More compact than her big sisters, the NEEL 47, NEEL 51 and NEEL 65, the NEEL 43 has a high freeboard and a very similar styling. The trimaran boasts a striking and voluminous saloon. It can accommodate up to ten passengers yet is easily handled by a small crew.
The NEEL 43’s construction uses the same techniques as the other models in the range, including a vacuum-infused composite sandwich using PVC and PET foams with carbon-fibre reinforcement. Resins and gelcoats have been improved with a view to limiting styrene emissions, part of the shipyard’s commitment to eco-friendly cruising through the use of bio-sourced and recyclable materials.
Designed to deliver exhilarating speed, the NEEL 43 carefully balances weight reduction with an adequate load capacity to cater for extended passage making.
She is characterised by her unrivalled steering with the single rudder controlled by Vectran lines on ball-bearing blocks and the rudder stock mounted on self-aligning bearings. A slight heel contributes to the sublime feel at the helm and allows the windward float to ‘fly’ over the waves.
The sail plan comprises a mainsail and a roller furling jib, and the asymmetrical spinnaker makes it easier to comfortably sail windward. All manoeuvres lead back to the helm, from where the skipper enjoys an unobstructed 360° view.
The NEEL 43 also features the renowned Cockloon®, an impressive interior/exterior living space facilitated by the wide opening between the cockpit and the saloon. It also incorporates the Full Beam Cockpit®, an extra-wide cockpit with multiple seating configurations that can be rearranged to take full advantage of the different vistas.
The helm station is particularly ergonomic, offering a triple seat shaded by a sun awning fixed on stainless steel tubes. Its access, from the cockpit via side steps or from the deck, ensures seamless communication between the skipper and the crew.
The roof is reached by an integrated step on both the sides, giving easy access to the mast and boom. The wide sterns make life simple, from stepping ashore to using the bathing ladder for swimming, even accessing the dinghy is a dream.
The interior design of the NEEL 43 incorporates contemporary materials that are both lightweight and functional. The well-appointed saloon offers a panoramic view of the seas and exceptional luminosity.
Accommodation onboard includes two double cabins with the owner’s cabin on the main deck featuring outstanding privacy and breath-taking views. The double cabin at the front of the central hull is accessible from the saloon by a few simple steps. Off to port is an open plan double cabin with the optional plexiglass screen for added privacy.
The saloon, incorporating the galley and navigation table, is open plan and highly ergonomic living space. The saloon’s main seating can be converted into a double bed for those times when all your friends want to stay over. Two optional single berths are located at the front end of the floats and are accessible from the main foredeck.
