Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
63.00 ft
J ?
19.75 ft
P ?
57.00 ft
E ?
17.50 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 | 498.8 | 46.3 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 622.1 | 57.8 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 933.2 | 86.7 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 311.1 | 28.9 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 2,239.7 | 208.1 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 1,120.9 | 104.1 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · Edward Dubois design
Performance Ratios
How the Centurion 49 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
18.3
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
41%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Centurion 49 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 498.8 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 933.2 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~684 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 311.1 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~2,240 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 49 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.