FEELING 1350
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 44.29 ft |
| LWL | 36.08 ft |
| Beam | 14.08 ft |
| Draft | 7.77 ft |
| Displacement | 22,000 lb |
| Ballast | 8,800 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.0 kn |
About the FEELING 1350
Winner of the 1986 Route du Rhum in the standard production boat category. Sold in US as ELITE 45.
The Feeling 1350 is a 44.29 ft masthead sloop designed by Ron Holland and built by Kirie/Henri Wauquiez in France, with production records indicating a build year of 1986. As a rare vessel with an unknown total build count, it represents a specific era of French performance cruising yachts that blend speed with comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced coastal cruisers and short-handed sailors who prioritize performance and modern sail handling, as evidenced by the prevalence of North and Hood sails and Raymarine electronics upgrades.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 22000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.01, the boat offers moderate offshore stability, though its single build year and limited fleet size suggest a more focused coastal or nearshore cruising role rather than heavy bluewater expedition use.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other mid-1980s Ron Holland designs like the O'Day 38 or early Beneteau First series, the Feeling 1350 shares a similar emphasis on a fin keel and masthead rig for efficient upwind performance.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(2 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.9 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| 60° | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| 75° | 5.7 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| 90° | 5.6 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| 110° | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| 120° | 5.3 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| 135° | 4.8 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 9.3 |
| 150° | 4.0 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.8 |
| Beat VMG | 3.1 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Run VMG | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 8.2 |
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 44.29ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FEELING 1350yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a FEELING 1350? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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