Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
1.25 ft
J ?
9.67 ft
P ?
235.00 ft
E ?
98.04 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 | 11,519.7 | 1,070.2 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 6.0 | 0.6 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 9.1 | 0.8 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 3.0 | 0.3 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 21.8 | 2.0 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 11,525.7 | 1,070.8 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Roger Macgregor design
Performance Ratios
How the Macgregor 26S 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
42%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Macgregor 26S owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 11,519.7 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 9.1 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~7 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 3.0 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~22 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 Macgregor 26S — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.