Feeling 486
12 / 78 - score 66%
The Feeling 486 is a 47.5ft masthead sloop designed by Gilles Vaton and built in fiberglass by Alliaura marine (Kirie) since 1994.
The Feeling 486 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 51%
| Model | Feeling 486 | ||
| Length | 47.50 ft (44%) | the closest to 45 ft | |
| Beam | 14.50 ft (58%) | the closest to 13.92 ft | |
| Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 68%
| Sail area / displ. | 19.63 (69%) | the closest to 20.25 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 26 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 224.70 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.86 (66%) | the closest to 24.08 | |
| Capsize | 2.07 |
Hull 93%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.25 ft (93%) | the closest to 35 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 22046 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5732 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.96 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 961 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 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 | 62 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 50 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 198 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alliaura marine (Kirie) | ||
| Designer | Gilles Vaton | ||
| First built | 1994 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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