Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
12.15 ft
J ?
15.33 ft
P ?
531.00 ft
E ?
40.00 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 | 10,620.0 | 986.6 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 93.1 | 8.7 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 139.7 | 13.0 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 46.6 | 4.3 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 335.3 | 31.1 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 10,713.1 | 995.3 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Ketch
Performance Ratios
How the Chung Hwa 36 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
12.2
Heavy and modestly canvassed — a comfortable cruiser, not fast.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
27%
Light ballast — tends to be tender; reef earlier.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Chung Hwa 36 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 10,620.0 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 139.7 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~102 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 46.6 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~335 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 Chung Hwa 36 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.