Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
28.39 ft
J ?
8.67 ft
P ?
326.00 ft
E ?
84.16 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 | 13,718.1 | 1,274.5 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 123.1 | 11.4 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 184.6 | 17.2 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 61.5 | 5.7 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 443.1 | 41.2 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 13,841.2 | 1,285.9 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Murray Ross design
Performance Ratios
How the Ross 830 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
50%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — stiff and powerful.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Ross 830 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 13,718.1 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 184.6 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~135 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 61.5 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~443 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 Ross 830 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.