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Feeling 36
Designer: Michel Joubert/Patrick Roseo  ·  Builder: Kirie (Fra)  ·  First built: 2001
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About the Feeling 36

French designers Michel Joubert and Patrick Roseo created this well-balanced cruiser-racer that has earned respect among sailors seeking performance without sacrificing comfort. Built by Kirie in France starting in 2001, this 36-footer represents European design philosophy at its finest, combining sleek lines with practical sailing characteristics. The Feeling 36's fractional sloop rig and fin keel with spade rudder configuration deliver responsive handling and solid upwind performance, making it equally capable of coastal cruising and club racing. With a displacement of 13,669 pounds and 4,354 pounds of ballast, she offers the stability needed for confident offshore passages while remaining light enough to accelerate quickly in changing conditions. Her moderate comfort ratio of 23.24 suggests a boat designed for active sailing rather than motoring, while the sail area to displacement ratio of 20.68 indicates spirited performance in light to moderate winds. The relatively low capsize screening value of 1.99 reflects good stability characteristics for extended cruising. This fiberglass construction vessel appeals to sailors who appreciate French attention to detail and want a boat that excels in both weekend racing and extended coastal exploration, offering the versatility that modern sailors demand.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.42 ft / 11.10 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 32.48 ft / 9.90 m
Beam 11.88 ft / 3.62 m
Max Draft 6.56 ft / 2.00 m
Displacement 13,669.00 lb / 6,200 kg
Ballast 4,354.00 lb / 1,975 kg
Ballast Type Cast iron
Sail Area (Reported) 736.25 ft² / 68.40 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Michel Joubert/Patrick Roseo
Builder Kirie (FRA)
First Built 2001
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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
 20.68
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
 31.85
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
 178.09
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
 23.24
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
 1.99
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. 7.64 kn
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. 1,378.73 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 28
Fuel Capacity 40 gals / 150 L
Water Capacity 98 gals / 370 L
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