The Feeling 486 is a proven performance cruiser built by the Kirie Shipyard in 1997. The Kirie shipyard has long been celebrated for crafting high-quality, seaworthy vessels, with the Feeling series earning particular acclaim for blending speed, comfort, and durability in bluewater cruisers.
Constructed using traditional hand-laid fiberglass techniques with premium marine polyester resins, woven roving, and mat, her hull was specially treated to prevent osmosis—ensuring long-term structural integrity.
Designed by Gilles Vaton, the Feeling 486 excels as a capable passage-maker, thanks to her long waterline, efficient sail plan, and sleek lines. She delivers impressive speed and upwind performance with the inner staysail (solent), while the genoa shines on broad reaches—perfectly suiting her name, 'Long Reach'. Yet she's remarkably easy to handle, even single-handed, with a thoughtful hull form and secure cockpit that prioritize safety and comfort offshore.
Below decks, the interior is bright and well-ventilated, featuring a spacious C-shaped settee to port that comfortably seats eight or more. Opposite is an intuitive and highly functional galley.
Accommodation includes three primary cabins, two heads, and a versatile bunk cabin ideal for crew, children, or additional storage. She sleeps eight in comfort, with abundant stowage throughout. Acquired by her current owners in 2022, she has benefited from thoughtful upgrades to accommodate an island hopping lifestyle, including:
- A complete new Raymarine electronics suite, professionally installed ($10k+)
- AB Aluminum bottom dinghy & Yamaha 15HP outboard ($8k+)
- Hull stripped, epoxy barrier-coated & antifouled (2023), and freshly antifouled (2025) ($5k+)
- New shaft seal and cutlass bearing
- New propane system w/ Composite tank
- New House Bank Batteries (2024)
The owners have thoroughly enjoyed exploring the British, US, and Spanish Virgin Islands over the past few years aboard 'Long Reach'. With a recent land-based home purchase, they are offering their beloved floating home to her next fortunate owner, ready for new adventures and already located in some of the best cruising grounds in the world!
Contact us today for more information, many more photos or to schedule a showing. This vessel is 100% turn-key and ready for adventure!
Accommodation
The spacious cockpit comfortably accommodates 8-10 guests, with ample space for entertaining and relaxing. The large bench seating makes for a great place to lounge under sail and the comfortable helm seating is the best seat in the house on an upwind tack.
Stepping down the companionway you are greeted with a well lit salon with warm wood tones and a nice breeze from the ample overhead hatches and 6'5" of head room. To port is the large C-shaped salon table with seating for 8 and storage throughout. (So much storage on this boat!) To starboard, is the nicely appointed galley with ample counter top space, large top-load fridge and loads storage. Pull out trash bin, newer (2017) Force10 stove/oven and a unique layout for cooking with ease. Aft of the galley is the nav station with all instruments & breakers within arms reach and a large plotting table. Aft of the companion way to port and starboard you will find the two identical double berth cabins, each with bench seating and a sink int he cabins. To port is the guest head and shower. The owners cabin is forward with a double V-berth with small bench and dresser. Just aft is the master head & shower and adjacent is the crew bunk cabin that sleeps two or can be used for extra storage.
- Large Cockpit with seating for 8+
- 6'5" head room in the saloon
- (4) Cabins:
- Forward double V-berth
- Quarter Berth Cabin with bunk beds (Midship to port)
- (2) aft double cabins with sinks
- (2) heads w/Manuel Jabsco toilets, Shower, Sink & Storge
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- Trident vented propane locker mounted at the pushpit w/ 20lb Composite Propane Tank
- New solenoid, control panel |& hoses w/Shut off switch in Galley
- Refrigerator: 'Isotherm' 12V w/ Air cooled compressor
- Freezer: Evaporator Plate (Top Opening)
- Oven: 'Force 10' w/ 3 burner stove (2017)
- Water Heater: Heated by engine &/or shore power
- Pressurized fresh water
Deck and Hull Equipment
- Primary anchor: Stainless RONCA
- Secondary anchor: stainless CQR
- Windlass - 12V Quick DPS prince (2018)
- Anchor Rollers (2020)
- SS Stern Arch
- Dodger
- Bimini with 7' headroom
- Granny Bars at Mast
- Canvas Covers for Winch and Pedestal
- Aft sunshade on arch
- (4) Cockpit cushions
- (2) folding cockpit chair cushions
- (7) Fenders
- Outboard engine storage mount on pushpit
- Swim ladder on sugar scoop transom
- New teak decking on transom (2023)
- SS Stanchions & Lifelines
Safety Equipment:
- Emergency Tiller
- Life Raft (Out of Date)
- Man Overboard Throw Buoy
- 'Plastimo' Double Action Manual Bilge
- (2) KIDDE ABC Fire Extinguisher
- First Aid Kit
Sails and Rigging
Sails:
- Mainsail: UK Sailmakers, Good condition (2019)
- Inner Jib/Solent sail: North Sails, Good Condition (2019)
- Genoa: North Sails, Good Condition (2019)
Rigging Equipment:
- Selden mast and boom
- New Standing Rigging (2018)
- (2) Lewmar 54 self tailing winches
- (2) Lewmar 44 self tailing winches
- Manual Stainless Steel Backstay adjuster
- Manual boom vang
- Furlex rolling furler for genoa
- Furlex rolling furler for jib/solent
Mechanical Equipment
- Yanmar 4JH2-TE 4-stroke, vertical, water-cooled diesel engine. Maximum output at crankshaft. 75 mhp@3200 rpm
- Bilge Blowers
- Prop: Bronze 13' DIA
- Push Rod Steering
- 12v Bilge Pump on float switch
- 'Plastimo' Double Action Manual Bilge
Engine Info
- 1997 Yanmar 4JH2-TE 75hp
- Direct drive w/ 13" bronze prop
Recent Engine Maintenance:
2022 Professional overhaul by B&G Marine Services at Nanny Cay Marina @ 7564hrs
- Oil & Filter change
- Fuel Filter/Racore Changed
- Heat Exchanger Flush
- Turbo removed, cleaned & re-installed
- Exhaust Elbow replaced
- New Water Pump
- New Thermostat
- New Impeller
- Transmission Fluid change
- Oil Changed every 200 hours
2023:
- New shaft seal & cutlass bearing
- Starter Motor Replaced
2024:
- Damper Plate & real seal replaced
- Engine Mounts replaced
Tankage
- 150 gallon fresh water tanks
- 75 gallon diesel fuel tank
- No holding tanks
Owners Comments and Boat History
We first fell in love with the lines of this boat and how she is able to cut through the waves under sail. Her warmth and charm makes you feel welcome immediately. As we have spent time in the British, US, and Spanish Virgin Islands, the layout and size both inside and out has made for very comfortable sailing and living.
DAMAGE DISCLOSURE & REPAIRS
During the hurricanes of 2017 in the BVI, the vessel was hauled out at the VGYH, placed in a keel pit and strapped down to sand screws. The vessel was blown over to starboard and the boat stands damaged the hull in two places. Each going through the outer and inner laminate, missing stringers & bulkheads. The damaged areas were quite small and were both easily repaired in the same manner as the hull had been manufactured.
The lead keel had some scrapes from the sides of the concrete pit when blown to starboard. (All professionally repaired now) The previous owner took it upon himself to go ahead and drop the keel to inspect & ensure the structural integrity of the keel stub and to make sure there was no structural damage to the keel itself. Though the keel stub did not show any signs of damage the owner went ahead and took the opportunity to reinforce the inside of the keel stub with a heavy layer of laminate. The re-installed the keel and had custom ¼” stainless steel washers made for the keel bolts. The vessel was surveyed at the time of purchase by the current owners with no structural issues reported.
The rig was completely lost and the pulpit bent beyond repair. Some smaller items such as bent stanchions were repaired and the life lines were replaced. The previous owner was a metal fabricator by trade and did an amazing job on the new bow pulpit & anchor roller. He also bought a Bavaria of similar size and the rig salvaged and used as a replacement. This rig is a Selden, about 15 years newer than the original and similar size.
The vessel has passed a pre-purchase survey with no structural issues reported and we are confident she will again!
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