Design and Construction
The Feeling 32 displaces 9,039 pounds and carries 2,811 pounds of iron ballast. Her fin keel draws 5.41 feet, placing her firmly in the moderate-displacement coastal-cruiser class.
Assembly quality is one of the boat’s defining strengths: a very strong point of the design is its very high quality of assembly. That care is evident in details such as the large-area portholes, which became a hallmark of the new generation of Feeling yachts.
The deck equipment is arranged with excellent ergonomics. Winches, leads, and controls fall naturally to hand instead of demanding awkward reaches.
Keel Options and Shallow-Water Ability
The choice of appendage gives the Feeling 32 unusual flexibility. It can be equipped with a heavy lift keel or, alternatively, a short, fine-pitch keel that allows it to operate in shallow water and even dry out on beaches and shoals.
For a 32-footer with this ballast ratio, the second option makes the boat more versatile than a standard coastal cruiser. It can be beached for maintenance or tucked into drying anchorages that most fin-keel boats must avoid.
Accommodations
Below, the Feeling 32 stands out among her sisterships for its successful use of interior space and generous volume—an achievement for a hull at the small end of the range. The large glazing creates a bright, open saloon feel, while the cabin makes intelligent use of the 11.2-foot beam to avoid the cramped quarters often found in the smallest model of a production line.
Verdict
The Feeling 32 is a thoughtfully assembled small cruiser that uses its modest length well. It offers genuine interior volume, a deck plan that works in practice, and a choice of keels that’s rare in this size bracket. The aggressive styling of this new generation won’t suit every eye, but the substance behind it is sound.
Pros
- Very high assembly quality and an ergonomic deck layout
- Standout interior space and volume for the smallest model in the line
- Large-area portholes and bright, new-generation styling
- Optional short keel permits shallow-water sailing and drying out
Cons
- Aggressive styling replaces the calmer aesthetic of earlier Feeling yachts
