Neel Trimarans


Neel Trimarans is a manufacturer of trimarans based in La Rochelle, France.
The company was founded and is managed by Eric Bruneel, 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.
  • Creation of the dealers network, purchase of land for the construction of a factory on the plateau nautique of La Rochelle.
2014
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. It demonstrates the performance of a trimaran against carbon catamarans.
2017
Launch of NEEL 51
2018
  • The NEEL 51 is three-time awarded
  • Construction of the 2nd plant and new NEEL-TRIMARANS offices
  • Acquisition of a new shipyard 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 of the ARC +, a transatlantic rally race.
2020
  • NEEL-TRIMARANS celebrates its 10th anniversary.
  • Launch of the LEEN range of 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.
  • Announcement of the NEEL 52.

    Models

  • Neel 45
  • Neel 47
  • Neel 65