Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
42.65 ft
J ?
13.12 ft
P ?
47.57 ft
E ?
16.40 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 | 390.1 | 36.2 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 279.8 | 26.0 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 419.7 | 39.0 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 139.9 | 13.0 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,007.2 | 93.6 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 669.9 | 62.2 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Jan Kjærulff design
Performance Ratios
How the Dynamic 37 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
22.7
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
45%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — stiff and powerful.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Dynamic 37 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 390.1 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 419.7 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~308 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 139.9 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,007 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 Dynamic 37 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.