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Feeling 346
Designer: Vaton & Cadro  ·  Builder: Kirie  ·  First built: 1987
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About the Feeling 346

With limited technical specifications available, the Feeling 346 represents part of the French Feeling yacht line that emerged during the 1980s European sailing boom. This mid-sized cruising sailboat was designed to bridge the gap between coastal day sailing and extended coastal cruising, reflecting the practical approach that characterized many French builders of the era. Built with moderate displacement and traditional cruising proportions, the 346 emphasizes comfort and seaworthiness over pure performance. The design incorporates a spacious cockpit suitable for family sailing, while the interior layout prioritizes livability during extended passages. French builders like Feeling were known for creating boats that could handle variable Atlantic coastal conditions while remaining manageable for smaller crews. The 346's design philosophy centers on reliability and ease of handling, making it well-suited for coastal cruising adventures and occasional offshore passages. While racing performance takes a backseat to cruising comfort, the boat maintains respectable sailing characteristics that won't disappoint recreational sailors seeking weekend adventures or extended coastal exploration. This approach made the Feeling 346 an attractive option for sailors prioritizing practical cruising capability over cutting-edge performance during its production years.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.08 ft / 10.39 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.42 ft / 8.66 m
Beam 11.38 ft / 3.47 m
Max Draft 5.58 ft / 1.70 m
Displacement 8,818.00 lb / 4,000 kg
Ballast 3,086.00 lb / 1,400 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 479.00 ft² / 44.50 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Vaton & Cadro
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
18.02
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
17.74
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
2.21
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. 7.14
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
3.2
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. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 43.21
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.21
P (Mainsail Luff) 38.88
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.06
SA Fore 263.8
SA Main 215.01
How It Compares

vs. Elan 34, J/34, Olson 34, Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau, Sweden Yachts 340

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Dimensions
LOA
Feeling 346 ★
34.1 ft
Elan 34
34.1 ft
J/34
34.1 ft
Olson 34
34.0 ft
Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau
34.1 ft
Sweden Yachts 340
34.0 ft
LWL
Feeling 346 ★
28.4 ft
Elan 34
27.8 ft
J/34
28.5 ft
Olson 34
28.0 ft
Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau
29.9 ft
Sweden Yachts 340
27.9 ft
Beam
Feeling 346 ★
11.4 ft
Elan 34
10.8 ft
J/34
11.4 ft
Olson 34
10.8 ft
Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau
11.8 ft
Sweden Yachts 340
11.5 ft
Displacement
Feeling 346 ★
8 lbs
Elan 34
9 lbs
J/34
9 lbs
Olson 34
8 lbs
Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau
11 lbs
Sweden Yachts 340
12 lbs
Ballast
Feeling 346 ★
3 lbs
Elan 34
3 lbs
J/34
3 lbs
Olson 34
3 lbs
Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau
3 lbs
Sweden Yachts 340
5 lbs
Sail Area
Feeling 346 ★
479 sq ft
Elan 34
J/34
525 sq ft
Olson 34
575 sq ft
Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau
570 sq ft
Sweden Yachts 340
598 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Feeling 346 ★
Elan 34
J/34
120 s/nm
Olson 34
108 s/nm
Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau
Sweden Yachts 340
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Feeling 346 ★
18.0
Elan 34
J/34
20.1
Olson 34
22.2
Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau
18.4
Sweden Yachts 340
17.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Feeling 346 ★
Elan 34
35.4 %
J/34
41.3 %
Olson 34
Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau
34.0 %
Sweden Yachts 340
41.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Feeling 346 ★
17.7
Elan 34
19.7
J/34
26.2
Olson 34
18.5
Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau
20.3
Sweden Yachts 340
25.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Feeling 346 ★
2.21
Elan 34
2.08
J/34
1.71
Olson 34
2.13
Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau
2.13
Sweden Yachts 340
1.98
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Feeling 346 ★
Elan 34
188
J/34
127
Olson 34
Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau
184
Sweden Yachts 340
258
Hull Speed
Feeling 346 ★
7.1 kts
Elan 34
7.1 kts
J/34
8.2 kts
Olson 34
7.1 kts
Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau
7.3 kts
Sweden Yachts 340
7.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Feeling 346 ★
3.2
Elan 34
J/34
Olson 34
3.5
Sun Odyssey 34 Jeanneau
Sweden Yachts 340
2.1
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