Feeling 286 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Gilles Vaton·1986 – 1995·~283 hulls·Kirie
Feeling 286 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27.07' · 8.25 m
Displ.
5,512 lbs · 2,500 kg
First year
1986

The Feeling 286, launched by the Kirié shipyard in the mid1980s, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the modern production cruiser. Designed by the acclaimed naval architect Gilles Vaton, the 286 was part of a wave of French designs that challenged the traditional compartmentalization of small yacht interiors. At a time when 28footers were typically defined by cramped, dark quarters, Kirié utilized a generous beam and an innovative openplan layout to create the illusion of a much larger vessel. This model followed the success of the larger Feeling 1090 and helped cement the "Feeling" brand as a forwardthinking alternative to the more conservative offerings from contemporary massmarket builders.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,938
Ask, not sold · 11 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
11 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United Kingdom (27.3%) · Ireland (27.3%) · Spain (18.2%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Feeling 286 listings span 6 countries. United Kingdom leads with 3 listings (27.3%), followed by Ireland and Spain.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

11 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 26,8433027.3%
Ireland$ 20,9383127.3%
Spain$ 29,0972118.2%
Austria$ 44,783109.1%
Netherlands$ 15,703119.1%
Portugal$ 20,356109.1%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hunter 38638.25'$ 88,500399
Beneteau First 2929.67'$ 21,5003612
Beneteau First 28528.16'$ 19,9503519
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 28.127.89'$ 25,6042314
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Kirie 109036.42'$ 47,093158
Marlow-Hunter 2828.01'$ 17,991157
Feeling 286You are here$ 20,938113
Feeling 48647.5'$ 65,000116
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,574105
Kirie 72024.67'$ 12,79585

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Feeling 286 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Feeling 286 over the past 12 months is $20,938. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Feeling 286 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Feeling 286 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 11 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Feeling 286 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Feeling 286 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Feeling 286 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Feeling 286 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (27.3%), Ireland (27.3%), Spain (18.2%).
05Do Feeling 286 listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Feeling 286 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 10.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Feeling 286?+
Comparable models include Hunter 386, Beneteau First 29, Beneteau First 285. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.