Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
30.15 ft
J ?
10.58 ft
P ?
25.25 ft
E ?
10.25 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 | 129.4 | 12.0 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 159.5 | 14.8 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 239.2 | 22.2 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 79.7 | 7.4 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 574.2 | 53.3 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 288.9 | 26.8 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · Johann Tanzer design
Performance Ratios
How the Tanzer 26 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
17.0
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
33.0 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
45%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Tanzer 26 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 129.4 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 239.2 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~175 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 79.7 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~574 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 Tanzer 26 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.