Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
34.45 ft
J ?
11.48 ft
P ?
33.73 ft
E ?
13.12 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 | 221.3 | 20.6 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 197.7 | 18.4 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 296.6 | 27.6 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 98.9 | 9.2 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 711.9 | 66.1 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 419.0 | 38.9 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Bosgraaf Yacht Design (Ned) design
Performance Ratios
How the Pointer 30 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
26.2
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of sail for its weight.
Mast Height (above DWL)
42.7 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
40%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Pointer 30 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 221.3 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 296.6 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~218 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 98.9 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~712 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 Pointer 30 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.