Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
35.69 ft
J ?
10.17 ft
P ?
30.58 ft
E ?
10.17 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 | 155.5 | 14.4 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 181.5 | 16.9 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 272.2 | 25.3 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 90.7 | 8.4 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 653.3 | 60.7 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 337.0 | 31.3 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · Gilles Vaton design
Performance Ratios
How the Feeling 286 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
23.8
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of sail for its weight.
Mast Height (above DWL)
40.4 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
32%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Feeling 286 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 155.5 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 272.2 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~200 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 90.7 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~653 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 Feeling 286 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.