It isn’t often that a boat like this 2016 Neel 45 Panda Rosso comes on the market. The Neel 45 was based on an innovative performance sailing design that utilizing modern light-weight construction techniques and materials to create a whole new demographic in the cruising boat market. The result is a very high-quality multihull that offers spacious accommodations, modern amenities, and a fantastic layout all in one sleek package. With her versatile suit of sails and efficient hull design, she will out sail nearly all other cruising boats in her size range. It’s not hard to see why the Neel 45 has garnered such a cult following since it’s initial introduction. Her ICW friendly rig height also ensures access to numerous anchorages that are not accessible to other cruising boats.
Some of the defining features of the Neel trimaran design are the 6’8” interior headroom, the large and easily accessible tech space / engine room, and the deck level cabins. The sail controls are led to the bulkhead mounted helm next to the cockpit. This position offers fantastic visibility and good protection without cutting the skipper off from socializing with the rest of the crew lounging in the cockpit.
Panda Rosso is fully equipped for liveaboard cruising. Several highlights include:
Full suite of B&G Navigation Electronic
ReLion Lithium House Battery Bank 400ah
600 watts of Solar
Bowthruster
Desselator 15 g/h Watermaker
Wallas Spartan Diesel Heater
Panda Rosso is US Duty Paid and available for showings by appointment in beautiful St Augustine, FL.
Accommodations
Panda Rosso features a 3 cabin layout with double berths in each cabin. The master cabin with ensuite head and shower is located to port and a comparable berth is located to starboard. The guest head and shower is located next to the sliding doors and is easily accessible from the salon or cockpit. The cockpit is split between sink ok one side and oven / cooktop on the other with ample counter space. The salon offers plenty of seating around a large table and a fantastic forward facing nav station with chair. There is a V-berth with a double bunk forward of the salon.
2 x Jabsco Electric Heads
Isotherm Water Heater
Wallas Spartan Diesel Heating throughout (New 2022)
3 x Hella cabin Fans
Galley
Double basin SS Sinks
Eno Gas Oven
3 Burner Gas Stove
Vitrifrigo double drawer Refrigerator
Isotherm Freezer – built in chest style
Spice Racks
Numerous storage drawers
Electrical
400ah 12v ReLion Lithium House Battery Bank (New 2022)
Victron 2000w Inverter (New 2022)
Mastervolt Charger
Solar Panel 600w total – BourgeRV 2 x 100w and 2 x 200w (New 2023)
Victron BlueSolar MPPT Solar Controllers
Balmar 250XT Alternator 250amp w/ external Balmar regulator (New 2022)
15amp (230V) Shore Power connector and various cables including 120V adaptors
Victron BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor (New 2022)
Electronics
B&G Navigation Electronics
- Chartplotter at helm
- 2 x MFD at helm
- Autopilot (2 x controller at helm and nav station)
- Radar
- AIS
Simrad VHF
Fusion Stereo
Mechanical
Volvo 55hp D2-55 diesel (3175hrs)
Volvo Saildrive (New 2022 w/ 3 year Warranty)
Lewmar 2000w Bow Thruster (new battery in 2024)
Dessalator 15G/h (60L/h) Watermaker
On Deck
Lewmar Electric Winch for Main Halyard
Lewmar Manual Winches
Bimini and Cockpit canvas (New 2021)
Kobra 22kg Anchor w/ 40m of 10mm chain + 20m rode
Lofrans Electric Windlass
Complete new bottom paint with barrier coat and top coat with Trinidad Pro (2023)
Sails and Rigging
All Standing Rigging replaced in 2021
Incidence Square-top Fully Battened Mainsail w/ 2 reef points
Incidence Self-Tacking Jib on Facnor furler
Incidence Genoa on Profurl furler
Incidence A2 Asymmetrical Spinnaker
North Sails G1 Gennaker
Safety and Extras
Plastimo 6-man Liferaft (Inspection date 08/2025)
Ditch Bad
Kayak
Highfield 9.5ft Dinghy w/ Yamaha 8hp Outboard (unregistered)
Misc Parts and Spares
Jerry Cans
Tankage
Fuel - 80 gallons
Water – 160 gallons
Waste – 2 x 20 gallons (40 gal total)