Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
27.50 ft
J ?
8.75 ft
P ?
23.30 ft
E ?
7.58 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 | 88.3 | 8.2 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 120.3 | 11.2 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 180.5 | 16.8 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 60.2 | 5.6 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 433.1 | 40.2 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 208.6 | 19.4 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · Halsey Herreshoff design
Performance Ratios
How the Chrysler 26 Fk carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
13.2
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
44%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Chrysler 26 Fk owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 88.3 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 180.5 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~132 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 60.2 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~433 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 Chrysler 26 Fk — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.