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Feeling 920
Designer: Philippe Harlé  ·  Builder: Kirie (Fra)  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Feeling 920

Built by French shipyard Kirie from 1981 to 1986, this Philippe Harlé-designed 31-footer represents a thoughtful approach to coastal cruising and club racing. The Feeling 920's moderate proportions and well-balanced sail plan create a versatile platform that appeals to sailors seeking both performance and comfort. Harlé's design philosophy shines through in the boat's conservative yet effective hull form, featuring a fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration that provides reliable directional stability. The masthead sloop rig delivers manageable sail handling while maintaining respectable performance, making this yacht equally at home in weekend racing or extended coastal passages. With a comfort ratio of 19.88, the Feeling 920 offers a motion that's neither too stiff nor too tender, while the capsize screening formula of 2.12 indicates good stability characteristics for coastal and near-offshore sailing. The generous beam provides comfortable interior volume without compromising the hull's sailing qualities. French builders of this era were known for solid fiberglass construction techniques, and Kirie's reputation aligned with this tradition. The Feeling 920 represents an era when European builders focused on creating seaworthy boats that could handle variable conditions while remaining accessible to recreational sailors seeking their first serious cruising yacht.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.66 ft / 9.65 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.60 ft / 7.50 m
Beam 10.56 ft / 3.22 m
Max Draft 5.58 ft / 1.70 m
Displacement 7,937.00 lb / 3,600 kg
Ballast 2,976.00 lb / 1,350 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 420.00 ft² / 39.02 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Philippe Harlé
Builder Kirie (FRA)
First Built 1981
Last Built 1986
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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
 16.94
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
 37.5
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
 238.01
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
 19.88
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
 2.12
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. 6.65 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
 2.29
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. 928.21 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. 16.95
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 39.57 ft / 12.06 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.81 ft / 3.60 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 33.46 ft / 10.20 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.15 ft / 3.40 m
SA Fore 233.66 ft² / 21.71 m²
SA Main 186.54 ft² / 17.33 m²
SA Total (100%) 420.20 ft² / 39.04 m²
Est. Forestay Length 41.29 ft / 12.59 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make BMW or Volvo
Engine Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity 9 gals / 34 L
Water Capacity 26 gals / 98 L
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