Neel Trimarans - NEEL 45 Evolution

NEEL 45 Evolution: design your perfect trimaran

Neel 45 - the origins of Neel Trimarans

The Neel 45 was the first yacht produced by Neel Trimarans. Eric Bruneel invented the Neel Trimarans concept after having conceived his first boat for himself and family.

Why build a trimaran? Simply because it was the fastest and most stable boat. Neel cruising trimarans adventure started in 2012, and has fast been a success! 

The Neel 45, first proper circumnavigation trimaran

Although trimarans always offered speed and seaworthiness, they were not really a cruising vessel for long-term navigation, for  the lack of space and circulation. That's why Eric added a large platform unifying the central hull to both floats, thus creating a vast live-abord area.

Neel 45 innovative concept

The Neel 45 main features soon attracted sailors, who appreciated the specific qualities of this model:

• excellent performance with 10 knots of average cruising speed,
• easy to manoeuvre short-handed from helm,
• unrivaled space on board and a flush platform,
• superb panoramic view from the saloon and chart table,
• cabins above sea level with great view facing the ocean,
• very generous storage, including two long floats and the technical room,
• a very practical technical area in the main hull.

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overall Neel trimarans performance and construction materials and structure.

NEEL 45 Evolution: it got even better!

After 24 units of the Neel 45, years of experience as well as customer feedback, Neel trimarans perfected the Neel 45 model. with features such as:

• additional steps at transom,
• rigid polyester cockpit rooftop,
• upgraded interior finishes inspired from the Neel 51 (woodwork, linings, floor),
• daggerboard and performance rig on option (those used for the 2015 ARC race won by the Neel 45),
• new options for electronics and solar systems,
• two layout versions, Loft of Cruise.

Neel 45 Loft or Cruise versions

Neel 45 LOFT version: 16 combinations available!

This layout has one Owner cabin on the main platform, another in the central hull, and possibly twins in floats. 

With the Loft version, the shipyard gives you freedom to design your yacht according to your project. There are 16 combinations possible, as you can design your own cabin, galley, bathoom or saloon areas.

Accommodation can vary from 4 to 8 berths.

Neel 45 Cruise version, to accommodate 6 to 10 people

Perfect for large crews, crewed charter or bareboat rental, the Cruise version of the Neel 45 Evolution offers three double cabins, two twin cabins, and a convertible bench for two.

NEEL 45 Evolution - Price list & Options cost** (as of December 2018)

* Prices are in Euros. Currency Exchange and Yacht Finance opportunities: We can get you a very competitive exchange rate through our longtime partner Western Union, as well as Yacht finance quotation in the United States, France and the UK.
** The following price list is for indication only. Please note that NEEL prices are regularly updated by the shipyard. Please contact our New Yacht team for a price quotation.

Components of your Neel 45 full price

The overall price of your NEEL 45 Evolution trimaran consists of the sum of (please click on links to refer to relevant price section or scroll below):

1. Cost of the accommodation version in the central hull, Classic or Loft, indicating the number of cabins and bathrooms.
2. Price for float options: additional accommodation in floats, and hull color on the outside of the floats and bow of central hull.
3. Price of the "Essential" or "Premium" option pack.
4. Cost of additional Neel options on your trimaran.
5. Cost of ex-factory equipment.

As per NEEL shipyard requirements, a 10% deposit is requested upon order confirmation. 
Not all options must necessarily be chosen when placing the order. Our New Yacht team will indicate what are the corresponding deadlines.

​1. Price for your NEEL 45 basic configuration

NEEL 45 Evolution Classic (3 cabins and 2 heads with shower): 439,350 Euros*
NEEL 45 Evolution Loft ( 2 cabins and 1 head with shower): 458,540 Euros*

This basic configuration price includes the following options on your trimaran:

• 60 HP engine (Volvo D2) sail drive
• Rigid cockpit roof
• Transom steps
• 3 service batteries 12V (480 Ah total)
• 1 x engine battery 70 A
• Self tacking jib fitting
• 144 L fridge + 53 L freezer
• 2-burner gas hob & gas oven with grill
• Holding tank
• Anchor locker
• 2 bow tampolines
• Water heater
• Pressurized hot and cold fresh water
• Stainless steel widlass
• Stainless steel lifelines
• Saloon and cockpit cushions
• Grey gel coat RAL 7047
• Alpi interior woodwork
• Silvertex interior ceiling fabric: Macademia color
• Sunbrella Naté fabric in Cockloon
• Bolon Kaise flooring
• Synthetic teak flooring in cockpit

2. Price list for float options

Float cabin with 2 single berths: 3,400 Euros* for each float
Outside hull decoration with mono-film: 8,370 Euros*

3. Price of the "Essential" or "Premium" option pack.

Essential pack: 26,043 Euros*
Premium pack: 46,965 Euros*

4. Cost of custom options for Neel 45 Evolution

There are dozens of options to choose from. Below are the price of some of the most popular Neel options:

• Cockpit tent: 5,800 Euros*
• Watermaker 100L/h 12V: 12,040 Euros*
• 4 x Solbian solar panels on roof (total 448W): 7,060 Euros*
• Performance pack (carbon mast, aluminium boom, textile rigging, 2 s/s stranded forestays with manual furlers): 60,200 Euros*
• B&G Electronic pack (1 chartplotter, 2 Triton with GPS antenna, Autopilot with 2 controls, VHF/AIS): 14,460 Euros*
• B&G Radar 4G with mount on aluminium mast: 2,530 Euros*

5. Ex-factory options

Caribbean Multihulls works with many marine professionals in La Rochelle / France where Neel trimarans get splashed, and in the Caribbean of course. This allow us to offer you many alternatives for your individual projects.

• Are you fancying a customized bimini for your Neel trimaran? 
• Would you prefer a different tender or outboard?
• Are you dreaming of underwater lights?
• Do you need additional solar panels?
• Would you like us to install additional appliances?
• Etc.

There is an infinite number of customization requests which you can offer tailor-made! Just ask.

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Neel 45 trimaran press review

Click on the image below to consult the relevant Neel 45 test review:

• Review article in Multihull Sailor (Fall 2016) about a Neel 45 trimaran delivery, from South California to New York city.