Kirié Feeling 850 - Fin keel

Sailboat 27′ 1″ Since 1983

Overview

Builder
Kirié
Model
Feeling 850 - Fin keel
Type
Sailboat
Built
1983 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
27′ 1″ (8.26 m)
Waterline length
24′ 6″ (7.47 m)
Beam
10′ 7″ (3.23 m)
Draft
5′ 8″ (1.74 m)
Displacement
6,173 lb (2,800 kg)
Ballast
2,315 lb (1,050 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
474 sq ft (44.0 m²)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
22.5

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
187

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
38%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.31

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
2.31
Rigging
Sloop

Data from TheBoatDB. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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