Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
49.75 ft
J ?
17.25 ft
P ?
42.75 ft
E ?
16.00 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 | 342.0 | 31.8 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 429.1 | 39.9 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 643.6 | 59.8 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 214.5 | 19.9 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,544.7 | 143.5 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 771.1 | 71.6 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · Ted Irwin design
Performance Ratios
How the Irwin 38 2 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
16.8
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
54.0 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
35%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Irwin 38 2 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 342.0 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 643.6 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~472 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 214.5 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,545 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 Irwin 38 2 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.