NEEL 47 REVIEW - The Best Way to Judge a Boat

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Reviewing a boat without sailing it makes as much sense as reviewing a restaurant without actually eating there. Yet, we have seen several of these reviews where they've only walked around at boat shows. In spite of being named Boat of the Year by a couple of sailing magazines, one of the most brutal youtube reviews we've seen was the Neel 47. In a world filled with opinion, there's only one way to find out the truth: go sail it ourselves.
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@lifehappens7511 3 года назад

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!

@shandur5660 3 года назад

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

@amoshopson7923 3 года назад

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.

@Smart_Robot_01 2 года назад

When you sell your house, don’t buy a trimaran, buy a catamaran. Trimaran’s are junk boats that don’t even have the room that a catamaran has and that’s strange because there’s a third hull. Watch some videos on catamarans then watch some on trimarans and you’ll see what I’m talking about, it boggles my mind, there’s an extra hull but doesn’t have the same room to move around as a catamaran does! I saw all that from my couch.

@polishking4372 2 года назад

@@Smart_Robot_01 100% correct!

@dondassinger6202 2 года назад

@Amos Gipson Hold o. To and rent outyour home, to hang on to the ability to receive an o going income, and to have thstassrt and cash income for any contemplated future purchase of a home, or to be able to return to your home it desired, later.

@dondassinger6202 2 года назад

@Amos Hopson attempting , surely I'd not mistuoes the comment that poorly... Suggest that you hold on to your home that you own. Best to hold and gain from an appreciating asset.

@rorymurray78 2 года назад

Go for it 🍀🙏

@Khiron515 3 года назад

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.

@michynature 3 года назад

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. 🖖

@Notrocketscience101 3 года назад

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

@scottwall8419 3 года назад

I think that dude used to be a weatherman or something, I forget but yes, they are naturals

@williamfennell8175 3 года назад

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.

@johnlynch3010 2 года назад

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.

@lancerhu8107 3 года назад

Love the review. Very articulate, clear, and organized

@clecio100 3 года назад

I have been an RU-vid 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!

@TheOKellys 3 года назад

Awesome! Let us know how we can help. Get on out here!

@podocrypto6072 3 года назад

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!

@dpurrington 3 года назад

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

@timmitchell8784 3 года назад

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

@simontemplar6772 Год назад

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

@melis7787 3 года назад

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

@clayfarnet970 3 года назад

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

@christheswiss390 3 года назад

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

@lacfilms8345 3 года назад

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

@JibeTalking 3 года назад

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

@kdub7641 3 года назад

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

@raygunnar8174 3 года назад

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

@clarisd 3 года назад

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!

@TheOKellys 3 года назад

Thanks for taking the time to watch Claris, hope you’re doing great!

@clarisd 3 года назад

@@TheOKellys We are in Limbo here in lovely N. Italy and we have opened and closed more times than anyone can keep up with, like a yoyo! We are bearing up. Just so you know, we are happy to watch your video's, an epic thank you for the work I know that goes into your productions. We as always wish for you two the happiest of sails! You brighten our days!

@carlosd.atkinson4832 3 года назад

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

@TheOKellys 3 года назад

No, YOU rock! Thanks Carlos.

@JeanClaudeNoel 3 года назад

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

@WillN2Go1 3 года назад

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.

@TheOKellys 3 года назад

Exactly. Agree. Believe it or not, Clarity will sneak up on 5 knots in 5 knots of breeze. Buttttttt......it’s got to be totally glassy. The performance boats can do the same in bumpier conditions.

@jackvisser 3 года назад

Two Fantastic People and Another great Video TY

@KalTheCleric 3 года назад

LOVE the review vids! Great job.

@helmutdiez4306 Год назад

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

@noelvanrhyn7642 3 года назад

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

@koejoe 3 года назад

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

@sashababich827 3 года назад

Great review, that is my dreamboat...

@fredfredrico4917 3 года назад

Great videos, look forward to them! Thanks!

@giovannifiorentino8947 3 года назад

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

@kevinroberts9819 3 года назад

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

@dv6937 3 года назад

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

@angdug1470 3 года назад

Excellent documentation on the difference between the two thank you

@johnb9825 2 года назад

Fantastic tour and comparison. Great video.

@phoenixreimagined 3 года назад

Really nice video! Great Sugar Scoop!

@ArmednDeadly 3 года назад

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

@lorenmacey7421 2 года назад

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.

@jeromejooste3493 3 года назад

Nice balanced review. 👍👍👍

@notfromromepope5109 3 года назад

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 ,

@peterhehn9511 3 года назад

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

@AdrianLyons Год назад

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

@spikeafrican8797 3 года назад

Thanks guys - that was really interesting.

@howelltaylor6774 3 года назад

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

@girlmom5580 3 года назад

Great comparison of the two. Really enjoyed this video.

@davidking1501 3 года назад

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

@agnenilsson4946 3 года назад

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

@GTLandser 3 года назад

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.

@shanemaloney1716 3 года назад

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

@AndrewDonald-submergency 3 года назад

A really interesting comparison. Thanks for your great work!

@bilsabo 3 года назад

Thank you to your hosts for showing their boat to us. Cheers!

@warnerpm 3 года назад

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.

@TheOKellys 3 года назад

Ha! Small world! It is fascinating, isn’t it? Really cool boat. Yours is pretty cool too. Who knows? Maybe we find ourselves down your way!

@paul-akers 2 года назад

Thank you you guys are phenomenal job with these videos

@martinleepgg 2 года назад

Excellent review and well balanced opinions. Thankyou.

@zaddict555 3 года назад

Excellent review, enjoyed the video very much!

@ajsonstegard5729 2 года назад

So nice to have an unbiased review.

@SGudur 3 года назад

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..

@eiasu9773 3 года назад

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.

@jaumemiravitlles3001 3 года назад

Great Tutorial, Happy Couple !!

@johnny12895 2 года назад

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.

@davidrappe8766 3 года назад

Great review. Thank you.

@alanbarlow8232 3 года назад

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.

@Chabink 3 года назад

So informative. Thank you so much!

@jacquesjacobsz9243 3 года назад

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

@cmdmd 3 года назад

I disagree. It’s not the voice, it’s the reading that’s so effective. Excellent pronunciation, excellent choice of words, good speed and tone.

@Stevah00 3 года назад

@@cmdmd I prefer the resident professional.

@dennislegassie4658 3 года назад

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

@ronaldharris6569 3 года назад

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.

@chandrakantananda3613 Год назад

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

@jackiemauro4774 3 года назад

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

@rustysteel8714 3 года назад

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!

@scottschraeger4655 3 года назад

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.

@LipitskiySemen 2 года назад

Great review, very sober and usefull. Thanx.

@kingdommindset1462 2 года назад

Great couple! Great video! Awesome insight!

@whitebeltforlife 3 года назад

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

@Ron-zr6se 3 года назад

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.

@TheOKellys 3 года назад

Exactly.

@Red_Proton 3 года назад

I never thought there'd be more spray on a trimaran. Great video.

@murrayisabeth1897 3 года назад

Nice boat and a great interview thanks.

@HandyMan657 3 года назад

That was very informative, thanks a bunch. Take care

@yvonnenystrom 3 года назад

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

@karlp2560 2 года назад

love the layout!!

@beazleteats4031 3 года назад

Great review guys. Thank you. Safe travels. ODAAT.

@TampaTec 3 года назад

Great review, subbed and liked 👍

@callmebigpapa 3 года назад

Weird as I am sub'd to them and your channel too.......great minds think alike?

@orionfranklin2636 2 года назад

instaBlaster.

@allenmilani4846 2 года назад

Must be nice to be able to communicate and share so much with a woman ! All my women have had little intimate Connection with me on anything !!! Duh !!!

@barrellcooper6490 3 года назад

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

@clackamasoneful 2 года назад

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

@jckirby7994 3 года назад

Very informative..great post ... Love it

@lionelbonini6593 3 года назад

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.

@lavagnolli 3 года назад

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

@ronaldharris6569 3 года назад

The electric outboard on the dinghy says I'm going to like this couple and their home

@meadmaker4525 2 года назад

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!

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Well we would jump at the opportunity. Looks like quite a ride!

@rightright6582 2 года назад

Finnaly , the review i was looking for

@graememckenzie2107 3 года назад

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).

@RyanLackey 3 года назад

This was great -- would love to see more "reviews of other boats".

@TheOKellys 3 года назад

thanks Ryan. It's a little hard to set these up as we are on the move, but we really enjoy learning about new boats and sharing with you.

@Abebe345 2 года назад

Excellent presentation!

@ruukee 2 года назад

Hello, one thing you missed is price tag.... Lol. I did like the review, lots of salient points. We have the Dragonfly 1200 and store our Honwave 420 cm dinghy on the nets while making way. For a serious crossing we can deflate the dinghy and store it in an ama. This does mean that we store our outboard engine on the stern and drop it onto the dinghy with a block and tackle system. Good Job! = Lori

@youngbarnacles 2 года назад

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 👍

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Indeed. Like reviewing a car without driving it. What use is that? Lol