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29 June 2025 · 40 min · 36K views
What this video covers
The 2002 Feeling 39 is a French-built monohull sailboat designed with a swing keel that allows for a draft of 2.4 feet, enabling the vessel to anchor in shallow water or sit on the bottom during low tide.0:30 The boat features a 39-foot length and a 13-foot beam, with a centerboard system controlled by lines in the cockpit that allow the keel to be raised or locked down.0:30 The owners utilize a slutter rig—a hybrid sloop and cutter configuration—with a 120% genoa and an optional removable inner forestay.1:47 Interior features include a gimbaled stove, a dedicated fridge and freezer setup, and a shallow bilge design.24:53 The owners previously cruised a 42-foot Island Packet and a catamaran before selecting the Feeling 39 specifically for its shallow-draft capabilities in the Bahamas.28:57 While the boat performs well in the Caribbean, the owners are considering a transition to a metal-hulled vessel for future high-latitude cruising in regions like Alaska or Newfoundland.37:49
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