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Sail Specifications

Ic 24 Sails

Rigging dimensions, sail areas, and replacement sail reference for the Ic 24 (Johnstone design).

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Rigging Dimensions

The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.

I ?
26.25 ft
J ?
9.50 ft
P ?
28.00 ft
E ?
9.75 ft

Sail Area Breakdown

Calculated from rigging dimensions. Use these as your starting point when ordering a new suit.

SailArea (ft²)Area (m²)
MainsailP × E ÷ 2 136.5 12.7
100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 124.7 11.6
150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail 187.0 17.4
Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut 62.3 5.8
Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J 448.9 41.7
Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle 261.2 24.3

Foretriangle Diagram

P 28.0′ E 9.8′ I 26.3′ J 9.5′ Main Foretriangle
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Johnstone design

Performance Ratios

How the Ic 24 carries its sail relative to its displacement.

SA/D Ratio
Sail Area / Displacement ratio not published.
Mast Height (above DWL)
ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
31%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.

Typical Sail Inventory

What Ic 24 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.

Mainsail 136.5 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 187.0 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~137 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 62.3 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~449 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 Ic 24 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.

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