Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
42.50 ft
J ?
14.00 ft
P ?
37.50 ft
E ?
14.50 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 | 271.9 | 25.3 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 297.5 | 27.6 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 446.3 | 41.5 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 148.8 | 13.8 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,071.0 | 99.5 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 569.4 | 52.9 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · W. Tripp/A. Lecomte design
Performance Ratios
How the Alc 35 Le Comte carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
17.4
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
48%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — stiff and powerful.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Alc 35 Le Comte owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 271.9 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 446.3 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~327 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 148.8 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,071 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 Alc 35 Le Comte — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.