Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
52.00 ft
J ?
15.25 ft
P ?
56.75 ft
E ?
19.25 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 | 546.2 | 50.7 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 396.5 | 36.8 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 594.8 | 55.3 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 198.3 | 18.4 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,427.4 | 132.6 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 942.7 | 87.6 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · David Pedrick design
Performance Ratios
How the Bristol 4344 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
16.6
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
64.0 ft
Tight on the 65 ft ICW standard — check tide before transiting.
Ballast Ratio
39%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Bristol 4344 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 546.2 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 594.8 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~436 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 198.3 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,427 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 Bristol 4344 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.