Feeling 286 Buyer's Guide
Shopping a used Feeling 286 means looking at a Gilles Vaton-designed Kirie cruiser with production from 1986 to 1995, and a handful of layout variants afloat. The deep-draft fin version is the windward performer; the PTE adds winglets and grounding ability but reefs earlier. Knowing which variant you are aboard matters before you judge condition.
Layouts on the Used Market
Most boats follow the standard plan with the Yanmar 2GM20 set under the saloon table, which opens the space below the cockpit for either a second aft cabin or a larger head. Forward is a Breton berth, though some hulls use that area as a sail locker instead. A rear-platform "S" version exists for those wanting easier water access. Confirm which layout you are viewing, as the aft volume difference changes resale and liveaboard value.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the brokerage market these boats commonly carry an autopilot, chartplotter, heating, bimini, and AIS — the core of a modern coastal setup. Solar, a swim platform, dinghy davits, cockpit shower, and EPIRB show up as owner upgrades rather than standard fit. For a buyer, the heating and bimini speak to comfort in shoulder seasons, while the autopilot and chartplotter with AIS are the systems that matter most on unfamiliar water.
What to Inspect
The one documented age-related item is the interior soft finish: carpets and linings will likely need renewal on a given hull, so lift a corner and smell for mustiness and check for delamination at the hull liner. Keel bolts were laminated from the keel side rather than the bilge, so inspect the keel-to-hull joint externally for cracks or weepage and do not expect to see bolts from inside. On a PTE variant, verify the winglets are intact and ask the seller how early they typically reef, since that version demands reduction sooner than the standard fin.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats typically appear in Spain, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Austria. Before you commit, run this short check:
- Confirm whether the hull is deep-draft or PTE winglet.
- Lift interior carpets to check linings and smell for damp.
- Inspect the external keel joint for cracks or weeping.
- Verify the engine is the under-table Yanmar 2GM20.
- Test the autopilot, chartplotter, and AIS if fitted.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Feeling 286. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 3 | $20,379 | — |
| Oct 25 | 2 | $36,681 | +80.0% |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $20,961 | -42.9% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $28,449 | +35.7% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $15,721 | -44.7% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $25,037 | +59.3% |
Where they're listed
Feeling 286 listings appear across 6 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 3 (27.3%), followed by Ireland and Spain.
Country view
11 listings · 6 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $27,102 | 3 | 0 | 27.3% |
| Ireland | $20,961 | 3 | 0 | 27.3% |
| Spain | $28,781 | 2 | 0 | 18.2% |
| Austria | $44,834 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $15,721 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% |
| Portugal | $20,379 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feeling 286You are here | — | $ 20,961 | 11 | 0 |