entertaining. The main equipment is confined to a large section in the primary hull including the engine, electronics, plumbing, fuel and water tanks plus extra storage space to allow for optional installation of a generator, desalinator or air conditioning.

Multihull Solutions is Asia Pacific’s premier multihull specialist representing an impressive and exclusive range of the world’s leading sail and power catamarans and trimarans including Fountaine Pajot, Trawler, Sunreef Yachts, Catana and Dolphin Catamarans. The company also has a quality international yacht brokerage offering pre-owned boats to suit all buyers.

Further information about the NEEL 50 trimaran can be obtained by contacting Multihull Solutions on 07 5452 5164, emailing info@multihullsolutions.com.au or visiting the website at www.multihullsolutions.com.au