Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
21.00 ft
J ?
7.92 ft
P ?
23.67 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 | 118.4 | 11.0 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 83.2 | 7.7 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 124.7 | 11.6 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 41.6 | 3.9 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 299.4 | 27.8 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 201.5 | 18.7 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Chuck Burns design
Performance Ratios
How the Hunter 212 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
21.9
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early in a blow.
Mast Height (above DWL)
31.0 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
8%
Light ballast — tends to be tender; reef earlier.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Hunter 212 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 118.4 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 124.7 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~91 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 41.6 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~299 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 Hunter 212 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.