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Our Floating home on the water a Neel 43 Trimaran
March 30, 2023 · 20 min · 232K views · The Bahamas
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The Neel 43 trimaran measures 43 feet in length with a 24-foot beam and a 4.9-foot draft.1:54 Designed for performance, the vessel averages 8.5 to 9 knots under sail and points effectively at 40 to 50 degrees apparent wind.2:19 The rig features a top-down furling asymmetric spinnaker, a 120% Genoa, and a storm jib that can be lowered to the deck to facilitate tacking and jibing.3:56 A 60-horsepower Volvo engine provides auxiliary power, typically cruising at 7 knots at 2,000 rpm.7:26 Maneuvering in tight marinas requires the use of a bow thruster due to the single-engine configuration.7:55 The boat includes 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 Storage is distributed across the hulls, including dedicated spaces for paddleboards and fenders.11:37 The vessel is equipped with a Starlink system for connectivity.14:10
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