Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
5.83 ft
J ?
19.80 ft
P ?
50.87 ft
E ?
— 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 | — | — |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 57.7 | 5.4 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 86.6 | 8.0 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 28.9 | 2.7 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 207.8 | 19.3 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | — | — |
Foretriangle Diagram
Scale diagram unavailable — I, J, P, and E measurements are not all published for the New York Yacht Club 48 Ss.
Performance Ratios
How the New York Yacht Club 48 Ss 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
51%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — stiff and powerful.
Typical Sail Inventory
What New York Yacht Club 48 Ss owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail — ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 86.6 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~63 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 28.9 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~208 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 New York Yacht Club 48 Ss — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.