Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
17.02 ft
J ?
9.19 ft
P ?
251.00 ft
E ?
157.85 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 | 19,810.2 | 1,840.4 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 78.2 | 7.3 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 117.3 | 10.9 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 39.1 | 3.6 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 281.5 | 26.2 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 19,888.4 | 1,847.7 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Bjarne Marcussen design
Performance Ratios
How the Solus 24 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
52%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — stiff and powerful.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Solus 24 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 19,810.2 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 117.3 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~86 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 39.1 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~282 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 Solus 24 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.