FEELING 356
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 34.45 ft |
| LWL | 29.2 ft |
| Beam | 11.48 ft |
| Draft | 6.89 ft/ 2.46 ft min |
| Displacement | 10,362 lb |
| Ballast | 4,078.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.2 kn |
About the FEELING 356
Available with a fin keel: -draft: 6.07 ft / 1.85 m -ballast: 1,500 kg / 3,307 lbs
The Feeling 356 is a fractional sloop designed by J&J Design and built by Kirie (FRA) in 1997. With a displacement of 10362.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 20.17, this vessel offers a balanced blend of performance and seakeeping for its era.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and short-handed sailors who prioritize a comfortable motion and manageable handling over extreme racing performance. Its fractional rig and moderate displacement make it accessible for couples or small families seeking a reliable cruiser.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.11 and a displacement of 10362.0 lb, the Feeling 356 is suitable for coastal and nearshore cruising but lacks the heavy displacement and proven bluewater pedigree required for extended offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 36 and the O'Day 36, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs and target the same market of performance-oriented coastal cruisers from the late 1990s.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the FEELING 356 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 34.45ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FEELING 356yet 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 356? 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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