LEEN 56

Hull #1 splashed at La Rochelle

The first LEEN 56 was launched on March 3rd at La Rochelle. LEEN Trimarans, that’s NEEL spelt backwards, is the new brand of power trimaran from the from the specialist offshore trimaran builder.

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Published 04/03/2021

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 176

Published: mar. / apr. 2021

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This first model announced is the Leen 56, characterized by a platform of large surface-area, topped by an imposing flybridge. The advantage of these new ocean-going multihulls is their very low drag: consumption will be limited to 2 liters (just over ½ US gal) per mile at cruising speed (12 knots). The diesel engine in the central hull will be supported by two electric pods - one in each hull - to facilitate maneuvering in port and for leaving an anchorage with the greatest discretion.

Builder: Leen Trimarans

Architects: Nivelt and Frutschi

Overall length: 56’1” (17.10 m)

Beam: 27’1” (8.25 m)

Draft: 3’11” (1.18 m)

Light displacement: 39,700 lbs (18 t)

Water: 185 US gal (700 l)

Fuel: 790 US gal (3,000 l)

Motor: 300-450 HP

Cruising speed: 12 knots

Max speed: 15-18 knots

Number of cabins: 3 to 6