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.
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What is the Feeling 36's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Feeling 36 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 20.68. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Feeling 36's comfort ratio?
The Feeling 36 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 23.24. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Feeling 36 safe for offshore sailing?
The Feeling 36 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.99. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Feeling 36?
The theoretical hull speed of the Feeling 36 is 7.64 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Feeling 36 weigh?
The Feeling 36 has a displacement of 13,669.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 36.42 ft.
Who designed the Feeling 36?
The Feeling 36 was designed by Michel Joubert/Patrick Roseo, first built in 2001.