Elite 326 (Feeling 326)
Description
The Elite 326 (also known as Kirié Elite 326 or marketed as Feeling 326 in some regions) is a French cruiser/racer designed by Philippe Harlé (with contributions from Mortain & Mavrikios in some credits) and built by Kirié (France) from 1987 to 1999, with 335 hulls produced. It features a fiberglass monohull with a fin keel and spade rudder, a masthead sloop rig optimized for balanced performance and good upwind ability, and a comfortable interior for 4–6 people (V-berth forward, saloon settees, galley, enclosed head). The boat is praised for its solid construction, spacious layout, stability, and versatile sailing characteristics suitable for coastal cruising, club racing, or family outings — a practical, well-finished French design from the late 1980s.
Construction Details
| Designer | Philippe Harie |
|---|---|
| Builder | Kirié (FRA) |
| Length | 31.330 ft |
| LOA | 31.330 ft |
| LWL | 2.080 ft |
| Beam | 10.000 ft |
| Displacement | 9000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.740 ft |
| Year Built | 1987 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40.58 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.92 ft |
| p | 35.08 ft |
| e | 10.83 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.58 ft | 11.92 ft | 35.08 ft | 10.83 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Elite 326 (Feeling 326) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 35.08 ft - (10692 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.83 ft - (3301 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.15 ft - (11019 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 36.35 ft - (11079 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 195.59 ft² |
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Elite 326 (Feeling 326) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 33.84 ft - (10314 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.58 ft - (4749 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.78 ft - (9077 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.71 ft - (4179 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 231.95 ft² |
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Elite 326 (Feeling 326) - GENOA
| Luff | * 40.18 ft - (12247 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.07 ft - (5813 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.02 ft - (11588 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.88 ft - (5450 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 359.24 ft² |
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Elite 326 (Feeling 326) - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 40.18 ft - (12247 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.67 ft - (5995 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.97 ft - (11268 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 593 ft² |
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Elite 326 (Feeling 326) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 40.18 ft - (12247 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.46 ft - (6541 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.46 ft - (6541 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 733 ft² |
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Elite 326 (Feeling 326) - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 23.26 ft - (7090 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.77 ft - (2673 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.54 ft - (5956 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.98 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.15 ft - (2179 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.99 ° |
| Area | * 83.18 ft² |
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