NEEL 52

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On the agenda for the replacement of the NEEL 51: finesse at the helm worthy of a racing monohull, but equally suited to every possible use - charter, blue water cruising, and why not racing? The NEEL 52 offers various layouts ranging from 4 to 6 cabins, and even two separate crew accommodation areas.

NEEL 52

Published 14/11/2023

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: SP21

Published: dec. / jan. 2024

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This new model logically abandons the Joubert/Nivelt stamp, taking on that of Marc Lombard Yacht Design – as with the most recent models from the brand. Forward, the three hulls feature a pronounced inverted bow: an excellent way to increase the waterline length without adding any real weight to the multihull – noting that the displacement is kept under control, at just short of 28,000 pounds. The NEEL 52 is capable of carrying almost 7 tons in cruising mode.

Full test in Multihulls World #193.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: NEEL-TRIMARANS
Architect: Marc Lombard Yacht Design
Length: 52’2” (15.9 m)
Beam: 28’10” (8.8 m)
Draft: 6’3” (1.9 m)
Light displacement: 27,780 lbs (12.6 t)
Mainsail: 1,022/1,098 sq ft (95/102 m²)
Genoa: 764 sq ft (71 m²)
Staysail: 344 sq ft (32 m²)
Water: 158 US gal (600 l)
Fuel: 185 US gal (700 l)
Engine: 110 HP

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