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FEELING 960

FEELING 960

Kirie Constructions🇫🇷· Design: Philippe Harlé/P. Roséo
1985–1988
$1.7K – $4.5K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA32.75 ft
LWL25.67 ft
Beam10.58 ft
Draft5.58 ft
Displacement8,600 lb
Ballast2,999.7 lb
Material18.0
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.8 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height40.49 ft
Jforetriangle base11.81 ft
Pmainsail luff35.1 ft
Emainsail foot11.81 ft
FLforestay11.8 ft
Mainsail462.9 sq ft
Jib (100%)239.1 sq ft
Spinnaker406.5 sq ft

Accommodation

Cabins2
Berths4
Heads6
Water50.2 L
Fuel23.8 L
CE categoryN/A€

About the FEELING 960

Sold in the US and CAN as the ELITE 324. Deep bulb keel:1.70 m Shallow draft: 1.35 m Keel/cb: .90m BU 1.92m BD.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Feeling 960 is a 32.75 ft masthead sloop designed by Philippe Harlé/P. Roséo and built by Kirie Constructions (FRA) between 1985 and 1988. With a displacement of 8600.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 20.66, this vessel offers a balanced blend of performance and stability for its era.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable motion and manageable size, as evidenced by the prevalence of bimini installations and single-engine setups.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 2.07 and a D/L ratio of 226.97, the boat is moderately capable offshore, though its relatively light displacement suggests it is better suited for protected coastal waters than heavy ocean passages.
Comparables:
Comparable to other mid-1980s European fin-keel sloops of similar length, such as the Beneteau First 323 or Oyster 32, due to its similar displacement and beam dimensions.

Performance

Comfort20.7
Capsize2.07
SA/Disp17.1
Disp/Len227
Bal/Disp34.9

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 32.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$1.7K – $4.5K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

3 reported issues across 2 systems for the FEELING 960, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

2 critical1 major
Rudder2Engine1

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