Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
56.80 ft
J ?
22.00 ft
P ?
51.00 ft
E ?
17.40 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 | 443.7 | 41.2 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 624.8 | 58.0 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 937.2 | 87.1 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 312.4 | 29.0 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 2,249.3 | 209.0 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 1,068.5 | 99.3 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Staysail Ketch · John E. Cherubini design
Performance Ratios
How the Cherubini 44 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
19.7
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early in a blow.
Mast Height (above DWL)
63.0 ft
Tight on the 65 ft ICW standard — check tide before transiting.
Ballast Ratio
43%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Cherubini 44 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 443.7 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 937.2 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~687 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 312.4 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~2,249 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 Cherubini 44 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.