Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
65.62 ft
J ?
18.93 ft
P ?
62.83 ft
E ?
21.85 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 | 686.4 | 63.8 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 621.1 | 57.7 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 931.6 | 86.6 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 310.5 | 28.9 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 2,235.9 | 207.7 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 1,307.5 | 121.5 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · J&J Yacht Design design
Performance Ratios
How the C50 Bavaria carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
17.3
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
76.3 ft
Air draft exceeds the 65 ft ICW standard — plan accordingly.
Ballast Ratio
35%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What C50 Bavaria owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 686.4 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 931.6 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~683 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 310.5 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~2,236 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 C50 Bavaria — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.