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Sail Specifications

Alberg 37 Sails

Rigging dimensions, sail areas, and replacement sail reference for the Alberg 37 (Carl Alberg design).

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Rigging Dimensions

The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.

I ?
15.82 ft
J ?
14.00 ft
P ?
646.00 ft
E ?
ft

Sail Area Breakdown

Calculated from rigging dimensions. Use these as your starting point when ordering a new suit.

SailArea (ft²)Area (m²)
MainsailP × E ÷ 2
100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 110.7 10.3
150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail 166.1 15.4
Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut 55.4 5.1
Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J 398.7 37.0
Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle

Foretriangle Diagram

Scale diagram unavailable — I, J, P, and E measurements are not all published for the Alberg 37.

Performance Ratios

How the Alberg 37 carries its sail relative to its displacement.

SA/D Ratio
Sail Area / Displacement ratio not published.
Mast Height (above DWL)
ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
39%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.

Typical Sail Inventory

What Alberg 37 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.

Mainsail — ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 166.1 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~122 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 55.4 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~399 ft²
Popular downwind upgrade — easier than symmetric for shorthanded sailing.
Optional

Replacement Cost Estimator

Get a rough price range for a new mainsail and genoa for the Alberg 37 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.

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