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Sail Specifications

Tor 40 Sails

Rigging dimensions, sail areas, and replacement sail reference for the Tor 40 (Ted Hood design).

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Rigging Dimensions

The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.

I ?
4.00 ft
J ?
14.50 ft
P ?
701.00 ft
E ?
392.10 ft

Sail Area Breakdown

Calculated from rigging dimensions. Use these as your starting point when ordering a new suit.

SailArea (ft²)Area (m²)
MainsailP × E ÷ 2 137,431.1 12,767.8
100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 29.0 2.7
150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail 43.5 4.0
Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut 14.5 1.3
Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J 104.4 9.7
Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle 137,460.1 12,770.5

Foretriangle Diagram

P 701.0′ E 392.1′ I 4.0′ J 14.5′ Main Foretriangle
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · Ted Hood design

Performance Ratios

How the Tor 40 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
Ballast ratio not published.

Typical Sail Inventory

What Tor 40 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.

Mainsail 137,431.1 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 43.5 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~32 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 14.5 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~104 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 Tor 40 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.

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