Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
85.25 ft
J ?
32.17 ft
P ?
77.08 ft
E ?
25.58 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 | 985.9 | 91.6 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 1,371.2 | 127.4 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 2,056.9 | 191.1 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 685.6 | 63.7 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 4,936.5 | 458.6 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 2,357.1 | 219.0 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Cutter · Joubert/Nivelt design
Performance Ratios
How the Dynamique 80 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
34.9
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
—
Ballast ratio not published.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Dynamique 80 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 985.9 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 2,056.9 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~1,508 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 685.6 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~4,936 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 Dynamique 80 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.