The Feeling 850 is a 27.89ft masthead sloop designed by Philippe Briand and built in fiberglass by Alliaura marine (Kirie) between 1984 and 1988.
313 units have been built.
The Feeling 850 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Feeling 850 | ||
| Length | 27.89 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 21.59 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.34 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 202.26 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 17.51 | ||
| Capsize | 2.24 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.44 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6614 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2205 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.62 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 474 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 201.96 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 155.44 sq.ft | ||
| I | 36.72 ft | ||
| J | 11 ft | ||
| P | 30.33 ft | ||
| E | 10.25 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 8 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 32 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Alliaura marine (Kirie) | ||
| Designer | Philippe Briand | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 1988 | ||
| Number built | 313 |