Top 10 Best Boats 2025 Nominee: NEEL 52
February 21, 2024
The NEEL 52 trimaran made its world premiere at the Miami International Boat Show last week, and the latest in this family from Marc Lombard
The NEEL 52 trimaran made its world premiere at the Miami International Boat Show last week, and the latest in this family from Marc Lombard
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Editor-in-Chief Lydia Mullan reflects on her work anniversary with SAIL.
