Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
26.20 ft
J ?
9.33 ft
P ?
22.25 ft
E ?
8.75 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 | 97.3 | 9.0 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 122.2 | 11.4 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 183.3 | 17.0 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 61.1 | 5.7 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 440.0 | 40.9 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 219.6 | 20.4 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · Alan Payne/Bayliner design
Performance Ratios
How the Buccaneer 240 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
15.8
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
33.8 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
31%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Buccaneer 240 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 97.3 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 183.3 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~134 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 61.1 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~440 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 Buccaneer 240 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.