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Feeling 326
Designer: Harle & Mortain  ·  Builder: Kirie (Fra)  ·  First built: 1988
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About the Feeling 326

Designed by the French duo Harle & Mortain, this 32-foot cruiser emerged from Kirie's boatyard in 1988 as a thoughtfully balanced coastal cruiser. The Feeling 326 represents solid French construction philosophy, built with fiberglass during an eleven-year production run that concluded in 1999. With its masthead sloop rig and moderate sail area of 432 square feet, this boat strikes an appealing balance between performance and comfort. The keel/centerboard configuration with spade rudder offers versatility for both deeper waters and shallow anchorages, making it particularly well-suited for coastal cruising and gunkholing adventures. The centerboard feature opens up cruising grounds that would be inaccessible to fixed-keel boats of similar size. At 8,047 pounds displacement with 2,778 pounds of ballast, the Feeling 326 carries sufficient weight for stability while maintaining reasonable performance characteristics. The comfort ratio of 17.91 suggests a boat that prioritizes motion comfort over pure speed, ideal for extended coastal passages and weekend cruising. The capsize screening formula of 2.22 indicates good stability for coastal waters, though this isn't designed as a serious offshore passage-maker. French builders of this era were known for practical layouts and solid construction, making the Feeling 326 an attractive option for cruising couples seeking European design sensibilities in a manageable size.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.00 ft / 9.75 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.58 ft / 8.10 m
Beam 11.08 ft / 3.38 m
Max Draft 5.38 ft / 1.64 m
Min Draft 2.39 ft / 0.73 m
Displacement 8,047.00 lb / 3,650 kg
Ballast 2,778.00 lb / 1,260 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 432.00 ft² / 40.13 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/CB & spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Harle & Mortain
Builder Kirie (FRA)
First Built 1988
Last Built 1999
Related Sailboats Hunter 32 Vision · J/32 · B 32 Beiley · Bavaria 32 · C&C 32
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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
 17.27
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
 34.52
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
 191.3
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
 17.91
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
 2.22
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. 6.91 kn
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
 2.84
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. 1,052.30 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 17.27
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 40.55 ft / 12.36 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.94 ft / 3.64 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 35.10 ft / 10.70 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.82 ft / 3.30 m
SA Fore 242.08 ft² / 22.49 m²
SA Main 189.89 ft² / 17.64 m²
SA Total (100%) 431.97 ft² / 40.13 m²
Est. Forestay Length 42.27 ft / 12.88 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity 26 gals / 98 L
Water Capacity 53 gals / 201 L
How It Compares

vs. B 32 Beiley, Bavaria 32, C&C 32, Hunter 32 Vision, J/32

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Dimensions
LOA
Feeling 326 ★
32.0 ft
B 32 Beiley
32.0 ft
Bavaria 32
32.0 ft
C&C 32
32.0 ft
Hunter 32 Vision
32.0 ft
J/32
32.0 ft
LWL
Feeling 326 ★
26.6 ft
B 32 Beiley
27.5 ft
Bavaria 32
—
C&C 32
—
Hunter 32 Vision
27.0 ft
J/32
27.5 ft
Beam
Feeling 326 ★
11.1 ft
B 32 Beiley
10.3 ft
Bavaria 32
—
C&C 32
—
Hunter 32 Vision
11.3 ft
J/32
11.4 ft
Displacement
Feeling 326 ★
8 lbs
B 32 Beiley
4 lbs
Bavaria 32
—
C&C 32
—
Hunter 32 Vision
11 lbs
J/32
9 lbs
Ballast
Feeling 326 ★
2 lbs
B 32 Beiley
1 lbs
Bavaria 32
—
C&C 32
—
Hunter 32 Vision
4 lbs
J/32
3 lbs
Sail Area
Feeling 326 ★
432 sq ft
B 32 Beiley
—
Bavaria 32
—
C&C 32
—
Hunter 32 Vision
486 sq ft
J/32
484 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Feeling 326 ★
—
B 32 Beiley
—
Bavaria 32
153 s/nm
C&C 32
144 s/nm
Hunter 32 Vision
177 s/nm
J/32
114 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Feeling 326 ★
17.3
B 32 Beiley
—
Bavaria 32
—
C&C 32
—
Hunter 32 Vision
15.4
J/32
18.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Feeling 326 ★
34.5 %
B 32 Beiley
40.2 %
Bavaria 32
—
C&C 32
—
Hunter 32 Vision
39.5 %
J/32
39.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Feeling 326 ★
17.9
B 32 Beiley
—
Bavaria 32
—
C&C 32
—
Hunter 32 Vision
24.4
J/32
27.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Feeling 326 ★
2.22
B 32 Beiley
—
Bavaria 32
—
C&C 32
—
Hunter 32 Vision
2.02
J/32
1.70
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Feeling 326 ★
191
B 32 Beiley
88
Bavaria 32
—
C&C 32
—
Hunter 32 Vision
258
J/32
132
Hull Speed
Feeling 326 ★
6.9 kts
B 32 Beiley
—
Bavaria 32
—
C&C 32
—
Hunter 32 Vision
7.0 kts
J/32
7.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Feeling 326 ★
2.8
B 32 Beiley
—
Bavaria 32
—
C&C 32
—
Hunter 32 Vision
1.9
J/32
—
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