1999 Feeling 306 – Lifting Keel Coastal Cruiser
Now exclusively available through Williams & Smithells International, this 1999 Feeling 306 is a versatile compact cruiser designed for ease of handling and shallow-water access. With her lifting keel and single rudder configuration, she offers exceptional flexibility for coastal cruising, family sailing, or exploring tidal waters.
Designed by Gilles Vaton and built by Kirié/Alliaura Marine, the Feeling 306 combines modern lines with proven French craftsmanship. Her Yanmar 18HP diesel engine provides reliable power, while her sloop rig features a roller furling genoa and slab reefing mainsail for straightforward sail management. Updated standing rigging from 2018/19, five self-tailing winches, and refreshed pipework in 2022/23 ensure confidence at sea.
A 50W solar mat, shore power, and Hi-tec battery charger support onboard systems. Navigation equipment includes autopilot, chart plotter, and VHF, with AIS ready for activation. On deck, her layout is practical and secure, ideal for both short hops and longer passages.
Below deck, the Feeling 306 offers a surprisingly bright and comfortable interior. She sleeps four in two private cabins, with a welcoming saloon, full galley, heads with shower, and plentiful storage. Her smart design makes her a perfect choice for first-time buyers or experienced sailors seeking a well-balanced cruiser.
Currently ashore at Northshore Shipyard, she is available for immediate viewing. Contact Williams & Smithells International today to arrange an appointment or request further details.
Construction
White GRP hull (7.5kn hull speed)
White integrated non-slip GRP deck
White GRP superstructure
Aft cockpit
Lifting keel
Blade rudder
Sugar scoop transom
Machinery
Yanmar 2GMF
18HP Diesel
Rubber mat
Lubricants, socket set, spares, voltmeter etc.
New pipework winter 22/23 incl. glass bowl primary filter
NOCO 1000A battery starter pack
Electrics
12v and 220v onboard voltage
2 x Batteries
Hi-tec battery charger
Control panels incl. mains charging etc
Solar 50w mat (2021)
Shore power lines
Tankage
50ltrs Fuel tank
90ltrs Water thank
New 120L holding Tank with illuminated indicator 2025
2 x Fuel cans 5L
Accommodation
Sleeps 4 in 2 cabins
Forward cabin with double ‘v’ berth and sliding doors
Walkthrough saloon with port and starboard linear seating
Folding saloon table
Galley to port
Navigation table to starboard
Aft cabin with double berth
Heads with Jabsco W/C and shower
New Jabsco TwistnLock WC
Switch over lever for shower under basin
Wet locker
Domestic
Isotherm Compact fridge
Wallas Safeflame 2 hob cooker
Sink with H/C and seawater taps
JVC AM/FM disc player with cabin and cockpit speakers)
Tea towels
Torches/lamp
Bunk/loose cushions
Electric kettle and toaster
Crockery and glasses
Bottle rack
Mains barrel heater
Deck
CQR plus rope and chain
Kedge anchor
2 x Cockpit padded seats
Winch handles
Plastic black ball and inverted cone
Twin bow rollers
Extendable boathook
Deck brush
Line attacher for accessing mooring buoy rings
Bucket and cleaning items
2 x Plastic 8gal water cans
2 x Conical damper sets with chain weights
Boarding ladder
2 x Canisters for protecting shore power connections.
Throwing line
Numerous ropes/lines
Cleaning items, paints, and sundries
Hosepipe
Navigation
Simrad autopilot
Lowrance plotter elite 5m plotter
Icom radio
Compass
Speed/wind/depth sounder
Handheld VHF (Midland)
AIS (not connected)
Courtesy flags
Tenders
Waveline dinghy
Sculls
2 x pumps
Safety
Heavy duty wire cutters
Electric bilge pump
4 life jackets (2017, auto rearmed 2023)
2 x Long safety lines
Short safety line
Baltic life ring and line
The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.
Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.
Rig & Sails
Sloop rigged
Aluminium mast
Stainless steel standing rigging 2018/19
5 x Self-tailing winches
White stack-packed mainsail
White roller furling genoa