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Feeling 1090
Designer: Harle & Mortain  ·  Builder: Kirie  ·  First built: 1987
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About the Feeling 1090

With limited documentation available, the Feeling 1090 represents an intriguing entry in the sailboat market that deserves closer examination by prospective buyers. This vessel appears to fall within the performance-oriented segment, suggesting capabilities that could appeal to sailors seeking a balance between spirited sailing characteristics and practical functionality. Based on its designation and typical design philosophy of boats in this category, the Feeling 1090 likely offers versatile sailing capabilities suitable for both coastal cruising and weekend racing activities. The boat's proportions and design lineage suggest it was engineered to deliver responsive handling while maintaining the comfort features expected by modern sailors. What makes this sailboat particularly noteworthy is its potential to serve multiple roles effectively. Sailors researching this model should consider it as a candidate for club racing, day sailing, and short-range coastal cruising adventures. The limited available specifications actually highlight the importance of conducting thorough sea trials and inspections when evaluating this vessel. For buyers willing to investigate further, the Feeling 1090 may represent an opportunity to discover a capable sailboat that combines performance-oriented design with practical sailing attributes, though comprehensive evaluation remains essential given the sparse documentation currently available.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.42 ft / 11.10 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.75 ft / 8.76 m
Beam 11.67 ft / 3.56 m
Max Draft 5.75 ft / 1.75 m
Displacement 11,684.00 lb / 5,300 kg
Ballast 4,409.00 lb / 2,000 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 808.00 ft² / 75.07 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Harle & Mortain
Builder Kirie
First Built 1987
Last Built 1997
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
25.19
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
22.05
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.06
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.18
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
3.27
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 53.12
J (Foretriangle Base) 16.44
P (Mainsail Luff) 47.31
E (Mainsail Foot) 15.68
SA Fore 436.65
SA Main 370.91
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Feeling 1090 ★
36.4 ft
Dufour Classic 36
36.3 ft
Elite 364
36.3 ft
Sun Fast 36 Jeanneau
36.4 ft
LWL
Feeling 1090 ★
28.8 ft
Dufour Classic 36
30.1 ft
Elite 364
28.8 ft
Sun Fast 36 Jeanneau
31.5 ft
Beam
Feeling 1090 ★
11.7 ft
Dufour Classic 36
12.3 ft
Elite 364
11.8 ft
Sun Fast 36 Jeanneau
12.1 ft
Displacement
Feeling 1090 ★
11 lbs
Dufour Classic 36
13 lbs
Elite 364
10 lbs
Sun Fast 36 Jeanneau
11 lbs
Ballast
Feeling 1090 ★
4 lbs
Dufour Classic 36
3 lbs
Elite 364
4 lbs
Sun Fast 36 Jeanneau
4 lbs
Sail Area
Feeling 1090 ★
808 sq ft
Dufour Classic 36
Elite 364
557 sq ft
Sun Fast 36 Jeanneau
688 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Feeling 1090 ★
25.2
Dufour Classic 36
Elite 364
18.4
Sun Fast 36 Jeanneau
21.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Feeling 1090 ★
Dufour Classic 36
27.0 %
Elite 364
Sun Fast 36 Jeanneau
39.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Feeling 1090 ★
22.1
Dufour Classic 36
Elite 364
20.0
Sun Fast 36 Jeanneau
19.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Feeling 1090 ★
2.06
Dufour Classic 36
Elite 364
2.14
Sun Fast 36 Jeanneau
2.14
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Feeling 1090 ★
Dufour Classic 36
214
Elite 364
Sun Fast 36 Jeanneau
166
Hull Speed
Feeling 1090 ★
7.2 kts
Dufour Classic 36
Elite 364
7.2 kts
Sun Fast 36 Jeanneau
7.5 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Feeling 1090 ★
3.3
Dufour Classic 36
Elite 364
2.9
Sun Fast 36 Jeanneau
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