Feeling 226 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

20.34' · 6.2 m

Displ.

2,105 lbs · 955 kg

First year

1987

The Feeling 226, designed by the acclaimed naval architect Gilles Vaton and launched by the Kirié shipyard in the late 1980s, represents a refined entry into the "Feeling" philosophy of versatile coastal cruising. Measuring 6.9 meters (approximately 22.6 feet), this pocket cruiser was developed during a period when Kirié was transitioning toward the light, airy interiors and performanceoriented hull shapes that would define the brand for two decades. Unlike many of its contemporaries in the 22foot class, the Feeling 226 was engineered to provide a "big boat" feel, offering both a fixedkeel version and a highly popular liftkeel (dériveur lesté) variant. This dualkeel strategy allowed the 226 to serve two distinct markets: the performanceminded club racer and the family cruiser seeking to explore shallow estuaries and drying harbors.