Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
25.58 ft
J ?
8.25 ft
P ?
20.75 ft
E ?
8.75 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 | 90.8 | 8.4 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 105.5 | 9.8 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 158.3 | 14.7 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 52.8 | 4.9 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 379.9 | 35.3 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 196.3 | 18.2 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Hubert Van De Stadt design
Performance Ratios
How the Sirius Can carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
20.5
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early in a blow.
Mast Height (above DWL)
24.5 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
26%
Light ballast — tends to be tender; reef earlier.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Sirius Can owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 90.8 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 158.3 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~116 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 52.8 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~380 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 Sirius Can — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.