FEELING 486
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 47.5 ft |
| LWL | 35.25 ft |
| Beam | 14.5 ft |
| Draft | 5.25 ft |
| Deep Draft | 6.58 ft(2.0 m) |
| Displacement | 22,046 lb |
| Ballast | 5,732 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.0 kn |
About the FEELING 486
The Feeling 486 is a French-built cruising sloop designed by Gilles Vaton and constructed by Kirie (FRA) in 1994. With a production run limited to a single year and an unknown total hull count, this vessel represents a specific snapshot of late-90s European yacht design.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable platform with a moderate comfort ratio of 24.86. Its dimensions and layout are well-suited for couples or small families seeking a manageable masthead sloop for inshore and nearshore passages.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 22046.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.07, the Feeling 486 offers moderate offshore stability, though its single-year production and limited build history suggest it is better suited for protected coastal cruising than extreme bluewater expeditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other French production yachts from the mid-1990s with similar displacement and beam, such as the Beneteau Oceanis 46 or Dufour 46. These boats share the era's trend toward wider beams and interior volume, though the Feeling 486 distinguishes itself with its specific Kirie build quality and Gilles Vaton design.
Direct variant of the FEELING 486
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
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° | 4.8 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| 60° | 5.2 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| 75° | 5.4 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| 90° | 5.2 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| 110° | 5.1 | 6.4 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| 120° | 4.9 | 6.2 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.4 |
| 135° | 4.4 | 5.6 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 9.2 |
| 150° | 3.7 | 4.9 | 5.9 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| Beat VMG | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Run VMG | 3.2 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 8.2 |
Estimated Value
Limited DataEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 47.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FEELING 486yet 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 486? 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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