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Feeling 29
Designer: Gilles Vaton  ·  Builder: Kelt Marine  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Feeling 29

With limited specifications available for research, the Feeling 29 represents one of the more elusive sailboats in the 29-foot range. This French-built yacht emerges from a sailing tradition that emphasizes elegant design and thoughtful construction, though detailed information about its specific characteristics remains scarce in readily accessible sources. Based on its European heritage and the typical design philosophy of French sailboat manufacturers from this era, the Feeling 29 likely incorporates a balanced approach to coastal cruising and recreational sailing. French builders traditionally prioritized comfortable accommodations relative to boat length, suggesting this model probably offers a well-appointed interior suitable for weekend cruising and extended coastal passages. The scarcity of widely available specifications may indicate either limited production numbers or regional distribution patterns that kept this model primarily within European markets. For prospective buyers researching this yacht, connecting with European sailing communities, French boating publications, or specialized yacht brokers familiar with lesser-known French productions would likely yield more comprehensive information about the boat's design features, sailing characteristics, and overall reputation among owners who have experienced this particular model firsthand.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.88 ft / 8.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.75 ft / 7.54 m
Beam 10.33 ft / 3.15 m
Max Draft 5.33 ft / 1.62 m
Displacement 6,394.00 lb / 2,900 kg
Ballast 2,645.00 lb / 1,200 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 345.00 ft² / 32.05 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Gilles Vaton
Builder Kelt Marine
First Built 1983
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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
16.07
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
17.15
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
2.23
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. 6.67
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
2.73
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. 913.53
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 34.8
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.3
P (Mainsail Luff) 33.5
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.9
SA Fore 179.22
SA Main 165.83
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