Design and Construction
The Feeling 920 has a solid fibreglass hull and a balsa-cored superstructure, which reduces weight in the topsides. Displacement is 7,937 pounds, with 2,976 pounds of iron ballast. That gives a ballast ratio of 37.5 percent by specification, or 39 percent according to the yard.
Her length-to-beam ratio is 2.82, wetted surface is near 333 square feet, and immersion is about 1,138 pounds per inch.
Keel Options
Kirie offered three iron keel configurations. The stub-centreboard version draws about 3.1 to 3.4 feet, allowing the boat to enter even shallow marinas. Its centreboard trunk sits below the sole.
The shallow keel draws roughly 4.6 to 4.9 feet. The fin keel reaches about 5.6 to 5.9 feet but can still enter most marinas, and it trades the stub-centreboard’s shallow-water access for a simpler profile. The shallow keel’s trade-off is not specified. All three iron keels call for vigilance against corrosion at the hull joint.
Rig, Performance, and Machinery
The masthead-sloop rig carries roughly 420 square feet of sail. One source gives a sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 20.31, while another lists 16.89. Relative Speed Performance is 58.
The capsize screening value is 2.05, excluding her from ocean racing acceptance.
A single BMW diesel drives through a shaft transmission. Fuel capacity is 9 gallons.
Accommodations
Below, the Feeling 920 provides 6 to 7 berths—enough for a family without converting the sole.
The Verdict
The Feeling 920 is a pragmatic Harlé cruiser whose three keel choices suit different sailing grounds. She is beamy and berth-rich for a boat under 32 feet, but coastal in temperament.
Pros
- Three iron keel options, including a stub-centreboard drawing 3.1–3.4 feet
- 6–7 berths in under 32 feet
- Solid fibreglass hull with a balsa-cored superstructure
- Shallow-water access with the stub-centreboard version
Cons
- A capsize screening value of 2.05 bars ocean racing acceptance
- Iron keels require corrosion checks at the hull joint
- The 9-gallon fuel tank limits range
