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FEELING 36

FEELING 36

Kirie🇫🇷· Design: Michel Joubert/Patrick Roseo
from 2001
$1.9K – $5.1K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoFractional SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA36.42 ft
LWL32.48 ft
Beam11.88 ft
Draft6.56 ft
Displacement13,669 lb
Ballast4,353.6 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL7.6 kn

About the FEELING 36

Hull length: 10.8m / 35.42ft Lifting Keel version also available: - Draft: 0.76 - 2.16m / 2.5' - 7.08' - Ballast: 3,084 kg / 6,799 lbs - Displacement: 7,300 kg / 16.093 lbs

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Feeling 36 is a fractional sloop designed by Michel Joubert/Patrick Roseo and built by Kirie (FRA) starting in 2001. With a displacement of 13669.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 23.24, it offers a balanced blend of performance and cruising comfort, though the exact total hulls built is unknown.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform with a fractional rig, particularly owners willing to invest in high-quality maintenance and potential upgrades like bow thrusters.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 1.99 and a D/L ratio of 178.09, the Feeling 36 is moderately capable offshore, but its bluewater readiness depends heavily on addressing critical structural issues like deck core moisture and rudder integrity.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include other early-2000s European performance cruisers with similar displacement and fractional rigs, such as the Beneteau First 36 or Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36, which share similar dimensions and target markets.

Performance

Comfort23.2
Capsize1.99
SA/Disp20.7
Disp/Len178
Bal/Disp31.9

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 36.42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$1.9K – $5.1K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

10 reported issues across 7 systems for the FEELING 36, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

3 critical2 major5 minor
Structural3Engine2Deck1Rudder1Hull1Keel1Electrical1

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