Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
1.50 ft
J ?
5.50 ft
P ?
145.00 ft
E ?
133.93 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 | 9,709.9 | 902.1 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 4.1 | 0.4 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 6.2 | 0.6 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 14.9 | 1.4 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 9,714.1 | 902.5 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Jim Taylor design
Performance Ratios
How the Precision 18 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
32%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Precision 18 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 9,709.9 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 6.2 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~5 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 2.1 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~15 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 Precision 18 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.