I’m a 71 year-old non-sailer so my opinions are of limited worth, but I found your video both informative and really enjoyable. Thank you! I’ll be back!

Wife and I have been contemplating selling our house and property. We can afford to pay a boat off, and I am a disabled veteran so I can afford monthly fees and maintenance. It's your reviews that actually make sense that really help other humans. So many people review things and they know nothing about it. They just review what the counters and couches look like. Thank you for your content. It is really helping us guide our decisions for the next chapter of our lives.

Article from Life of sailing regarding tailing a winch: There are ways however to avoid having your hands and fingers sucked into a winch. That comes from how you hold the line. Grasping the line with your thumbs towards you and pulling hand over hand is the safest way to grasp a line. This keeps the finger that makes us human, the thumb, furthest away from danger and allows you drop the line in a hurry if things ever get out of hand. Invariably however, some people hold the line the wrong way and that is when tragedy strikes.

Very nice. Professional,friendly, and exhaustingly informative but entertaining.. You’re both much appreciated.. Please do keep sailing.

Thank you guys for the awesome review. I love catching up with you guys every so often and can’t wait to see ya on the water.

You guys are so awesome! So informative, fun to watch and such a great inspiring sailing couple! Many blessings to you!! I've been hooked on your channel for a year now! Will continue till you stop! Thanks so much!

Great video! Love the richness of the information and your ability to look at other boats and see their advantages and disadvantages. Thanx.

Just found your podcast. I really enjoyed your critique of the Neil. It’s so much more helpful when hosts explain not just what they liked about a boat but what they would prefer was different. You guys hit a home run!! Best of luck

So glad you got this opportunity as I’ve been one of the curious ones! Thank you Neel owners! I love the bedroom up too ! It’s seems so...logical! Lol. 🖖

Very nice narrative. You two are just so smooth on camera, it’s easy to forget this isn’t a big budget studio production.

Thank you folks, That was fun and interesting. I know it would be difficult to address all the performance metrics to do a complete apples to apples comparison, but you guys did a great job of presenting many of the considerations in finding a boat. I probably haven’t been overly observant in previous episodes, but this time I found myself playing “where’s Waldo” during nick’s “drone” footage. The ten foot poll works remarkably well. Cheers.

I have been an KZfaq sailor for 4 years and I just came across you guys. You are the best I have met so far in English. I love watching both you and I am working on getting where you guys are. I have my 102 skipper and going for 103 here very soon. I will be contacting you guys for some consulting when I am ready to move from a mono to a cat. You got a fan in me!

Love the review. Very articulate, clear, and organized

Wow that is a ripping sail! Looks like a great day. The salon view is amazing too. It's a little boxy from the outside but seems worth it when seeing the view. So much light

You guy's are so honest and informative. Thumbs up.

That was a great look at this neel. Thanks guys!!

Another great informative video. Thanks for educating us on the Tri, Be safe out there and fair winds and following seas...

We finally got to see this after so many days! We have been busy and well this is worth waiting for! Thank you for such a complete review and we do hope you go back to spend some nights onboard!

LOVE the review vids! Great job.

Nicely done. I really enjoyed your review of that trimaran. Stay well guys!

I really like the master single level design. Neel is another great consideration in the competitive multi hull market. Great job!

Great videos, look forward to them! Thanks!

Rhyming time with the O'Kelly's from Prime Cay. I have so enjoyed seeing your smiling faces once again my friends. The recent series you have done, plus this episode on the Trimaran was insightful for the differences between your Cat or your mono hull experiences. A You-Tube sailing channel that actually shows sailing in real time. What a novel concept approach that is these days among the U-Tuber channels out there . Another fine production by you all there Nick & Megan, brought a smile to my face this morning. Music, video content, interaction with the owners, the pro's & con's from your salon about this Trimaran experience once again shows why imo this is the best sailing channel out there. Well Done guys. Hmmm... Lewes, Del. on the transom. U don't say? Nice little beach town in the Mid-Atlantic region just say'n. We don't know about Trimaran's but.. we are gonna find out today that's for sure. Knowledge attended. The Neel is the real deal. It is Soooooo nice when someone else is doing "all" the work. Yeah pretty much. * One of my other long time sailing channels has returned to the Tube network that also made my week most enjoyable. If you get the chance check out their channel: Sail Cloudy Bay- HR54 that is on the hard in Harrington Harbor North marina in the Bay. I use to sail from Harrington Harbor south marina, back in the day. Take care my friends, smooth sailing for you two out there. LAC

I love listening to you both! I am just getting into sailing and want to check out the catamarans, and now even this trimaran! Thank you for these videos.

Wow...as usual such a professional presentation. Keep up the good work !

Two Fantastic People and Another great Video TY

Thank you for the amazing honest review, you both ROCK!

Love the honest and insightful review guys. Can always count on that with both of you. Sapphire skies always..

Thanks for the review. Love the 360 view, the layout and the performance.

Love your speal, you two are the real deal !! Safe sailing ⛵️

thankyou for the series on different vessels and providing your experience in these fields. As always stock traders look at all the data available, assess the risks and benefits before making any assessments. There is plenty of data in the web regarding the speed and the comfort including the seesaw effect , both are influenced by the physics of vessel design including the sail area, weight, dimensions of the vessel but mainly but the length of the vessel

Excellent documentation on the difference between the two thank you

Truly appreciated your review. 🎉 we have been looking for our first yacht (home) and it was a balanced and enjoyable experience to look at your review - thank you

Terrific. This is THE review I’ve been waiting for. Smart, articulate Catamaran people sailing a Neel. I made a couple of very narrow sea kayaks that needed outriggers so I’m sold on the trimaran concept. I just didn’t really know what the practical and effective difference was with catamarans. Now, I have a better understanding. Basically, quicker sailing, closer to the wind, but wetter. So, the Neels seem more for people on the _more sailing_ end of cruising, who really like to sail instead of people all the way on the other end who just want to change the view of their anchorage by going somewhere else. Cool. I agree, that dinghy might benefit from bow and stern (centered) tie downs. Those lines wrapped around the middle look like, yep, big seas might roll the dinghy inside those lines. One thing I’ve definitely learned about cruising sail boats: it’s almost impossible to get clear, definitive comparisons. The Outremer brochures don’t mention cruising speeds - but the Neel brochures do. So I guess the Neels must be faster. I look at the cruising guides and seasonal wind patterns and think, that sort of looks like a lot of people are all going between the same places at the same time...that might not be fun all the time. One thing that attracts me to the performance cats is being able to sail 5 knots in a 5 knot wind. I wonder in comparison how the Neels do. I just did the outboard part of my sailing lessons and... motors make a lot of noise. When you’re in a kayak the critters come to visit, but when there’s a motor around they scatter, so for me more sailing less motoring. Thanks so much for this video.

Another great comparison. I learned a lot. Well done! Thanks

Thank you you guys are phenomenal job with these videos

Fantastic tour and comparison. Great video.

Great video, they keep getting better. I think there is a boat for everyone and for every type of cruising. I think you need to figure out what you want to do then narrow your search. Also, ask people with experience on what you want to do. I love your videos and plan on using your consulting options when I get closer to cruising in the Salt Life. Right now I thank my fortune for the being on the Great Lakes and work on my sailing skills.

Great editing and the faded music at the end to prepare the viewer unconsciously that the fun is over... for now.

Great review, thanks a lot, i appreciate your unbiased comments and very practical point of view. I would be very interested in your review on a Chris White Atlantic 49 catamaran or Hammerhead 54 trimaran.

the snubber also take the pressure off the windlass, but yes also centers the boat better as well. nice job you guys great detailed break down of the neel and comparisons.

Thank you everybody for this vid , this was a great education ! Now I really can't make my mind up . I'll have to do more watching ,

Really nice video! Great Sugar Scoop!

So informative. Thank you so much!

I absolutely love the channel! It’s been super informative and helps my wife and I dream of hopefully sailing the world one day!

A really interesting comparison. Thanks for your great work!

Nick has the perfect documentary broadcasters voice. Other KZfaq channels will pay big money for his services.

Now a really great trimaran is the Neel 65. The full raised fly bridge is just wonderful

Excellent review, enjoyed the video very much!

Hey Guys.. This is a great review.. Totally unbiased.. I have seen some reviews, where people try to prove that their boat is much better... Happy to like and subscribe now.. But, how come I didn't find your channel in these three years of following so many sailing channels!! Did I miss or they didn't pop-up in the suggestions.. Anyway, now is the time to watch your Eps... Cheers and loads of love from India..

Great comparison of the two. Really enjoyed this video.

Thank you for this big range of detailed informations. Comfortable way you are commenting. A big minus on the neel 47 is the quality of interiors. Too weak lockers and too hard and sharp edges. Don’t understand why Neel doesn’t change that and gets a bit more shippy as we say. Was nice to be on board with you. Greetings from Europe

Great insightful and excellent review! I’m buying a Neel 51, mostly for all the reasons you list.

You guys are such characters. A lifetime of weather reporting and riffs, and inside jokes, and maybe some dirty jokes to report the weather, actually makes for an engaging "weather report"...about yachts! If we are standing on dry land, we know as much about yachts as we know about the weather. And sometimes not even then. 😉 I don't know if you guys would willingly tolerate the stress, but I hope a part of your "yacht consultancy" consists of inviting people to live aboard and experience the trials and joys of yacht life. There is a technical and physical and emotional aspect that I don't think most couples or families are prepared to handle. You guys are uniquely positioned to educate people about those factors before they commit. That may entail a literal bit of un-wished for marriage counseling, but....I didn't even know what a bowsprit was, before I started shoving my bow into a windward red-haired Irish wave, that was moving in a circular motion: downwind at the top, upwind at the bottom...you get the cut of my jib.

Thanks for nice video. Very informative 🎉. You guys are simply amazing.

Great review, that is my dreamboat...

Great review. Thank you.

Great review of a beautiful boat! I am still partial to your review of the Seawind 1260!

Excellent review and well balanced opinions. Thankyou.

What a wonderful couple of your views doing a great job thank you

Nice balanced review. 👍👍👍

Thanks guys - that was really interesting.

You guys got 36th most popular sailing channel on KZfaq by subscribers on why we sail!!! Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉 your my favorite.

That was very informative, thanks a bunch. Take care

Hey guys, love your channel! This episode was especially personal for me because I hung out with owners the day they bought their Neel-big shout out to our yacht broker Tommy Smith!-because I was partying at Tommy’s house just kicking off my boat purchase journey and they stopped by for a bit. I was fascinated with the Neel. But alas, I settled for a Leopard 48 (which I love!!!) and you are always welcome aboard if you’re ever in Key West where I keep her.

Great video again!!!! Thank you!!!

Great review, very sober and usefull. Thanx.

I really enjoy your videos and I found this one quite interesting. There were only two cats that I considered, the Fountaine Pajot and the Sunreef but in the end I went with a monohull. As with any boat, go for what fits your plans and where you want to sail.

Great episode ! Enjoyed. The Neel looks great for lazy warm anchorages but Marinas can be a problem with manoeuvring with all that windage and also lifting out options more limited ! Also I agree that dinghy and transom look a bit exposed to heavy following seas. I want one though...(I spent so much time loitering at the Neel factory at La Rochelle - I think I was close to being reported).

Great review of the Neel. That main salon and master cabin is to die for! What a view at anchor... but retrieving said anchor...not so appealing. Another outstanding episode you two. Thanks!

Missing the sun here in the Netherlands.. Thank you for the sunlight, warmth and the interesting content :)

Loved the review! The Neel is a great boat and loved the speed which kind of opens up new destinations and what a great shower! Internal helm was fabulous. Food for thought there and all things considered I personally still prefer the cat, mainly because of the wider hulls and the perfect level sailing.

Great Tutorial, Happy Couple !!

Great couple! Great video! Awesome insight!

well organized video, looking at peak technology in an unpretentious way. Subbed! :)

Very informative..great post ... Love it

I like how they aren't playing games in the cockpit life jackets and life lines says we are serious, those big cabins are so comfortable. And that engine room instead of engine bay?I'm in luv.

Great review, subbed and liked 👍

Thanks! Very interesting first time look at a trimeran for me.

I did a fair bit of sailing in a hammerhead tri. I always found I was more susceptable to sea sickness in the outriggers / arma's. You would have to come in closer to the center and would feel better. I always assumed because you are getting more movement in the 3 axis and with out being able to directly judge a mono or a cat. My personal though on comfort would be sleeping in a center of a tri, > cat > mono > outriggers of a tri. The only other issue i have seen with tri's is that they try push the outriggers up and the boat is more heeling under anchor and if they get to high like on preformance tri's you actually start to get hull slap on the water. Seen this so bad on some on a particular boat they will have inner tubes with them to put under the outriggers and inflate them to lessen the a heel when at anchor And on the quality, neel seem to be hit and miss, had owners whose boats were perfect had others who where a year later still getting stuff repaired under warranty, ultimately you can only make a determination of the quality in whats presented to you

Nice boat and a great interview thanks.

It's so clean with all the sheets ran to one spot, Neel really got it right with this model.

Great video viewpoint on the differences of a catamaran and a trimaran!

Thank you for the review. A couple of things spring to mind. How constraining do you think it would be to find slipways that can handle a vessel over 25 ft in beam? Also do you think the outriggers would be suited to conversion for sewing rooms or workshops? Finally you didn't mention it but you need a bit more water just like in a mono which might be annoying at times.

The issue of Vis vs Clarity sailing upwind into chop and Clarity slowing down in waves has to do with the greater displacement/momentum of Vis and possibly aerodinamic foil of the amas. Also a tri has greater flotation with three hulls. You guys are just great!! I'll meet you in the Exhumas one of these days!!! Vasco.

As always, great episode! Giving me some thoughts, maybe.....

What avgreat show, I loved the trip and info about the Neel!!!

Finnaly , the review i was looking for

my wife's comment when the pros and cons were being discussed..."where would Megan's sewing room go".

I really enjoyed this comparison. I'm not convinced to be steered away from a cat. What a beautiful day!

Thanks for a thoughful review. All boat types have advantages and disadvantages, though I'm struggling to think of many advantages for monohulls other than easier berthing (i.e. narrow berths are far more common than wide or end/side ties) and lower costs. Trimarans are generally more stable and therefore safer than catamarans, which in turn are more stable and safer than monohulls. Both are less likely to sink than monohulls. Trimaran is generally the most stable boat form. Most trimarans are more performance oriented than the Neel: Corsair, Farr, Farrier, Dragonfly, Marsaudon, etc. For even more performance biased, see the new Rapido trimarans, which are almost cruising racing boats. And of course there are pure racing trimarans converted to cruisers for even more performance and less comfort. And there are older more Polynesian inspired trimarans that are far slower but highly seaworthy. In any case, there are a wide range of interpretations of all boat types. The 28+ knot Rapido 60 is priced about the same as the magnificent and relatively fast Balance 526 catamaran. The Neel seems to be more like a variation on a cruising catamaran with the large single level saloon and master cabin on the deck level. It has some interesting design ideas. I'd personally be concerned about the well documented construction flaws of some Neels, such as the transom separating from the hull sides on some models. Presumably that's been corrected, but it's a legitimate concern that it even happened in the first place. The hobbyhorsing diagonal ride motion on less performance oriented catamarans is probably due to hull shape, as Nick noted, and more performance oriented trimarans may have a smoother ride upwind than the Neel, just as the Outremer catamaran has a smoother ride upwind due to finer hulls compared to more cruising oriented catamarans. Finer hulls with less flare or chine (straighter more vertical sides) may also be wetter since there's less to deflect waves and upward spray. The hulls of the Neel flare out relatively quickly above the water, resulting in relatively narrow and shallow tunnels. That suggests it would do better in flatter waters, though it does give more usable internal hull volume. Judging by the hull shapes alone, it may not be able to maintain higher speeds in higher seas, and 9 knots in 22 knots of wind, while faster than cruising cats and monohulls, isn't very fast. For comparison the Rapido 60 does far more than wind speed in a beam reach.

love the layout!!

So nice to have an unbiased review.

Lovely vid thx. If I saw correctly the Neel 51 seems to have entry to the other hulls from inside, so perhaps keep an eye out for one of those on your travels!

Wish I could smash the like button twice! Great review and tour. I think I found my new favorite boat! If only it was an electric motor! :-) What was their solar power like? Was there enough to keep them charged off grid and without the generator or do they need the generator?

very entertaining and informative ..defenitely worth to subscribe .. cheers from the adriatic sea in italy !!

So good to see you guys think a boat review needs to be done using the boat! Not just walking around it for 5min at the dock. You would think it would be a given to take it for a sail! Nice work 👍

I was astonished how bad the Neel was going up and down through the waves moving upwind. I was also surprised to ear that ''normally'' a cruiser boat would navigate only 5 % of the time upwind. I am from a few decades experience as a beach catamaran sailor more regatta oriented, so used to upwind or downwind, rarely in between which is more risky with a sailboat with a high sail area/displacemnet ratio. Since a few years, I upgraded to a Corsair 760 Sport looking for a dryer sailing experinece without compromising too much about performance. So I am more from the school of thought that Light is Right and that when wind picks up i would rather sail upwind for comfort and safety which is only possible if your trimaran is heeling a little more, the lift is increasing from the ama that is in the water. So if you dive the nose of the boat a little more, you will slice better into the waves and the drift of the boat is reduced so boat speed is increased as well as control as you are slicing the excess wind too but weight must be more centered on the boat to lower the center of gravity. and reduce the drag of the hulls.

Very interesting video! Thanks!

Nice that you had the opportunity to actually sail on a Neel for a day to see what it's like. From everything I've seen/read, they seem to behave very much like catamarans, with the only minor differences being very slight improvement in upwind performance and a different main deck and sleeping quarters layout. Unlike other trimarans, where the amas are lifted a bit above the main center hull to allow for more heeling, the Neel's hulls are all level, which probably explains why it acts and feels so much like a catamaran. What would be interesting is seeing you get onto a Rapido 60 trimaran, hopefully with a stiff breeze to play with. Those things seem more like "true" trimarans, with ridiculous performance numbers to match. That's definitely a review I'd like to watch. Thanks for sharing this one with us!