The Feeling 39 DI (1991) is a meticulously maintained sailing yacht honored for its elegant design and practical functionality. Constructed from durable polyester with a round bilge hull and a centerboard keel, this vessel is both seaworthy and versatile, ideal for coastal cruising or extended voyages. The yacht underwent a comprehensive survey in December 2024, confirming its excellent condition, which is further evidenced by the extensive upgrades and maintenance conducted over the years. The dual rudders, coupled with the Plastimo mechanical steering wheel, provide precision handling, while new windows (installed in 2010 and upgraded in 2021/22) and an elm-paneled interior enhance both aesthetics and comfort. 

 

The interior layout is spacious and thoughtfully designed, featuring four lockable double cabins, accommodating up to 10 people with additional salon berths fitted with moisture-regulating mattresses. The deck salon, fully equipped kitchen, navigation room, and functional toilet/shower room cater to both luxury and practicality. A Trumatic S1800 heating system, a reliable Yanmar 4JH 2E 40 HP engine with a fully overhauled gearbox, and a stainless steel fuel tank ensure dependable performance. Recent upgrades include a new Volvo seal, renewed engine mounts, and a revamped underwater hull, ensuring the yacht remains in peak condition. Additionally, the updated wall and ceiling cladding in 2022 contributes to the yacht’s refreshed and modernized ambiance. 

 

The rigging and sail systems are robust and well-maintained, featuring Z-Spars aluminum masts and booms, Lewmar winches, and Dacron sails by De Vries Sails Lemmer. A newly adjusted mainsail and updated furling systems enhance sailing efficiency. Onboard safety and convenience are prioritized with features such as a stainless steel sea rail, multiple anchors, lifebuoys, a life raft, and modern navigation equipment, including a Raymarine autopilot and wireless depth and speed instruments. With a wealth of upgrades and excellent care, the Feeling 39 DI promises a perfect balance of performance, comfort, and safety for its next adventure.

 

Flag: Netherlands

Construction material: Polyester

Hull shape: Round bilge

Keel/sword: Centerboard

Rudder: 2 

Plastimo mechanical steering wheel

Windows: New in 2010 (new screws etc. in winter 2021/22)

Woodwork: Elm interior paneling

Saloons: Deck salon, Foredeck, port-starboard cabin, toilet/shower room, kitchen and navigation room, salon and aft cabin

Cabins: 4 cabins, lockable (2-person) cabin in the fore ship with extra entrance via the foredeck, (2-person) starboard and port cabin, and (2-person) rear cabin (open with curtain closure).

Berths: Sleeps 8 + 2 (2 people in all cabins and 2 ‘singles’ on the sofas in the salon with specially made mattresses (moisture regulating).

Head: Toilet room with a (Jabsco) pump toilet and sink

Hand shower in toilet room and shower on the stern

Radio CD player

Cooker: Eno 3 – burner gas with oven

Refrigerator: 90 liters (well-functioning) built-in cool box with compressor

Heating: Trumatic S1800 (nonoperational due to Mediterranean climate)

Boiler: New in 1996. Hot water (by engine) in kitchen and sink in toilet room.

Wall/ceiling cladding was replaced in 2022.

Yanmar 4JH 2E 40 HP, 7000 hours

Fuel tank(s): 160 liter stainless steel (with 1800 rpm 2 liters)

Tank gauge: Sight glass

Gearbox: KWB 20 mechanical

Drive: Propeller (3 blade) and shaft with water lubricated ‘Volvo seal’

Bow thruster

Electricity Vetus Type 3 kW

Voltage: 12 and 220 Volts

Batteries: 1 x start 80 Ah, 2 x domestic 120 Ah, 1 x refrigerator 200 Ah

Shore power: with earth leakage circuit braker

Solar Panel: 1 x on frame above Bimini

Dynamo: 1 x 12 Volt

Battery charger: Car battery charger

Inverter: 12 to 220 Volt

Water Amiot (original) fuses and switch panel

Water tank(s): 2 x 150 liters and 1 x 80 liters stainless steel

Water pressure system: Hydrophore

Rigging Approx. 50 liter stainless steel with deck opening, overflow and discharge to open water

Mast: Z-Spars aluminum

Standing rigging: stainless steel (original but in good condition)

Boom: Z-Spars aluminum

Winches: 1 x Lewmar 36, 2 x Lewmar 36 ST, 2 x Lewmar 46 ST

Sail material: Dacron De Vries Sails Lemmer.

Mainsail: New in 1998 and adjusted in 2022 (27 m²)

Mainsail reefing system: Facnor furling in ‘tube’ behind the mast

Genoa: New in 1998 1 x large approx. 135% and reefable due to thickened front lanes

Genoa reefing system: Plastimo furling from 2022

Jib: 1 x normal jib reefable (47 m²)

Jib: 1 x storm jib (9 m²)

Navigation 1 x as new plus spinnaker boom

Navigation lights: red/green bow light, white stern light, mast/anchor light and combination steam-deck light

Compass: 1 x Plastimo on steering position and 1 on autopilot unit

Log/Speed: Raymarine Wireless

Depth sounder: Raymarine wireless

Wind direction meter: Windex at the top of the mast

Autopilot: Raymarine 6000 ST

GPS plotter: Yes

Shipmate RS 8100 + handheld VHF radio

Anchor: 2 x (new) Delta anchors approx. 20Kg with 100m INOX (stainless steel) 10mm chain and 100m

line and 1 x French anchor with line

Original electric anchor winch

Sea rail: 2 wire stainless steel new 2022

Swimming ladder: Stainless steel on swimming platform

Swimming platform: Polyester integrated

Sprayhood: Black cloth with stainless steel frame from 1996

Bimini: 2 x. over the boom 1 x heavy weather and 1 x light weather, one black (restitched in spring 2024) and one yellow

Cockpit table: Teak

Winter tent: from mast over boom to backstay.

Mooring: mooring lines. 2 x long fenders, 5 x round fenders, 2 x protective fenders for swimming platform and various mooring lines

1 x wooden gangway and 1 x aluminum ‘foldable’ lightweight gangway (2023)

Life raft: 4-person on pushpit (inspection needed)

Lifebuoy: 2 x with light, 1 with long line.

Life jacket: 4 x self-inflatable

Safety lines: 2 pieces

Bilge pump: 3 x Electric: 1 for shower room, 1 for engine room and 1 for amidships and 1 hand pump.

Fire prevention: 1 x Fire extinguisher (must be tested)

Gas bottle: 2 x Camping gas bottle (1 use + 1 spare)

Dinghy (eXcellent) with outboard motor (Honda 2.3 Hp)

 

Gearbox overhauled

New VOLVO seal on the propeller shaft.

Outside water cooling unit of the engine overhauled.

New engine mounts (vibration dampers)

Entire engine checked and repaired/renewed where necessary.

New antifouling.

 

The bearings of the propeller shaft and the two rudders have been renewed, as well as the steering gear.

Engine checked and made ready to sail for summer 2023

Rigging checked again (by official rigging/sailmaker) and set to good tension.

 

New forestay and furling jib installation

New sea railing all around

Mast off and new deck-steamproof + wiring.

Rigging checked by rigger (sailmaker) and (although old) found to be in good condition

A whole new interior cladding (walls and ceiling, etc.)

New shut-off valves for water supply toilet and sink and drain toilet/waste water tank

Replace toilet drain hoses

Underwater hull completely blasted and unevenness tightened with ‘underwater’ epoxy primer and then 4 coats epoxy primer and then 2 layers of (hard) antifouling.

The old (steel) keel plate has been replaced by a new INOX (stainless steel) keel plate.

New 6 blade bow thruster (2022)

New (spare) Delta anchor (20kg.) 2022

New INOX (stainless steel) anchor chain 100m x 10mm.