Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
10.60 ft
J ?
10.60 ft
P ?
— ft
E ?
— 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 | — | — |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 56.2 | 5.2 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 84.3 | 7.8 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 28.1 | 2.6 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 202.2 | 18.8 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | — | — |
Foretriangle Diagram
Scale diagram unavailable — I, J, P, and E measurements are not all published for the Contest 32 Cs.
Performance Ratios
How the Contest 32 Cs carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
10.6
Heavy and modestly canvassed — a comfortable cruiser, not fast.
Mast Height (above DWL)
46.3 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
45%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Contest 32 Cs owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail — ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 84.3 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~62 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 28.1 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~202 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 Contest 32 Cs — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.