Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
0.98 ft
J ?
— ft
P ?
163.00 ft
E ?
92.24 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 | 7,517.6 | 698.4 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | — | — |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | — | — |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | — | — |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | — | — |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | — | — |
Foretriangle Diagram
Scale diagram unavailable — I, J, P, and E measurements are not all published for the Devon Coaster.
Performance Ratios
How the Devon Coaster carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
—
Sail Area / Displacement ratio not published.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
—
Ballast ratio not published.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Devon Coaster owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 7,517.6 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa — ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~— ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib — ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~— 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 Devon Coaster — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.