Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
โ ft
J ?
โ ft
P ?
โ ft
E ?
โ ft
Sail Area Breakdown
Calculated from rigging dimensions. Use these as your starting point when ordering a new suit.
| Sail | Area (ftยฒ) | Area (mยฒ) |
|---|---|---|
| MainsailP ร E รท 2 | โ | โ |
| 100% ForetriangleI ร J รท 2 | โ | โ |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | โ | โ |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | โ | โ |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | โ | โ |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | โ | โ |
Foretriangle Diagram
Scale diagram unavailable โ I, J, P, and E measurements are not all published for the Atlantic.
Performance Ratios
How the Atlantic carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
21.9
Powerful cruiser/racer โ quick in light air, reef early in a blow.
Mast Height (above DWL)
โ ft
Air draft not published โ measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
62%
Race-oriented ballast ratio โ stiff and powerful.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Atlantic owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail โ ftยฒ
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa โ ftยฒ
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~โ ftยฒ
Good secondary sail for breezy days โ used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib โ ftยฒ
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~โ ftยฒ
Popular downwind upgrade โ easier than symmetric for shorthanded sailing.
Optional
Replacement Cost Estimator
Get a rough price range for a new mainsail and genoa for the Atlantic โ Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.