FEELING 416
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 41.25 ft |
| LWL | 32.17 ft |
| Beam | 13.67 ft |
| Draft | 6.33 ft |
| Displacement | 17,416 lb |
| Ballast | 5,069.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 50.7 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 14.7 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 45.6 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12.9 ft |
| FLforestay | 14.7 ft |
| Mainsail | 690.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 372.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 633.5 sq ft |
About the FEELING 416
The Feeling 416 is a French-built masthead sloop designed by Harle & Mortain and constructed by Kirie in France, with production records indicating a build year of 1991. This vessel offers a balanced performance profile with a displacement of 17416.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 23.7, reflecting its design intent for comfortable cruising.
- Best for:
- This boat is well-suited for coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize a stable, comfortable ride, as evidenced by its moderate displacement and high frequency of reported upgrades for long-term comfort such as dodgers, biminis, and bow thrusters.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.11 and a displacement of 17416.0 lb, the Feeling 416 demonstrates solid offshore stability, a capability further supported by the prevalence of robust rigging upgrades like Selden spars and North sails in the owner reports.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other late-1980s to early-1990s French performance cruisers like the Beneteau First 40 or the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42, which share similar displacement ranges and masthead sloop configurations aimed at the same cruising demographic.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(3 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° | 4.6 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| 60° | 5.0 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| 75° | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| 90° | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| 110° | 5.1 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| 120° | 4.9 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.9 |
| 135° | 4.4 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| 150° | 3.8 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Beat VMG | 2.9 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Run VMG | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.4 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 41.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
9 reported issues across 5 systems for the FEELING 416, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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