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.
2013NEEL 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
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