Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
60.50 ft
J ?
18.90 ft
P ?
64.00 ft
E ?
23.70 ft
Sail Area Breakdown
Calculated from rigging dimensions. Use these as your starting point when ordering a new suit.
| Sail | Area (ft²) | Area (m²) |
|---|---|---|
| MainsailP × E ÷ 2 | 758.4 | 70.5 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 571.7 | 53.1 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 857.6 | 79.7 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 285.9 | 26.6 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 2,058.2 | 191.2 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 1,330.1 | 123.6 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Tripp Design design
Performance Ratios
How the Baltic 50 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
28.5
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of sail for its weight.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
44%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Baltic 50 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 758.4 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 857.6 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~629 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 285.9 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~2,058 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 Baltic 50 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.