Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
24.00 ft
J ?
9.50 ft
P ?
26.75 ft
E ?
12.17 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 | 162.8 | 15.1 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 114.0 | 10.6 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 171.0 | 15.9 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 57.0 | 5.3 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 410.4 | 38.1 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 276.8 | 25.7 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Cyrus Hamlin, Farham Butler design
Performance Ratios
How the Amphibi Con carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
19.3
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early in a blow.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
31%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Amphibi Con owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 162.8 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 171.0 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~125 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 57.0 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~410 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 Amphibi Con — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.