Neel 43

The Neel 43 is a 13.1-meter fractional sloop trimaran designed by Marc Lombard Yacht Design and built by Neel Trimarans since 2021.watch It features a fixed unballasted keel, a 7.5-meter beam, and a 1.5-meter draft, displacing 9000 kg.1:52 Aboard *Sailing Doodles*, the Neel 43 demonstrates performance, averaging 8.5 to 9 knots under sail and maintaining 8 to 10 knots in 18-knot winds and Gulf Stream currents.16:23 The vessel's trimaran design offers stability and speed, allowing it to clear rough conditions faster than catamarans, though crews may experience seasickness in head-on seas.14:56 It is powered by a 60-horsepower Volvo engine, cruising at 7 knots at 2,000 rpm, and requires a bow thruster for maneuvering in tight marinas due to its single-engine configuration.7:55 The rig includes a top-down furling asymmetric spinnaker, a 120% Genoa, and a storm jib, with a dual-sheet main system for leech control.4:27 The interior features a salon with pocket doors, a galley with double sinks, a wet head, and a centralized mechanical room housing the engine, generator, and Victron power systems.15:39 Crews often install Starlink systems for internet connectivity, achieving download speeds of 120 Mbps while underway.13:20 The Neel 43's design prioritizes living space and cabin capacity over performance-focused trimarans like the Rapido.19:14