Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
50.08 ft
J ?
18.90 ft
P ?
46.65 ft
E ?
15.00 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 | 349.9 | 32.5 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 473.3 | 44.0 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 709.9 | 66.0 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 236.6 | 22.0 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,703.7 | 158.3 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 823.1 | 76.5 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Cutter · Scott Sprague design
Performance Ratios
How the Christina 43 Hans Christian carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
13.5
Heavy and modestly canvassed — a comfortable cruiser, not fast.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
36%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Christina 43 Hans Christian owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 349.9 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 709.9 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~521 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 236.6 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,704 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 Christina 43 Hans Christian — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.