Feeling 44 for sale in Suffolk Yacht Harbour IP10 0LN United Kingdom

This Feeling 44 was built in 2002 and is presented in excellent order throughout. The lift keel gives a minimum draft of only 2ft3in so she can explore remote regions where others cannot consider going. She has a three cabin layout with two heads compartments, excellent galley and innovative chart table arrangement. A true sailors boat with a great turn of speed under sail.

This Feeling 44 was built in 2002 and is presented in excellent order throughout. The lift keel gives a minimum draft of only 2ft3in so she can explore remote regions where others cannot consider going. She has a three cabin layout with two heads compartments, excellent galley and innovative chart table arrangement. A true sailors boat with a great turn of speed under sail. The saloon is bathed in light from the large windows and the table can easily seat eight people. Well worth inspection.

Viewing by appointment at our Suffolk Office (IP10 0LN

Accommodation

Eight berths in three cabins (three double cabins and two berths in saloon).

Fore cabin has a centre line double berth, full hull shelving, two seats in cream Alcantara, vanity desk and large hanging locker. En-suite heads compartment to this cabin with Jabsco marine toilet (with 40 litre holding tank), basin and shower. 500 litres fresh water system, pressurised hot and cold supply. Water heated via calorifier and immersion heater.

Saloon has a very large folding leaf dining table with settee berths outboard. The forward facing chart table is located centrally at the aft end of the saloon table. Cream Alcantara upholstery. There is plenty of eye level and below settee stowage.

Linear Galley is to starboard at the aft end of the saloon with easy access to the companionway. Equipped with and ENO two burner gas cooker with grill and oven, massive top loading fridge/freezer, 1.5 stainless steel sinks, Corian worktops and vast stowage.

The second heads compartment is opposite the galley to port with Jabsco marine toilet, basin and shower.

Twin double aft cabins with large berths and stowage.

Eberspacher diesel fired central heating system. Teak and holly effect laminated sole boards. Plenty of natural light with opening deck hatches, opening ports and fixed roof windows. TV antenna.

Spars & Sails

Masthead Bermudan sloop rig. Deck stepped, double spreader anodised aluminium mast and boom, 2002. Stainless steel standing rigging, 2002. Terylene running rigging, 2002. Spinnaker pole. Rod kicker. Harken 48 self tailing sheet winches, positioned inboard. Harken 44 spinnaker sheet winches. Harken 40 coachroof control line winches. Slab reefing to mainsail with lazyjacks. Profurl headsail furling system. Main sheet track.

• Mainsail - One Sailsv lightly used
• Furling Genoa - One Sailsv lightly used
• SpinnakerUsed in 2003 only!
• Both white sails valeted 2024.

Mechanical Systems

Located under companionway. Volvo Penta TMD22, 78hp marine diesel engine. Four cylinders. Year 2002 engine. Fresh water cooled. Shaft drive to three bladed propeller. 200 litres fuel capacity in steel tank. Approx 6 knots cruising and 8 knots maximum speed under engine (subject to loading and fouling). Fuel gauge.

Side-Power bow thruster.

Electrical Systems

• Three domestic 12V batteries, 2021
• One engine start battery, 2019
• Charging via engine and shore power
• Full 240V shore power system in sockets and immersion heater

Deck Equipment

• 20Kg stainless steel plough anchor with galvanised chain
• Simpson Lawrence electric anchor windlass
• Twin bow rollers
• Sprayhood in blue
• Binnacle cover in blue
• Stack pack type mainsail cover in blue with lazyjacks
• Various fenders and warps
• Removable boarding ladder
• Cockpit sole lifts up for a large cockpit table
• Outboard motor stowage bracket
• Three cockpit cushions

Navigation Equipment

Located at wheel:

• Raymarine ST6001+ autopilot
• Raymarine ST60 wind speed/direction
• Raymarine ST60 Tridata multi instrument
• Raymarine RL70C chart plotter with radar
• Plastimo binnacle compass
• VHF radio command mic

Located at chart table:

• Raymarine ST60 Tridata multi instrument
• ICS Nav6 navtex
• Garmin 128 GPS navigator
• Raymarine RL70C chart plotter with radar
• ICOM M601 DSC type VHF radio

Safety Equipment

• Fire extinguishers
• Fire blanket
• Jackstays & cockpit harness points
• Deck flood light
• Lifebuoy
• Various life jackets
• Horn
• Navigation lights
• Manual and electric bilge pumps
• Keel position indicator
• Mast mounted radar reflector

Construction

Built by Feeling in 2002 (London Boat Show display boat). White grp hull with style stripes. Sugar scoop type transom. White grp coachroof with teak laid decks, teak toe rails and coachroof safety rails. Wheel steering to twin rudders. Cast iron lifting keel (hydraulic system). Six alloy mooring cleats. Stainless steel rails, stanchions and pvc coated lifelines with gates both sides. Teak grating to cockpit sole with table. Self draining cockpit and anchor well. Six deck hatches. Opening coachroof ports.

Spirit of Chausey has been in her present ownership for 20 years and has been lightly used. Based on the East Coast, she has also cruised to Belgium and Holland.

Manufacturer Provided Description

A fast, comfortable and safe yacht ideal for passage making. With a refined sailing performance and excellent ergonomics on deck and below, the build quality of a Feeling yacht is reflected in the strong construction and beautifully crafted joinery, giving you a great return on your investment. The Feeling 44 is the result of an outstanding partnership between the naval architects, Alain MORTAIN, Yiannis MAVRIKIOS and ALLIAURA MARINE.