Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
19.52 ft
J ?
7.87 ft
P ?
25.50 ft
E ?
12.78 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 | 162.9 | 15.1 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 76.8 | 7.1 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 115.2 | 10.7 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 38.4 | 3.6 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 276.5 | 25.7 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 239.8 | 22.3 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Steven Douglas design
Performance Ratios
How the Castle 650 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
27.1
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
33%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Castle 650 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 162.9 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 115.2 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~84 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 38.4 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~277 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 Castle 650 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.