Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
58.04 ft
J ?
19.85 ft
P ?
50.89 ft
E ?
17.72 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 | 450.9 | 41.9 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 576.0 | 53.5 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 864.1 | 80.3 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 288.0 | 26.8 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 2,073.8 | 192.7 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 1,026.9 | 95.4 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · Farr Yacht Design/Armel Briand design
Performance Ratios
How the Beneteau 50 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
17.6
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
33%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Beneteau 50 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 450.9 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 864.1 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~634 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 288.0 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~2,074 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 Beneteau 50 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.