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The Neel 43 trimaran features a performance-oriented design with a single 50-horsepower Volvo Penta engine, a bow thruster, and a beam that allows for speeds reaching 12 knots.5:41 The deck layout includes twin headsails, a 120% Genoa, a smaller jib for high winds, and a spinnaker with a sock.1:29 A powered two-speed winch manages the main halyard, spinnaker halyard, reefing lines, and main sheets, while a topping lift facilitates dinghy storage on the transom.6:19 The electrical system centers on 260-watt solar panels and a centralized technical room housing the inverter, MPPT controllers, battery bank, and water heater.14:44 Integrated Garmin electronics at the helm and chart table provide control over navigation, lighting, bilge pumps, and the autopilot.4:04 The interior offers a 360-degree view from the salon, a galley with an integrated trash chute, and three cabins with independent air conditioning units.10:20 The boat utilizes a single head with a combined shower and wet gear storage area.13:58

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