The Neel 51 is a bluewater cruising trimaran designed by Joubert Nivelt Design and built by Neel Trimarans in La Rochelle, France, from 2017. Recognized as "2018 European Yacht of the Year: Multihulls," the 51 brought the French yard's trimaran formula to the charter and private cruising market at a scale that directly challenges mid-50ft cruising catamarans. The Neel 51's wide-beam, slender hulls, and minimal heel deliver fast cruising speeds — founder Eric Bruneel reported a 290-mile, 24-hour delivery run — while the single-level living platform integrates the galley, saloon, and owner's cabin on the main deck. The 51 is a regular ARC, ARC January, and ARC+ entry and has helped establish Neel as a legitimate performance alternative to big-cat cruising.
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What is the Neel 51's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Neel 51 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 22.41. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Neel 51's comfort ratio?
The Neel 51 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 10.52. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Neel 51 safe for offshore sailing?
The Neel 51 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 3.72. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Neel 51?
The theoretical hull speed of the Neel 51 is 9.48 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Neel 51 weigh?
The Neel 51 has a displacement of 30,864 and a length overall (LOA) of 51.0.
Who designed the Neel 51?
The Neel 51 was designed by Joubert Nivelt Design, first built in 2017.