Feeling 1350 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Feeling 1350, designed by the prolific naval architect Philippe Briand and launched by the French shipyard Chantiers Kirie in the mid-1980s, represents a landmark era in European performance cruising. As the flagship of the "Feeling" line during its inception, the 1350 was a bold departure from the heavy, dark-timbered cruisers of the previous decade. Briand, known for his success in IOR racing and his long-standing partnership with French production builders, imbued the 1350 with a hull form that prioritized both speed and volume. The vessel was a precursor to the modern "deck saloon" concept, utilizing elevated coachroof windows and light interior woods—primarily elm or ash—to create an airy, bright atmosphere that became a signature of the Philippe Briand design philosophy. The model later evolved into the Feeling 446, sharing the same hull lines while updating the deck layout and internal ergonomics to meet the demands of the late 1990s market.