Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
23.98 ft
J ?
8.26 ft
P ?
20.75 ft
E ?
7.75 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 | 80.4 | 7.5 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 99.0 | 9.2 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 148.6 | 13.8 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 49.5 | 4.6 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 356.5 | 33.1 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 179.4 | 16.7 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Eric Maizey design
Performance Ratios
How the Boomerang 20 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
19.6
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early in a blow.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
29%
Light ballast — tends to be tender; reef earlier.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Boomerang 20 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 80.4 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 148.6 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~109 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 49.5 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~357 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 Boomerang 20 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.