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Neel Trimarans is a manufacturer of
trimaran A trimaran (or double-outrigger) is a multihull boat that comprises a main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls (or "floats") which are attached to the main hull with lateral beams. Most modern trimarans are sailing yachts designed for recrea ...
s based in
La Rochelle La Rochelle (, , ; Poitevin-Saintongeais: ''La Rochéle''; oc, La Rochèla ) is a city on the west coast of France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department. Wit ...
,
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. The company was founded and is managed by
Eric Bruneel The given name Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, or Eirik is derived from the Old Norse name ''Eiríkr'' (or ''Eríkr'' in Old East Norse due to monophthongization). The first element, ''ei-'' may be derived from the older Proto-Norse ''* ain ...
, formerly of Fountaine-Pajot, a large and established manufacturer in the same area with a catamaran focus.


History

2010 Design of the NEEL 50 prototype, validation of the concept and first communications on the NEEL-TRIMARANS brand. 2011 Design and production of the NEEL 45, the company’s first production boat. CE certification of the world’s first deep-sea cruising trimaran. 2012 NEEL 45 is launched. It will sell more than 26 models. 2013 * NEEL 45 is elected Boat of the Year by Sailing World and receives the Innovation Award by Cruising World (2 prestigious American awards). * Creation of the dealers network, purchase of land for the construction of a factory on the plateau nautique of La Rochelle. 2014 * Establishment of the plant on the plateau nautique of La Rochelle. * Design studies for NEEL 65 and manufacture of industrial tools. 2015 * The first NEEL 65 is equipped for commercial use with a permanent crew for luxury charter. It defines the company towards new quality standards. * The NEEL 45 “La Caravelle” is the winner of the ARC (Transatlantic Rally-Race). It demonstrates the performance of a trimaran against carbon catamarans. 2017 Launch of NEEL 51 2018 * The NEEL 51 is three-time awarded (European Yacht of the Year, Multihull of the Year, USA Best Boat) * Construction of the 2nd plant and new NEEL-TRIMARANS offices * Acquisition of a new shipyard (TechniYachts) on the plateau nautique in La Rochelle: + 5,000 square meters * Launch of the NEEL 65 EVOLUTION, a new version of the NEEL 65 with an optimized interior layout. 2019 * Launch of NEEL 47. * The NEEL 47 is the winner (all categories combined) of the ARC +, a transatlantic rally race. 2020 * NEEL-TRIMARANS celebrates its 10th anniversary. * Launch of the LEEN range of trimarans (powered trimarans). 2021 * Launch of the NEEL 43 – Yannick Bestaven, winner of the 2021 Vendée Globe, is the Godfather of the model. * Launch of the first LEEN 56, the first trawler trimaran with a hybrid motorisation. * Construction and delivery of 2 new factories and an office building on the Plateau nautique of La Rochelle. * Creation of TRIMARAN YACHT CHARTER, a subsidiary of NEEL-TRIMARANS specialized in the rental and sale of NEEL trimarans. 2022 * Launch of the first LEEN 72, flagship of the LEEN-TRIMARANS range. * Announcement of the LEEN 50. * Purchase of a new production plant in Périgny (12,300 additional sq. m. of production area). * Announcement of the NEEL 52.


Models

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Neel 45 Neel 45 is a cruising trimaran designed by Joubert-Nivelt and produced by Neel Trimarans. Reception The boat was selected among the Best Boats of 2013 by Sail Magazine and praised for its speed, comfort, construction quality and ergonomics, bu ...
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Neel 47 Neel may refer to: Given name * Neel Akasher Neechey, Bengali language film director * Neel Doff (1858–1942), Dutch author * Neel E. Kearby (1911–1944), military pilot * Neel Jani (born 1983), Swiss race car driver * Neel Kashkari, Interim A ...
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Neel 65 Neel may refer to: Given name * Neel Akasher Neechey, Bengali language film director * Neel Doff (1858–1942), Dutch author * Neel E. Kearby (1911–1944), military pilot * Neel Jani (born 1983), Swiss race car driver * Neel Kashkari, Interim A ...


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Neel Trimarans
French boat builders {{France-company-stub