Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
40.00 ft
J ?
12.85 ft
P ?
35.00 ft
E ?
10.00 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 | 175.0 | 16.3 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 257.0 | 23.9 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 385.5 | 35.8 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 128.5 | 11.9 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 925.2 | 86.0 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 432.0 | 40.1 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · John Holmes design
Performance Ratios
How the Helms 30 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
15.4
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
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 Helms 30 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 175.0 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 385.5 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~283 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 128.5 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~925 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 Helms 30 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.