Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
44.50 ft
J ?
13.09 ft
P ?
39.25 ft
E ?
11.21 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 | 220.0 | 20.4 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 291.3 | 27.1 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 436.9 | 40.6 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 145.6 | 13.5 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,048.5 | 97.4 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 511.2 | 47.5 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · C&C Design Team design
Performance Ratios
How the Cc 33 2 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
18.4
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early in a blow.
Mast Height (above DWL)
48.5 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
42%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Cc 33 2 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 220.0 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 436.9 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~320 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 145.6 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,049 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 33 2 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.