Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
41.12 ft
J ?
12.75 ft
P ?
35.25 ft
E ?
11.33 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 | 199.7 | 18.6 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 262.1 | 24.4 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 393.2 | 36.5 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 131.1 | 12.2 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 943.7 | 87.7 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 461.8 | 42.9 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · C&C design
Performance Ratios
How the Cc 32 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
16.3
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
44.7 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
40%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Cc 32 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 199.7 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 393.2 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~288 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 131.1 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~944 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 Cc 32 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.