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Feeling 546
Designer: Ron Holland  ·  Builder: Kirie (Fra)  ·  First built: 1991
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About the Feeling 546

With limited specifications available for public review, the Feeling 546 represents a more obscure entry in the sailing world that requires deeper research for potential buyers. This French-built sailboat comes from a manufacturer known for producing practical cruising vessels designed with European sensibilities and construction standards. Based on its numerical designation and manufacturer heritage, the Feeling 546 likely falls into the mid-sized cruising category, designed primarily for coastal and near-offshore sailing adventures. French boatbuilders traditionally emphasize seaworthiness and interior comfort, suggesting this model would appeal to sailors seeking a capable cruiser for extended coastal passages and comfortable living aboard. The limited availability of detailed specifications may indicate either a shorter production run or more specialized market positioning compared to mainstream production boats. Prospective buyers should conduct thorough research through sailing forums, broker networks, and manufacturer archives to uncover essential details about construction quality, sailing characteristics, and long-term reliability. Given the French pedigree, expect thoughtful design elements that prioritize both performance and creature comforts, making the Feeling 546 potentially suitable for couples or small families planning serious coastal cruising adventures where reliability and comfort matter most.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 55.42 ft / 16.89 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 43.00 ft / 13.11 m
Beam 17.08 ft / 5.21 m
Max Draft 6.58 ft / 2.01 m
Displacement 39,683.00 lb / 18,000 kg
Ballast 12,800.00 lb / 5,806 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Ron Holland
Builder Kirie (FRA)
First Built 1991
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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
32.26
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
222.82
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. 15.74 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 20.99
P (Mainsail Luff) 1,520.00 ft² / 141.21 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 110
Fuel Capacity 168 gals / 636 L
Water Capacity 264 gals / 999 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Feeling 546 ★
55.4 ft
Oyster 55
56.3 ft
Swan 55Cc Frers
55.0 ft
Taswell 56
55.8 ft
LWL
Feeling 546 ★
43.0 ft
Oyster 55
45.4 ft
Swan 55Cc Frers
42.9 ft
Taswell 56
46.8 ft
Beam
Feeling 546 ★
17.1 ft
Oyster 55
15.8 ft
Swan 55Cc Frers
15.9 ft
Taswell 56
16.5 ft
Displacement
Feeling 546 ★
39 lbs
Oyster 55
51 lbs
Swan 55Cc Frers
52 lbs
Taswell 56
48 lbs
Ballast
Feeling 546 ★
12 lbs
Oyster 55
13 lbs
Swan 55Cc Frers
19 lbs
Taswell 56
19 lbs
Sail Area
Feeling 546 ★
Oyster 55
1 sq ft
Swan 55Cc Frers
1 sq ft
Taswell 56
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Feeling 546 ★
Oyster 55
18.6
Swan 55Cc Frers
15.6
Taswell 56
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Feeling 546 ★
32.3 %
Oyster 55
Swan 55Cc Frers
Taswell 56
40.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Feeling 546 ★
Oyster 55
41.2
Swan 55Cc Frers
43.4
Taswell 56
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Feeling 546 ★
Oyster 55
1.70
Swan 55Cc Frers
1.71
Taswell 56
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Feeling 546 ★
222
Oyster 55
Swan 55Cc Frers
Taswell 56
211
Hull Speed
Feeling 546 ★
Oyster 55
9.0 kts
Swan 55Cc Frers
8.8 kts
Taswell 56
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