LEEN 50

A new power trimaran

The LEEN Trimarans range already counts two models, the 56 and the 72, and now the La Rochelle-based shipyard has announced a third, more compact model, the LEEN 50. This new tri will be picking up the same program as her bigger sisterships, i.e. blue water cruising with irreproachable marine qualities, great comfort at sea thanks to the three hulls, and large range.

LEEN 50

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Published 14/04/2022

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 183

Published: may / june 2022

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Powercats of this size, capable of covering 1,750 miles at 10 knots, are not a common sight, and this is precisely the interest of this trimaran - easing back the throttle of the two engines a little more will mean ocean passage-making capability becomes a reality. So we are dealing with an ocean-going trawler. On deck, the LEEN 50 has the same covered side-decks as her big sisters, and inside, the emphasis will be on a very neat and refined finish - top of the range upholstery, quality joinery based on solid wood, Bolon and Corian.

Builder: NEEL Trimarans
Architect: Bernard Nivelt
Design: Pierre Frutschi
Length: 50’ (15.24 m)
Beam: 27’11” (8.5 m)
Draft: 3’9” (1.15 m)
Light displacement: 50,700 lbs (23 t)
Drivetrain: 2 x 110 HP or 2 x 150 HP
Maximum speed: 14 knots
Hybrid drivetrain: under development
Fuel: 925 US gal (3,500 l)
Consumption at 10 knots: 0.53 gal (2 l) per nautical mile
Water: 105 US gal (400 l)
CE Certification: Category A