Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
33.34 ft
J ?
11.50 ft
P ?
45.50 ft
E ?
16.57 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 | 377.0 | 35.0 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 191.7 | 17.8 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 287.6 | 26.7 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 95.9 | 8.9 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 690.1 | 64.1 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 568.7 | 52.8 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Frac. Sloop (Free Standing) · Gary Mull design
Performance Ratios
How the Freedom 36 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
18.6
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early in a blow.
Mast Height (above DWL)
55.5 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard at normal tide.
Ballast Ratio
45%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — stiff and powerful.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Freedom 36 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 377.0 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 287.6 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 ~690 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 Freedom 36 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.