Leen just launched its first power trimaran in La Rochelle, France, an innovative 56-foot explorer cruiser with hybrid power. It will have its official unveiling on April 10.
Although the Leen 56 is the French yard’s first power tri, it’s hardly its first boat. Indeed, the company has been making well-received sailing trimarans for more than a decade under the Neel label. Leen is simply Neel spelled backward.
Taking advantage of the trimaran’s volume (the beam is 27 feet), the Leen 56 makes creative use of the main deck. A large galley, dining area and lounge are on the port side; the owner’s cabin, including an office, occupies the entire starboard side. The master head and shower are a few steps down in the starboard hull.
The wheelhouse is a few steps up from the salon, and it has a 290-degree view, plus a large sofa in the corner and a helm station with seats for two. A side door opens for immediate access to the deck.
The standard layout calls for two other cabins in addition to the owner’s suite. They are in the port and central hulls; both are double cabins and both have en suite heads and showers.
The boat is powered by a diesel, starting at 210 hp, with a straight shaft in the central hull. Twin electric motors are in the outer hulls. The outer engines provide easier low-speed maneuvering and docking, plus silent and emission-free running in port. They also provide a backup in case of a main engine failure.
The trimaran hull is extremely efficient, offering very low water resistance. The company expects the boat speed to top out at 25 knots, and to cruise at 12 knots, with a 500-nm range.
Specs.: LOA: 56’1”; Beam; 27’; Draft: 3’8”; Disp.: 40,000 lbs.; Fuel: 790 gals.; Water: 184 gals.; Power: from 210- hp diesel plus two electric motors. Read more:
