Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
35.43 ft
J ?
10.83 ft
P ?
36.09 ft
E ?
12.80 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 | 231.0 | 21.5 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 191.9 | 17.8 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 287.8 | 26.7 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 95.9 | 8.9 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 690.7 | 64.2 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 422.8 | 39.3 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Andrej Justin design
Performance Ratios
How the Code 8 Racing carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
40.3
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
58%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — stiff and powerful.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Code 8 Racing owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 231.0 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 287.8 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~211 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 95.9 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~691 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 Code 8 Racing — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.