Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
54.90 ft
J ?
17.00 ft
P ?
47.50 ft
E ?
13.50 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 | 320.6 | 29.8 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 466.7 | 43.4 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 700.0 | 65.0 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 233.3 | 21.7 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,679.9 | 156.1 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 787.3 | 73.1 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · Ted Irwin design
Performance Ratios
How the Irwin 41 Citation carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
18.8
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early in a blow.
Mast Height (above DWL)
58.3 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard at normal tide.
Ballast Ratio
54%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — stiff and powerful.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Irwin 41 Citation owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 320.6 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 700.0 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~513 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 233.3 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,680 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 41 Citation — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.