Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
54.80 ft
J ?
14.43 ft
P ?
40.19 ft
E ?
12.79 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 | 257.0 | 23.9 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 395.4 | 36.7 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 593.1 | 55.1 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 197.7 | 18.4 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,423.4 | 132.2 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 652.4 | 60.6 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · Ed Dubois design
Performance Ratios
How the Centurion 40 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
23.4
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
38%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Centurion 40 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 257.0 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 593.1 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~435 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 197.7 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,423 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 Centurion 40 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.