What the fleet has seen
The Neel 43, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
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, a 1.5-meter draft, and displaces 9000 kg.1:52 The Neel 43 is designed for performance, averaging 8.5 to 9 knots under sail and pointing effectively at 40 to 50 degrees apparent wind.16:23 Aboard *Sailing Doodles*, the crew found the trimaran's design offered superior stability and speed compared to a catamaran, clearing rough conditions faster.15:31 The rig includes a top-down furling asymmetric spinnaker, a 120% Genoa, and a storm jib.4:27 A 60-horsepower Volvo engine provides auxiliary power, typically cruising at 7 knots at 2,000 rpm, and a bow thruster aids maneuvering in tight marinas.7:56 The boat has a centralized mechanical room housing the engine, generator, batteries, and Victron power management systems.12:32 Interior features include a salon with pocket doors, a galley with double sinks, and a wet head.15:39 The vessel is equipped with a Starlink system for connectivity, which *Sailing Doodles* installed with a high-gain antenna and 5G-switching router, achieving 120 Mbps download speeds while underway.13:20
