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Feeling 30
Designer: Gilles Vaton/Patrick Roseo  ·  Builder: Kirie (Fra)  ·  First built: 1999
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About the Feeling 30

With limited specifications available, the Feeling 30 represents part of a French sailboat lineage that emerged during the late 20th century's recreational sailing boom. This 30-foot yacht was designed primarily for coastal cruising and weekend sailing, targeting sailors seeking a manageable yet capable vessel for exploring nearshore waters. French boatbuilders of this era typically emphasized practical design solutions that balanced performance with comfort, and the Feeling 30 likely follows this philosophy. The boat would have been engineered for stability and ease of handling, making it suitable for couples or small families venturing on coastal passages or enjoying day sailing adventures. While comprehensive details remain scarce, vessels in this category generally featured moderate displacement hulls designed to provide a comfortable motion in typical coastal conditions. The Feeling 30 would appeal most to sailors prioritizing reliability and straightforward sailing characteristics over pure performance. Given the limited available information, prospective buyers should conduct thorough inspections and seek additional documentation to fully understand this yacht's capabilities, construction quality, and maintenance history. The boat's French heritage suggests attention to practical cruising amenities within the constraints of a 30-foot platform.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.85 ft / 9.10 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.92 ft / 7.90 m
Beam 10.10 ft / 3.08 m
Max Draft 5.90 ft / 1.80 m
Displacement 6,834.00 lb / 3,100 kg
Ballast 2,205.00 lb / 1,000 kg
Ballast Type Iron or Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Lifting keel with dual rudders
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Gilles Vaton/Patrick Roseo
Builder Kirie (FRA)
First Built 1999
Last Built 2004
Number Built 65
Related Sailboats X 302 · Catalina 30 Mkii · J30 · S2 91 · Pearson 30
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
32.27
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
175.2
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. 5.61 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 2.29 ft / 0.70 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 463.00 ft² / 43.01 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 175.20
How It Compares

vs. Catalina 30 Mkii, J30, Pearson 30, S2 91, X 302

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Dimensions
LOA
Feeling 30 ★
29.9 ft
Catalina 30 Mkii
29.9 ft
J30
29.8 ft
Pearson 30
29.8 ft
S2 91
29.8 ft
X 302
29.8 ft
LWL
Feeling 30 ★
25.9 ft
Catalina 30 Mkii
25.0 ft
J30
25.0 ft
Pearson 30
25.0 ft
S2 91
25.0 ft
X 302
26.4 ft
Beam
Feeling 30 ★
10.1 ft
Catalina 30 Mkii
10.8 ft
J30
11.2 ft
Pearson 30
9.5 ft
S2 91
10.5 ft
X 302
9.8 ft
Displacement
Feeling 30 ★
6 lbs
Catalina 30 Mkii
10 lbs
J30
7 lbs
Pearson 30
8 lbs
S2 91
7 lbs
X 302
7 lbs
Ballast
Feeling 30 ★
2 lbs
Catalina 30 Mkii
4 lbs
J30
2 lbs
Pearson 30
3 lbs
S2 91
3 lbs
X 302
3 lbs
Sail Area
Feeling 30 ★
Catalina 30 Mkii
437 sq ft
J30
444 sq ft
Pearson 30
445 sq ft
S2 91
490 sq ft
X 302
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Feeling 30 ★
Catalina 30 Mkii
186 s/nm
J30
Pearson 30
174 s/nm
S2 91
X 302
146 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Feeling 30 ★
Catalina 30 Mkii
14.9
J30
19.5
Pearson 30
17.4
S2 91
19.9
X 302
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Feeling 30 ★
32.3 %
Catalina 30 Mkii
41.2 %
J30
Pearson 30
42.8 %
S2 91
40.8 %
X 302
41.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Feeling 30 ★
Catalina 30 Mkii
24.9
J30
16.4
Pearson 30
24.3
S2 91
20.0
X 302
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Feeling 30 ★
Catalina 30 Mkii
2.00
J30
2.34
Pearson 30
1.88
S2 91
2.12
X 302
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Feeling 30 ★
175
Catalina 30 Mkii
291
J30
Pearson 30
237
S2 91
224
X 302
191
Hull Speed
Feeling 30 ★
Catalina 30 Mkii
6.7 kts
J30
6.7 kts
Pearson 30
6.7 kts
S2 91
6.7 kts
X 302
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Feeling 30 ★
Catalina 30 Mkii
1.6
J30
3.0
Pearson 30
2.3
S2 91
2.7
X 302
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