The Feeling 396 di is a 38.39ft fractional sloop designed by Gilles Vaton and built in fiberglass by Alliaura marine (Kirie) between 1994 and 1996.
It accomodates 8 people in 3 cabins plus salon.
The Feeling 396 di is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Feeling 396 di | ||
| Length | 38.39 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.47 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.95 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 80000 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.42 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.78 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 204.60 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.97 | ||
| Capsize | 1.91 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel and centerboard with dual rudders | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 33.79 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.22 ft | ||
| Displacement | 17681.05 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6680 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.79 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 654.01 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 54.20 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 40 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 66 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 105 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.40 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 3 | ||
| Nb of berths | 8 | ||
| Nb heads | 2 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alliaura marine (Kirie) | ||
| Designer | Gilles Vaton | ||
| First built | 1994 | ||
| Last built | 1996 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |