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Feeling 286
Designer: Gilles Vaton  ·  Builder: Kirie  ·  First built: 1986
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About the Feeling 286

With limited specifications available, the Feeling 286 represents part of the French Feeling yacht line known for producing quality cruising sailboats. This model likely continues the brand's tradition of combining practical sailing performance with comfortable accommodations, characteristics that have made Feeling yachts popular among European sailors. Based on its positioning within the Feeling range, this boat would typically be suited for coastal cruising and protected water sailing, offering an accessible entry point into the brand's lineup. French yacht builders have historically emphasized interior volume and livability, and the 286 would likely follow this philosophy with thoughtful space utilization below deck. The Feeling brand has built a reputation for producing boats that balance affordability with solid construction, making them attractive to first-time buyers and sailors seeking reliable coastal cruisers. While comprehensive technical details remain scarce, potential buyers can generally expect straightforward sailing characteristics and practical design elements typical of modern French production boats. For sailors researching this model, seeking out additional owner reviews and detailed inspections would be advisable given the limited published specifications, ensuring the boat meets specific sailing requirements and expectations.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.07 ft / 8.25 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.46 ft / 7.15 m
Beam 10.04 ft / 3.06 m
Max Draft 5.58 ft / 1.70 m
Displacement 5,512.00 lb / 2,500 kg
Ballast 1,742.00 lb / 790 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 462.00 ft² / 42.92 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Gilles Vaton
Builder Kirie
First Built 1986
Last Built 1995
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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
23.76
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
16.08
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
2.28
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. 6.49
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
2.86
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. 841.6
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 35.69
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.17
P (Mainsail Luff) 30.58
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.17
SA Fore 181.48
SA Main 155.5
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