Engine
Volvo Penta D2-60
Total Power
-
Engine Hours
-
Class
Trimaran sailboats
Length
13.86m
Year
2020
Model
45
Capacity
-
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Description
Location - Rhodes, Greece
2020 Neel 45 EVOlution | Tahu’a
Tahu’a is a 2020 Neel 45 Evolution, a performance cruising trimaran for sailors who refuse to choose between speed and comfort. Designed for extended offshore passagemaking, she combines the upwind efficiency and sailing purity of a monohull with the stability and living space of a catamaran.
At the helm, Tahu’a offers superb responsiveness and control. The central hull delivers excellent upwind ability with precise feel, while the outer floats provide stability and power to carry ample sail area with confidence. Owners consistently report 200–220 nautical miles per day, with bursts of 15–18 knots in moderate breeze. She tracks well, accelerates quickly and maintains high averages without compromising safety or comfort.
The trimaran platform ensures natural seaworthiness. Reduced pitching and gentle heel angles create a predictable motion offshore, easing crew fatigue. Structural loads are evenly distributed, reducing rig stress and enhancing long-term reliability. For short-handed crews, Tahu’a’s sail-handling systems are simple, efficient and easily managed.
Below deck, her “Cockloon” layout connects the cockpit and saloon into a single, open-plan living area with excellent visibility. The central galley is secure and functional at sea, and generous storage throughout supports long-range self-sufficiency. The main-deck owner’s cabin and float cabins offer private, well-ventilated accommodation, carefully balanced for optimal sailing trim.
Tahu’a stands out for her outstanding condition. While some general remarks have been made about Neel trimarans’ structural integrity, this vessel has undergone extensive professional upgrades over more than a year. Her owner, a boatbuilder with 27 years of experience, reinforced her to the highest standards. She has never experienced grounding or structural incident and remains robust, reliable and ready to cross oceans.
She is also offered with one of the most complete inventories in her class, including extensive spares and key cruising gear. Every system has been maintained with care, and her design supports straightforward access for ongoing servicing.
For sailors seeking a fast, responsive and comfortable offshore multihull, Tahu’a is a rare opportunity. She is equally capable of high-mileage passages and relaxed coastal cruising — a true performance cruiser without compromise.
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Specifications
Vessel Name – Tahu'a
Make – Neel
Model – 45 EVOlution, Hull No. 28 - last one produced
Year – 2020
Length – 13.86m / 45.47ft
Beam – 8.40m / 27.56ft
Draft – 1.20m / 3.94ft
Displacement – 8,500 Kg - lightship
Fuel Capacity – 303 L
Water Capacity – 606 L
Hull Material – Fibreglass Sandwich
Deck Material – Non-skid GRP with teak cockpit
Designer – Joubert / Nivelt / Mercier
Builder – Neel Trimarans, La Rochelle, France
HIN – FR-NEL45028A020
Place of Registration – La Rochelle - France
Registration Number – LR F98621
Registration Expiry – 31st January 2035
Number of Helms & Position – Single helm, portside
Tax Status & Paid Where – Paid, France
Lying – Rhodes, Greece
Last Antifouling – April 2025 – 350 micron self-polishing semi-erodible
Engines
Number of Engines – 1
Engine Make – Volvo Penta
Engine Model – D2-60
Horsepower – 60 Hp
Engine Year/s – 2020
1st Engine Number – 5103932337d
Last Service – April 2025
Fuel Type – Diesel
Cruise Speed – 180-220 nm/day in 20-25 Knots winds
Propellers – 3 Blade folding prop
Thrusters – 6kW bow thruster
Drive Type – Saildrive Volvo 60 hp with 2 maintenance kits & workshop manual
Steering System – Chain, sprocket, pulley & cable
Accommodation
Cabins – 3
Queen Berths – 1
King Berths – 2
Head Height – Adequate throughout
Bathrooms
Showers – 2
Heads – 2
Heads Type – Electric
Holding Tanks – 200 L - 2 x 100 L
Hot Water Capacity – 60 L
Galley
Galley Location – Saloon portside
Refrigeration – Double stainless steel drawer fridge, 144 L
Freezer – Stainless steel drawer freezer, 53 L
Stove – LPG 2-burner
Oven – LPG
Sink – Twin stainless steel
Notes – 6 Additional sliding vegetable storage racks in centre hull
Electronics
Depth Sounder – B&G Triton, inside & outside
Log – Arimar DST
Autopilot – B&G at chart table & helm, spare pump & ram included
Wind Instruments – B&G Triton, inside & outside
Radar – B&G 4G broadband
Chartplotter – B&G Zeus 3 with Navionics Pacific & Indonesia charts
VHF – B&G fixed units + portable waterproof handset
TV – Smart TV with Apple TV
Stereo – Fusion 2-zone system with indoor & outdoor speakers
Notes – IPad in waterproof case with Navionics, Weather 4D & PredictWind, Starlink internet installed for global connectivity
Batteries
Battery House – 4 x 12v / 165Amp/Hr AGM, new April 2024
Battery Engine – 12v, 70Amp/Hr
Battery Charger – 12v / 3000w automatic battery charger/inverter combo
Notes – 2 x 12v / 50Amp/Hr AGM for windlass & bow thruster, Galvanic isolator fitted for shore power
Electrical Equipment
Watermaker – Desalator 100 L/Hr, 450 Hrs @August 2025, Filters due @3,000 Hrs, mineralising drinking water filter with galley tap
Generator – Kohler 9OZD 9kW @1,800rpm
Genset Hours – 700 Hrs - August 2025
Wind Generator – Aeolian harp Silent Wind 450w
Solar Panels – 2 x 160w & 6 x 118w - Total 1028w
Heater – Webasto diesel 12v / 3.5kW
Inverter – 3000w charger/inverter combo + 3500w standalone
Shore Power – 220v
Sail Inventory
Mast Material – Aluminium
Standing Rig Material – Stainless steel
Standing Rig Age – 2020
Age of Sails – 2020
Main Sails – 59m² square-top fully battened with 3 reefs
Headsails – 46m² furling genoa, 6m² self-tacking staysail
Screecher / Gennaker – 90m² for 15–25 Knots winds & 160m² for 8–16 Knots winds - Both with dousing socks
Bowsprit – Yes
Winches – 1 Electric Harken 2-speed for mainsail halyard & furlers / 1 electric Harken 2-speed for Genoa / 3 manual Lewmar 2-speed
Notes – Reinforcements under all traction points, Professional climbing harness (Pez), All lines Maximum Spectra & Dyneema
Safety Equipment
Bilge Electric – 5 Automatic with manual override
Life Raft – Transocean 8-person - serviced April 2023, valid to end 2026
Life Jackets – 8 x 180N auto-inflatable with harness
Life Ring – Floating line & automatic light, automatic rescue mast with light
EPIRB – International beacon fitted
Fire Extinguisher – 3 x A-B-C type
Notes – High-capacity portable emergency pump
Ground Tackle
Anchor – Kobra stainless steel 12 Kg
Chain / Rope – 50m chain with 30m rode - chain new November 2024
Spare Anchor – Fortress FX55 aluminium
Chain / Rope – 5m chain with 30m rode
Windlass – 12v / 1000w - new 2025
Deck Gear & Accessories
Tender – Highfield UL310 Hypalon aluminium hull, seats 5 with features – anchor lockers, benches, waterproof cushions, anchor, chain, rode, 2 removable beach wheels
Tender Outboard – Suzuki 15 Hp 4-stroke with protective covers and hood & Yamaha 4 Hp 2-stroke for short trips
Davits / Platform – Manual davits with blocks & lines
Deck Wash – Saltwater outlet
Enclosures – Removable sun protections on white Batyline around roof and around cockpit & cristal rain protections - upgraded 2025
BBQ – Stainless steel gas plancha for 8-people with sun cover
Mooring Lines / fenders – 6 Fenders with protective socks
General Remarks – Inflatable paddleboard, 8'4" carbon fibre longboard, 2 GRP shortboards, snorkelling gear for 6, fishing rod with reel and 2 additional rods, plus extensive spares and quality maintenance tools
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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Propulsion
Engine Make:Volvo Penta
Engine Model:D2-60
Engine Year:2020
Engine Type:Outboard-4S
Drive Type:Sail Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Measurements
Speed & Distance
Cruising Speed:20kn
Max Speed:25kn
Dimensions
Length Overall:13.86m
Min Draft:1.2m
Beam:8.4m
Miscellaneous
Windlass:Electric Windlass
Liferaft Capacity:1
Electrical Circuit:220V
Hull Material:Fiberglass
Hull Shape:Trimaran
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:606 l
Fuel Tank:303 l
Holding Tank:2 x 100 l
Accommodations
Cabins:3
Heads:2
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