Hi All.

[jezko73]

I am looking to buy my first sailing... I saw a feeling 286, very well kept. My concern is its volvo 10hp engine, original from factory... I think that this engine is too small.. any suggestions?
Thanks.

[w1651]

Good looking boat. Welcome aboard Jezko. 10 horse is a little low. But you only need to come and go out of your marina. I would say to keep it while you own this boat and wait until your ready to upgrade to a bigger boat if you like sailing and get what you want from a owner that has already done it.

[Hudson Force]

'depends on where you are and what you are doing. Are you bucking big currents, inlets or distance? ....are you out from the slip to sailing in "flat" water?

[jezko73]

Thanks for your replies. I am located in malta, europe. Main targets will be round the island, and comino in summer, however i would not like to exclude the possibility of offshore travelling. Previous owner said that the motor can do 4 knots on idle, and 6 full power. (definately not recommended). I like this kirie feeling, bcause its d only boat i saw of its size, with so spacious comfort. Very ideal in my case, with 3 kids... I wonder how kirie, released this model with just 10 h.p . All other feelings that i saw, all had the engine upgraded to a 20h.p.